Straz Tower was previously the central branch of YMCA Milwaukee. Marquette started leasing space in the YMCA in 1974 and purchased the building in 1993. It was previously known on campus as East Hall but was renovated in 2000 and named for Marquette business alumnus and past member of Marquette's Board of Trustees David A. Straz, Jr. .

Straz Tower is an 18-story residence hall featuring the following amenities:

• Private bathrooms
• Air conditioning
• XL twin beds 
• Dressers
• Closet/Wardrobe
• Desks/Bookshelves with desk chair
• Free WiFi access
• Kitchenette on lower level
• Common study/meeting room on each floor
• Meeting space (by reservation only)
• Parking (nightly rate)
• 24-hour desk service
• Security
• Coin-operated laundry
• Vending machines

To inquire about guest housing, dining services and meeting facilities for your summer conference or other program, please contact us.