Academic and Student Support Buildings on the Glendale Campus
The Glendale Campus is home to nearly 4,000 students preparing for rewarding careers in healthcare. Located in Glendale, Arizona, 15 miles north of downtown Phoenix, our 134-acre campus offers state-of-the-art academic facilities and resources in a beautiful Southwest environment. Students benefit from advanced learning environments like Cactus Wren Hall, the Arthur G. Dobbelaere Science Hall, and Glendale Hall, which house modern classrooms, simulation centers, research labs, and specialized spaces for student learning. Beyond academics, students enjoy a full range of campus amenities, including dining, fitness, and recreation facilities, on-campus housing, and easy access to essential support services.
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Midwestern University Clinics
Midwestern University offers comprehensive patient care at five clinics located at the Glendale Campus. The MWU Multispecialty Clinic’s licensed faculty physicians offer treatment in specialty areas including Family Medicine, Foot and Ankle Services, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, and Pharmacy Services. The Dental Institute and Eye Institute clinics present a unique environment where faculty and students work together to provide patient treatment at affordable rates. The Therapy Institute offers Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Low Vision Rehabilitation, Sports Vision Training, Vision Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology services. The Animal Health Institute provides community veterinary care through its Companion Animal Clinic, Large Animal Clinic, and Diagnostic Pathology Center. Each clinic offers a complete, comprehensive solution for family care with state-of-the-art technology and facilities.
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Academic Building Descriptions and Immersive 360° Tours
Auditorium
The auditorium is a multi-functional facility that provides the space to accommodate large gatherings such as our white coat ceremonies and graduations but also has the ability to condense into 5 separate lecture halls for instruction across all our programs. Take a tour:
Barrel Student Center I
Barrel Student Center I - Prospective students interested in enrolling in any College at Midwestern University should contact the Office of Admissions regarding the application process. Take a 360° tour:
Barrel Student Center II
Barrel Student Center II - AZ Café cafeteria and coffee shop, University Store, and study areas for students. Take a tour:
Barrel Student Center III
Barrel Student Center III - A central student services hub, housing Financial Aid, the Registrar, Business Services, and Student Services. Take a tour:
Barrel Student Center IV
Barrel Student Center IV - The central location for Human Resources, Alumni & Development, and Counseling Services. Take a tour:
Cactus Wren Hall
Cactus Wren Hall is home to the Veterinary Medicine program as well as the Speech Language Pathology program. Take a tour:
Chanen Interfaith Chapel
The Chanen Interfaith Chapel is a peaceful retreat at the center of campus, offering students a quiet place to pause, reflect, meditate, or pray.
Cholla Hall
Cholla Hall features two modern lecture auditoriums, state‑of‑the‑art pharmacy laboratories, multi‑use classrooms, a fully equipped computer lab as well as the Walgreens student lounge which provides an indoor and outdoor seating area. Take a 360° tour:
Dr. Arthur G. Dobbelaere Science Hall
The Arthur G. Dobbelaere Science Hall houses faculty offices for the College of Graduate Studies. Take a tour:
Foothills Science Center
The Foothills Science Center houses faculty research facilities as well as the Core Research Facility.
Glendale Hall
Glendale Hall houses six of Midwestern's Graduate Medical programs. Osteopathic Medicine, Optometry, Dental, Podiatry, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy all have laboratory spaces and offices within this building. Glendale Hall is also the home to our spacious testing facility utilized by all of our academic programs. Take a tour:
- Optometry methods lab - 360° and Optometry virtual reality lab - 360°
- Dental simulation lab - 360°, Dental radiology room - 360°, Dental simodont room, and Dental CAD/CAM lab
- Occupational therapy classroom and lab - 360°
- Physical therapy lab (room 331) - 360° and Physical therapy lab (room 332) - 360°
- Podiatry lab - 360°
Ocotillo Hall
Ocotillo Hall is home to the Perfusion, Nurse Anesthesia, Physician Assistant and Clinical Psychology programs. Take a tour:
Ramada
The Glendale campus offers a vibrant outdoor recreation area where students can unwind, stay active, and connect with one another. Take a 360° tour:
Recreation and Wellness Hall
The Recreation and Wellness Hall offer students the ability to disconnect from the classroom environment and immerse themselves in a variety of activities. The Wellness Center offers an indoor basketball court, a cardio and strength training room, an instructor led classroom for activities ranging from spin classes to meditation as well as full locker rooms. Take a tour:
Sahuaro Hall
Sahuaro Hall home to the University Library, primary Human Anatomy Lab, as well as various lecture halls and classrooms. Take a tour:
Student Housing
The Glendale campus features contemporary housing on the clinical side, as well as 550 apartments on the academic side, that blend comfort, convenience, and community for student use. Take a 360° tour:
Midwestern University Patient Care Clinic Descriptions
Dental Institute
The Midwestern University Dental Institute is a 242-chair comprehensive dental care facility featuring specialty suites in oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, laser dentistry, and endodontics. Third- and fourth-year College of Dental Medicine-Arizona students practice clinical skills under experienced faculty supervision. Learn more about the Dental Institute.
Eye Institute
The Midwestern University Eye Institute is home to Arizona's largest optical retail center. The Eye Institute provides comprehensive family eye and vision care, including eye exams, glasses and contact lenses, laser refraction disease screenings, pediatric care, ocular prosthetics, and opthalmology services. Third- and fourth-year students from the Arizona College of Optometry provide patient care under faculty supervision. Learn more about the Eye Institute.
Multispecialty Clinic
The Midwestern University Multispecialty Clinic offers comprehensive family medical treatment in specialty areas including Family Medicine, Foot and Ankle Services, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Pharmacy, and Student Acute Care (Sick) Clinic Services. Learn more about the Multispecialty Clinic.
Therapy Institute
The Midwestern University Therapy Institute provides advanced therapy solutions in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Low Vision Rehabilitation, Sports Vision Training, Vision Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology. The Therapy Institute also hosts the Computer Aided Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN) virtual reality and motion capture system, one of only 50 worldwide. Learn more about the Therapy Institute.
Midwestern University Animal Care Clinic Descriptions
Companion Animal Clinic
The Midwestern University Companion Animal Clinic in Glendale offers complete small animal veterinary care, including dogs and cats, at affordable prices. From urgent care to internal medicine, diagnostic imaging, surgery, dentistry, canine rehabilitation, and neurology, the CAC is a complete resource for community pet care. Third- and fourth-year College of Veterinary Medicine-Arizona students provide care under faculty supervision. Learn more about the Companion Animal Clinic.
Diagnostic Pathology Center
The Diagnostic Pathology Center in Glendale offers comprehensive diagnostic services including postmortem examinations (necropsy), histopathology, biopsy evaluation, cytology, and diagnostic immunohistochemistry to veterinarians, zoo and wildlife organizations, legal investigations, and other veterinary or animal-related fields. Learn more about the Diagnostic Pathology Center.
Large Animal Clinic
The Large Animal Clinic in Glendale is a center for veterinary education, research, large animal veterinary services, and pathology with hired faculty who are engaged in scientific discovery to benefit Arizona’s livestock producers and horse owners. Learn more about the Large Animal Clinic.
