Michigan State University has developed one of the leading residence hall systems in the country. Freshmen are required to live on campus, but the residence halls are also popular with older students who appreciate affordable conveniences. You can share a room with a friend or let us match you up with someone who shares your interests. Your floor, or "house," will also be the home of up to 48 other students. Your resident assistant, a trained member of the residence hall staff, is always available to help you resolve any social, personal, or academic concerns you may have as a new student.

Every residence hall contains laundry rooms, storage areas for luggage and bikes, lounges, and study and music rooms. Many contain automated money machines, branch libraries, health care facilities, computer laboratories, and weight rooms. To date, several residence halls have been wired for direct Ethernet access. By 2001, all rooms will be equipped with this technology. You can watch hit movies on our own cable TV channel. Residence hall staff pay particular attention to security, and identification is required for entrance at night.