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Michigan State University's campus centers on Beaumont Tower, which marks the site of the university's original 1857 building, with first-year engineering students housed in Wilson and Wonders Halls as part of the College of Engineering's Cornerstone and Residential Experience.
Enrollment
48,000
Total Students
Freshman Class
10,309
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Jan 16, 2027
Next: Spring 2027
Acceptance Rate
85%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Spring 2027 Move-In Details
Residence halls open for move-in and returning students Saturday, Jan. 16, at 8 a.m. They return to full service Sunday, Jan. 17, at 7 a.m.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Residence halls (27)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Abbot Hall
Traditional · Coed
Akers Hall
Armstrong Hall
Bailey Hall
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Bryan Hall
Butterfield Hall
Campbell Hall
Traditional · Coed
Case Hall
Suite · Coed
Emmons Hall
Gilchrist Hall
Traditional · Coed
Holden Hall
Suite · Coed
Holmes Hall
Hubbard Hall
Landon Hall
Traditional · Coed
Mason Hall
Traditional · Coed
Mayo Hall
Traditional · Coed
McDonel Hall
Owen Hall
Phillips Hall
Traditional · Coed
Rather Hall
Shaw Hall
Snyder Hall
Traditional · Coed
Van Hoosen Hall
Williams Hall
Traditional · Coed
Wilson Hall
Suite-style · Coed
Wonders Hall
Suite-style · Coed
Yakeley Hall
Traditional · Coed
Apartments (2)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
1855 Place
Apartment · Coed
University Village
Apartment · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Registration
Spring 2027 class registration
Michigan State University- Enrollment by appointment beginsOctober 28, 2026
- Open enrollment beginsClasses begin Jan. 19, 2027.November 12, 2026
Costs
Room & Board
$14,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Target0.2 miles
- CVS Pharmacy0.2 miles
- Walgreens1.3 miles
- Meijer2.3 miles
- Walmart3.1 miles
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Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at Michigan State University.
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Dates last checked October 2026.