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After AOP

Freshman June/July Orientation
Travel to MSU

On this page, you will find:

General Travel Information
Directions to Campus by Car
Parking
Hotel Accommodations
Local Taxi Service

 

General Travel Information

Michigan State University is just minutes from our beautiful state capital in Lansing, Michigan. It is accessible by plane, bus, train, or car. Michigan is on Eastern Daylight Time, which is one hour ahead of Central Daylight Time. Please note when making travel arrangements that all sessions are required, and due to the nature of our program, arriving late or leaving early is not possible.

Travel arrangements for planes, trains or bus http://admissions.msu.edu/Transportation_Options.asp

Campus map
http://maps.msu.edu/

Virtual Tour of Campus
http://beaspartan.msu.edu/tour/

Directions to Campus by Car

Directions by car:
Traverse City or Points North via I-75
Proceed south on I-75 to US 127 near Grayling. Proceed south on US-127 to East Lansing. Take the Trowbridge Road exit (Exit 9).*

Detroit or Points East via I-96
Proceed west on I-96 to northbound US-127; follow US-127 north and take the Trowbridge Road exit (Exit 9).*

Grand Rapids or Points West via I-96
Proceed east on I-96 to eastbound I-69. Proceed east on I-69 to southbound US-127. Take US-127 south and take the Trowbridge Road exit (Exit 9).*

Flint or Points East via I-69
Proceed southwest on I-69 to southbound US-127. Take US-127 south and take the Trowbridge Road exit (Exit 9).*

Jackson or Points South via US-127
Proceed north on US-127 and take the Trowbridge Road exit (Exit 9).*

*Turn left (north) from Trowbridge Road on to Harrison Road. Continue north on Harrison to the Kalamazoo St. light (across from the Breslin Center). Turn left (west) on Kalamazoo St. The entrance to the designated orientation parking lot is on the left.

CONSTRUCTION ALERT
Due to construction along I-496, I-96 and US-127, there will be traffic delays (lane closures will take place intermittently throughout the day). Please plan for additional travel time so students can check in and complete required activities prior to the first presentation. For updates on road construction, please visit michigan.gov/drive.

 

Parking

• Park only in the lot designated in this booklet. Orientation parking is in the lot off Kalamazoo St. Turn left (north) from Trowbridge Road on to Harrison Road. Continue north on Harrison to the Kalamazoo St. light (across from the Breslin Center). Turn left (west) on Kalamazoo St. The entrance to the designated orientation parking lot is on the left.

GPS Coordinates to the Orientation Parking Lot: N 42° 43.736, W 084° 29.711; closest intersection is Kalamazoo St. & Harrison Rd

• IMPORTANT: Due to summer construction around Case Hall and South Complex, there is restricted access to the drop-off area in front of Case Hall. Parents will not be able to drop students off in front of Case Hall. Therefore, students and parents checking into Orientation must park in the Orientation Parking Lot on Kalamazoo St. and walk to Case Hall with any luggage/personal items.

• There is no parking in front of North and South Case Residence Hall (student program) or the Kellogg Center (parent program).

• Parking at meters, leased spaces or in areas other than visitor parking lots or the lot designated for orientation parking will result in a parking violation and/or towing. The Orientation Office cannot accept responsibility for parking tickets and/or towing fees.

• Accessible parking will be available near the entrances of Case and Wilson Halls and the Kellogg Center on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking staff will direct you to these spaces.

• To pick up your student from orientation, please park in the Orientation Parking Lot.

• Students are welcome to drive themselves to Orientation. They should park in the designated parking lot; no additional notification or permission is necessary.

• Please note that if you park in front of Case Hall, you will be ticketed and/or towed. The Orientation Office cannot accept responsibility for parking tickets and/or towing fees.

 

Hotel Accommodations

Parents are encouraged to stay at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center (location of the Parent Orientation Program on campus). Ask for the Special MSU Parent Rate.

For reservations call (517) 432-4000 or (800) 875-5090 http://kelloggcenter.com/

Freshmen students attending and registered for orientation will have a room in Case Hall for the night of their assigned AOP date. If you are arriving early or need to stay later than your date, please consult the list of local hotels (http://ctlr.msu.edu/COTravel/Hotels_MSULocal.aspx). Parents are responsible for their accommodations while at Michigan State. Please refer to the list of local hotels (http://ctlr.msu.edu/COTravel/Hotels_MSULocal.aspx).