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Shopping for an apartment? Make sure you have all the facts. When you compare our prices and all the extra services we provide at no additional charge, we're sure you won't find more value for your money. We don't hide behind the fine print or make promises we can't keep. At MSU, your rent payment includes all of the typical services and amenities:
Other benefits for University Apartment residents include several services not usually found in off-campus apartments:
University Apartment residents are also invited to enjoy the free or low-cost sports, entertainment activities and events of Intramural Sports and the University Activities Board. Check out our fun and entertainment section on our Helpful Links page for more information. Save time and your sanity with our dining services! When you need a break from cooking or packing a meal, take advantage of on-campus dining and get meals at reduced rates in undergraduate halls. Grab a quick cup of coffee or snack at one of several Sparty's Retail Stores located all over campus or visit with friends and colleagues in the Owen Café and Grill, open until 11 pm Sunday through Thursday and 9 pm Friday and Saturday. Check out all the dining venues at Residence Hall Dining Services. Crossroads Food Court See more about services and information about living in the on-campus apartments. Cable Television Cable services are provided by Comcast (www.comcast.com) to all residents. Carpet Care Residents may request carpet shampooing once each year between October and March by contacting the maintenance office at 355-9556. Community Centers There are two Community Centers available for rent to University Apartment residents for large meetings, potluck dinners or parties.
The Community Centers are equipped with kitchen appliances, bathrooms, tables and chairs. University Apartment residents may reserve the Community Centers by registering their events at the University Apartments Residence Life (UARL) Office at least one week prior to the event date. An on-site supervisor will be at the Community Center on the event date to provide assistance. Contact the University Apartments Residence Life office for details regarding registration procedures, regulations and availability. Disability Services Disability accessible and barrier-free apartments are located in Cherry Lane and are available to residents with specific needs. Information about possible assignment to these facilities may be obtained by contacting the Resource Center for Persons With Disabilities. Employment If you are interested in working for University Apartments as a student or temporary employee, please contact the University Apartments/ Hall Assignments Office at UAInfo@mail.hfs.msu.edu. Information on other employment opportunities within the Division of Housing and Food Services can be obtained by calling our Human Resources Office at 353-7260. If you are interested in other campus full-time permanent employment, please contact MSU Human Resources at 353-3720 or visit their website: www.hr.msu.edu. Furnishings Furniture for University Apartments is available upon request. All apartments include refrigerator and range. Uncarpeted apartments have tile flooring throughout. "Give & Take Center" Used clothing, toys, shoes and winter apparel are available to University Apartment residents at the Give & Take Center, which is located in the basement of 802 Cherry Lane. Residents in need of clothing and household items are welcome to take what they need. Donations are welcome during scheduled hours or anytime using the designated drop-off box. Please do not donate dirty, stained or torn clothing or other items that are unusable. Further information about the Center's current operating hours may be obtained from Residence Life's online monthly Community Update newsletter or by contacting the University Apartments Residence Life staff. High Speed Internet Service All apartments are either wired for Ethernet service or have it provided via Comcast through cable modems. Laundry Facilities Coin-operated washing machines, extractors and dryers are available in centrally located Laundromats in Spartan Village (buildings 1439 and 1521) and Cherry Lane (building 912). Laundry facilities are located in the basements of Cherry Lane faculty/staff buildings 701-806. All laundry facilities are open 24 hours a day. Mail Services In Cherry Lane and Spartan Village, mail is delivered to mailboxes located on the exterior of the buildings. The proper format for resident mailing addresses is as follows: Name Example: Joe Spartan Residents are reminded to notify the University Apartments Office at UAInfo@mail.hfs.msu.edu of address changes. United States Postal Service "Change of Address" forms are available at the East Lansing Post office, 1140 Abbott Rd., East Lansing, MI, 48823 or call (517) 351-3205. Address
change request - students Management University Apartments is owned and operated by Michigan State University through the Division of Housing & Food Services and the department of University Housing. Our primary responsibilities include:
We welcome your comments. Please contact us if you have questions. Parking Regulations (Vehicles and Bicycles) To allow parking at your residence and on campus, vehicles (including motorcycles and mopeds) and bicycles must be registered with the MSU Parking Office and properly display valid MSU parking permits. The cost of these registration permits is not included in the monthly apartment rental rate. Upon check-in at the University Apartments Office, new residents will be issued temporary parking permits for their vehicles, which expire after three weeks. Each resident is responsible for purchasing the required parking permit from the Parking office before a temporary or previously issued permit expires; otherwise, parking tickets will be incurred and fines due. Those residents who have bicycles must register them immediately on-line, as temporary bike permits are not available. In addition to general information, bicycle make, color and serial number are required to register a bike and vehicle plate, make, color and style are required to register a vehicle. To register and obtain permits, go to www.dpps.msu.edu/. If online registration is not available, you may obtain permits at the Parking Office (present MSU ID, lease agreement and vehicle registration-if applicable). There is a fee for the parking permit; however, bicycle permits are issued at no charge to you. Visitors to your residence must display a valid visitor permit. A complimentary visitor permit (one per apartment) may be issued to residents of University Apartments by the Parking Office. This permit is for visitor use only and may not be used on any vehicle owned, in the possession or care of a University Apartment resident (additional restrictions apply). Residents may purchase additional visitor passes for their guests at the University Apartments Office or at the Parking Office (MSU ID and lease agreement required) during normal business hours. These passes allow a visitor to park near the host's residence. For additional and detailed information regarding parking, go to the parking regulations (student or faculty/staff, whichever applies) at www.dpps.msu.edu/mgtserve/permits.asp Phone Service Your phone service includes Voice Mail, Caller ID and local phone service. Most residents use their cell phones for long distance calls or they use pre-paid calling cards. Residence Life The University Apartments Residence Life (UARL) Office serves residents in several ways:
Spartan Cash To help manage cash and time, University Apartment residents can participate in the Spartan Cash program; it's convenient and flexible, just what busy residents need to help balance "life" with lifestyle. Use our debit program to help you manage life's little expenses. Over 80 different locations on and off campus take Spartan Cash for purchases. Open an account for as little as $50.00, and you're on your way to maximum flexibility and convenience. It is available to all students and faculty/staff. Study Rooms/Learning Centers Study Rooms are available for University Apartment residents to use as alternative study areas. The Study Rooms may be reserved by contacting the UARL Office at 353-9499. Summer Storage University Apartment residents in good standing have the option to convert their apartments to "Storage Status" during the summer semester only at a greatly reduced rental rate. This convenient option is for residents who wish to be away from campus during one or both of the summer semester sessions and desire to leave their personal belongings in their apartments. For further information, please refer to the housing contract available at the University Apartment/ Hall Assignments Office. Transportation Information about driver's license requirements in Michigan can be found at www.mi.gov. For parking information, please see Parking Regulations above. All University Apartment villages are serviced by the Capital Area Transit Authority (CATA) bus system, which allows residents access to many businesses, shopping and entertainment establishments throughout the Lansing metropolitan area. Information about schedules, bus stop locations, routes and fares can be obtained at www.cata.org. Trash Disposal/Recycling Center Trash bins are located throughout Cherry Lane Apartments and Spartan Village for use by University Apartment residents. Trash bags are provided for residents by the University Apartments Maintenance Service Center. Recycling information can be optained at www.recycle.msu.edu. University Apartments Council of Residents (UACOR) Have a voice. UACOR is the governmental organization of University Apartments. The Board is led by an Executive Council made up of a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer and elected representatives from Spartan Village and Cherry Lane. They work to form and express a collective voice regarding institutional and apartment policies. UACOR needs your support and involvement to be successful. Many volunteer positions are available. Vacuum Checkout Vacuum cleaners can be checked out from the University Apartments Maintenance Service Center daily from 8:00 am until midnight.
Welcome to the neighborhood! No matter where you live, you'll find our affordable costs and convenient services right for any Spartan. Each Village has a variety of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. For information on applying for on-campus housing or to take a tour call the Housing Assignments Office at 517-355-9550 or 800-678-4679. Or stop into the offices located inside the Spartan Village Community Center, 1460 Middlevale Rd, Suite 180. You can also e-mail your housing questions to: UAInfo@mail.hfs.msu.edu. Our apartments give you enough privacy and space without the hassles and inconvenience of commuting between class, research, work and social activities. Cherry Lane Apartments are typically assigned to faculty and are located about three-quarters of a mile from the center of campus.
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