International Students - Live On

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resource guide for
michigan state university
international students
Welcome to Michigan State University!
This guide for international students contains helpful information about
MSU’s campus and the East Lansing community’s resources.
MSU General Information
Location East Lansing, Michigan (Ingham County)
9 miles east of the city of Lansing, Michigan’s state capital
Founded
1855
Area Code 517
Land Area 5,200 acres
2010 Populations MSU: 47,131 students
East Lansing: 48,579
Lansing: 114,297
Michigan: 9,938,823
Table of Contents
Emergency contact information5
MSU contact Information5
Living On Campus
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Eating On Campus
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Your MSU Identification (ID) Card9
Getting a State Identification (ID) Card / Driver’s License
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Getting Around Campus10
Working On Campus
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Entertainment On Campus12
Getting Involved On Campus12
Resources / Services for Students14
Average Temperatures in Michigan15
Accommodations for visitors17
Shopping
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Shipping Services
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Banking at Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU)
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Emergency Contact Information
EMERGENCIES
911
FIRE
East Lansing
517-332-1956
www.cityofeastlansing.com/Home/Departments/Fire
Lansing
517-483-4560
www.lansingmi.gov/fire
MSU
517-355-2221
police.msu.edu
East Lansing
517-351-4220
www.cityofeastlansing.com/Police
Lansing
517-483-4600
www.lansingmi.gov/police
517-694-0045
sh.ingham.org
517-332-2521
michigan.gov/msp
POLICE
SHERIFF
Ingham County
STATE POLICE
Michigan
MSU Contact Information
MSU General Information
517-355-1855
Office for International Students and Scholars:
517-353-1720
MSU Housing Assignments Office
517-844-LIVE (5483)
or 1-877-9-LIVE-ON (1-877954-8366)
Spartan Cash
Culinary Services Office
oiss.isp.msu.edu
www.spartancash.com
517-353-1616
Recreational Sports and Fitness Services
www.imsports.msu.edu
MSU Identification (ID) Card Office
517-355-4500
www.idcard.msu.edu
Residence Halls Association
517-355-8285
www.rha.msu.edu
Capital Area Transportation Authority
(CATA) Bus Service
517-394-1000
www.cata.org
Please note that when calling an on-campus phone number from an on-campus phone, you only need to dial
the last five digits of the number.
Living On Campus
Campus Areas and Staff contact information
Service Centers Coordinates residential housing services including space use, service centers (reception desks), centralized housing and conference management.
Facilities Coordinates residential housing services for maintenance and custodial services.
Housing Assignments OfficeCoordinates services.
Culinary Services
Includes all campus dining operations, including residential dining, retail dining, Concessions, Food Stores and MSU Bakers.
Residence Education
Helps students adjust to the academic and social aspects of life at MSU.
Brody Neighborhood (For residents of Armstrong, Bailey, Bryan, Butterfield, Emmons and Rather)
Service Center
517-355-7480
Facilities 517-355-4542
Housing Assignments
517-355-6542
Culinary Services
517-355-7470
Residence Education
Armstrong: 517-355-5516
Bryan: 517-355-0723
Butterfield: 517-355-1509
Emmons: 517-355-1509
East Neighborhood (For residents of Akers, Holmes and Hubbard)
Service Center
517-353-7770
Housing Assignments
517-884-6543
Culinary Services
517-355-8248
Residence Education
Akers: 517-353-2237
Holmes: 517-353-7769
Hubbard: 517-353-8466
North Neighborhood (For residents of Mason/Abbot and Snyder/Phillips)
Service Center
517-353-9440
Housing Assignments
517-884-1723
Culinary Services 517-355-5247 or 517-884-2926
Residence Education
Mason / Abbot: 517-355-6437
Snyder / Phillips: 517-355-9499
River Trail Neighborhood (For residents of McDonel, Owen, Shaw and Van Hoosen)
Service Center
517-355-5069
Housing Assignments McDonel: 517-884-6543
Shaw, Owen and Van Hoosen: 517-884-1723
Culinary Services Riverwalk Market at Owen: 517-355-5007
Shaw: 517-355-0246
Residence Education
McDonel: 517-353-1598
Owen / Van Hoosen: 517-355-4210
Shaw: 517-355-8989
South Neighborhood (For residents of Case, Holden, Wilson and Wonders)
Housing Assignments
517-884-5483
Culinary Services
517-355-0487
Residence Education
Case: 517-355-6967
Holden: 517-353-4313
Wilson: 517-353-0601
Wonders: 517-353-2829
West Circle Neighborhood (For residents of Campbell, Landon, Gilchrist, Mayo, Williams and Yakeley)
Service Center
517-355-4593
Housing Assignments
517-355-6542
Culinary Services
517-355-4596
Residence Education
517-355-8714
Spartan Village and University Village Apartments
Service Center University Village: 517-353-8880
Spartan Village: 517-355-9550
Maintenance
517-355-9557
Leasing
517-355-9550
Residence Education
517-884-1733
Eating On Campus
Dining Plans
You can scan your MSU Identification (ID) Card to gain access into all campus dining halls and most retail
locations. All dining locations also accept cash, credit cards and Spartan Cash. Go to www.eatatstate.com or call 517-353-1616 for information regarding dining on campus.
Culinary Services Locations
Residential Dining Halls
11 dining halls across campus including Brody Square, South Pointe at Case, the award-winning Gallery and more. Each neighborhood features international cuisine.
Riverwalk Market
Located at Owen Hall, this retail dining hall offers grill, pizza, international and homestyle menu items and made-to-order hot and cold beverages.
Combo-X-Change and Flex Option are accepted at this location.
MSU Bakers Fresh baked-goods for special days or any occasion available to order on www.msubakers.com.
Concessions High-quality foods, MSU clothing and souvenirs sold at stands in all MSU sports venues.
Vending Machines
No matter where you are, campus vending options are nearby. Look for the Spartan Cash or credit card logos to know when you can use Spartan Cash or credit cards at a vending machine.
Crossroads Food Court Includes five restaurants located at the International Center.
Sparty’s
21 locations across campus featuring a wide variety of coffee, snacks and convenience items. Combo-X-Change and Flex Option are accepted at all locations.
Starbucks
Featuring hot and cold beverages. Located in Wells Hall and Broad College of Business.
MSU Union Food Court Includes three restaurants and is located at the MSU Union.
Combo-X-Change and Flex Option are accepted at all three locations.
• Union Pizzeria • Serrano’s • Union Deli Serving fresh, hot and tasty pizza, salads, breadsticks and more.
Authentic southwestern fast food with tacos, burritos and more. Sandwiches, soups, salads and more.
Kosher
MSU’s Culinary Services department offers Kosher Cuisine at Wilson.
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Kosher meals are served during the dinner meal period, starting at 4 p.m., Sunday through Thursday of each week.
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To meet kosher rules, all foods served through the program are prepared in a kosher kitchen at Woody’s Oasis restaurant in East Lansing.
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The program is certified by Kosher Michigan (www.koshermichigan.com). •
During Passover, in addition to extensive meatless options available, all dining halls serve Matzos, hard-boiled eggs, tuna fish and cheese.
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Several traditional Jewish dishes are also incorporated into the menu.
Halal
We also offer vegetarian and vegan options to accommodate students wishing to keep halal. In addition,
Culinary Services retail locations have some pre-packaged foods, as well as some prepared halal options at Riverwalk Market at Owen Hall and Holmes dining:
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Sparty’s Refresh at McDonel will feature a tea bar and Sparty’s Café at Hubbard will feature pre-packaged international foods.
Eat at State Locations
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Your MSU Identification (ID) Card
What is your ID used for?
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Access for meals in all residential dining halls or Combo-X-Change and Flex Option at retail locations.
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Used for building access when halls are locked after midnight daily.
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Used for building access all day in halls with the card access system.
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To pay for products and services through an MSU Spartan Cash debit account.
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To check out books and media from the MSU Libraries.
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To gain MSU event access for things like student sections at football or basketball games.
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To use as a source of identification for tests or exams.
What happens if you lose your ID?
You can go to the MSU ID Card Office at the International Center to purchase a replacement card.
Getting a State Identification (ID) Card / Driver’s License
International students and scholars, and their dependent family members who will be in Michigan for one semester or more, are considered Michigan residents and are eligible to apply for a Michigan Driver’s License or Identification Card.
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All Michigan residents must obtain a driver’s license as soon as possible after arrival in order to legally drive.
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There is no grace period during which you may use your home country license to drive.
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For more information regarding the steps to receive your driver’s license, visit http://oiss.isp.msu.edu/students_license.php.
Getting Around Campus
Walking
Enjoy the beauty of campus by walking.
Biking
Travel on campus’ many bike lanes and trails. You can buy a bike at any of these local stores:
Store name
Address
Phone
Website
cata
Revolution
Bikes
412 Albert Ave.
East Lansing
517908-0282
N/A
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Spin Street
Bicycle LCC
206 E. Grand River Ave.
Lansing
517372-3000
spinstreetbikes.com
1/22
Velocipede
Peddler
East Lansing
517351-7240
www.velocipedepeddler.com
1/22
Evergreen
Cycles & Repair
314 Evergreen Ave.
East Lansing
517337-2453
evergreencyclesandrepair.com
26
Denny’s Central
Park Bikes
1805 Central Park Dr.
Okemos
517349-8880
www.dennyscentralparkbikes.com
22/23/48
Meijer
1350 W. Lake Lansing Rd.
East Lansing
517333-3001
www.meijer.com
15/25
Meijer
2055 W. Grand River Ave.
Okemos
517347-9101
www.meijer.com
1/22
Target
4890 Marsh Rd.
Okemos
517347-0700
www.target.com
1
Walmart
Supercenter
3225 Towne Centre Blvd.
Lansing
517487-9150
www.walmart.com
13/16
Walmart
Supercenter
5110 Times Square Pl.
Okemos
517381-5243
www.walmart.com
1/22
Keeping Bikes Secure On Campus
Most floors in the residence halls have bike rooms where you can store your bike inside when it is not in use.
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You can get a key for the bike room when you check into your room on move-in day or from the service desk in your residence hall.
It is important to keep your bike locked at all times.
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The best kind of lock to buy is a U-lock.
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These will keep your bikes most secure and are extremely hard to break.
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View an example of a U-lock at www.kryptonitelock.com/Products/List.aspx?cid=1001&scid=1000.
To have a bike on campus, register it with the MSU Police online at http://olice.msu.edu/bikeinfo.asp.
To register your bike, you must have the bike serial number.
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The most common location for the serial number is on the underside of the frame, near the pedals.
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You will also need to know the bike make, color and whether the style is male or female.
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Upon registering your bike, you will be sent a bike permit sticker, which you must put on the bike.
CATA Bus System
The CATA bus system will take you around campus, and the Lansing and East Lansing areas.
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You can purchase a bus pass at www.cata.org or pay each time you ride.
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The CATA website also has route and late-night service information, and bus pass prices.
Zipcars
Zipcars are cars you can rent to travel around campus and the Lansing and East Lansing area.
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You must have a Michigan driver’s license to rent a Zipcar.
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After you register online, you can reserve a Zipcar, let yourself in with your Zipcard and drive for low hourly and daily rates.
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Zipcars always include gas and insurance.
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For more information and to register for a car, visit www.zipcar.com/msu.
Working On Campus
Whether you are considering employment during your time at MSU or afterwards, it is important to work with both the Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS), as well as the Career Services Network at MSU.
Go online to http://oiss.isp.msu.edu/students_employ.php and read the “Employing an International Student” document for many of the work authorization options available for international students.
You may also give this document to prospective employers who may be unfamiliar with international student employment permissions.
Entertainment On Campus
Spartan Athletics
Visit www.msuspartans.com to view university sports schedules throughout the year and to purchase tickets online. You can also visit the Spartan Ticket Office located inside Jenison Field house to purchase
tickets in-person.
Spartan Ticket Office Hours
January – July: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
August – December: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Weekend hours may vary
Wharton Center for the Performing Arts
Visit www.whartoncenter.com to see what performances will be held. Tickets can be purchased online or by
visiting the box office located inside the Wharton Center.
Wharton Center Box Office Hours Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: Noon – 6 p.m.
On show nights, the Box Office will stay open a half hour past start time.
Breslin Student Events Center
Home to the MSU Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams, the Breslin Student Events Center also hosts many
campus and private events.
University Activities Board
The University Activities Board (UAB) is a great way to get involved on campus.
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UAB offers free or low-cost entertainment for students and serves as an alternate late night/weekend entertainment choice.
Residence halls association
RHA provides a variety of entertainment choices including movie offices for free DVD rentals, campus center
cinemas, karaoke rentals and live entertainment.
Getting Involved On Campus
There are many ways to get involved on campus
MSU has more than 600 Registered Student Organizations (RSOs).
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You can join RSOs for many topics and interest areas, including academic, business, environmental, international, political, racial/ethnic, religious, women’s interests, and sports and leisure.
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For a complete list of MSU RSOs, visit www.studentlife.msu.edu/current_students/rso/orgs.htm.
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Resources / Services for Students
resident assistants
Student staff who live on every floor help students adjust to campus life. Resident Assistants can answer your
questions, solve disputes between roommates and help students get settled on campus.
aides
Student Aides support students through a variety of cultural, social and academic activities.
BED LinenS
Complimentary bed linens are provided for students in every residence hall.
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Packets include a pillowcase, fitted sheet, top sheet and two towels.
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These linens can be washed for no charge to students by Spartan Linen Services each week by dropping them off at the designated location in your residence hall.
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This is also where you will pick up your new clean sheets and towels.
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Check at the service desk in your residence hall to see what days the linens will be picked up for washing.
Internet
You can connect to the Internet from each residence hall room. If you are interested in having your room be
wireless, please read this article: http://techbase.msu.edu/article.asp?id=8884.
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Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) is available in most common areas of almost all buildings on campus.
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You can get Wi-Fi in the following places: main lobbies of residence halls, the basement of the MSU Union, the Main Library and the Law Library.
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There are also more than 40 computer labs located on campus for use by anyone who has an MSU net ID.
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You can find a list of computer lab locations and hours at http://tech.msu.edu/computerlabs.
Phone Services
Emergency green light phones are on every floor in every residence hall (except Owen Hall where student
room phone lines are active) and various locations on campus. •
These phones will connect you directly to the MSU Police. Emergency Text Messaging System
You and your family may sign up to receive emergency notification text messages through the MSU Emergency Notification System. •
Log on at www.msubillings.edu/security/Emergency_Notifications.htm to sign up.
STORAGE
Storage is available for students during the summer through MSU Surplus (www.surplus.msu.edu). Items can
be picked up from the residence halls in May and delivered again in August. 14 | International Student Resource Guide
mobile Phone Service
Our suggestion to you is to talk to a current MSU international student before purchasing a mobile phone
plan to learn how the programs work. Here are the large mobile phone companies for this area:
store name
address
Website
cata
Verizon Wireless
East Lansing
www.verizonwireless.com
1/26
AT&T
East Lansing
www.att.com
25/15
Sprint
Okemos
www.sprint.com
1
T-Mobile
518 Frandor Ave.
Lansing
www.t-mobile.com
15/1
Average Temperatures in Michigan
Month
High 0F
Low 0F
High 0C
Low 0C
January
27
12
-2
-11
February
30
14
-1
-10
March
41
24
5
-4
April
55
35
12
2
May
67
45
19
7
June
77
54
25
12
July
81
58
27
14
August
78
56
25
13
September
72
50
22
10
October
58
38
14
3
November
45
30
7
-1
December
32
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Accommodations for Visitors
Hotel Name
Address
Phone
Website
CATA
Kellogg Center
219 S. Harrison Road
East Lansing
517432-4000
www.kelloggcenter.com
20/15
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Candlewood
Suites
3545 Forest Rd.
Lansing
517351-8181
www.candlewoodsuites.com
20/39
Gatehouse
Suites
East Lansing
517332-7711
www.gatehousesuiteseastlansing.com
1
Towne Place
Suites
2855 Hannah Blvd.
East Lansing
517203-1000
www.marriott.com
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Marriott East
Lansing
2710 Lake Lansing Rd.
Lansing
517482-0500
www.marriott.com
15/25
Shopping
General Stores / Groceries
Store Name
Address
Phone
CATA
Walmart Supercenter
Lansing
517-487-9150
13/16
Walmart Supercenter
Okemos
517-381-5243
1/22
Meijer
East Lansing
517-332-2444
13/15/24/25
Meijer
Okemos
517-349-6800
1/22/23/48
Target
4890 Marsh Rd.
Okemos
517-347-0700
1
Kroger
443 Mall Ct.
Lansing
517-332-2090
1
Goodrich’s Shop-Rite
940 Trowbridge Rd.
East Lansing
517-351-5760
20
Gordon Food Service
1851 Newman Rd.
Okemos
517-347-3167
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CVS Pharmacy
240 M.A.C. Ave.
East Lansing
517-336-8317
1/20/24/26/31/34
Textbooks and School Supplies
Store Name
Address
Phone
CATA
Collegeville Textbook Co.
East Lansing
517-922-0013
1/20
Ned’s Book Store
East Lansing
517-332-4200
1/20
College Store
4790 S. Hagadorn Rd.,
East Lansing
517-333-0505
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Student Book Store
East Lansing
517-351-4210
1/20
Spartan Book Store
International Center
MSU Campus
517-335-3450
30/33
Electronics
Store name
Address
Phone
website
CATA
MSU Computer Store
Rm. 110 Computer Center
MSU, East Lansing
517432-0700
cstore.msu.edu
31/33
Best Buy
Okemos
517347-2741
www.bestbuy.com
1/22
Target
4890 Marsh Rd.
Okemos
517347-0700
www.target.com
1
Meijer
East Lansing
517332-2444
www.meijer.com
15/25
Meijer
Okemos
517349-6800
www.meijer.com
1/22
Walmart Supercenter
Lansing
517487-9150
www.walmart.com
13/16
Walmart Supercenter
Okemos
517381-5243
www.walmart.com
1/22
Shopping Malls
Eastwood Towne Center and Meridian Malls features fashion retailers, home furnishing shops and a variety of dining options. For a complete list of stores please visit the following websites:
Eastwood Towne Center
www.shopeastwoodtownecenter.com
Meridian Mall
www.meridianmall.com
Shipping Services
Store Name
Address
Phone
CATA
United States Postal Service
Union Bldg. 49 Abbott Road
East Lansing
800-275-8777
1/20
1140 Abbot Rd.
East Lansing
800-275-8777
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730 Merril St.
Lansing
800-275-8777
1
The UPS Store
East Lansing
517-351-8188
1
Fedex Office
626 Michigan Ave.
East Lansing
517-332-5855
1/20
Banking at Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU)
MSU Union Branch
Michigan State University has it’s own credit union that any student can join with locations throughout the
area including ATM machines available across campus and in every Quality Dairy store.
Location: MSU Union Building
Suite 108
East Lansing, MI
Branch Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Contact: 517-333-2424 or 800-MSU-4-YOU (800-678-4968)
Walk-up ATM:
Yes
Bus Routes: 1/20
Location: East Lansing Branch 523 E. Grand River Ave.
East Lansing, MI
Branch Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5: 30 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Contact: 517-333-2424 or 800-MSU-4-YOU (800-678-4968)
Walk-up ATM:
Yes, open 24 hours
Bus Routes: 1/20
We are so happy you are here at MSU!
Please use the resources around you and ask questions for help.
Our staff is here to help you.
Live On for On-campus Housing
www.liveon.msu.edu
Eat at State for On-campus Dining
www.eatatstate.com
Office for International Students and Scholars
oiss.isp.msu.edu
Equal Opportunity Housing

International Students - Live On

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