McLennan Center
The McLennan Center brings Cornell students and faculty to the heart of Chicago, near Wrigley Field and a major CTA rail line. You’ll have access to a comfortable living space and classroom space with easy access to Chicago’s educational, cultural, business, and historical resources.
When space is available, the McLennan Center may be reserved for private use by individuals or groups.
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First floor
- Two bedrooms with bunk beds, sleeps 4
- Living room, kitchen, dining room, full bath
Second floor
- Two bedrooms with bunk beds, sleeps four
- Classroom, eat-in kitchen, two full baths
Third floor
- Three bedrooms with bunk beds, sleeps seven
- Living room, eat-in kitchen, full bath
Faculty apartment
- One bedroom with double bed
- Living room with pull-out sofa, kitchen, dining room, full bath
Priority for the McLennan Center goes to block-long Cornell courses. The center may also be reserved by the night, week or month for field trips or private use, according to the policies and rates shown below.
Faculty may apply each October to teach a course at the McLennan Center during the following academic year.
During Blocks when the McLennan Center is not fully occupied, faculty may apply for the use of one or more apartment units. Requests must be made prior to the start of a Block, per Cornell's normal policies for course scheduling.
During Blocks or breaks when the McLennan Center is not fully occupied, individuals or groups may apply for the use of one or more apartment units. Reservations for private use during periods when Cornell is in session will not be accepted until the beginning of the current Block.
To make a reservation, please contact the Program Coordinator (x4385) in the Office of International and Off-Campus Studies.
| Rental space | Night | Week | Block | Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First floor | $110 | $686 | $2,400 | $2,430 |
| Second floor | $110 | $686 | $2,400 | $2,430 |
| Third floor | $185 | $1,200 | $4,200 | $4,245 |
| Faculty apartment | $75 | $429 | $1,500 | $1,815 |