Akers Hall exterior

Akers Hall

Rooms in Akers Hall have a unique style that features two-bedroom suites with a separate living/study area and a bathroom shared only by suite occupants. Akers Hall opened in 1964 for 1,200 students. Akers is named for Forest H. Akers, an MSU student from the early 1900s. Akers was expelled from MSU and went on to become a major benefactor for the university. His foundation also made campus’ Forest Akers Golf Courses a reality, one of the 100 best courses in the country.

Features:

  • Suite-style bathrooms
  • Single, double, triple, quad and apartment rooms
  • Quiet floors
  • Coed floors
  • Lofted beds
  • East Akers is designated alcohol-free
  • Quiet floors available
  • A fitness room, billiards room, music practice room and computer lab are located within the hall
  • Residence Halls Association Movie Office located in the basement
  • Akers Dining Hall located on the second floor

Contact Information:
East Akers Service Center, 517-353-2218
West Akers Service Center, 517-353-3358
Community Director Office: 517-353-2237 
Assistant Director of Residence Education, East Neighborhood:  Joshua Gillespie, 517-432-2495, gillesp1@rhs.msu.edu
Facilities Manager: Chip Hornburg, 517-353-9771, hornburg@msu.edu

Akers student groups wishing to reserve meeting space, e-mail ECBookings@rhs.msu.edu
Other groups wishing to reserve meeting space, e-mail OHBookings@rhs.msu.edu