Military Affiliated Population (MAP) Day Room: “LZ53”

Visit Support Services for Military Affiliated Students

Berkman Hall, Room 211

Military-affiliated students at CSU have access to a dedicated space designed to support academic success, connection, and community. In BH 211, you’ll find:

• Dayroom (Lounge): A welcoming space to relax or meet other students
• Kitchenette: Refrigerator, a microwave, toaster oven, coffee pot, and snacks
• Quiet Study Area: Comfortable, low-distraction environment for coursework

Computer Lab – BH 215

Veteran and military-connected students also have access to a private computer lab in BH 215, equipped with:

• 10 computers (including one wheelchair-accessible station)
• Printing access
• Swipe-only entry with CSU ID cards, ensuring secure and dedicated use for veterans

Why “LZ 53”?

Support Services for Military Affiliated Students is also known as Landing Zone 53 (LZ 53).

• “Landing Zone” is easy to remember — it’s the place where CSU’s veteran and military-affiliated students can “land.”
• The number 53 honors CSU’s history: During World War II, Fenn College (CSU’s predecessor) was home to the 53rd Cadet Training Detachment of the U.S. Army Air Forces, a ground school for pilots, navigators, and bombardiers.
• Using “53” today highlights the unbroken connection between military students at Fenn College and Cleveland State University.