General Information about Cable TV Service for Students

Overview

Traditional cable television is no longer offered in on-campus housing. Students are encouraged to use the Xfinity On-Campus streaming service provided to students living in on-campus dormitories and apartments.

Xfinity on Campus

On-campus student residents have access to Xfinity on Campus services via:

  • computers
  • phones
  • tablets
  • streaming devices
  • Smart TVs
  • and others.

In addition to standard cable service, Xfinity on Campus is included in room rates and offers:

  • live TV
  • Xfinity on Demand, and
  • Cloud DVR

Additional premium channels are available from Xfinity for a fee.

For full access, students must be connected to the campus data network. To get started:

  1. Visit xfinityoncampus.com
  2. Search for Michigan State University
  3. Log in with your MSU student credentials.

Students can also download the Xfinity Stream App. For support, contact Xfinity customer support at support.xfinityoncampus.com, or the MSU IT Help Desk.

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