Bed Size and Height
Residence hall beds require twin extra-long, 80" sheets. Beds are loftable, meaning they can be set at bunked, standard, trundled, or lofted height.
Double rooms will be set to one lofted and one trundled bed at move-in, unless the layout does not allow for this. Akers units will have three lofted beds and one trundled bed. While bed adjustments cannot be accommodated during move-in, residents can request a bed adjustment by submitting a maintenance request at liveon.msu.edu/maintenance. Facilities will begin bed adjustments in September.
- Standard - normal bed height
- Trundle - about 3 feet off the ground
- Lofted - 5 feet off the ground
- Bunked - one bed standard height, one bed lofted height above
Linen Exchange
Each traditional residence hall provides a linen package for each student upon request at the service centers. This white linen package includes twin, extra-long sheets, a pillowcase and two towels. The linen package can be exchanged weekly for clean linen at no additional cost.
If you would like to purchase colored sheets, they are also available in many retail stores. The University Activities Board also coordinates a linen sale as a fundraiser for their free events offered to students. Look for more details closer to move-in!
Carpet Sizes
Carpet sizes vary by residence hall. Use these carpet size guidelines when making purchases. We encourage everyone to purchase carpeting that has a finished banded edge to prevent tripping as carpet tape is not allowed in the residence halls.
Air Conditioning
Van Hoosen Hall, University Village Apartments, and 1855 Place are air-conditioned.
If you are assigned to any other on-campus housing location, we strongly suggest you bring a fan. Personal air conditioners of any kind are not allowed to be brought or used in your room.
Residents with a confirmed medical need may request an air conditioner for their residence hall room at an additional charge.
Students will need to complete the following steps:
1. Log into My Housing and click on the “Apply for Medically Necessary Air Conditioner” link, then follow the instructions to submit an application.
2. Work with your treating physician to complete the Treatment Provider Report Form, which is emailed to you upon submission of your application.
3. Submit the completed Treatment Provider Report Form to the Housing Assignments Office.
Students will receive their approval or denial notice from the Housing Assignments Office. Those approved will be charged $150 to their student account for the installation and maintenance for the academic year. The charge cannot be refunded or prorated.
Students with disabilities seeking an air conditioner because of a disability should contact the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD).
Water Filters
Each year, Michigan State University’s water is tested. The results are included in an annual Water Quality Report.
Before you invest in a water filter, we recommend you try out the water once you get to campus. If you and your roommates decide you would like a water filter installed in your residence hall suite or apartment, you will need to purchase the filter and submit a maintenance request for the REHS Facilities team to install it.
