Current Students
We Are CHASS: Students. Community. Detroit.
At the College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (CHASS), you’re more than a student — you’re part of a dynamic, supportive community rooted in the heart of Detroit.
Whether you’re navigating a new semester, declaring a major, preparing for graduation or simply looking to get more involved, CHASS is here to support you every step of the way. You’ll find faculty who know your name, staff who are invested in your success and peers who share your passion for making a difference.
A Community Built on Radical Hospitality
Through our commitment to Radical Hospitality, we create spaces where every student feels seen, valued and connected.
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CHASS Student Ambassadors are ready to connect you with resources, opportunities and events.
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The Discover Detroit Series helps you engage with the city through culture, service and shared experiences.
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Events and gatherings throughout the year build friendships, leadership skills and lasting memories.
Stay Connected
Join a Discover Detroit event on RAFTR, follow CHASS student stories on social media or reach out to a CHASS Ambassador to get involved.
This is your college. Your city. Your community.
You belong at CHASS — and we’re proud to walk alongside you.

Briggs Building
- Main Office
- College Administration
- Audio-Visual & Classroom Support
- Center for Cyber Security & Intelligence Studies
- Detroit Mercy Radio Studio
- Detroit Mercy Writing Center
- Dudley Randall Center for Print Culture
- Institute for Leadership & Service
- Language & Cultural Training Program
- The Neal Shine Media Center, Home of The Varsity News
- Classrooms
- Faculty Offices for Departments of Communication Studies, Cybersecurity & Information Systems, Criminal Justice, Economics, English, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Religious Studies and Social Work.

Reno Hall
- Counseling Clinic
- Psychology Clinic
- Classrooms
- Faculty Offices for Departments of Counseling & Addiction Studies, Education, Performing Arts and Psychology.
