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Brody Neighborhood
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.
Halls:
•Armstrong
•Bailey
•Bryan
•Butterfield
•Emmons
•Rather
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.
STUDENT ROOM FEATURES
Room Types
Single, Double
Bathroom Style
Community
Environmental Options
Quiet
Barrier-free Housing
Yes
Lofted Beds
Yes
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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)
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.
STUDENT ROOM FEATURES
Room Types
Single, Double
Bathroom Style
Community
Environmental Options
Quiet
Barrier-free Housing
No
Lofted Beds
Yes
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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
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 2012
Closest CATA Stop
In front of Brody Hall, Harrison Rd
Closest Engagement Center
Brody Hall (Brody Neighborhood
Engagement Center)
Other: 2014 Summer School Housing
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.
STUDENT ROOM FEATURES
Room Types
Single, Double
Bathroom Style
Community
Environmental Options
Quiet
Barrier-free Housing
Yes
Lofted Beds
Yes
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13’ 9 ¾” x 12’ 8 ½”
Furniture Included in Room
Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURES
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
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
Renovations
Renovated 2013
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.
STUDENT ROOM FEATURES
Room Types
Single, Double
Bathroom Style
Community
Environmental Options
None
Barrier-free Housing
Yes
Lofted Beds
Yes
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13’ 9 ¾”x 12’ 8 ½” Carpet size: 10’ x 12’
Furniture Included in Room
Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURES
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 C404A
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
Closed May 2013 – July 2014
Closest CATA Stop
In front of Brody Hall, Harrison Rd
Closest Engagement Center
Brody Hall (Brody Neighborhood
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.
STUDENT ROOM FEATURES
Room Types
Single, Double
Bathroom Style
Community
Environmental Options
None
Barrier-free Housing
No
Lofted Beds
Yes
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13’ 9 ¾”x 12’ 8 ½”
Furniture Included in Room
Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURES
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
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 2011
Closest CATA Stop
In front of Brody Hall, Harrison Rd
Closest Engagement Center
Brody Hall (Brody Neighborhood
Engagement Center)
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.
STUDENT ROOM FEATURES
Room Types
Single, Double
Bathroom Style
Community
Environmental Options
None
Barrier-free Housing
No
Lofted Beds
Yes
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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 common spaces and public areas
but not in rooms
Media Lounge
Yes; Brody Hall
Community Kitchen
Yes
Living-learning Options
DREW
Study Lounges
Yes; on floors
Group Study Rooms
Yes
Fitness Center
Yes, in room B401A
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 2012
Closest CATA Stop
In front of Brody Hall, Harrison Rd
Closest Engagement Center
Brody Hall (Brody Neighborhood
Engagement Center)
South Neighborhood
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 suitestyle 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
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.
STUDENT ROOM FEATURES
Room Types
Single, Double
Bathroom Style
Suite
Environmental Options
Quiet
Co-ed Floors
Barrier-free Housing
Yes
Lofted Beds
Yes
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12’ x 11’ 6”
Furniture Included in Room
Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
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
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).
STUDENT ROOM FEATURES
Room Types
Single, Double
Bathroom Style
Suite
Environmental Options
Quiet
Co-ed Floors
Barrier-free Housing
No
Lofted Beds
Yes
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12’ x 11’ 6”
Furniture Included in Room
Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURES
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
Closest Student Parking
Lot 83
Planned Renovations
Hall renovated 2009, dining renovated 2011
Closest CATA Stop
On Wilson Rd
Closest Engagement Center
Holden Hall (South Neighborhood
Engagement Center)
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.
STUDENT ROOM FEATURES
Room Types
Double
Bathroom Style
Suite
Environmental Options
Co-ed Floors
Barrier-free Housing
Yes
Lofted Beds
Yes
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12’ x 11’ 6”
Furniture Included in Room
Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURES
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
Closest Engagement Center
Holden Hall (South Neighborhood
Engagement Center)
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.
STUDENT ROOM FEATURES
Room Types
Single, Double
Bathroom Style
Suite
Environmental Options
Quiet
Co-ed Floors
Flexible Housing
Barrier-free Housing
Yes
Lofted Beds
Yes
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12’ x 11’ 6”
Furniture Included in Room
Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
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
Closest Engagement Center
Holden Hall (South Neighborhood
Engagement Center)
North Neighborhood
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
MASON/ABBOT HALLS
Abbot Hall is located near Grand River Avenue in the North
Neighborhood. Abbot Hall is a traditional, ivy-covered, collegiate Gothicstyle 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 livinglearning option.
STUDENT ROOM FEATURES
Room Types
Single, Double
Bathroom Style
Community
Environmental Options
Quiet
Barrier-free Housing
No
Lofted Beds
Yes
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14’ x 11’ Carpet size: 10’ x 12’
Furniture Included in Room
Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
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)
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 livinglearning 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.
STUDENT ROOM FEATURES
Room Types
Single, Double
Bathroom Style
Community
Environmental Options
Quiet
Barrier-free Housing
Yes
Lofted Beds
Yes
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10’ x 12’
Furniture Included in Room
Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURES
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
Study Lounges
No
Group Study Rooms
Yes
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
Sparty’s
Yes: Refresh
Elevators
Yes
NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES
Closest Student Parking
Lot 91
Planned Renovations
Renovated in 2007
Closest CATA Stop
Outside of Phillips Hall
Closest Engagement Center
MSU Union (North Neighborhood
Engagement Center)
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.
STUDENT ROOM FEATURES
Room Types
Single, Double
Bathroom Style
Community
Environmental Options
Quiet
Barrier-free Housing
No
Lofted Beds
Yes
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15’ x 11’
Furniture Included in Room
Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURES
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
Closest Engagement Center
MSU Union (North Neighborhood
Engagement Center)
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.
STUDENT ROOM FEATURES
Room Types
Single, Double
Bathroom Style
Community
Environmental Options
N/A
Barrier-free Housing
No
Lofted Beds
Yes
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16’ x 11’
Furniture Included in Room
Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
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
Closest CATA Stop
Near Yakeley Hall, the MSU Union and
Williams Hall
Closest Engagement Center
MSU Union (North Neighborhood
Engagement Center)
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.
STUDENT ROOM FEATURES
Room Types
Single, Double
Bathroom Style
Community
Environmental Options
N/A
Barrier-free Housing
No
Lofted Beds
Yes
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15’ x 11’
Furniture Included in Room
Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURES
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
Spring 2014 Yakeley Dining, Fall 2014
Landon Dining
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
Closest CATA Stop
Near Yakeley Hall, the MSU Union and
Williams Hall
Closest Engagement Center
MSU Union (North Neighborhood
Engagement Center)
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.
STUDENT ROOM FEATURES
Room Types
Single, Double
Bathroom Style
Community
Environmental Options
Quiet
Barrier-free Housing
No
Lofted Beds
Yes
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15’ x 11’
Furniture Included in Room
Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURES
Air Conditioning
No
Media Lounge
Yes; Campbell
Community Kitchen
Yes; 6 in the building
Living-learning Options
N/A
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: Late night dining at
MSU Union
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
Closest Engagement Center
MSU Union (North Neighborhood
Engagement Center)
Other Items of Note:
• Dining plan optional
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.
STUDENT ROOM FEATURES
Room Types
Single, Double
Bathroom Style
Community
Environmental Options
N/A
Barrier-free Housing
No
Lofted Beds
Yes
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15’ x 11’
Furniture Included in Room
Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURES
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
Dining Hall
Spring 2014 Yakeley Dining, Fall 2014
Landon Dining
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
None
Closest CATA Stop
Near Yakeley Hall, the MSU Union and
Williams Hall
Closest Engagement Center
MSU Union (North Neighborhood
Engagement Center)
East Neighborhood
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
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.
STUDENT ROOM FEATURES
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
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Bedroom 14’ x 7’, Living room 12’ x 10’
Furniture Included in Room
Built-in dresser and modular bed, desk
and chair
12’ x 6’
9’ x 6’
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURES
Air Conditioning
No
Media Lounge
Yes; Holmes/Hubbard
Community Kitchen
No
Living-learning Options
N/A
Study Lounges
Yes
Group Study Rooms
Yes
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
Closest Student Parking
Lot 91
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)
Other Items of Note:
• Unique configuration of rooms provides apartment-like feel with
separate sleeping and living quarters.
• Akers has 20 apartments.
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.
STUDENT ROOM FEATURES
Room Types
Single, Double
Bathroom Style
Suite
Environmental Options
Quiet
Co-ed Floors
Barrier-free Housing
Yes
Lofted Beds
Yes
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12’ x 11’ 6”
Furniture Included in Room
Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
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
Sparty’s
Yes: Refresh
Elevators
Yes
NEIGHBORHOOD FEATURES
Closest Student Parking
Lot 91
Closest CATA Stop
Outside of building
Closest Engagement Center
Hubbard Hall (East Neighborhood
Engagement Center)
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.
STUDENT ROOM FEATURES
Room Types
Double
Bathroom Style
Suite
Environmental Options
Alcohol-free
Quiet
Co-ed Floors
Barrier-free Housing
No
Lofted Beds
Yes
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12’ x 11’ 5”
Furniture Included in Room
Dresser, desk, chair, bed
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURES
Air Conditioning
No
Media Lounge
Yes, located in North Lounge
Community Kitchen
Yes
Living-learning Options
N/A
Study Lounges
Yes
Group Study Rooms
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
Closest Student Parking
Lot 91
Planned Renovations
Renovated in 2010
Closest CATA Stop
West of building
Closest Engagement Center
Located in hall
Other Items of Note:
• Hubbard is 12 stories high and is the tallest structure on campus after
the power plant stacks.
River Trail Neighborhood
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
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.
STUDENT ROOM FEATURES
Room Types
Single, Double
Bathroom Style
Suite
Environmental Options
Quiet
Co-ed Floors
Flexible Housing
Barrier-free Housing
No
Lofted Beds
Yes
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10’ x 12’
Furniture Included in Room
Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
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
Closest Student Parking
Lot 91
Planned Renovations
Renovated Summer 2012
Closest CATA Stop
Out front
Closest Engagement Center
Located in 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.
STUDENT ROOM FEATURES
Room Types
Single and Double
Bathroom Style
Suite-style
Environmental Options
Co-ed floors
Quiet floors
Barrier-free Housing
Yes
Lofted Beds
No
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11’ 9” x 8’ 6”
Furniture Included in Room
Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
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
Dining Hall Features
Core menu, grill items, vegetarian/vegan,
pizza, international cuisine, coffee shop,
comfort food
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)
Other: 2014 Summer School Housing
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.
STUDENT ROOM FEATURES
Room Types
Single, Double, Triple, Quad
Bathroom Style
Community
Environmental Options
Quiet Floors
Barrier-free Housing
Yes
Lofted Beds
Yes
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11’ 6” x 12’ 5”
Furniture Included in Room
Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
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
Dining Hall Features
Core menu, grill items, vegetarian/vegan,
pizza, international cuisine, coffee shop,
comfort food
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
Closest Engagement Center
McDonel Hall (River Trail Neighborhood
Engagement Center)
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.
STUDENT ROOM FEATURES
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
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34’ 5” x 18’ 1”
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
Study Lounges
No
Group Study Rooms
Yes
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
Closest Engagement Center
McDonel Hall (River Trail Neighborhood
Engagement Center)
Apartments
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
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.
STUDENT ROOM FEATURES
Room Types
Single, Apartments
Bathroom Style
2 Full Bathrooms
Environmental Options
Co-ed
Barrier-free Housing
Yes
Lofted Beds
No
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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
Dining Hall Features
International cuisine, comfort food, grill
items, desserts, pasta, salads, sushi,
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)
Other Options: Indoor bike storage.
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.
STUDENT ROOM FEATURES
Room Types
Apartments, one-bedroom and twobedroom
Bathroom Style
Private
Environmental Options
None
Barrier-free Housing
Yes
Lofted Beds
No
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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
Other Options: Summer housing is available here.