McDonel Hall
McDonel Hall is centrally located on campus and serves as the home of the First-Year 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 Store, 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.
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Floor Plans
- Double Room
Floor plan dimensions are approximate — room size and furniture dimensions can vary from room to room.
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
- Cable TV
- Co-ed floors
- Barrier-free housing
- Bike storage
- Music practice room
- TV lounge
- Meeting space
McDonel Hall Location
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East McDonel Service Center
517-353-1292
West McDonel Service Center
517-353-1602
Community Director
Adam Lindoo
lindooad@msu.edu
517-884-6657
Assistant Director of Residence Education
Jarrod Becht
bechtjar@msu.edu
517-432-8328
Facilities Manager
Aaron Minnis
517-884-4414
minnisaa@msu.edu
Neighborhood Administrative Coordinator
Cameron Morton
517-884-0745
morton34@msu.edu
