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Public Research University in East Lansing, MI. Operating on a semester system.
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50K+
Total Enrollment
Research University
Institution Type
77
Housing Buildings
Life in East Lansing for Michigan State University Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in East Lansing.
Timezone
Eastern Time (ET)
Median Rent
$1,200
Cost of Living Index
96
Student Population
45,000
City Transportation
Walkability
65
Bikeability
55
Public Transit
Capital Area Transportation Authority
Nearest Airports
Capital Region International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
49.5°F
Avg Snowfall
45.2 in
Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Wikipedia, Census Reporter, Niche • 2024-2026
Campus Operations Snapshot
Dining Locations
Brody Square
open
Brody Square
All-you-care-to-eat. Halal protein option at dinner (Homestyle)
Heritage Commons at Landon
open
Landon Hall
All-you-care-to-eat. Halal protein option at dinner (Bistro)
South Pointe at Case
open
Case Hall
All-you-care-to-eat. Halal protein option at dinner (MiBowl)
The Edge at Akers
open
Akers Hall
All-you-care-to-eat. Halal protein option at dinner (Tandoori)
The Gallery at Snyder Phillips
open
Snyder Phillips Hall
All-you-care-to-eat. Halal protein option at dinner (New Traditions)
The Vista at Shaw
open
Shaw Hall
All-you-care-to-eat
Thrive at Owen
open
Owen Hall
All-you-care-to-eat
Crossroads Food Court
open
International Center
Features Subway, Woody's Oasis, Panda Express, Sabor, Sparty's mini-market
Student Facilities
IM East
06:00-23:00 • IM East, East Lansing Campus
Services: fitness, sports
IM West
06:00-22:00 • IM West, East Lansing Campus
Services: fitness, pool, sports
IM Circle
07:00-22:00 • IM Circle, East Lansing Campus
Services: fitness, pool
IM West Pool
06:30-14:00 • IM West, East Lansing Campus
Services: lap swim
Brody Hall
07:30-21:00 • Brody Hall, East Lansing Campus
Services: study spaces
Shaw Hall
07:30-18:00 • Shaw Hall, East Lansing Campus
Services: study spaces
University Village Community Center
07:30-18:00 • University Village, East Lansing Campus
Services: community activities
MSU Detroit Center
MSU Detroit Center
Services: conference rooms, classrooms
Parking and Transit
Lot 56
surface • full
Permanently closed beginning March 9, 2026 due to construction of the new Engineering and Digital Innovation Center[1]
Lot 57
surface • full
Permanently closed beginning March 9, 2026 due to construction of the new Engineering and Digital Innovation Center[1]
Lot 89
surface • available
Complimentary parking listed for past periods; check current status for 2026[2]
Lots 15, 83, 91
surface • available
Complimentary for summer in past years (e.g., 2024-2025); student permits required otherwise[2][4]
Student Permit Lots
surface • limited
Permits required for 2025-2026 academic year; must register vehicle and affix to windshield. Not valid in meters, pay-by-plate, visitor, or employee areas[4][6]
Lots 32, 90, 119
surface • limited
Patient lots; require code during certain periods[2]
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Campus News
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Upcoming Events
What's happening at Michigan State University
Spring Serling Institute Reception for Jewish Studies Minors and Prospective Minors
Wells Hall B342
Reception hosted by the Serling Institute for Jewish Studies for current minors and prospective students. Opportunity to connect with faculty and peers interested in Jewish Studies.
MSU Film Collective: GOODBYE, DRAGON INN
Wells Hall B122
Screening of the film 'Goodbye, Dragon Inn' presented by the MSU Film Collective. A cinematic event for students interested in film studies and international cinema.
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Michigan State University
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 24 of 46 known dorm and housing options.
1855 Place
Room types: apartment
Abbot Hall
Room types: single, double
Akers Hall
Capacity: 400
Room types: triple, quad
Armstrong Hall
Capacity: 500
Room types: single, double, quad
Bailey Hall
Capacity: 400
Room types: single, double, quad
Brody Hall
Room types: single, double
Brody Neighborhood (general info)
Capacity: 18200
Room types: single, double, triple, suite, apartment
Bryan Hall
Room types: single, double, quad
Butterfield Hall
Capacity: 450
Room types: single, double, quad
Campbell Hall
Room types: single, double
Case Hall
Capacity: 300
Room types: single, double
Claude S. Bryan Hall
Room types: single, double
Communication Arts and Sciences Building Dorm
Room types: single, double
East Neighborhood
Capacity: 1200
Room types: single, double, suite, quad, apartment
Emmons Hall
Capacity: 400
Room types: single, double, quad
Gilchrist Hall
Room types: single, double
Holden Hall
Capacity: 350
Room types: single, double
Holmes Hall
Capacity: 380
Room types: single, double
Howard C. Rather Hall
Room types: single, double
Hubbard Hall
Capacity: 370
Room types: single, double, suite
Kenyon L. Butterfield Hall
Room types: single, double
Landon Hall
Capacity: 300
Room types: single, double
Liberty Hyde Bailey Hall
Room types: single, double
Lloyd C. Emmons Hall
Room types: single, double
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Academic System
Semester
Control
Public
Email Domain
@msu.edu
Current Term: Spring 2026 Full Session
Start: January 12, 2026
End: May 1, 2026
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