Doctoral students in the Ph.D. program who have assistantships are provided with health insurance that covers medical, dental and mental health. For details about the health coverage provided, please see link below to MSU Human Resources. For all information about the Olin Health Center—the on-campus facility that handles student heath—and other MSU health resources, see links below.
On-Campus facilities/Resources
Graduate students who wish to live on campus at MSU may select from two housing options: Owen Graduate Center and University Apartments. Although there are no deadlines for housing applications, students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. The MSU Residence Education and Housing Services website provides essential guidance to on-campus living.
Owen Graduate Center is specifically designed to meet the needs of single graduate students. Rooms are completely furnished and include linens and private telephones. Occupants of two rooms share an adjoining bathroom and shower. Housekeeping service is provided on a weekly basis. The hall has a lounge, recreational areas, laundry facilities and cafeteria. In addition to the website, you can contact Owen Graduate Center, which is handicap accessible, at (517) 355-9550 or 1-(800) 678-4679.
MSU also provides more than 2,000 furnished one and two bedroom apartments on campus for married students and their families as well as for single graduate and undergraduate students. In addition to the website, you can contact University Apartments at (517) 355-9550 or 1-(800) 678-4679.
Michigan State University has hundreds of registered Student Organizations; there is something for everyone here at State! RSOs cover a wide range of topics and interest areas, including but not limited to: academic, business, environmental, international, political, racial/ethnic, religious, women’s interests and sports and leisure.
For more information on training, orientation, and dates please visit the Graduate School website.
Several news outlets from on and off campus keep us informed on the local goings-on.
We have several locations nearby, and others within easy driving distance, where can acquire our favorite goods.
This is a Big Ten school, and we have the football Saturdays to prove it. Aside from the athletic teams representing the university, we have a range of professional sports in the area ranging from the Detroit Red Wings to the Detroit Lions.
There are wonderful local theater companies as well as national touring companies that provide the Lansing area with year-round performances.
The city of East Lansing and several nearby communities are home to many graduate students who choose to live off-campus. Current listings of off-campus housing are available through the Office of Spartan Experiences website, or by calling (517) 355-8286.