Construction Projects Near or On Campus
These are important construction projects to be aware of as you head to campus:
- The US-127/I-496 Rebuilding project impacts several exits into campus
- Shaw Lane and Wilson Road are expected to reopen by August 15.
- Harrison Road near Brody Neighborhood is expected to have two lanes open by August 18.
You also can view a live MSU Construction and Detour Map: https://apps.gis.msu.edu/construction/closures-and-detours/
The following provides guidance for how to enter campus and navigate to your neighborhood check-in location and unloading zone.
Directions by Neighborhood - Updated for 2024
- Brody Neighborhood
Brody Neighborhood
Entering Campus
- From the South - Enter campus via US-127 to Saginaw St. Exit #78. Take Howard Ave. south to Michigan Ave. east, turn south onto Harrison Rd.
- From the North - Enter campus via US-127 to Saginaw St. Exit #78., Take Howard Ave. south to Michigan Ave. east, turn south onto Harrison Rd.
- From the East - Enter campus by taking I-96 to Okemos Rd. Exit #110. Take Okemos Rd. to Grand River Ave. to Michigan Ave., turn south onto Harrison Rd.
- From the West - Enter campus via EB 1-496 to N US-127 at Saginaw St. Exit #78. Take Howard Ave. south to Michigan Ave. east, turn south onto Harrison Rd.
Check-In Location
Brody Hall, Grotto
Unloading Procedure
Once directed to hall’s unloading area, vehicles are unloaded in parallel lines along the Brody Road loop before being directed to long-term parking.
- East Neighborhood and McDonel Hall
Entering Campus
- From the South- Enter campus via US-127 to Holt Rd Exit #70. Take College Rd. to Jolly Rd. to Hagadorn Rd. to Wilson Rd.
- From the North - Enter campus via US-127 to Saginaw St. Exit #78. Take Saginaw heading east to Grand River Ave. to Hagadorn Rd.
- From the East - Enter campus via I-96 to Okemos Rd. Exit #110. Take Jolly Rd. to Hagadorn Rd. to Wilson Rd. or Shaw Rd.
- From the West - Enter campus via US-127 to Saginaw St. Exit #78. Take Saginaw heading east to Grand River Ave. to Hagadorn Rd.
Check-In Locations
- West Akers – West Akers Study Lounge
- East Akers – East Akers Study Lounge
- West Holmes – West Holmes Study Lounge
- East Holmes – East Holmes Study Lounge
- North Hubbard – North Hubbard Service Center
- South Hubbard – South Hubbard Service Center
- McDonel Hall – East McDonel Service Center
Unloading Procedure
Vehicles enter unloading zone from marked entrance and are directed to back into a space on an angle. Once unloaded, driver is directed to long-term parking.
- North Neighborhood - MASP
Entering Campus
- From the South - Enter campus via US-127 to Holt Rd Exit #70. Take College Rd. to westbound Forest Rd., to northbound Farm Ln. to eastbound Grand River Ave. to Bogue St.
- From the North - Enter campus via US-127 to Trowbridge Rd. Exit #9. Take Farm Ln. to Grand River Ave. to Bogue St.
- From the East - Enter campus via I-96 to Okemos Rd. Exit #110. Take Okemos Rd. to Grand River Ave. to Bogue St.
- From the West - Enter campus via US-127 to Trowbridge Rd. Exit #9. Take Farm Ln. to Grand River Ave. to Bogue St.
Check-In Locations
- Mason and Abbot – Abbot Service Center
- Snyder and Phillips – Snyder Service Center
Unloading Procedure
Vehicles will be directed to an unloading space in the courtyard grass before being directed to long-term parking.
- North Neighborhood - West Circle
North Neighborhood
Entering Campus
- From the South - Enter campus via US-127 to Saginaw St. Exit #78. Take Howard Ave. south to Michigan Ave., heading east to Delta Ct.
- From the North - Enter campus via US-127 to Saginaw St. Exit #78. Take Howard Ave. south to Michigan Ave., heading east to Delta Ct.
- From the East - Enter campus by taking I-96 to Okemos Rd. Exit #110. Take Okemos Rd. to Grand River Ave. to Michigan Ave. to Delta Ct.
- From the West - Enter campus via EB 1-496 to N US-127 at Saginaw St. Exit #78. Take Howard Ave. south to Michigan Ave., heading east to Delta Ct.
Check-In Location
Landon Hall
Unloading Procedure
Once directed to hall’s unloading area, vehicles are unloaded along Delta Court before being directed to long-term parking.
- River Trail Neighborhood - Owen, Shaw & Van Hoosen
Entering Campus
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From the South - Enter campus via US-127 to Holt Rd Exit #70. Take College Rd. to westbound Forest Rd., to northbound Farm Ln. to Shaw Ln., and if applicable, to Bogue St.
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From the West - Enter campus via EB I-496 to Trowbridge Rd. Exit #9. Take Farm Ln. to Shaw Ln., and if applicable, to Bogue St.
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From the East - Enter campus by via I-96 to Okemos Rd. Exit #110. Take Jolly Rd. to Hagadorn Rd. to Shaw Ln.
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From the North - Enter campus via US-127 to Trowbridge Rd. Exit #9. Take Farm Ln. to Shaw Ln., and if applicable, to Bogue St.
Check-In Locations
- West Shaw Hall – West Shaw Service Center
- East Shaw Hall – East Shaw Service Center
- Owen & Van Hoosen – Owen Hall Service Center
Unloading Procedure
Vehicles enter unloading zone from marked entrance and are directed to back into a space. Once unloaded, driver is directed to long-term parking.
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- South Neighborhood
South Neighborhood
Entering Campus
- From the South - Enter campus via US-127 to Holt Rd Exit #70. Take College Rd. to Forest Rd. to Harrison Rd. north to Wilson Rd. or Shaw Ln.
- From the North - Enter campus via US-127 to Trowbridge Rd. Exit #9. Take Harrison Rd. north to Wilson Rd. or Shaw Ln.
- From the East - Enter campus via I-96 to Okemos Rd Exit #110. Take Jolly Rd. west to College Rd. to Harrison Rd. north to Wilson Rd. or Shaw Ln.
- From the West - Enter campus via I-96 to EB I-496 to Trowbridge Rd. Exit #9. Take Harrison Rd. north to Wilson Rd. or Shaw Ln.
Check-In Locations
- Case Hall – North Case Service Center
- Holden Hall – Holden Service Center
- Wilson Hall – East Wilson Service Center
- Wonders Hall – North Wonders Service Center
Unloading Procedure
Vehicles enter unloading zone from marked entrance and are directed to back into a space. Once unloaded, driver is directed to long-term parking.
A licensed driver must stay with the car at all times while it is unloaded. This ensures traffic moves quickly through the unloading zones, and if an emergency vehicle needs to enter, vehicles can be moved efficiently.
2024 Check-In Locations
MSU App
We also recommend downloading the MSU App as we will share move-in steps and location pins for each residence hall the week of move-in.
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