Holden Hall Timeline: from Pandemic Dorm Disruptions to Current South Campus Life

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Q1: Does Holden Hall have central air conditioning in student rooms?

A1: No. While the ground-floor common areas, study lounges, and the Holden Engagement Center are fully air-conditioned, the individual student dorm rooms rely on steam heat and do not have built-in cooling. Students are strongly encouraged to bring heavy-duty box fans for August and September move-in.

Q2: Who cleans the suite-style bathrooms in Holden Hall?

A2: Students are directly responsible for cleaning their own suite bathrooms. Custodial teams maintain hallway spaces, public lounges, and common restrooms on the main level, but residents must coordinate with their adjoining suitemates to purchase cleaning supplies, toilet paper, and maintain hygiene standards.

Q3: Where do Holden Hall residents eat their daily meals?

A3: Since the Holden cafeteria closed, residents primarily eat at the South Pointe dining hall located inside neighboring Case Hall, or at Wilson Hall. Holden retains a grab-and-go convenience market in its lobby for quick snacks, coffee, and light groceries.

Q4: Can freshmen live in Holden Hall?

A4: Yes. Holden Hall is heavily occupied by first-year students, serving as a primary location for MSU's two-year on-campus living requirement. It offers an even balance of freshman housing and returning sophomores who prefer suite-style living.