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On-Campus Housing Catalog517-884-LIVE (5483) [email protected]
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
STUDENT ROOM FEATURESRoom 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 FEATURESAir 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 FEATURESClosest 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 HALLArmstrong 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 FEATURESRoom 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 FEATURESAir 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 FEATURESClosest 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)
BAILEY HALLBailey 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.
Other: 2014 Summer School Housing
STUDENT ROOM FEATURESRoom 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 FEATURESAir 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 FEATURESClosest 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)
BRYAN HALLBryan 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 FEATURESRoom 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
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURESAir 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 FEATURESClosest 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 HALLButterfield 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 FEATURESRoom 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”
Furniture Included in Room Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURESAir 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 FEATURESClosest 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)
EMMONS HALLEmmons 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 FEATURESRoom 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
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURESAir 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 FEATURESClosest 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)
RATHER HALLRather 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.
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
STUDENT ROOM FEATURESRoom Types Single, Double
Bathroom Style Suite
Environmental Options QuietCo-ed Floors
Barrier-free Housing Yes
Lofted Beds Yes
Apx. Room Dimensions 12’ x 11’ 6”
Furniture Included in Room Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURESAir Conditioning Yes, in common spaces and public areas
Media Lounge Yes; Holden Hall
Community Kitchen Yes; Holden Hall
Living-learning Options Honors FloorJames 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 FEATURESClosest Student Parking Lot 83
Planned Renovations Renovated 2011
Closest CATA Stop On Chestnut Rd
Closest Engagement Center Holden Hall (South Neighborhood Engagement Center)
CASE HALLCase 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 FEATURESRoom Types Single, Double
Bathroom Style Suite
Environmental Options QuietCo-ed Floors
Barrier-free Housing No
Lofted Beds Yes
Apx. Room Dimensions 12’ x 11’ 6”
Furniture Included in Room Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURESAir 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 FEATURESClosest 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)
HOLDEN HALLHolden 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 FEATURESRoom Types Double
Bathroom Style Suite
Environmental Options Co-ed Floors
Barrier-free Housing Yes
Lofted Beds Yes
Apx. Room Dimensions 12’ x 11’ 6”
Furniture Included in Room Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURESAir 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 FEATURESClosest Student Parking Lot 83
Closest CATA Stop On Wilson Rd
Closest Engagement Center Holden Hall (South Neighborhood Engagement Center)
WILSON HALLWilson 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 FEATURESRoom Types Single, Double
Bathroom Style Suite
Environmental Options QuietCo-ed FloorsFlexible Housing
Barrier-free Housing Yes
Lofted Beds Yes
Apx. Room Dimensions 12’ x 11’ 6”
Furniture Included in Room Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURESAir 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 FEATURESClosest Student Parking Lot 83
Planned Renovations None
Closest CATA Stop On Birch Rd
Closest Engagement Center Holden Hall (South Neighborhood Engagement Center)
WONDERS HALLWonders 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.
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
STUDENT ROOM FEATURESRoom 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’
Furniture Included in Room Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURESAir 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 FEATURESClosest Student Parking Lot 91
Planned Renovations No
Closest CATA Stop Outside Phillips Hall
Closest Engagement Center MSU Union (North Neighborhood Engagement Center)
MASON/ABBOT HALLSAbbot 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.
STUDENT ROOM FEATURESRoom Types Single, Double
Bathroom Style Community
Environmental Options Quiet
Barrier-free Housing Yes
Lofted Beds Yes
Apx. Room Dimensions 10’ x 12’
Furniture Included in Room Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURESAir 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 FEATURESClosest 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)
SNYDER/PHILLIPS HALLSSnyder 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.
STUDENT ROOM FEATURESRoom Types Single, Double
Bathroom Style Community
Environmental Options Quiet
Barrier-free Housing No
Lofted Beds Yes
Apx. Room Dimensions 15’ x 11’
Furniture Included in Room Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURESAir 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 FEATURESClosest 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)
CAMPBELL HALLCampbell 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 FEATURESRoom Types Single, Double
Bathroom Style Community
Environmental Options N/A
Barrier-free Housing No
Lofted Beds Yes
Apx. Room Dimensions 16’ x 11’
Furniture Included in Room Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURESAir 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 FEATURESClosest 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)
LANDON HALLLandon 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 FEATURESRoom Types Single, Double
Bathroom Style Community
Environmental Options N/A
Barrier-free Housing No
Lofted Beds Yes
Apx. Room Dimensions 15’ x 11’
Furniture Included in Room Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURESAir 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 FEATURESClosest 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)
MAYO HALLMayo 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 FEATURESRoom Types Single, Double
Bathroom Style Community
Environmental Options Quiet
Barrier-free Housing No
Lofted Beds Yes
Apx. Room Dimensions 15’ x 11’
Furniture Included in Room Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURESAir 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 FEATURESClosest 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
WILLIAMS HALLWilliams 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 FEATURESRoom Types Single, Double
Bathroom Style Community
Environmental Options N/A
Barrier-free Housing No
Lofted Beds Yes
Apx. Room Dimensions 15’ x 11’
Furniture Included in Room Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURESAir Conditioning No
Media Lounge Yes; Campbell
Community Kitchen No
Living-learning Options MusicHonors
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 FEATURESClosest 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)
YAKELEY/GILCHRIST HALLSYakeley 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.
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
East Neighborhood
STUDENT ROOM FEATURESRoom 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 QuietCo-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 FEATURESAir 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 FEATURESClosest 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)
AKERS HALLAkers 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.
other Items of note: • Unique configuration of rooms provides apartment-like feel with
separate sleeping and living quarters.• Akers has 20 apartments.
STUDENT ROOM FEATURESRoom Types Single, Double
Bathroom Style Suite
Environmental Options QuietCo-ed Floors
Barrier-free Housing Yes
Lofted Beds Yes
Apx. Room Dimensions 12’ x 11’ 6”
Furniture Included in Room Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURESAir 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 FEATURESClosest Student Parking Lot 91
Closest CATA Stop Outside of building
Closest Engagement Center Hubbard Hall (East Neighborhood Engagement Center)
HOLMES HALLHolmes 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 FEATURESRoom Types Double
Bathroom Style Suite
Environmental Options Alcohol-freeQuiet Co-ed Floors
Barrier-free Housing No
Lofted Beds Yes
Apx. Room Dimensions 12’ x 11’ 5”
Furniture Included in Room Dresser, desk, chair, bed
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURESAir 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 FEATURESClosest Student Parking Lot 91
Planned Renovations Renovated in 2010
Closest CATA Stop West of building
Closest Engagement Center Located in hall
HUBBARD HALLHubbard 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.
other Items of note:• Hubbard is 12 stories high and is the tallest structure on campus after
the power plant stacks.
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
River Trail Neighborhood
STUDENT ROOM FEATURESRoom Types Single, Double
Bathroom Style Suite
Environmental Options QuietCo-ed FloorsFlexible Housing
Barrier-free Housing No
Lofted Beds Yes
Apx. Room Dimensions 10’ x 12’
Furniture Included in Room Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURESAir 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 FEATURESClosest 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)
MCDONEL HALLMcDonel 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 FEATURESRoom Types Single and Double
Bathroom Style Suite-style
Environmental Options Co-ed floorsQuiet floors
Barrier-free Housing Yes
Lofted Beds No
Apx. Room Dimensions 11’ 9” x 8’ 6”
Furniture Included in Room Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURESAir 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 FEATURESClosest Student Parking Owen Lot
Renovations Renovated 2009
Closest CATA Stop Out front
Closest Engagement Center McDonel Hall (River Trail Neighborhood Engagement Center)
OWEN HALLOwen 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.
Other: 2014 Summer School Housing
STUDENT ROOM FEATURESRoom Types Single, Double, Triple, Quad
Bathroom Style Community
Environmental Options Quiet Floors
Barrier-free Housing Yes
Lofted Beds Yes
Apx. Room Dimensions 11’ 6” x 12’ 5”
Furniture Included in Room Modular bed, dresser, desk and chair
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURESAir 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 FEATURESClosest 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)
SHAW HALLShaw 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 FEATURESRoom 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
Apx. Room Dimensions 34’ 5” x 18’ 1”
Furniture Included in Room Modular bed, dresser, desk, and chair
HALL COMMUNITY FEATURESAir 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 FEATURESClosest 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)
VAN HOOSEN HALLVan 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.
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
Apartments
STUDENT ROOM FEATURESRoom 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 FEATURESAir 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 FEATURESClosest 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 VILLAGEPerfect 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.
other options: Indoor bike storage.
STUDENT ROOM FEATURESRoom 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 FEATURESAir 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 FEATURESClosest 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 VILLAGEPerfect 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.
other options: Summer housing is available here.