On-Campus Housing Catalog LIVE (5483)

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On-Campus

Housing Catalog

517-884-LIVE (5483)

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The Brody Neighborhood

is located on the west side

of campus just north of the Red Cedar River. Brody is

comprised of six residence halls that surround Brody Hall,

where many of the neighborhood’s common services,

including Brody Square Dining Hall, are located. It also

houses the Brody Neighborhood Engagement Center,

which houses academic, health and wellness, intercultural

and residential services. All residence halls in the Brody

Neighborhood feature community-style bathrooms and all

halls are co-ed by wing. The halls also feature the largest

student rooms on campus and parking just outside of the

buildings. Brody is located close to the Spartan athletic

facilities and the Breslin Student Events Center. Fitness

centers are located in Armstrong, Bailey, Bryan, Butterfield

and Rather Halls.

Brody Neighborhood

Halls:

• Armstrong

• Bailey

• Bryan

• Butterfield

• Emmons

• Rather

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STUDENT ROOM FEATURES

Room Types Single, Double Bathroom Style Community Environmental Options Quiet Barrier-free Housing Yes Lofted Beds Yes

Apx. Room Dimensions 13’ 9 ¾” x 12’ 8 ½”

Furniture Included in Room Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair

HALL COMMUNITY FEATURES

Air Conditioning In community spaces and public areas but not in rooms

Media Lounge Yes; Brody Hall Community Kitchen Yes

Living-learning Options N/A

Study Lounges Yes; on floors Group Study Rooms Yes

Fitness Center Yes, in room C215 Dining Hall Brody Square

Dining Hall Features International cuisine, comfort food, grill items, desserts, pasta, salads, sushi,

Southwestern fare, vegetarian/vegan, pizza, sandwiches; Late-night dining

Sparty’s In Brody Hall: Café Elevators Yes

NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES

Closest Student Parking Brody Rd or Lot 75 Planned Renovations Renovated 2013

Closest CATA Stop In front of Brody Hall, Harrison Rd Closest Engagement Center Brody Hall (Brody Neighborhood

Engagement Center)

ARMSTRONG HALL

Armstrong Hall is located in the southwest corner of the Brody Neighborhood. Armstrong Hall opened in 1956 and is named for W. G. Armstrong who was a former student, farmer and member of the MSU Board of Trustees. Armstrong Hall was recently renovated and reopened in fall 2013. Common spaces were completely redone to include group and private study areas, project rooms, a meditation area, gaming areas and a fitness center. Community bathrooms were completely redone and a new community kitchen was installed. The laundry area was also completely redone with brand new energy-efficient appliances. In addition, the renovations provided new windows, light fixtures, paint and flooring in the hall.

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STUDENT ROOM FEATURES

Room Types Single, Double Bathroom Style Community Environmental Options Quiet Barrier-free Housing No Lofted Beds Yes

Apx. Room Dimensions 13’ 9 ¾” x 12’ 8 ½” Carpet size: 12’ x 12’ Furniture Included in Room Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair

HALL COMMUNITY FEATURES

Air Conditioning Yes, in community spaces and public areas but not in rooms.

Media Lounge Yes; Brody Hall Community Kitchen Yes; 3rd floor Living-learning Options RISE, honors Study Lounges Yes; on floors Group Study Rooms Yes

Fitness Center Yes, in room B401A Dining Hall Brody Square

NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES

Engagement Center)

BAILEY HALL

Bailey Hall is located in the southwest corner of the Brody Neighborhood. It was recently renovated and features new study rooms, game rooms, offices and meeting spaces on each of the four floors. The third floor is home to the community laundry room and kitchen. Bailey Hall opened during the 1956-57 school year and is named after Liberty Hyde Bailey (class of 1882). A professor of horticulture, Bailey planned the first horticulture laboratory building in the nation. Bailey Hall is home to the Residential Initiative for the Study of the Environment (RISE) living-learning community and the Bailey GREENhouse. The RISE program is for MSU students interested in stewardship of the environment. RISE provides students a community and curriculum focused on the environment as students get their feet wet and hands dirty applying their knowledge to real problems and projects. Incoming freshman can live in Bailey Hall on designated floors with other RISE students, which promotes strong relationships among them.

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STUDENT ROOM FEATURES

Room Types Single, Double Bathroom Style Community Environmental Options Quiet Barrier-free Housing Yes Lofted Beds Yes

Apx. Room Dimensions 13’ 9 ¾” x 12’ 8 ½”

Air Conditioning Yes, in common spaces and public areas but not in rooms

Media Lounge Yes, Brody Hall Community Kitchen Yes

Living-learning Options N/A Study Lounges Yes Group Study Rooms Yes

Fitness Center Yes, in room C215 Dining Hall Brody Square

NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES

Closest Student Parking Brody Rd or Lot 75 Renovations Renovated 2013

Engagement Center)

BRYAN HALL

Bryan Hall is located on the northwest corner of the Brody Neighborhood. Bryan Hall opened in 1954 and is named after Claude Bryan of the College of Veterinary Medicine, who also designed the Vet Med Building on campus. Bryan Hall was recently renovated and reopened in fall 2013. Common spaces were completely redone to include group and private study areas, project rooms, a meditation area, gaming areas and a fitness center. Community bathrooms were completely redone and a new community kitchen was installed. The laundry area was also completely redone, with brand new energy-efficient appliances.

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STUDENT ROOM FEATURES

Room Types Single, Double Bathroom Style Community Environmental Options None Barrier-free Housing Yes Lofted Beds Yes

Apx. Room Dimensions 13’ 9 ¾”x 12’ 8 ½” Carpet size: 10’ x 12’ Furniture Included in Room Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair

Fitness Center Yes, in room C404A Dining Hall Brody Square

NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES

Closest Student Parking Brody Rd or Lot 75

Planned Renovations Closed May 2013 – July 2014 Closest CATA Stop In front of Brody Hall, Harrison Rd Closest Engagement Center Brody Hall (Brody Neighborhood

Engagement Center)

BUTTERFIELD HALL

Butterfield Hall is located on the northeast corner of the Brody Neighborhood. Opened in 1953, Butterfield Hall is named for Kenyon Butterfield who fostered an expansion of the MSU extension program during his tenure as MSU president. Butterfield Hall will undergo renovations starting summer 2013 and will reopen to students in fall 2014.

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STUDENT ROOM FEATURES

Room Types Single, Double Bathroom Style Community Environmental Options None Barrier-free Housing No Lofted Beds Yes

Apx. Room Dimensions 13’ 9 ¾”x 12’ 8 ½”

Dining Hall Brody Square

NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES

Engagement Center)

EMMONS HALL

Emmons Hall is located in the southeast corner of the Brody Neighborhood. It was opened in 1956 and named for the Dean of the School of Science and Arts, who was an advocate for teacher preparation. The recently renovated hall features a spacious lounge, as well as a community kitchen and laundry room. The fourth floor has three study rooms, a game room and a caucus room that includes a large conference table.

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STUDENT ROOM FEATURES

Room Types Single, Double Bathroom Style Community Environmental Options None Barrier-free Housing No Lofted Beds Yes

Apx. Room Dimensions 13’ 9 ¾” x 12’ 8 ½” Carpet size: 12’ x 12’ Furniture Included in Room Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair

Living-learning Options DREW Study Lounges Yes; on floors Group Study Rooms Yes

Fitness Center Yes, in room B401A Dining Hall Brody Square

NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES

RATHER HALL

Rather Hall is located in the northwest corner of Brody Neighborhood. The hall is named for Howard C. Rather (class of 1917) and boasted the most modern conveniences for its residents in the country when it opened. An addition to Rather Hall was constructed in 1962. The hall is home to the Charles Drew Science Enrichment Laboratory program’s living-learning community, which provides academic and social support for high achieving students pursuing science and math degrees, including individuals interested in professional health and science careers (medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, research, pharmacology, optometry, physical therapy and public health). Rather Hall is renovated, is now a LEED certified building, and includes a fitness center, community kitchen and game room.

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South Neighborhood

is located southwest of Spartan

Stadium between West Shaw Lane and Trowbridge Road. It

is near the Breslin Center, Munn Ice Arena, IM Sports West,

and outdoor tennis facilities. The South Neighborhood is

made up of four residence halls, Case, Wonders, Holden

and Wilson Halls, which feature co-ed floors and

suite-style rooms. South Neighborhood Engagement Center is

located in Holden Hall, which includes the student health

clinic, math and other course tutoring, writing assistance,

academic advisors, a computer lab with printing services,

individual and group study spaces, MRULE and much more.

Holden Hall also houses a state of the art fitness studio.

A cardio room is available in Wonders and Holden Halls,

which is also free for residents. The South Neighborhood

also contains James Madison College in Case Hall and

the Engineering Core Experience First Year Program in

Wilson Hall.

Halls:

• Case

• Holden

• Wilson

• Wonders

South Neighborhood

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Room Types Single, Double Bathroom Style Suite

Environmental Options Quiet Co-ed Floors Barrier-free Housing Yes

Lofted Beds Yes Apx. Room Dimensions 12’ x 11’ 6”

HALL COMMUNITY FEATURES

Air Conditioning Yes, in common spaces and public areas Media Lounge Yes; Holden Hall

Community Kitchen Yes; Holden Hall Living-learning Options Honors Floor

James Madison College Study Lounges Yes

Group Study Rooms Yes

Dining Hall Yes; South Pointe

Dining Hall Features Southwestern fare, pizza, pasta, grill items, sandwiches, kosher cuisine, international menu, comfort food, vegetarian/vegan, salads, desserts, sushi; featuring entrées with local ingredients

Sparty’s Yes; Café Elevators Yes

NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES

Closest Student Parking Lot 83

Planned Renovations Renovated 2011 Closest CATA Stop On Chestnut Rd

Closest Engagement Center Holden Hall (South Neighborhood

CASE HALL

Case Hall is located in the South Neighborhood. Built in 1961, it was named for Albert and Sarah Case. Sarah was an MSU instructor and Albert was the 1901 State Agricultural College football captain, earning his bachelor’s degree in 1902. He made contributions to MSU upon graduation. Case Hall is home to the James Madison College and the Honors College living-learning experience.

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STUDENT ROOM FEATURES

Environmental Options Quiet Co-ed Floors Barrier-free Housing No

Air Conditioning Yes, in common spaces and public areas Media Lounge Yes

Community Kitchen Yes Living-learning Options Scholars Study Lounges Yes Group Study Rooms Yes

Fitness Center Yes, in South Holden G29 Dining Hall Yes

Dining Hall Features Southwestern fare, pizza, pasta, grill items, sandwiches, kosher cuisine, international menu, comfort food, vegetarian/vegan, salads, desserts, sushi; featuring entrées with local ingredients

Sparty’s Yes: Refresh Elevators Yes

NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES

Planned Renovations Hall renovated 2009, dining renovated 2011 Closest CATA Stop On Wilson Rd

Closest Engagement Center Holden Hall (South Neighborhood Engagement Center)

HOLDEN HALL

Holden hall is located in the South Neighborhood. The hall opened in 1967 and is named for James and Lynelle Holden. James became a State Agricultural student in 1889. Holden Hall houses the Academic Scholars Program, the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) and the High School Equivalency Program (HEP).

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STUDENT ROOM FEATURES

Room Types Double Bathroom Style Suite

Environmental Options Co-ed Floors Barrier-free Housing Yes

Air Conditioning No

Media Lounge Yes, in Holden Hall Community Kitchen No

Living-learning Options Engineering Core Experience First Year Program

Study Lounges Yes Group Study Rooms Yes Dining Hall Yes

Dining Hall Features Southwestern fare, pizza, pasta, grill items, sandwiches, kosher cuisine, international menu, comfort food, vegetarian/vegan, salads, desserts, sushi; featuring entrées with local ingredients; Late-night dining Sparty’s Yes: Express

Elevators Yes

NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES

Closest Student Parking Lot 83 Closest CATA Stop On Wilson Rd

WILSON HALL

Wilson Hall is part of the South Neighborhood. It was built in 1962 and named for Alfred and Mathilda Wilson. Mathilda served on the State Board of Agriculture (now know as the MSU Board of Trustees). Wilson Hall houses the Spartan Engineering Core Experience First Year Program.

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STUDENT ROOM FEATURES

Environmental Options Quiet Co-ed Floors Flexible Housing Barrier-free Housing Yes

HALL COMMUNITY FEATURES

Air Conditioning No

Media Lounge Yes, in Holden Hall Community Kitchen No

Living-learning Options ROTC Study Lounges Yes Group Study Rooms Yes

Fitness Center Yes, in room 17 and room 20 (wonder bodies)

Dining Hall Holden, Wilson or South Pointe at Case Dining Hall Features Southwestern fare, pizza, pasta, grill items,

sandwiches, kosher cuisine, international menu, comfort food, vegetarian/vegan, salads, desserts, sushi; featuring entrées with local ingredients

Sparty’s Yes: Express Elevators Yes

NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES

Closest Student Parking Lot 83 Planned Renovations None Closest CATA Stop On Birch Rd

WONDERS HALL

Wonders Hall is located in South Neighborhood. Wonders Hall was opened in 1963 and is named for MSU benefactors Wallace and Grace Wonders. Wallace received his Bachelor of Science degree from MSU in 1902. Wonders Hall is home to the Army ROTC program.

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North Neighborhood

combines what were formerly known

as Red Cedar and West Circle. It includes Mason/Abbot and

Snyder/Phillips halls, just north of the Red Cedar River and

Campbell, Gilchrist, Landon, Mayo, Williams and Yakeley

halls situated along Michigan and Grand River Avenues

on what was MSU’s original campus. North Neighborhood

Halls are the oldest residence halls on campus and feature

traditional collegiate-style architecture. Fitness centers

are located in Snyder and Yakeley halls, and the North

Neighborhood Engagement Center is located in the MSU

Union. The Residential College in the Arts and Humanities

is located in the North Neighborhood as well, occupying

Snyder and Phillips Halls.

Halls:

North – MASP

• Abbot

• Mason

• Phillips

• Snyder

North – West Circle

• Campbell

• Gilchrist

• Landon

• Mayo

• Williams

• Yakeley

North Neighborhood

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Room Types Single, Double Bathroom Style Community Environmental Options Quiet Barrier-free Housing No Lofted Beds Yes

Apx. Room Dimensions 14’ x 11’ Carpet size: 10’ x 12’

HALL COMMUNITY FEATURES

Air Conditioning No Media Lounge No

Community Kitchen Yes, Abbot Hall Living-learning Options Honors

Study Lounges No Group Study Rooms Yes

Dining Hall The Gallery at Snyder/Phillips

Dining Hall Features Late-night dining, international cuisine, grill items, comfort food, salads, desserts, pizza and subs

Sparty’s No; Refresh at Snyder Elevators No

NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES

Closest Student Parking Lot 91 Planned Renovations No

Closest CATA Stop Outside Phillips Hall

Closest Engagement Center MSU Union (North Neighborhood Engagement Center)

MASON/ABBOT HALLS

Abbot Hall is located near Grand River Avenue in the North

Neighborhood. Abbot Hall is a traditional, ivy-covered, collegiate Gothic-style building with beautiful wood ornamentation and decorative plaster details It was built in 1939 and was named for Theophilus Abbot, president of MSU from 1862 – 1884. This hall boasted the first college-operated dining room. Abbot Hall features Honors College living-learning options.

Mason Hall is located in the North Neighborhood. Mason Hall is a traditional, ivy-covered, collegiate Gothic-style building with beautiful wood ornamentation and decorative plaster details. Named for Stevens T. Mason, the first governor of Michigan, Mason was the newest men’s hall in 30 years when it opened in 1938. Mason Hall has an Honors College living-learning option.

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STUDENT ROOM FEATURES

Room Types Single, Double Bathroom Style Community Environmental Options Quiet Barrier-free Housing Yes Lofted Beds Yes Apx. Room Dimensions 10’ x 12’

Air Conditioning Yes – Phillips in center building section Yes – Snyder in common spaces and public areas

Media Lounge No Community Kitchen Yes

Living-learning Options Residential College of Arts and Humanities Honors

Fitness Center Yes, in Snyder E009 Dining Hall The Gallery

Dining Hall Features Late-night dining, international cuisine, grill items, comfort food, salads, desserts, pizza and subs

NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES

Planned Renovations Renovated in 2007 Closest CATA Stop Outside of Phillips Hall

Closest Engagement Center MSU Union (North Neighborhood

SNYDER/PHILLIPS HALLS

Snyder Hall is part of the North Neighborhood and is located near Grand River Avenue. The hall was built in 1947 and is named after former MSU President Jonathan L. Snyder (1896 –1914). Snyder Hall offers living-learning options for the Honors College and Arts and Humanities College. A fitness center, theater for performing arts, art studio, music practice rooms, a language proficiency center and an art gallery are located in Snyder Hall.

Phillips Hall is part of the North Neighborhood and was built in 1947. The hall is named for T. Glenn Phillips, MSU class of 1902, who developed the master plan for the growth of the campus in the 1930s and 1940s. Phillips Hall offers living-learning options for the Honors College and Arts and Humanities College. A theater for performing arts, art studio, music practice rooms, a language proficiency center and an art gallery are located in Phillips Hall.

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STUDENT ROOM FEATURES

Room Types Single, Double Bathroom Style Community Environmental Options Quiet Barrier-free Housing No Lofted Beds Yes Apx. Room Dimensions 15’ x 11’

Air Conditioning No Media Lounge Yes Community Kitchen No Living-learning Options Music Study Lounges No Group Study Rooms Yes

Dining Hall Spring 2014 Yakeley Dining, Fall 2014 Landon Dining

Dining Hall Features Core menu, deli, smoothie bar, pizza, sandwiches, vegetarian/vegan, entrée specials; MSU Union late-night dining Sparty’s No; MSU Union Food Court

Elevators No

NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES

Closest Student Parking Brody Lot Planned Renovations None

Closest CATA Stop Near Yakeley Hall, the MSU Union and Williams Hall

CAMPBELL HALL

Campbell Hall is part of the North Neighborhood. It opened in 1939 and

is named for Louise Campbell, who led MSU Home Economic Outreach

in the 1920s and began the practice of teaching and training for rural

women. She also started the Farm Women’s Week, a precursor to the

College Week for Women. A music living-learning option is available in

Campbell Hall.

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Room Types Single, Double Bathroom Style Community Environmental Options N/A

Barrier-free Housing No Lofted Beds Yes Apx. Room Dimensions 16’ x 11’

HALL COMMUNITY FEATURES

Air Conditioning No

Media Lounge Yes; Campbell Community Kitchen No

Living-learning Options Music Study Lounges No Group Study Rooms Yes Music Practice Rooms Yes

Dining Hall Landon Dining (Opens Fall 2014) Dining Hall Features Core menu, deli, smoothie bar, pizza,

sandwiches, vegetarian/vegan, entrée specials; Late-night dining at MSU Union Sparty’s No; MSU Union Food Court

Elevators No

NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES

Closest Student Parking Brody Lot

Planned Renovations Closed May 2013 – August 2014 for renovations

LANDON HALL

Landon Hall is located in the North Neighborhood. It was built in

1947 and is the first post-World War II hall built on campus. The hall is

named for Linda Landon, who was the first female instructor at MSU.

A music living-learning option is offered for students in Landon Hall.

Landon Hall will undergo renovations starting summer 2013 and will

reopen to students in fall 2014.

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Air Conditioning Yes, in common spaces and public areas Media Lounge Yes; Campbell

Community Kitchen No Living-learning Options Music Study Lounges No Group Study Rooms Yes

Dining Hall Features Core menu, deli, smoothie bar, pizza, sandwiches, vegetarian/vegan, entrée specials: Late night dining at MSU Union

Sparty’s No; MSU Union Food Court Elevators Yes

NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES

Closest Student Parking Brody Lot

Planned Renovations Renovated in 2009

MAYO HALL

Mayo Hall is located in the North Neighborhood and was renovated

in 2009. Built in 1931, Mayo Hall is MSU’s oldest residence hall.

Originally called “Sylvan Lodge,” it was in a small park, the remains

of which can be seen in a group of trees east of the building. The

name was deemed inappropriate and the hall was renamed for Mary

Mayo, who started women’s courses at MSU. Mayo Hall offers music

living-learning option.

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Room Types Single, Double Bathroom Style Community Environmental Options Quiet Barrier-free Housing No Lofted Beds Yes Apx. Room Dimensions 15’ x 11’

Air Conditioning No

Media Lounge Yes; Campbell Community Kitchen Yes; 6 in the building Living-learning Options N/A

Sparty’s No; MSU Union Food Court Elevators No

NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES

other Items of note:

• Dining plan optional

WILLIAMS HALL

Williams Hall is part of the North Neighborhood and located near

Grand River Avenue. After the original hall burned down in a fire, the

current Williams Hall was constructed in 1937. The hall is named for

Sarah Williams, who was the wife of MSU’s first president (the first

Williams Hall was named for him), and was also a nurse in the Civil War.

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Air Conditioning No

Media Lounge Yes; Campbell Community Kitchen No

Living-learning Options Music Honors Study Lounges No Group Study Rooms Yes

Fitness Center Yes, Yakeley room 26A

Sparty’s No; MSU Union Food Court Elevators No

NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES

YAKELEY/GILCHRIST HALLS

Yakeley Hall is part of the North Neighborhood and is located near Grand River Avenue. It was built in 1948 and was named after Elida Yakeley, who was the secretary to President Snyder from 1903 to 1908. Elida Yakeley became the first registrar, a position she held for 30 years. In Yakeley Hall, both music and Honors College living-learning options are offered. A fitness center is located in Yakeley Hall.

Gilchrist Hall is part of the North Neighborhood. Built in 1948, the hall is named for Maude Gilchrist, who was a graduate of Michigan Agricultural College (former name of MSU) and was the dean of the Woman’s Department. Under her leadership, music, art and literature were equally important to domestic science. In Gilchrist Hall, both music and Honors College living-learning options are offered.

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East Neighborhood

is on the northeast side of campus

near the intersection of Hagadorn and Shaw Roads.

It is located near IM East, the Wharton Center for

Performing Arts and the Business College Complex. East

Neighborhood is comprised of three residence halls,

each of which features a unique dining hall. All residence

halls in East Neighborhood have suite-style bathrooms.

Hubbard Hall features the Sparty’s Cafe, which offers

convenience items as well as hot and cold made-to-order

coffee and beverages, and even cooked-to-order items.

Fitness centers are located in Akers, Holmes, and Hubbard

halls, and the East Neighborhood Engagement Center is

located in Hubbard Hall, where students can find academic

advisors, math tutors, Writing Center tutors, and a health

clinic and exercise classes.

Halls:

• Akers

• Holmes

• Hubbard

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Room Types Single, Double, Quad (four beds and full bath in one large room), Apartments Bathroom Style Suite (except Quad rooms have bathroom

in room) Environmental Options Quiet

Co-ed Floors Barrier-free Housing No

Lofted Beds Yes 12’ x 6’ 9’ x 6’ Apx. Room Dimensions Bedroom 14’ x 7’, Living room 12’ x 10’ Furniture Included in Room Built-in dresser and modular bed, desk

and chair

HALL COMMUNITY FEATURES

Air Conditioning No

Media Lounge Yes; Holmes/Hubbard Community Kitchen No

Fitness Center Yes, in room W23

Dining Hall Hubbard, Holmes, Akers dining halls Dining Hall Features Core menu, pizza, vegetarian/vegan,

southwestern fare, grill items, sandwiches, Asian menu

Sparty’s Holmes/Hubbard Elevators Yes

NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES

Planned Renovations New floor finishes, artwork and lighting in main hallway summer 2012

Closest CATA Stop West side of building

Closest Engagement Center Hubbard Hall (East Neighborhood Engagement Center)

AKERS HALL

Akers Hall is located in the East Neighborhood and was built in 1964 and is named after Forest H. Akers, an MSU

student from the early 1900s. Residents in Akers enjoy a unique housing style that features two-bedroom suites with a

separate living/study area and a bathroom shared only by suite occupants.

• Unique configuration of rooms provides apartment-like feel with

separate sleeping and living quarters.

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Environmental Options Quiet Co-ed Floors Barrier-free Housing Yes

HALL COMMUNITY FEATURES

Air Conditioning No

Media Lounge Yes, located in Sparty’s Community Kitchen No

Living-learning Options Lyman Briggs College Honors

Study Lounges Yes Group Study Rooms Yes

Fitness Center Yes, in room E12

Dining Hall Hubbard, Holmes, Akers dining halls Dining Hall Features Core menu, pizza, vegetarian/vegan,

southwestern fare, grill items, sandwiches, Asian menu; Late-night dining

NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES

Closest CATA Stop Outside of building

Closest Engagement Center Hubbard Hall (East Neighborhood Engagement Center)

HOLMES HALL

Holmes Hall is located in the East Neighborhood and is the largest

residence hall on campus. The hall opened in 1965 and is named for John C. Holmes, a Detroit horticulturalist. He was instrumental in the creation of a separate college of agriculture in Michigan. Holmes Hall is home to the classrooms, laboratories and faculty/administrative offices of Lyman Briggs College. The hall also offers a living-learning option for Lyman Briggs and Honors College students.

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STUDENT ROOM FEATURES

Room Types Double Bathroom Style Suite Environmental Options Alcohol-free

Quiet Co-ed Floors Barrier-free Housing No

Furniture Included in Room Dresser, desk, chair, bed

Air Conditioning No

Media Lounge Yes, located in North Lounge Community Kitchen Yes

Fitness Center Yes, in room G60

Dining Hall Hubbard, Akers, Holmes dining halls Dining Hall Features Core menu, pizza, vegetarian/vegan,

southwestern fare, grill items, sandwiches, Asian menu

Sparty’s Yes: Café Elevators Yes

NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES

Planned Renovations Renovated in 2010 Closest CATA Stop West of building Closest Engagement Center Located in hall

HUBBARD HALL

Hubbard Hall is located in East Neighborhood, facing Hagadorn Road.

It was built in 1966 and named after Bela Hubbard, a Detroit farmer and

geologist whose proposal for an agricultural college led to the creation

of MSU. Hubbard Hall is the tallest building in the East Lansing Area and

was renovated in 2010.

• Hubbard is 12 stories high and is the tallest structure on campus after

the power plant stacks.

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River Trail Neighborhood

is located along the south bank

of the Red Cedar River on Shaw Lane. The River Trail

Neighborhood includes McDonel Hall, Shaw Hall, Owen

Graduate Hall and Van Hoosen Apartments. The River

Trail Engagement Center is located in McDonel Hall. Here

you will find the engagement center staff, student health

clinic, math and other course tutoring, writing assistance,

academic advisors, a computer lab with printing services,

individual and group study spaces, the Residential Business

Program, MRULE and much more! We are located near the

Business College Complex, the MSU College of Law, the

College of Veterinary Medicine, IM East and the Wharton

Center for Performing Arts. The fitness center for River

Trail is located in Shaw Hall and exercise classes are held in

McDonel Hall. Enjoy wonderful dining with views of the river

at The Vista in Shaw or Riverwalk Market in Owen, or grab a

snack or cup of hot tea at the Sparty’s Refresh in McDonel.

The River Trail team is eager and ready to assist you!

Halls:

• McDonel

• Owen

• Shaw

• Van Hoosen Apartments

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Environmental Options Quiet Co-ed Floors Flexible Housing Barrier-free Housing No

Lofted Beds Yes Apx. Room Dimensions 10’ x 12’

HALL COMMUNITY FEATURES

Air Conditioning No Media Lounge No Community Kitchen Yes

Living-learning Options Broad Business Study Lounges Yes

Group Study Rooms Yes

Dining Hall Holmes Dining Hall, Riverwalk Market at Owen Hall or Shaw Dining Hall

Dining Hall Features Core menu, grill items, vegetarian/vegan, pizza, international cuisine, coffee shop, comfort food

Sparty’s Yes; Refresh, or Coffeeshop at Riverwalk Elevators Yes

NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES

Planned Renovations Renovated Summer 2012 Closest CATA Stop Out front

Closest Engagement Center Located in Hall (River Trail Neighborhood Engagement Center)

MCDONEL HALL

McDonel Hall is located in River Trail Neighborhood. It was opened in

1963 and named for Irma and Karl McDonel. Karl was secretary to the

State Board of Agriculture (now the MSU Board of Trustees). McDonel

Hall provides optimal housing for returning students, transfer students

and those wanting a quiet, more mature atmosphere. It is also the home

of the living-learning community for the Residential Business Program.

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Room Types Single and Double Bathroom Style Suite-style

Environmental Options Co-ed floors Quiet floors Barrier-free Housing Yes

Lofted Beds No

Apx. Room Dimensions 11’ 9” x 8’ 6”

HALL COMMUNITY FEATURES

Air Conditioning Yes, in common spaces and public areas Media Lounge Yes

Community Kitchen Yes Living-learning Options Law Study Lounges Yes Group Study Rooms Yes

Dining Hall Riverwalk Market

Sparty’s No; Coffeeshop in Riverwalk Market Elevators Yes

NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES

Closest Student Parking Owen Lot Renovations Renovated 2009 Closest CATA Stop Out front

Closest Engagement Center McDonel Hall (River Trail Neighborhood Engagement Center)

OWEN HALL

Owen Hall was built in 1960 and is part of the River Trail Neighborhood. The hall is ideal for graduate and professional

students and undergraduate upperclassmen who desire a living environment conducive to study, along with the privacy

of a single room. Owen is named after Floyd Owen (class of 1902), who provided part of the funding to build the hall. It

was the first co-ed hall with male and female students living in their respective wings.

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Room Types Single, Double, Triple, Quad Bathroom Style Community

Environmental Options Quiet Floors Barrier-free Housing Yes

Lofted Beds Yes

HALL COMMUNITY FEATURES

Air Conditioning Yes, in common areas and public spaces Media Lounge Yes; Owen Hall

Community Kitchen Yes; Owen Hall Living-learning Options N/A

Study Lounges Yes Group Study Rooms Yes

Fitness Center Yes, in room 20

Dining Hall Yes; The Vista at Shaw and Riverwalk Market at Owen Hall

Sparty’s No

Elevators Yes, to 3rd floor with stairs to 4th floor

NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES

Closest Student Parking Commuter Lot

Planned Renovations Dining renovation in 2012 Closest CATA Stop CATA station across from Shaw

SHAW HALL

Shaw Hall is part of the River Trail Neighborhood and is

conveniently located in the center of campus, across the street

from the Cata Station. Shaw Hall was built in 1950 and is named for

Robert Sidney Shaw, MSU’s 11th president who led the University

through the Great Depression.

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Room Types Apartments (as singles, doubles, triples, quad); FEMALE only, large shared bedroom (large enough to house 1 – 4 Students)

Bathroom Style Private Environmental Options N/A Barrier-free Housing Yes Lofted Beds No

Furniture Included in Room Modular bed, dresser, desk, and chair

HALL COMMUNITY FEATURES

Air Conditioning Yes

Media Lounge Yes; Owen Hall Community Kitchen Yes; Owen Hall Living-learning Options No

Dining Hall Riverwalk Market at Owen Hall

Dining Hall Features Core menu, grill items, vegetarian/vegan, pizza, international cuisine, coffee shop, comfort food; Dining plan optional

Sparty’s Coffeeshop in Riverwalk Market at Owen Hall Elevators No

NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES

Closest Student Parking Van Hoosen resident parking Planned Renovations None

Closest CATA Stop In front of Owen

VAN HOOSEN HALL

Van Hoosen Hall is located in the River Trail Neighborhood. The apartment-style residence hall was built in 1957 and named for Dr. Sarah Van Hoosen, a fifth generation farmer and a leading genetic researcher who donated land to MSU. Van Hoosen Hall provides apartment living for women only, who are sophomores or above, with a minimum GPA of 2.2. In addition to the apartments, Van Hoosen Hall also has a community building that is used for social events and houses resident laundry facilities. Heat, water, electricity and trash removal are all included for each resident.

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Perfect for upperclassmen, graduate students and faculty

with families, the apartments operated by Residence

Education and Housing Services offer more independence

than the residence halls while still providing all the perks

of living on campus. Residence Education and Housing

Services operates two distinct apartment villages:

• Spartan Village

• University Village

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Room Types Single, Apartments Bathroom Style 2 Full Bathrooms Environmental Options Co-ed

Barrier-free Housing Yes Lofted Beds No

Apx. Room Dimensions Bedroom: 9’ x 13’, Living room: 10’ 6” x 19’ Furniture Included in Room Desk, chair, double bed, under bed

storage drawers

HALL COMMUNITY FEATURES

Air Conditioning Yes

Media Lounge Yes (Community Center) Community Kitchen No

Living-learning Options No

Study Lounges Yes (Community Center) Group Study Rooms Yes (Community Center) Returning Student Community Yes

Summer Housing Yes; for students with fall booking in UV Dining Hall Brody Square

Southwestern fare, vegetarian/vegan, pizza, sandwiches; Late-night dining; Optional dining plan

Sparty’s Brody Hall Elevators Yes

NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES

Closest Student Parking Parking by permit only in University Village lot

Planned Renovations Built in 2007

Closest CATA Stop In front of Community Center Closest Engagement Center Brody Hall (Brody Neighborhood

Engagement Center)

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE

Perfect for upperclassmen and graduate students, these apartments

operated by Residence Education and Housing Services offer more

independence than the residence halls while still providing all the perks

of living on campus. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms are included in

each unit.

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Room Types Apartments, one-bedroom and two-bedroom

Bathroom Style Private Environmental Options None Barrier-free Housing Yes Lofted Beds No

Apx. Room Dimensions Bedroom: 9’ x 13’, Living room: 10’ 6” x 19’ Furniture Included in Room Desk, chair, four movable drawers,

regular-sized bed — varies by room; available on request

HALL COMMUNITY FEATURES

Air Conditioning Yes Media Lounge No

Community Kitchen Yes (in Community Center) Living-learning Options No

Study Lounges No

Group Study Rooms Yes (in Community Center) Returning Student Community Yes

Between Semester Housing Yes, at no additional charge

Community Center Features Full-sized gym, meeting space, cultural and social programming for families and individuals, and fitness center; room 172

Sparty’s No Elevators No

NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES

Closest Student Parking Students are able to park in lot adjacent to buildings

Planned Renovations N/A

Closest CATA Stop In front of Community Center

SPARTAN VILLAGE

Perfect for graduate students and faculty/staff with families, these

apartments operated by Residence Education and Housing Services

offer more independence than the residence halls while still providing

all the perks of living on campus. One- and two-bedroom apartments

are available with standard and renovated options.