A modern brick apartment building with large windows sits on a grassy lawn. The structure has two main sections connected by a central white facade. Green trees frame the scene under a partly cloudy blue sky.

SJU Residential Life and Housing

Virgil Michel House

Virgil Michel House was built to reduce overcrowding in Benet Hall and the Seidenbusch apartments, as well as create more residential space in response to the expected removal of housing in Flynntown. The building was proposed as the first in a three-building complex, which today includes the Saint Maur and Saint Placid apartments.Virgil Michel House is divided into seven four-person apartments, one two-person apartment outfitted for residents with special needs and an additional four suites that house six students each. In total, it provides space for 54 residents. Virgil Michel House was officially dedicated on October 28, 1988 and named after Fr. Virgil Michel, OSB (1890-1938), a member of Saint John’s Abbey who was active in the liturgical movement in the United States.

For a more complete history of Virgil Michel House, please visit the Saint John’s Archives

Quick Facts

Most residence hall rooms are carpeted.
Wireless network connection is available in every hall. All rooms have Ethernet wall jacks (an Ethernet cord is provided to students upon request).
There are laundry facilities in each Residence Hall.
Bed lofts, televisions and small refrigerators (5 cubic feet or less) are allowed in the residence hall rooms but are not included.

Room Amenities

Bed
Desk & chair
Built-in wardrobe
Built-in Bookcases
Fridge/Microwave Rental Available

Available Room Types

7 Four-person apartments
Virgil Michel 240 – RA Apartment
Virgil Michel 250 – Two-person apartment
Virgil Michel 320, 330 – Five-person suites
Virgil Michel 310, 340 – Six-person suites

virgil michel floor plans

Building Amenities

Recreational lounge
Kitchen/ lounge
Computer lab
Wireless Internet access
Elevator

*University furnishings must remain in rooms and apartments. Storage of University furniture outside of an assigned residence is not allowed.

Mattresses – All mattresses are extra long (39″ x 80″).
*When purchasing bed sheets, be sure you are buying Twin XL sized linens.

Housing Preview

A 3D floor plan of an apartment featuring two bedrooms with red bedspreads, a living room with a green sectional sofa, a circular table, a kitchen area, a bathroom, and wooden flooring throughout. — Virgil Michel Suite 210