Michigan State University Accommodations: On Campus Housing, Features, Costs and Off Campus Housing

Michigan State University Accommodations: On Campus Housing, Features, Costs and Off Campus Housing

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Highlights:

  • Accommodation Types: Michigan state University accommodations are provides in multiple halls in various neighborhoods which are North Neighborhood, South Neighborhood, Brody, Apartments, River Trial and East Neighborhood.
  • Cost of Accommodation: The cost of accommodation ranges from USD 3,026 to USD 8,830 depending on the type of room. 
  • Parking at Campus: Freshmen are not allowed to park their vehicles at the campus. Hence, you might have to walk or come to the university by public transport

Michigan State University offers various accommodation options in its five neighborhoods namely North, Brody, River Trail, East and South. Michigan State University offers single- and double-style furnished rooms with many amenities like cable TV, wifi, a TV lounge, a game room, a bike storage room and much more. Junior year is when most people move to off-campus houses or those who lived in dorms their second year probably move to apartments. The Fall 2024 move-in is August 20-22. You can select your specific move-in time in My Housing.

  • Incoming international students will move in between August 17 and August 18 for 2024
  • New International Student Orientation programming begins on August 19 
  • University apartment move-in begins on August 1, 2024. 

As an international student, you might need to ship many items before reaching the campus. If you plan to ship items, they can arrive at the halls beginning August 12. Any item received before August 12 will be returned to the sender. Michigan State University On-campus housing option provides the students the opportunity to enjoy a living-learning experience. You can visit Menna's Joint or Jimmy John's before you go to bed since they both have great late-night food options. 

The dorm that you choose might have fewer students or might be very crowded. As per one of the students, the honors college floor at Mason has cool buildings, close to Grand River, and has great food, but fewer people than other dorms and is farther away from classes. You might need to walk for 30 minutes before reaching your class. Hence, you must check the distance of the dorm before selecting. The university has multiple neighborhoods with multiple halls in each neighborhood. Freshmen are usually not allowed parking passes, so you might find yourself walking across campus to get to class in the middle of the winter.

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Michigan State University On-Campus Accommodations

The main reason to stay on campus for international students is to understand the culture and make new friends. As an international student, you must join 1–2 clubs and groups. Do not join 4 to 5 clubs since you will not be able to focus on one. You must aim for a leadership position since “leadership” / extra-curricular experience is just as important as your “work” experience when applying for jobs.
Michigan State University offers several housing options including apartments, standard, deluxe, single and double rooms. Most of the rooms follow Gothic-style architecture. You can check the cost of living in USA to understand the expenses. Details of the Michigan State University On Campus Accommodations are given below:

MSU_Neighbourhood

Neighborhood  Residential Hall Features Type of Rooms

North Neighborhood 

Abbot Hall | Campbell Hall | Gilchrist Hall | Landon Hall | Mason Hall | Mayo Hall | Phillips Hall | Snyder Hall | Williams Hall | Yakeley Hall

Community-style bathrooms
Single- and double-style rooms
All rooms furnished
Cable TV and Wi-Fi included
All utilities included
Optional co-ed floors
Honors college floors
Alcohol-free floors
Barrier-free housing

Single- and double-furnished rooms
Brody Neighborhood Armstrong Hall | Bailey Hall | Bryan Hall | Butterfield Hall | Emmons Hall | Rather Hall Community-style bathrooms
Single- and double-style rooms
All rooms furnished
Cable TV and Wi-Fi included
All utilities included
Community kitchens
Honors College floors
Co-ed floors by wing
Parking passes available for purchase
Community-style Single- and double-furnished rooms

Apartments

Family Housing at 1855 Place | University Village Apartments | Apartments and Townhouses at 1855 Place Cable TV and Wi-Fi included
All Utilities Included (electric, gas, water, recycling, trash)
Dishwasher
Kitchen Appliances (including microwave)
Fully Furnished
Air Conditioning
Fully Furnished apartments

River Trail Neighborhood

McDonel Hall | Owen Hall | Shaw Hall | Van Hoosen Hall Apartment-style rooms and bathrooms
Single-, double- and quad-style rooms
Loftable beds
Suite-style rooms
All rooms furnished
Cable TV and Wi-Fi included
Community kitchens
Honors College floors
Optional co-ed floors
Apartment-style rooms, Single-, double- and quad-style rooms

East Neighborhood 

Akers Hall | Holmes Hall | Hubbard Hall Suite- and quad-style rooms
Apartments available
Single- and double-style rooms
Cable TV and Wi-Fi included
All rooms furnished
All utilities included
Community kitchens
Optional co-ed floors
Honors College floors
Suite- and quad-style rooms

South Neighborhood

Case Hall | Holden Hall | Wilson Hall | Wonders Hall Suite-style bathrooms
Single and double rooms
All rooms furnished
Cable TV and Wi-Fi included
All utilities included
Community kitchens
Optional co-ed floors
Suite Single and double rooms

Michigan State University Accommodations Costs

Michigan State University has different accommodation costs for first-year students, second-year students of undergraduate programs and students pursuing graduate programs at Michigan State University

Rooms First Year Students Rent in USD per year  Second Year Students Rent in USD per year  Graduate Students Rent in USD per year 
Standard (Double/Quad/Triple) 4,856 4,538 4,854
Transitional Room 3,026 3,026 3,026
Deluxe Double 6,108 5,712 6,108
Permanent Single 6,768 6,328 6,768
Single/Buyout 8,158 7,628 8,158
Williams double 5,526 5,166 5,526
Williams Single 7,442 8,256 8,830


Michigan State University Off-Campus Accommodations

Finding off-campus accommodation in Michigan can be a challenge, but it is possible to find a suitable property that meets your needs and budget. With a little planning, you can find the perfect place to call home during your studies at Michigan. You must check the distance from the university which will reduce your travelling cost. 

Name Address Type Distance Rent
The Abbot 233 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 Studio - 2 Beds 0.2 miles $1,789 - $2,799
House of Apollo Cooperative Housing 236 N Harrison Avenue, East Lansing 10 beds available 0.2 miles $496 - $660 /Bedroom
Hub on Campus East Lansing 918 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing 2 Beds 0.5 miles $855 - $1,480 /Bedroom
Cedar Village Apartments 1000 Village Dr, East Lansing, MI 48823 1 - 2 Beds 0.5 miles $506 - $1,404 /Bedroom

To apply for housing at Michigan State University, the students must apply through the university website. Michigan State University offers a safe and inclusive environment to live in for international students and allows them to call it a home away from home. It gives the students a chance to network with each other and learn from different cultural backgrounds. 

FAQs

Ques: What is the housing process for MSU?

Ans: You can sign your Housing Contract in your My Housing account after you have made your Advanced Enrollment Deposit and set up your MSU NetID. This typically takes 2-3 business days after deposit. Housing Contracts must be signed no later than June 12.

Ques: What types of student housing are available to students at MSU?

Ans: There are multiple student housing options available all around the university. These accommodations include Hannon, Hapner., Headwaters Complex., Hyalite Hall., Johnstone Center., Langford., North Hedges, Quads and many more.

Ques: Do you have to live in the dorms at Michigan State University?

Ans: Michigan State University is home to 27 residence halls and three apartment communities in five residential neighbourhoods. Students are required to live on campus for their first four semesters at MSU, not including the summer semester.

Ques: Can you choose who you dorm with at MSU?

Ans: As part of the housing assignment process, students can prefer to room with a fellow Spartan or be assigned a roommate at random. No matter who you room with, you'll likely be spending a lot of time with that person, so have fun getting to know each other!

Ques: What type of housing is available at University of Michigan?

Ans: “On-campus” housing is defined as housing owned by the University. These include residence halls and the Northwood apartments. “Off-campus” housing is not owned by the University. These include commercial apartments, rental houses, fraternities and sororities, and cooperatives.

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Ic
6.0 /10

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Off campus I live in shared apartment 20 mins away from campus

Yes I had to submit SoP, three LoRs and CV. After that one round of interview with 3-4 professors Yes I did have one round of interview before I got an admit. They basically just wanted to check the fluency and how well you can speak in English I knew the prof I wanted to work with and the field in what I was interested in working It’s been great. There are so many resources available for helping you in any regards. People are very nice and helpful. College campus is very much safe and feels like home.

academic: 8/10
faculty: 7/10
infrastructure: 8/10
accomodation: 7/10
placement: 6/10

  • Dislikes:
  • "If I had to mention one thing, it's the weather. Not to blame the university for this, but it gets extremely cold in winters and the weather persists like that for around 5 months. Another thing that I would improve about MSU is campus security. I encountered a shooting event in the very second month. That event got me terrified for a week!"

Hostel:

There are accommodation facilities on campus but for grad students especially people for coming from outside the country may not be affordable. But Michigan is state with very low living cost. In fact the edible groceries are non-taxable. There are good apartment communities within the five kilometer radius of the campus with great bus connectivity to commute to campus every day. These communities are increasing their rents every year but still the monthly expenses including utilities and groceries will be down to a $700 if one lives with a calculated lifestyle. And this expenses can be dealt with very easily if we can secure a part time job on campus. Another good thing about MSU is that it has a lot of on campus part time jobs and they are easily accessible to students.

I'm not sure if I'm the best person to answer this question because I haven't really gotten complete college experience from MSU. That's because I'm enrolled with the 12 month program which is very fast-paced and barely leaves us time to enjoy and take part in other stuff on campus. But if I am to comment on my program and the experience that I am right now having it is very hectic and mentally challenging. The weather in Michigan also makes it physically challenging in the first four months of the program. Personally I'm loving this because I wanted to challenge myself when I came out of India and I'm getting what I wanted.

academic: 8/10
faculty: 8/10
accomodation: 7/10
placement: 7/10

NB
7.7 /10

Hostel:

Two people share one room and I like them. A roommate is necessary so that you don't feel alone during your first year of college.

My overall college experience has been really good till now. I have had a chance to interact with professors who are world famous in their fields. I have had a chance with amazing people who are good at heart and helpful. Overall, I love Michigan State University and would recommend it to everyone.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 8/10

GK
7.8 /10

Hostel:

There are many options for living on-campus or off campus. There are dining facilities for on-campus living (the cost comes to around $700 per month excluding food). A cheaper option is to live off campus, where you can find 2-4 sharing bedrooms, depending on your needs. This will cost you around $400-$700 per month.

The university has a variety of research tools available, which interested me. It also has really good global support that gives you the opportunity to network around the world.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 9/10
accomodation: 9/10
placement: 9/10

RA
8.3 /10

Hostel:

Accomodation facility is great I had a dorm and I share it with one person all the necessary things are there and I prefer the dining halls for food it cost about 3000$ / semester ad there are 10 dining halls in campus so you can have access to anyone which is close to your class and it is a good facility

Michigan State University is among the top 3 vet schools of the world and I am a vet med major so it is a privilege for me to be a part of this institute

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 10/10

IK
8.3 /10

Hostel:

Currently, I am taking online classes for the fall semester in my home country due to the pandemic situation.

The course is rigorous, including campus facilities, research opportunities, location, scholarship, program ranking.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 10/10

FK
9.7 /10

Hostel:

I lived on campus in Akers Dorm & loved it. I lived in a quad which was great and the cafeteria was downstairs & had a ton of great options. My meal plan was expensive but very convenient and was unlimited food + a combo exchange.

I knew that I wanted to go to a college in-state and an MSU was the leading college in business that really caught my eye. It was the perfect distance away from my house which was about an hour and that was great because I could easily get home if I needed to but I wasn't so close that my parents could come up any day or that I felt that I'd be going home too often. On top of that when I visited the campus it was amazing I really loved how everything was so tied in together and so large at the same time. I really felt at home and I really solidified that when I got there. I can go running or for a walk anywhere on campus and it feels like I?m just outside enjoying nature there?s a bunch of trees alongside a bunch of beautiful buildings.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 10/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 9/10
extracurricular: 10/10

C
8.7 /10

This college was very close to my home. My siblings went here. Additionally, it offered the program I wanted. Finally, a lot of my friends were also attending school.

academic: 7/10
faculty: 10/10
infrastructure: 7/10
accomodation: 10/10
placement: 8/10
extracurricular: 10/10

K
8.3 /10

The campus is the prettiest in the state. As well as the program I wanted was very competitive and has been accredited for over ten years. It was close enough to home but also far enough from home that I can live away from it.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 9/10
infrastructure: 9/10
accomodation: 9/10
placement: 5/10
extracurricular: 8/10

B
5.5 /10

In-state tuition made it cheaper than my other options. The reputable name was also a factor and close to home. Other options were much more expensive and out of state which factored into much higher costs and loans. Therefore, I chose this university.

academic: 7/10
faculty: 5/10
infrastructure: 6/10
accomodation: 4/10
placement: 4/10
extracurricular: 7/10

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