Shaw Hall

Shaw Hall is part of the River Trail Neighborhood and is conveniently located in the center of campus,  across the street from the CATA Station. Shaw Hall was built in 1950 and is named for Robert Sidney Shaw, MSU’s 11th president who led the University through the Great Depression. Shaw Hall houses The Vista at Shaw, a newly renovated residential dining facility.

Room Features:

• Community-style bathrooms
• One to four person rooms
• All rooms furnished
• Loftable beds
• Cable TV and high-speed internet included
• All utilities included
• Barrier free housing
• Quiet floors
• Alcohol-free floors

Building Features:

• In-hall dining at The Vista
• Community kitchen
• Engagement Center, including academic advising and a health clinic
• Card-access security
• 24/7 emergency maintenance service
• Free laundry
• Wi-Fi in public areas
• Air conditioning in public areas
• Classrooms
• Bike storage room
• Study rooms
• Computer lab
• Music practice room
• Fitness room
• Game room
• TV lounge
• Large community meeting spaces
• ATMs
• LEED certified

Contact Information:
East Shaw Service Center: 517-355-8987
West Shaw Service Center: 517-355-9255
Community Director: Tamika Smith, 517-355-8989, smitht80@msu.edu
Facilities Manager: Tom Welburn, 517-884-4414, welburn@msu.edu

Shaw student groups wishing to reserve meeting space, e-mail RTBookings@rhs.msu.edu
Other groups wishing to reserve meeting space, e-mail conferences@rhs.msu.edu.