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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

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.




Barrier-free Housing No

Lofted Beds Yes

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


HALL COMMUNITY FEATURESAir Conditioning Yes, in community spaces and public areas

but not in rooms.


Community Kitchen Yes; 3rd floor

Living-learning Options RISE, honors



Fitness Center Yes, in room B401A




Elevators Yes





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





Lofted Beds Yes

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


HALL COMMUNITY FEATURESAir Conditioning Yes, in common spaces and public areas

but not in rooms

Media Lounge Yes, Brody Hall



Study Lounges Yes


Fitness Center Yes, in room C215




Elevators Yes


Renovations Renovated 2013



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.



Environmental Options None


Lofted Beds Yes

Apx. Room Dimensions 13’ 9 ¾”x 12’ 8 ½” Carpet size: 10’ x 12’



but not in rooms




Study Lounges Yes


Fitness Center Yes, in room C404A




Elevators Yes


Planned Renovations Closed May 2013 – July 2014



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.





Lofted Beds Yes

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



but not in rooms




Study Lounges Yes





Elevators Yes





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.





Lofted Beds Yes

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



but not in rooms



Living-learning Options DREW



Fitness Center Yes, in room B401A




Elevators Yes





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


Bathroom Style Suite

Environmental Options QuietCo-ed Floors


Lofted Beds Yes

Apx. Room Dimensions 12’ x 11’ 6”



Media Lounge Yes; Holden Hall

Community Kitchen Yes; Holden Hall

Living-learning Options Honors FloorJames Madison College

Study Lounges 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


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.





Lofted Beds Yes




Media Lounge Yes


Living-learning Options Scholars

Study Lounges Yes


Fitness Center Yes, in South Holden G29

Dining Hall Yes


Sparty’s Yes: Refresh

Elevators Yes


Planned Renovations Hall renovated 2009, dining renovated 2011

Closest CATA Stop On Wilson Rd


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


Environmental Options Co-ed Floors


Lofted Beds Yes



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


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


Closest CATA Stop On Wilson Rd


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.



Environmental Options QuietCo-ed FloorsFlexible Housing


Lofted Beds Yes




Media Lounge Yes, in Holden Hall


Living-learning Options ROTC

Study Lounges Yes


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

Dining Hall Holden, Wilson or South Pointe at Case


Sparty’s Yes: Express

Elevators Yes


Planned Renovations None

Closest CATA Stop On Birch Rd


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





Lofted Beds Yes

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



Media Lounge No

Community Kitchen Yes, Abbot Hall

Living-learning Options Honors

Study Lounges No


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


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.





Lofted Beds Yes

Apx. Room Dimensions 10’ x 12’


HALL COMMUNITY FEATURESAir Conditioning Yes – Phillips in center building section

Yes – Snyder in common spaces and public areas

Media Lounge No


Living-learning Options Residential College of Arts and Humanities Honors

Study Lounges No


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


Elevators Yes


Planned Renovations Renovated in 2007

Closest CATA Stop Outside of Phillips Hall


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.





Lofted Beds Yes




Media Lounge Yes


Living-learning Options Music

Study Lounges No


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


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


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.



Environmental Options N/A


Lofted Beds Yes




Media Lounge Yes; Campbell



Study Lounges No


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


Elevators No


Planned Renovations Closed May 2013 – August 2014 for renovations



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.





Lofted Beds Yes







Study Lounges No



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


Elevators Yes





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.





Lofted Beds Yes





Community Kitchen Yes; 6 in the building


Study Lounges No





Elevators No





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.





Lofted Beds Yes






Living-learning Options MusicHonors

Study Lounges No


Fitness Center Yes, Yakeley room 26A




Elevators No





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)



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


Media Lounge Yes; Holmes/Hubbard



Study Lounges 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


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.





Lofted Beds Yes




Media Lounge Yes, located in Sparty’s


Living-learning Options Lyman Briggs College Honors

Study Lounges 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


Elevators Yes


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


Environmental Options Alcohol-freeQuiet Co-ed Floors


Lofted Beds Yes


Furniture Included in Room Dresser, desk, chair, bed


Media Lounge Yes, located in North Lounge



Study Lounges 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



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



Environmental Options QuietCo-ed FloorsFlexible Housing


Lofted Beds Yes




Media Lounge No


Living-learning Options Broad Business

Study Lounges 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


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


Lofted Beds No

Apx. Room Dimensions 11’ 9” x 8’ 6”



Media Lounge Yes


Living-learning Options Law

Study Lounges Yes


Dining Hall Riverwalk Market


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


Environmental Options Quiet Floors


Lofted Beds Yes



HALL COMMUNITY FEATURESAir Conditioning Yes, in common areas and public spaces

Media Lounge Yes; Owen Hall

Community Kitchen Yes; Owen Hall


Study Lounges 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 FEATURESClosest Student Parking Commuter Lot

Planned Renovations Dining renovation in 2012

Closest CATA Stop CATA station across from Shaw


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



Lofted Beds No


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


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


Closest CATA Stop In front of Owen


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


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


Media Lounge Yes (Community Center)



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 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


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



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


Media Lounge No

Community Kitchen Yes (in Community Center)


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.

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