On-Campus Housing

Students admitted to MSU are eligible to live in university residence halls or university apartments. To apply for housing at MSU, you must submit the appropriate application along with the application fee. Housing and food service information can be found at MSU Live On.

Michigan State University is home to 27 residence halls and three apartment communities in five residential neighborhoods. Students are required to live on campus for their first four semesters at MSU, not including summer semester. For several years, we have looked at the impact that on- and off-campus living has on our undergraduate students. According to MSU’s Office of Institutional Research, undergraduates who live on campus for their first two years at MSU have higher graduation rates than their peers who live on campus only during their first year. 

Living on-campus has many advantages including:

• Close to classes
• Easy access to frequent campus bus routes
• Meal plans
• Advising and other services in your MSU Neighborhood
• Billing directly to your student account 
• Utilities like gas, electric, water, recycling, trash are included in the fee
• No maintenance like shoveling snow or mowing grass

Off-Campus Housing

Students who want to live off-campus have many choices. For more information about living in East Lansing and the surrounding area, visit the MSU Off-Campus Housing website. 

Hotels in the East Lansing Area

The MSU Travel Office website has a list of hotels in the area, including distance from campus, and cost. 

Summer Storage

If you need to store your belongings over the summer, we recommend that you use Two Men and A Truck storage and delivery service. MSU has a contract with Two Men and A Truck in order to make the shipping and move-in process easier for students. 

To arrange for storage and delivery of your belongings, go to the Two Men and A Truck student storage website.

1. Under "Personalize your storage plan" select "Michigan State University" and select the plan you prefer.
2. Press "Send Request."
3. Two Men and A Truck will email you to get more information about your shipping and delivery needs, finalize the cost, and receive payment from you.

On-campus dining - Eat At State

Students can use their dining plan at more than 30 places on campus from full-service dining halls to express cafes and food trucks.

Each dining facility offers a variety of healthy food options, including menu items to support dietary restrictions. Students with food allergies or intolerances and those who follow a special diet have resources and information to help make safe choices while still having a great dining experience. Students needing further support can contact Culinary Services for accommodation.

See more dining information at eatatstate.msu.edu

Off-campus dining

The City of East Lansing and Greater Lansing area has many restaurants that offer different types of food!

Check out the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau for local restaurant options.