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Welcome to the Move-In FAQs page, your go-to resource for everything you need to know about moving into your new home at Michigan State University. Whether you're a first-year student or returning for another semester, we've compiled answers to commonly asked questions to streamline your arrival process. Find information on dates, procedures, what to bring, and more, ensuring a smooth transition into life on campus. 

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Designed to enhance your residence hall experience, our comprehensive range of services aims to foster convenience, comfort, and community within the heart of campus life. From maintenance requests to laundry services and everything in between, discover how we're here to support your Spartan journey.

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Designed to enhance your residence hall experience, our comprehensive range of services aims to foster convenience, comfort, and community within the heart of campus life. From maintenance requests to laundry services and everything in between, discover how we're here to support your Spartan journey.

The Transgender Residential and Educational Experience is a living learning community (LLC) rooted in LGBT+ and gender studies which centers the experiences, needs, perspectives, and joy of queer, transgender, and gender non-conforming communities, while creating experiences that foster healing, community building, and intercultural exploration.

For the 2026-27 academic year, transfer students are exempt from the two-year live-on requirement and are not required to reside on campus. 

On-Campus Housing

For those interested in 2026-27 on-campus housing, the Housing Request Form will be available in My Housing in April 2026. We will house as many students as available space allows. 

Associated Students of MSU

Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS)

CAPS Crisis Line: 517-355-8270 & press “1” at the phone tree

Center for Survivors

Gender and Sexuality Campus Center

Neighborhood Student Success Collaborative

Olin Health Center

Office of Civil Rights

We're hiring Intercultural Aides (ICAs)! ICAs serve collaboratively alongside resident assistants (RAs). Both undergraduate student positions contribute to building community on the floor and in a residence hall, yet ICAs place their focus on ensuring that the communities being built are both inclusive and vibrant.

Each neighborhood has its own designated check-in locations where you'll receive your room key and helpful move-in information for the day. Plus, enjoy a meal voucher for your two move-in helpers! These locations will be open August 19-21, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. For other dates, go to the nearest open Service Center location. 

Brody Neighborhood 

All Brody Halls - Check in at the main Brody Hall building, in the Brody Grotto