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McDonel Hall

River Trail Neighborhood

McDonel Hall is centrally located on campus and serves as the home of the Residential Business Community (RBC). Its proximity to the Broad College of Business makes it a popular choice among business majors. Inside McDonel, you'll find Sparty's mini-market, the River Trail Engagement Center, and the nearby Thrive Dining Hall in Owen. This makes McDonel a lively and convenient community for both new and returning Spartans!

Fun fact: McDonel Hall is named after Irma and Karl McDonel. Karl was secretary to the State Board of Agriculture, which is now the MSU Board of Trustees.

For a 360 tour of a room in River Trail Neighborhood visit: liveon.msu.edu/360Tours

A neat dorm room with two lofted beds, desks underneath, and a central window with string lights.

A neat dorm room with two lofted beds, desks underneath, and a central window with string lights.

Floor Plans

  • Double Room

    Floor plan dimensions are approximate — room size and furniture dimensions can vary from room to room. 

    Mcdonel hall floor plan

Building style: Midcentury modern 

Neighborhood: River Trail

Year built: 1963

Number of Floors: 6

East McDonel Service Center: 517-353-1292

West McDonel Service Center: 517-353-1602

Engagement Center: McDonel

Address: 817 E. Shaw Lane
East Lansing, MI 48825

Building Features

  • Suite-style bathrooms
  • Double-style rooms
  • Gender Inclusive Floors
  • Fully furnished
  • In-room Wi-Fi
  • Co-ed floors
  • Barrier-free housing
  • Bike storage
  • Music practice room
  • TV lounge
  • Meeting space

McDonel Hall Location

42.726894
-84.467748

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Explore other halls in River Trail Neighborhood.

Van Hoosen Hall l Shaw Hall | Owen Hall

East McDonel Service Center

517-353-1292

West McDonel Service Center

517-353-1602

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Community Director 

Adam Lindoo
lindooad@msu.edu
517-884-6657
 

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Assistant Director of Residence Education

Alison Sinadinos
sinadin4@msu.edu

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Facilities Manager

Miles Evenson
517-884-4414
evenson4@msu.edu

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Neighborhood Administrative Coordinator 

Cameron Morton
517-884-0745
morton34@msu.edu

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