Moving to the East Lansing Area

Michigan State University is located in the city of East Lansing, population 50,000.

East Lansing is a strong community of close-knit neighborhoods, excellent public schools, extensive neighborhood parks, and exceptional leisure time recreational facilities.

The City's public library is one of the finest in the state and is used regularly by students living off campus to study and do internet research.

Students also use the City's many recreation facilities including the outdoor family aquatic center during the summer, biking and hiking trails year-round and championship soccer and softball fields. The East Lansing Hannah Community Center provides fitness facilities and pool that many students use regularly; it can be reached via CATA bus service or a short walk from north campus.

East Lansing's downtown is a bustling social and commercial center where students mingle with permanent residents to shop, dine and have fun. Students living on and off campus are East Lansing residents and therefore eligible to vote in local elections.

One of the City's biggest assets is the MSU campus. It is a giant arboretum whose beauty can be enjoyed year round. The University offers students and permanent residents a rich cultural life of symposia, concerts, theater, museums, and, of course, Big Ten Sports.

The City works hand-in-hand with the University to provide a safe and supportive environment for all students and residents.