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.
Take a tour
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.
Faculty may apply each October to teach a course at the McLennan Center during the following academic year. Accommodation costs for the McLennan Center will not be charged for Cornell off-campus courses or field trips.
During Blocks or breaks when the McLennan Center is not fully occupied, individual faculty/staff or student groups may apply for the use of one or more apartment units.
To make a reservation, please contact the Off-Campus Studies 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 |