Purpose-Built Graduate Student Housing at the Medical College of Wisconsin
Commons at MCW is a new graduate student housing development located on the Medical College of Wisconsin campus in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Scheduled for completion in 2028, the project will introduce 266 apartments and 306 beds, providing purpose-built housing for graduate students within the MCW community. As the institution's first planned on-campus student housing development, the project represents a significant investment in expanding residential opportunities, improving campus accessibility, and supporting the academic and personal needs of graduate students.
Developed by General Capital in collaboration with the Medical College of Wisconsin, AG Architecture, and Findorff, construction began in June 2026, with a ceremonial groundbreaking held on July 28, 2026. The development will feature two partial levels of structured parking beneath the residential building, along with modern amenities including fitness facilities, collaborative study areas, meeting spaces, social lounges, a coffee lounge, clubroom, and rooftop patio. Construction is scheduled for completion in April 2028, with initial student occupancy anticipated in May 2028. Commons at MCW will establish a connected residential environment that combines convenient campus access with spaces designed to support student living, collaboration, and community engagement.
Key Themes
- Purpose-built graduate housing establishing MCW's first on-campus residential community.
- Campus-integrated development providing convenient housing for graduate students.
- Modern residential design combining student apartments, structured parking, and shared amenities.
- Collaborative living environment supporting academic success, wellness, and community engagement.
- Strategic development partnership uniting General Capital, MCW, AG Architecture, and Findorff.
Results
- 266 apartments planned providing 306 beds for graduate students.
- Construction began June 2026 with groundbreaking held July 28.
- May 2028 occupancy anticipated following scheduled April construction completion.
- Extensive resident amenities planned including fitness, study, social, and rooftop spaces.
- Two partial parking levels integrated beneath the residential building.