1121 N. Milwaukee St.
Hermann Viets Tower opened in 2021 and is home to the Honors Program, Carter Academy, and Nursing living-learning communities. Viets Tower (formerly Roy W. Johnson Residence Hall) comprises 12 residential floors and a series of two-story collaboration hubs constructed in a southern-facing, glass-enclosed addition overlooking the Milwaukee skyline. The $37 million renovation and expansion was completed in 2021 thanks to continuing philanthropic support. The building is named in honor of the late Dr. Hermann Viets, MSOE’s fourth president. 

• Each floor has a Resident Assistant who leads and plans activities, builds community on the floor, and supports a safe and welcoming living environment.
• Each floor includes two shared, community bathrooms and a shared, single-occupancy accessible bathroom. 
• Modernized rooms and living spaces are designed to serve the diverse needs of all students.
• The updated bedrooms include air conditioning units and flexible furniture that allows students to customize their living spaces.
• Each floor includes a gathering space that is great for socializing, studying, or relaxing outside of your room
• All residential rooms include native wireless routers; personal routers are prohibited. Students also have access to Wi-Fi across campus.

The living-learning communities and collaboration hubs encourage academic success and give students with similar academic, social, and personal interests the opportunity to live together, collaborate, and share experiences.

• The Carter Academy is one of a kind living-learning community for students to transition successfully into MSOE by gaining confidence in their academic and personal abilities, building a community of support, and gaining the resources for success. Ask your Admissions Counselor if you are interested in the program. Eligible students will receive an invitation.
• The MSOE Honors Program is a living-learning community designed to help you enhance your MSOE education with honors-level courses. In the Honors Program, you will explore innovative ideas, build relationships with classmates and key Milwaukee community members, and complete projects that pair engineering skills with a healthy dose of creativity. Ask your Admissions Counselor if you are interested in the program. Eligible students will receive an invitation.
• The Nursing Living-Learning Community is designed to strengthen the community of nursing students by creating a cohort that feels academically prepared, supported, and connected, increasing their sense of belonging and retention on campus. The nursing LLC will be in Viets beginning in Fall 2026.