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Summer Workshops MSU Accomodation Options

This information is current as of June 1, 2008.

Residence Hall and Hotel Accomodations
On-campus Parking
Flight Information
   Lansing
   Detroit
   Grand Rapids
   Flint
   Transportation to/from airports
Meals

Residence Hall and Hotel Accommodations

Most past participants have chosen to stay at MSU's Owen Graduate Center since it is both economical and convenient. All housing arrangements for Owen must be made through the CLEAR office. Other participants may prefer to make their own arrangements and stay at other accomodations near MSU's campus.

Owen Graduate Center (on MSU campus)

This is a graduate student dormitory. Reservations for workshop participants must be made through the CLEAR office (517-432-2286).

$36/night, which includes $8.50 per day meal allowance in Owen Cafeteria (price current for 2008).

Check in: 3:00pm, Check out: 11:00am

Basic Facts

• Room Size - approximately 11'9 x 8'6, single occupancy
• Furniture - twin bed, desk, chair, and dresser
• Bathrooms - suites, two rooms connected by a bathroom
• Linens - sheets and towels are provided
• Air Conditioning - not provided (may want to bring a fan if possible)
• Phones - free local calls in rooms
• Ethernet Connections - available via the campus system (bring your own cable)
• Wi-fi - available in lobby and dining areas
• Smoke-Free and Barrier-Free - available upon request
• Onsite Facilities - laundry room, game and TV room, cafeteria, ATM (TVs and small refrigerators available for rent)

For more information on University Housing, check http://www.hfs.msu.edu/uh/campus/halls/zones/east.html

Other Accomodations

Some hotels offer an MSU rate. When making your reservations, be sure to ask for any applicable discounts. The prices listed above are subject to change depending on weekdays vs. weekends, special events, etc.

CLEAR encourages all workshop participants to make their reservations early due to special events.

On-campus Parking

Please refer to the MSU website (www.construction.msu.edu) for information regarding summer 2008 construction projects.

Detailed maps of campus can be found at http://www.msu.edu/maps/index.html.

Parking information for participants who will be driving to MSU and checking in at Owen Graduate Center the day before the workshop is scheduled to begin.

Visitors staying at Owen should use metered (check meterhead for hours of operation) parking spots while you unload and check-in. Then you will need to drive your car to parking lot #91. Parking lot #91 is located on the corner of Hagadorn Road and Service Road.  This is a free parking lot during the summer; no parking permit is required. It is about a 15-minute walk back to Owen. There is also a bus that goes by there every day except Sunday. The route number is #23, and the cost is $1.25. You will need to get off at the bus stop in front of the Eppley Center (Business College Complex), which is across the street from Owen.  Bus schedules can be found at: http://www.cata.org or by calling 517-394-1000.

Parking near Owen is limited to special circumstances (i.e. handicapped parking). There are handicapped spaces located near Owen; however, they may already be in use when you arrive. Contact CLEAR before arriving on campus if you feel you have a special circumstance.

Parking information for participants who will be driving daily to MSU for the CLEAR summer workshop

The closest visitor parking lot to Wells Hall is the Visitor and Commuter Parking lot #79. The entrance to lot #79 is off of Shaw Lane. Park on the east side on the lot, then walk across Red Cedar Road to Wells Hall. The daily charge for parking here is $.80 cents for every half hour or portion thereof, or you can buy a conference parking permit directly from the MSU Parking Office for $9.50/two-day-week or $35.50/month for July. You must park in lots 62W, 79, or Ramp #6 with this permit. You can also buy a daily visitor parking permit for $6/day. With a visitor parking permit, you can park near Wells Hall where it states "reserved for employee parking only" or in visitor lot #79 but not in leased spaces, university vehicle spaces, or in metered parking. Please let the parking office know you are here for a conference for CLEAR when buying your permit. DPPS is located at 87 Red Cedar Road, just west of the Communication Arts and Sciences building. You can call 517-355-8440 to get automated voice directions to their building. DPPS is open from 7:15 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday.

There are also several free parking lots this summer on campus. They are lots #75, #83, #89 and  #91. Lot #75 is the closest to Wells Hall.  Lot #75 is the second lot West of the Breslin Center off of Kalamazoo Street. It is about a 20-minute walk to Wells Hall.

Parking information to participants who will be driving to MSU on the day of the workshop and checking in at Owen Graduate Center later.

Arriving on campus on the day of your workshop. .. the closest visitor's parking lot to Wells Hall is the Visitor and Commuter Parking lot #79. The entrance to lot #79 is off of West Shaw Lane.  Park on the east side of the lot, then walk across Red Cedar Road to Wells Hall. The daily charge for parking here is $.80 cents for every half hour or portion thereof, or you can buy a conference parking permit directly from the MSU Parking Office for $9.50/two-day-week or $35.50/month for July. You must park in lots 62W, 79, or Ramp #6 with this permit. You can also buy a daily visitor parking permit for $6/day. With a visitor parking permit, you can park near Wells Hall where it states reserved for employee parking only or in visitor lot #79 but not in leased spaces, university vehicle spaces, or in metered parking. Please let the parking office know you are here for a conference for CLEAR when buying your permit. DPPS is located at 87 Red Cedar Road, just west of the Communication Arts and Sciences building. You can call 517-355-8440 to get automated voice directions to their building. DPPS is open from 7:15 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday.

Visitors staying at Owen should use metered parking spots (check meterhead for hours of operation) while you unload and check-in or temporarily park in Ramp 3 (Wharton Center visitor lot, directly south of Owen, 80 cents per ½ hour or portion thereof). Then you will need to drive your car to parking lot #91. Parking lot #91 is located on the corner of Hagadorn Road and Service Road. This is a free parking lot during the summer; no parking permit is required. It is about a 15-minute walk back to Owen. There is also a bus that goes by there every day except Sunday. The route number is #23, and the cost is $1.25. You will need to get off at the bus stop in front of the Eppley Center (Business College Complex), which is across the street from Owen. Bus schedules can be found at: http://www.cata.org or by calling 517-394-1000.

Parking near Owen is limited to special circumstances (i.e. handicapped parking). There are handicapped spaces located near Owen; however, they may already be in use when you arrive. Contact CLEAR before arriving on campus if you feel you have a special circumstance.

There are also several free parking lots this summer on campus. They are lots #75, #83, #89 and  #91. Lot #75 is the closest to Wells Hall.  Lot #75 is the second lot West of the Breslin Center off of Kalamazoo Street. It is about a 20-minute walk to Wells Hall. 

Transportation

Flight Information:

To/from:

Lansing, MI

• Allegiant, Northwest, Delta, and United Airlines fly into the Lansing Capitol City Airport
• Northwest flies into the Lansing Capital City Airport via Detroit
• Delta flies into the Lansing Capital City Airport via Atlanta/Cincinnati
• United flies into the Lansing Capital City Airport via Chicago

Direct flights to/from:

• Orlando
• Cincinnati
• Minneapolis/St Paul
• Chicago/O'Hare
• Detroit, MI

Detroit, MI

Most major American, international, and commuter airlines fly into the Detroit Metro Airport including American, America West, Continental, Delta, Northwest, Southwest, and United. Detroit is a Northwest Airlines hub. Therefore there are numerous direct flights to and from the Detroit Metro Airport.

Grand Rapids, MI

American Eagle, Continental Express, Delta Connection/Comair, Midwest Connect, Northwest, and United Airlines fly into the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids.

Direct flights to/from:

• Atlanta
• Chicago/O'Hare
• Cincinnati
• Cleveland
• Dallas
• Detroit
• Houston
• Las Vegas
• Memphis
• Milwaukee
• Minneapolis
• New York/Newark & LaGuardia
• Orlando
• Tampa
• Washington, DC

Flint, MI

AirTran Airways, American Airlines/American Eagle, Continental Connection, Delta Connection, Funjet Vacations, Midwest Connect, Northwest Airlines fly into the Bishop International Airport in Flint, MI.

Direct Flights to/from:

• Las Vegas
• Ft. Myers
• Tampa
• Orlando
• Atlanta
• Cincinnati
• Minneapolis
• Detroit

To/from the airports:

Lansing Capital City Airport (http://www.flylansing.com/home/): Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI) is located 10 miles from the Lansing airport.

Taxi service from the Lansing Capital City Airport to East Lansing generally costs $20. Taxi service is provided by:

• Big Daddy Taxi (517) 367-7474
• Capitol Transport (517) 482-1444
• JB Country Club Taxi (517) 323-9070
• Spartan Yellow Cab (517) 482-1444

Rental car agencies are located inside the airport terminal.

There is no public transportation that runs directly from the Lansing Capital City Airport to East Lansing.

Detroit Metro Airport (http://www.metroairport.com/):

Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI) is located 90 miles from the Detroit airport.

Taxi service from the Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing generally costs $100.00. Taxi service is provided by:

• Metro Airport Taxis 800-745-5191.

Rental car agencies are located inside the airport terminal.

The Michigan Flyer Shuttle service runs between DTW and East Lansing. For more information or to make a reservation, visit: http://www.michiganflyer.com/.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (http://www.grr.org/):

Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI) is located approximately 65 miles from the Grand Rapids airport.

Taxi service from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport to East Lansing generally costs $100.00.
Taxi service is provided by:

• Calder City Taxi (616) 454-8080

Rental car agencies are located inside the airport terminal.

There is no public transportation from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport to East Lansing.

Bishop International Airport (http://www.bishopairport.org/):

Bishop International Airport is 44 miles from Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI.

Taxi service from Bishop International Airport to East Lansing generally costs $100. Taxi service is provided by:

• International Cab (810) 691-6396
• Hey! Taxi (810) 629-7080

Other car services are provided by:

• Corporate Coach (810) 244-5460
• JCN Limousine Dispatch: (810) 229-2659 Mobile: (810) 908-0056

Rental car agencies are located inside the airport terminal.

There is no public transportation from Bishop International Airport to East Lansing.

To/from conference venues:

Owen Graduate Center is within walking distance (10-15 minutes) of all CLEAR summer workshop locations. The distance from other hotels varies. We suggest calling the hotel and asking for their estimate.

Meals

Snacks and beverages will be served each morning and afternoon during breaks. East Lansing offers a number of options for other meals. A wide range of restaurants and cafés are available adjacent to campus along Grand River Avenue. [Participants will receive information on local eateries in their welcome packets.] Participants staying at Owen Graduate Center receive an $8/day meal allowance in the Owen cafeteria.