Student Life

A Great Place to Live, Work and Learn

East Lansing offers affordable living with a small city atmosphere that provides access to many cultural and recreational activities, as well as a beautiful campus.

We asked our students about what their housing is like, and these were the results of the survey.

• East Lansing
  • The City of East Lansing's website provides information about local government, upcoming events, news, and more.
• COVID-19
  • Here you can find the most up to date COVID-19 guidelines for East Lansing
• Campus Life
  • Here you can find information about MSU's campus (including how to get involved), Big 10 sports teams, and living and dining.
• Student Services
  • Resources about getting involved on campus, resources for students including veterans, parents and those in the LGBTQ+ community. You can also find information about the office of the Vice President for student affairs and services here. 
• Safe Transportation
  • Information about MSU Safe Ride, State Walk, Bike Share, and CATA Night Owl.
• MSU Police Department
  • Look here for Coronavirus updates, police services, resources, and more.
• Counseling & Psychiatric Services
  • General information about MSU CAPS and its services such as support groups and one-on-one counseling. 
• Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities
  • Here you can find information about accommodations, resources, and programs for people with disabilities.
• MSU Athletics
  • Information about MSU's women's and men's sports, team schedules, tickets, and more.
• IM Sports
  • Club sports, fitness memberships, and information about MSU's facilities across campus.
• Wharton Center for Performing Arts
  • Upcoming events, tickets, and information about the Wharton Center.
• Festivals In Lansing
  • Upcoming events and festivals in the greater Lansing area. 

Grand Rapids

• Here, you can find Grand Rapid's most updated COVID-19 Guidelines
• Ranked as one of the best places to live, Grand Rapids is located in western Michigan on the banks of the Grand River. 
• The city offers family-friendly low cost-of-living, walkable neighborhoods and a vibrant downtown area with plenty of food and entertainment. 
• Get around the city easily with the Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH)
• Grand Rapids is known for being a great food city, here are some of the best spots to grab a bite to eat
• Here are some fun things to do and places to see during your time in Grand Rapids
• Our close proximity to Lake Michigan offers numerous outdoor recreational activities
• Grand Rapids hosts many virtual events and winter activities

• MSU GRAND RAPIDS RESEARCH CENTER 

  • The Grand Rapids Research Center is a state-of-the-art research facility located in downtown Grand Rapids.
  • Opened in 2017, the Center has 33 research teams and $49 million in research funding.  Areas of research interest include neurodegenerative disease, aging, autism, pediatric cancers, rare genetic disorders, women’s health, and infertility, and gynecologic disease and cancer.