Mississippi State University

Campus scope

This guide covers university housing on Mississippi State's Starkville campus. Other MSU locations should not be assigned these residence-hall options.

Choose the housing style

MSU organizes housing into classic, contemporary, pod-single and apartment-style options. Bathroom cleaning responsibility and common-space amenities change by style:

• Classic: Usually double rooms with community bathroom facilities.
• Contemporary: Double rooms or suites with in-room or suite bathrooms.
• Pod single: Private bedrooms arranged around pod amenities and bathrooms.
• Apartment: Upper-division apartment living with expanded kitchen and common-space needs.

Explore current MSU residences →

Bed-size exception

MSU's general policy lists Twin XL beds in residence halls. Azalea Hall provides Full XL beds and specifically warns that standard full sheets will not fit. Full XL sheets

What MSU provides

MSU generally provides a bed and mattress, desk, desk chair, storage or closet space, mirror, refrigerator, microwave and internet access. Exact furnishings vary by residence.

Packing priorities

• Correctly sized bedding
• Towels and bathroom supplies based on the hall style
• Laundry supplies
• Cleaning supplies for in-room or suite bathrooms
• Approved surge protector
• Compact fan and study lighting
• Storage measured to the assigned room

Do not bring duplicate microwaves where MSU provides them. Review hall-specific restrictions for refrigerators, bed risers and lofting.

MVNU2MSU move-in

• Choose the assigned two-hour arrival timeslot.
• Go to the designated central check-in location before the residence hall.
• Bring the MSU ID card.
• Follow current campus traffic and unloading directions.
• Keep at least 18 inches between a lofted bed and the ceiling.
• Consider renter's insurance for personal property.

Read current MSU move-in information →

Official sources

• Housing and Residence Life
• Residence halls
• Move-in
• Policies and furnishings

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Other Mississippi schools

• University of Mississippi Oxford, MS

All Mississippi dorm guides →

Keep planning

• The ultimate college dorm packing list
• The move-in day checklist
• What to coordinate with your roommate
• Dorm decor that won't damage the walls
• Dorm desk and study essentials
• What not to bring to a college dorm