Ferris has many different buildings on campus that house a variety of services for students.
In the heart of campus is the David L. Eisler Center, where students can hang out, study, have meetings, shop and get food. The building also has many different student resources including the LGBTQ+ Resource Center, the Veteran Resource Center and the Career and Professional Success Office. There are various spaces for students to get together with friends and do homework, with study spaces located on every level.
The David L. Eisler Center is home to the Quad Café for sit-down meals, the Grill Pit for to-go meals and Starbucks for coffee. Ferris Outfitters is located on the main and lower levels and allows students to buy Ferris merchandise and pre-packaged food.
There are other dining options on campus which include the Rock Café, The Market and Erbert’s and Gerbert’s. The Rock Café is one of the main dining halls on campus and is attached to The Market, a small grocery market, where students can use meal swipes for pre-packaged food, a taco bar and pizza. Erbert’s and Gerbert’s is a sandwich shop located on the first floor of the Interdisciplinary Resource Center.
The Ferris Library for Information, Technology and Education offers a variety of books and resources for students to use and check out. FLITE houses the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia on the lower level and the Office of Multicultural Student Services on the deck. The main level is home to the Writing Center, where students can get one-on-one help with their work.
The Student Recreation Center has a pool, climbing wall, fitness center and weight room that students can access with their Ferris ID. Students can find information about and join intramural and club sports or rent out different equipment such as tents, hammocks and skis for a small fee and deposit.
Located next to the Student Recreation Center is the Birkam Health Center. The center offers various medical services and has an allergy clinic, immunization clinic, women’s health clinic and laboratory. These services may be billed to the student’s insurance or have out-of-pocket costs. Birkam is also home to the Personal Counseling Center, where students can talk to licensed counselors free of charge. Walk-in appointments may be available, but it’s recommended to make an appointment ahead of time through the Healthy Dog Portal.