Renovation of an educational facility in East Lansing, Michigan. Completed plans call for the renovation of a 12,500-square-foot educational facility.

Background: More than one in five students at MSU are first-generation students - a student whose parent or parents did not earn a bachelor's degree. The First Gen Center will be a dedicated space to support and recognize the distinct contributions of first-generation college students, but will be open to all students. While the needs of first-generation students align with needs of all students, they are often experienced with greater intensity. Evidence shows that intentionally designed shared spaces encourage meaningful engagement among students from diverse demographic and socioeconomic backgrounds. The cross-engagement is a key driver of student success, fostering a stronger sense of belonging, improving retention and contributing to both academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes. Acting now ensures MSU delivers on its mission of inclusive excellence and builds an equitable foundation for the next generation of Spartans Project Description: This project is anticipated to include approximately 12,500 square feet of renovation, 10,000 square feet in suite 150 and 2500 square feet in suite 2 at the Hannah Administration Building. The renovation is expected to include new offices, new open collaboration spaces, new conference rooms, new food service equipment, upgrades to existing HVAC equipment, both in the suites and possibly for the building systems, additional security system equipment, new electrical fixtures and controls, new flooring, new ceilings, breakrooms for staff, wellness rooms and single use restrooms. On completion, this project will support students successfully transitioning from being recent high school graduates to future college graduates. This project will not create or update any new spaces for the existing Registrar's Office staff that currently occupies suite 150. A separate project will be responsible for those accommodations. Michigan State University has retained The Collaborative to serve as the architect of record. The university is seeking a construction management partner for the project. The estimated total project cost of this project is between $4 Million and $7 Million dollars. For more information or questions on registration to bid, contact unifiersupport@msu.edu Anticipated Construction Start November 2026 Substantial Completion July 23, 2027 *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.