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What We Offer

MSOE offers four residential facilities catering to different needs. Information on housing and meal plan costs is available to assist with financial planning and decision-making.

We have three professional staff who serve as community directors, three third-year or beyond students who serve as assistant community directors, 38 second-year or beyond students who serve as resident assistants (RA), and more than 10 residents who serve as office assistants to support the front desk operations.

Most first-year students live in Viets Tower or MLH and enjoy a supportive community. Each floor, or community, typically consists of about 30 to 50 members. All first- and second-year floors include an RA.

Although housing arrangements are typically gender-specific, students can request gender-inclusive housing. Inclusive options accommodate diverse identities, ensuring all students feel supported and comfortable in their living environments.

• MLH features double rooms with two community bathrooms per floor, ideal for those who prefer a quieter atmosphere while still connecting with others in cozy common areas. The floors are gender specific.

• Viets Tower combines a traditional hall setting with a modern touch. It offers double rooms, community bathrooms, and accessible private bathrooms. A common area links odd and even floors, promoting collaboration. Most floors are co-ed, with gender-specific rooms.

• Mellowes Hall offers suite-style housing with double or single rooms and communal living spaces, appealing to second-year students and beyond. The floors are co-ed, with gender-specific suites.

• Grohmann Tower provides apartment-style living, ideal for students needing more space. Most students are assigned to a studio, which typically houses three roommates. The floors are co-ed, with gender-specific apartments. The top four floors are dedicated to third-year students and beyond.

Residency Requirement

At MSOE, we prioritize student success, so we have a two-year residency requirement. This requirement helps us ensure that all first- and second-year students have a safe place to live, food to eat, an opportunity to build relationships with others on campus, and access to student support services. Your well-being is important to us, and we want to ensure you feel supported during your time at MSOE. 

You may be eligible for an exemption by submitting a request form. To qualify, you must meet one of the following criteria:

• Be 21 years or older by the start of the fall semester.
• Be married by the start of the fall semester.
• Live within 30 miles of campus with your parents as your primary residence.

Feel free to reach out even if you don’t meet these criteria; you can submit an exemption request form to discuss your circumstances.

Residential Experience

Students' current room and meal plan information is on their myMSOE student page.

Our goal is to foster a safe and welcoming environment for all first-year students, transfer students, graduate students, and everyone in between. Here, you’ll find a supportive community where you can connect with peers with various backgrounds and interests. While each of you may have unique experiences, what unites you is a shared commitment to academic excellence and success.

Our residential experience offers ample student engagement opportunities, including Living-Learning Communities. MSOE features three Living-Learning Communities (LLC) in the residence halls. LLCs allow students to extend their learning beyond the classroom and enable the university to continue fostering the growth of the MSOE Mindset. LLCs create comprehensive learning environments that heighten student engagement with faculty, peers, and their learning.

• The Nursing Living-Learning Community is a two-year, co-ed program that supports first- and second-year nursing students. Beginning in Fall 2026, the Nursing LLC will join the other LLCs in Viets Tower. Join the Nursing Living-Learning Community!
• The Carter Academy is a living-learning community that helps students transition successfully into MSOE by gaining confidence in their academic and personal abilities, building a supportive community, and gaining the resources for success. Ask your Admission Counselor if you are interested in the program. Eligible students will receive an invitation.
• The MSOE Honors Program is a living-learning community that helps students enhance their MSOE education with honors-level courses. In the Honors Program, students explore innovative ideas, build relationships with classmates and key Milwaukee community members, and complete projects that pair engineering skills with a healthy dose of creativity. Ask your Admission Counselor if you are interested in the program. Eligible students will receive an invitation.