Trotter

1443 Washtenaw Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

(734) 763-3670

Hours of Operation

• Monday-Thursday 8am-10pm
• Friday 8am-2am
  (if events are scheduled late)
• Saturday 12pm-2am
  (if events are scheduled late)
• Sunday 12pm-10pm

Note: Weekend hours may vary for winter semester

About Us

The Trotter Multicultural Center has a twofold purpose:

• To promote a campus and community environment in which all students can prosper academically and socially.
• To promote and provide services to build a supportive environment in which all students can develop a better understanding and appreciation for the Multicultural diversity represented at the University.

What We Offer

• The Trotter is free to all registered student organizations
• A fully equipped licensed commercial kitchen 
• Opportunity for students orgs to host overnight retreats
• Open seven days a week
• Any and all audio visual needs

The TMC is a vibrant hub that welcomes and serves all members of our community from U of M students, faculty,  staff, parents, Alumni, community members and other campus visitors, from its cultural arts on the walls to its oversized fireplace and its 100 inch projection screens. The TMC provides our visitors with a home away from home and a wealth of educational opportunities.

Brief History about the Trotter Center

The William Monroe Trotter Multicultural Center officially opened its doors as a Black student cultural center in 1971. The desire for a place where U–M Black students, faculty and staff groups could hold meetings and cultural events grew out of the Black Action Movement (BAM) strike in the early 1970s.

Since its inception, the William Monroe Trotter Multicultural Center has continued to grow. In 1981, the focus of the Trotter Multicultural Center was expanded to become a student multicultural center.

Learn about the man behind the Trotter Multicultural Center legacy, William Monroe Trotter