Brody Neighborhood

Located on the west side, with the largest student rooms and dining facility on campus

Brody Neighborhood is comprised of six residence halls that surround Brody Hall, where many of the neighborhood’s common services, including Brody Square dining hall, are located. Armstrong, Bailey, Bryan, Butterfield, Emmons and Rather all feature community-style bathrooms, and all halls are coed by wing.

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residence halls make up this neighborhood

Renovated in the early 2010s, the halls feature the largest student rooms on campus and parking just outside of the buildings. Nearby, you can find IM Circle, IM Sports West and the Breslin Student Events Center. Brody Hall, the center of the neighborhood, is home to the Brody Neighborhood Engagement Center, which includes a health clinic, academic advising, Sparty’s Cafe, Brody Square dining hall and more. Most of the halls have fitness centers, and basketball and volleyball courts can be found throughout the neighborhood.

Home to two living-learning residential communities, Charles Drew Scholars in Rather Hall and RISE (Residential Initiative on the Study of the Environment) in Bailey, students can live and learn with other students studying the same topics. Bailey Hall is also home to the Bailey GREENhouse and Urban Farm, where students can grow certified organic produce among other projects.

Brody Square

Brody Square is the largest dining hall on campus, occupying most of the second floor of the building. There is also a Sparty’s mini-market on the main floor that serves hot food options.

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Brody Neighborhood

Experience one of MSU’s largest and most eco-friendly student neighborhoods, Brody.

Brody neighborhood is the most recently renovated neighborhood on campus, with a wealth of resources and amenities — including the largest dining hall on campus! There are a ton of food options to choose from and MSU students come from all over to dine here.

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Residence halls make up this neighborhood

Brody has community style living with free laundry facilities for residents in every building. It’s also home to the Brody neighborhood engagement center, which is a resource for students in every neighborhood on campus. This is where you’ll find a health clinic, career services, tutoring, intercultural assistance and more.

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Residence halls, Butterfield and Emmons, are LEED certified

Many first-year students choose to live in this neighborhood because the residents are very involved and participate in many Spartan traditions. Plus, Brody is modern and has many eco-friendly choices, including recycling options in all halls. Emmons and Butterfield halls are also Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certified, meaning they save money and resources and promote clean, renewable energy, all while having a positive impact on the health of occupants.

Engagement centers

Engagement centers are located in each neighborhood and serve as the main access points to important resources such as advisers, tutors, health practitioners and other resources that can help you navigate through your college career.