What bathroom style does Case Hall use?

Suite-style bathrooms shared only within your connected suite, not the whole floor.

Is there dining in Case Hall?

Yes -- South Pointe dining hall is in the building, plus a Sparty's mini-market for quick items.

Does Case Hall have a living-learning community?

Yes, Case houses James Madison College and offers an Honors College living-learning option, and also houses Army ROTC students, alongside general assignments.

Is Case Hall air-conditioned?

No. Case is not one of MSU's three air-conditioned buildings (Van Hoosen Hall, University Village Apartments, 1855 Place), so bring a fan.

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Case Hall Dorm Checklist 2026

Michigan State University

Single & double rooms; suite-style bathrooms shared within suite

Verified Aug 18, 2026 · liveon.msu.edu

Case Hall houses James Madison College and Honors College options. Built in 1961 with six floors in post-war collegiate style and LEED Certified, it offers co-ed floors and barrier-free housing, with South Pointe dining hall and a Sparty's mini-market in the building.

Bed SizeTwin XL, loftable frame
Under-BedLoftable, heights not published
ACNo
On-CampusRequired (first 4 semesters)

✓ In the room

South Pointe dining hall on-siteSparty's Mini-MarketTV loungecomputer labbike storagemeeting spaceco-ed floorsbarrier-free housingin-room Wi-Fimodular shelvesLEED Certified

✗ Not provided

Bedding/linenstowelstoiletriesfanlaundry supplies (same as school-wide list)

⊘ Prohibited

Same as school-wide policy: no wireless routerspersonal AC unitsindoor grills or panini pressesair fryersInstant Potstoaster ovenshot platescandlesdoor-mounted dry erase boardsor electric scooters/bikes

Case houses the James Madison College living-learning community and also houses Army ROTC students, which can affect roommate and floor assignment alongside general first-year placement.

Living in Case Hall: what to know before you pack

The room

Case Hall rooms are offered in single and double configurations, each furnished with the school-wide standard: a loftable bed frame with a Twin XL mattress, desk, desk chair, window blinds/shades, overhead lights, and a shared dresser. Case is one of the halls that does have modular shelving -- MSU's what-to-bring page confirms only Akers, Williams, Yakeley, Gilchrist, Wonders, and McDonel go without it. Case is also home to the James Madison College living-learning community and an Honors College option, and houses Army ROTC students, so some floors group students by program alongside general assignments. The six-floor building is LEED Certified and includes barrier-free housing for accessibility needs. Exact square footage per room type isn't published on the hall page -- confirm your specific layout through My Housing once assignments post. Storage is standard-issue (dresser, modular shelves, plus closet), so residents typically supplement with over-the-door organizers or under-bed bins, both allowed as long as they don't block egress.

Day to day

Case Hall uses suite-style bathrooms, meaning each bathroom is shared only among the residents of a connected suite rather than the whole floor -- more privacy than Brody's community-style setup, and consistent with South Neighborhood, which MSU describes as four halls that "all feature co-ed floors and suite-style rooms." South Pointe dining hall is in the building, so residents can get to breakfast without crossing campus, and an on-site Sparty's mini-market covers late-night snack runs. Co-ed floors, a TV lounge, computer lab, meeting space, and bike storage round out the amenities. Because Case houses James Madison College and Honors LLC students plus Army ROTC, the social scene skews toward those programs, though general-assignment first-years live here too. Case runs two service centers, North (517-355-7250) and South (517-355-6968); confirm the current laundry payment system with them, since MSU doesn't publish laundry vendor details per hall.

Move-in day

First-year move-in at Case Hall follows MSU's general fall 2026 schedule: incoming students move in between Tuesday, August 25 and Wednesday, August 26, with New Student Orientation programming starting the evening of the 26th. You select your own 30-minute move-in time slot in your My Housing account over the summer -- slots are first come, first served and can be adjusted if availability permits -- and MSU asks families to adhere to the slot they picked so traffic keeps moving through South Neighborhood's check-in and unloading zones. Bring only one vehicle to the designated unloading zone; the driver must stay with the vehicle and move it to the long-term neighborhood parking lot as soon as it's unloaded. U-Hauls, trailers, and campers aren't permitted. MSU provides move-in carts at the hall to get your things up to the room -- return them promptly so the next family can use them. Because Case sits within South Neighborhood near the athletic facilities, expect standard dorm move-in congestion across six floors, so pack in soft-sided bags rather than rigid bins where possible and follow MSU's own "less is more" advice.

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Case Hall FAQ

What bathroom style does Case Hall use?: Suite-style bathrooms shared only within your connected suite, not the whole floor.
Is there dining in Case Hall?: Yes -- South Pointe dining hall is in the building, plus a Sparty's mini-market for quick items.
Does Case Hall have a living-learning community?: Yes, Case houses James Madison College and offers an Honors College living-learning option, and also houses Army ROTC students, alongside general assignments.
Is Case Hall air-conditioned?: No. Case is not one of MSU's three air-conditioned buildings (Van Hoosen Hall, University Village Apartments, 1855 Place), so bring a fan.
Is Case Hall a good hall to live in?: That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: Case Hall has Twin XL, loftable frame beds with Loftable, heights not published of under-bed storage, and is not air conditioned. Michigan State University provides South Pointe dining hall on-site, Sparty's Mini-Market, TV lounge, computer lab, bike storage, meeting space, co-ed floors, barrier-free housing, in-room Wi-Fi, modular shelves, LEED Certified in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how Case Hall stacks up against Michigan State University's other halls above.

Thinking About Living in Case Hall Next Year?

If you're choosing housing for next year rather than packing for move-in, here's what's already verified about Case Hall: it has Twin XL, loftable frame beds with Loftable, heights not published of under-bed clearance, and there's no AC, so plan around that. On top of that, the room comes with South Pointe dining hall on-site, Sparty's Mini-Market, TV lounge, computer lab, bike storage, meeting space, co-ed floors, barrier-free housing, in-room Wi-Fi, modular shelves, LEED Certified; you'll need to bring Bedding/linens, towels, toiletries, fan, laundry supplies (same as school-wide list) yourself; Same as school-wide policy: no wireless routers, personal AC units, indoor grills or panini presses, air fryers, Instant Pots, toaster ovens, hot plates, candles, door-mounted dry erase boards, or electric scooters/bikes isn't allowed. The full day-to-day breakdown above covers the room, the building, and move-in day in more depth.

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Living in Case Hall: what to know before you pack

The room

Day to day

Move-in day

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Bedding

Bathroom

Personal Care & Grooming

Self-Care Essentials

Storage & Organization

Closet Space-Savers

Tech & Power

Laundry

Desk & Study

Health & Safety

Comfort & Room

Kitchen & Dining

Misc Essentials

Move-In Day Gear

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