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Welcome to Holmes Hall!
Welcome to Holmes Hall!
We have a lot of information for you about Lyman Briggs and Michigan State University, and we hope you find it helpful!
What is Lyman Briggs?
What is Lyman Briggs?
Lyman Briggs is one of three degree granting residential colleges at Michigan State University. Over 600 new members get accepted each school year. The focus of Lyman Briggs is science, so all members must be majoring in it. It is located in Holmes Hall in East Neighborhood and all the Briggs classes are within the building, making it convenient.
Is Lyman Briggs the same thing as the Honors College?
Is Lyman Briggs the same thing as the Honors College?
No, they are different. You can be a member of Briggs without being in the honors college. Many of our students are in both, but it is not required.
Can I join Briggs later on in the school year?
Can I join Briggs later on in the school year?
No, you are required to start at MSU in Lyman Briggs. You can drop Briggs, but you cannot join later if you start in the College of Natural Science (NatSci).
How do I join Briggs?
How do I join Briggs?
To join Briggs you put your major on your MSU application as Lyman Briggs. You cannot change it to something more specific until you are living on campus in Briggs, or you will be removed from the program.
Holmes Hall Housing Info
Holmes Hall Housing Info
What You Will Be Given:
o Two Twin XL beds (one will be lofted up high and one will be trundled down
low)
o Two desks
o Two desk chairs
o One dresser with four drawers
o One mirror above the dresser
o One trash can
o Stackable wooden drawers/shelves
What You Can Request for Free from the Service Desk:
o Linen Packs with sheets and towels
o Toilet Paper
o Garbage Bags
o Vacuum can be rented for one hour at a time
Examples of Things You Could Choose to Bring from Home:
o Microwave
o Mini-Fridge
o Rug
o Futon
o Storage Units
o Fan
o Mattress Topper
o Twin XL Sheets
o Towels and washcloths
o Laundry detergent or dryer sheets
o Laundry bag or bin
o Shower Curtain
o TV
Examples of Things That are Not Allowed:
o Candles
o Air fryers
o Toasters
Mailing Address
Mailing Address
While you live in Holmes Hall your address for any mail or packages will be:
West/East Holmes Hall Room #
919 E. Shaw Ln.
East Lansing, MI 48825
On Campus Dining
On Campus Dining
Holmes Hall is a Grab and Go Sparty's location so it uses combos. You can mobile order ahead and pick up your food. The closest all you care to eat dining hall is across the street in Akers Hall. For students with allergies, Thrive at Owen Hall is free of many top allergens and is also close by.
How many combos do I get each week?
How many combos do I get each week?
You get 12 combos each week for all of the dining plan levels (silver, gold, and platinum). You have to wait about 15 minutes to use another combo after using one.
What do the combos work for?
What do the combos work for?
The combos work for Sparty's Markets like the one in Holmes and partner locations including Panera, Panda Express, Subway, and Starbucks. You do not need to use a combo to eat in the all you care to eat dining halls because you get unlimited access to them.
When do they reset?
When do they reset?
They reset every Saturday at 11:59pm. They do not roll over into the following week. If you don't use them, you lose them.
Briggs Info Links
Briggs Info Links
Here are some links for more information about Briggs and MSU!
Links to Health Resources
Links to Health Resources
MSU students get three free visits to the Olin Health Center each academic school year and three free visits to Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) their entire time here at MSU.
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