Here we are, at the end of another academic year. It seems they are passing more quickly every year! I want to take a moment to celebrate you, the one who your Spartan looks to for support and guidance. Watching our kids grow into emerging adults is not for the faint of heart. So, no matter what stage we’re in, from planning a high school graduation or welcoming a returning first-year student home to cheering for our newly graduated MSU alum, take a moment to savor it!
Remember that we are here for you year-round, so even though spring semester is ending, we will be here all summer (though taking some time to recharge now and again) planning for fall. If you have a question or concern, or just need someone to remind you that your student’s growing pains are temporary, we’re here for you. We can’t wait to see you in August, but until then, keep up with us over the summer through these newsletters or on Facebook.
Take care,
Laurin
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Dining During Passover
MSU Culinary Services will be serving kosher meals for Passover from sundown Monday, April 22 through the evening of Tuesday, April 30 at Brody Square, The Gallery at Snyder/Phillips, The Edge at Akers, and South Pointe at Case. The meals will be served during lunch and dinner, while quantities last. Sparty’s mini-market locations, Sparty’s Market at 1855 Place, and grab-and-go locations will offer a variety of retail items from Woody’s Oasis.
To accommodate kosher rules, all foods served will be prepared in a kosher-certified kitchen in East Lansing, certified by Kosher Michigan. In addition, all-you-care-to-eat dining halls will offer pre-packaged kosher items, including canned tuna, matzo crackers, sliced cheese and sliced meats. Individual location hours can be found here and menus can be found here.
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End of Semester Dinner
Culinary Services will host its annual End-of-Semester Dinner in celebration of MSU students. This special dinner includes a variety of upscale menu selections including beef and seafood plus an assortment of desserts. Dinner will be served Wednesday, April 17, in all-you-care-to-eat and Grab & Go dining halls. A full menu will be available on eatatstate.com.
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Finals
Spring 2024 final exams are April 22-26. Students may feel even more stress than they did for fall finals, as all their extracurricular group activities are also coming to an end for the year. There will be final projects, papers and exams, along with final group activities, award ceremonies and recognitions, and in many cases, packing up residence hall or sorority/fraternity rooms and apartments. You may find that your student could use some additional support. Remind them that CAPS services are still available, along with destress programs and meditation spaces across campus. MSU Department of Police and Public Safety is hosting Midnight Study Break April 22, from 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m., at the STEM Teaching and Learning Building, with music, therapy dogs, games, food and giveaways.
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Commencement Prep
Spring 2024 bachelor’s and master’s graduation regalia is still available for purchase, along with diploma frames and announcements to celebrate your graduate’s achievements! Find all commencement information including ceremony times and locations, parking information and security information at commencement.msu.edu. Congratulations to you and your soon-to-be Spartan alum!
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FAFSA Update
We know this year's FAFSA process has been a challenge. MSU is receiving FAFSA data from the U.S. Department of Education and is working with its financial aid software provider to test our system so we can begin the process of creating student financial aid award packages. We expect to have award packages available in the student portal in early May. For the latest FAFSA and award package updates, visit finaid.msu.edu/fafsa2024.
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Updates from University Health and Wellbeing
Virtual Spartan Community Feedback Session on MSU Culture of Health and Well-being
On April 9, University Health and Wellbeing (UHW) is inviting parents, students and employees to share their perspectives on the health and well-being culture at MSU. Earlier this semester, students and employees were given the opportunity to engage in an anonymous assessment survey as well as participate in focus groups. To gather feedback on what we’ve heard so far, we are conducting a virtual feedback session April 9 at 3 p.m. To participate in the session and help UHW improve the health and well-being of all Spartans, sign up here.
UHW Launches New Safe Online Peer Mental Health Support April 10
Whether your Spartan is feeling overwhelmed due to academic, social or personal pressures, UHW's Counseling & Psychiatric Services (CAPS) is launching a program called Togetherall in mid-April. The free, anonymous, online peer-to-peer mental health support community is available for use by students registering with their MSU email. Togetherall is monitored and moderated 24/7 by licensed clinicians. Please visit here for more information.
CAPS to Host Out of the Darkness MSU Campus Walk April 14
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among persons ages 15-24 in the U.S., yet suicide is preventable. You’re invited to join MSU students and the community April 14 in the annual MSU Out of the Darkness Campus Walk. Hosted by CAPS and the Michigan Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the walk will occur on the MSU campus at People’s Park (this is the space between Wells Hall and the International Center) and will help MSU maximize its mission impact by reaching and serving more people through its lifesaving programs and resources. To register or donate to the Out of the Darkness Walk, please click here.
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Have You Read This Far?
Let's celebrate with another MSU Dairy Store single scoop coupon giveaway! Enter here by 11:59 p.m., April 30 for a chance to win two coupons to enjoy a single scoop on us!
Congrats to our March winner, Kevin Q!
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Family Weekend 2024
We know you are excited to start planning for Family Weekend 2024! The save-the-date information will be in the May family newsletter, so be sure to open next month’s email. We will share the dates and the high-level information, along with when registration will open and how you can follow updates over the summer. We will also share information on how families who may need support to attend can apply for participation grants. Watch for the info, coming next month! In the meantime, be sure to check out highlights from last year's family weekend!
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Move-Out Information
Residence halls will close Friday, April 26 at 8 p.m. All students must have vacated their rooms by this time. Students can check out at their neighborhood's primary Service Center. If your student requires accommodation for Friday, April 26, and/or Saturday, April 27, they can reserve a Late Stay through their My Housing account in April. Please note, there will be a one-night charge for the Saturday to Sunday stay only. The final checkout deadline is noon, Sunday, April 28. Click here for more Information.
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Summer Housing Information
Is your student looking to live on this summer? McDonel Hall will house students for summer sessions one and two. Applications for summer housing opened April 1 in your student’s My Housing account. Students must be enrolled in classes for the sessions they are living on campus this summer. More information can be found here.
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Pack Up. Pitch In.
Pack Up. Pitch In. is our campus-wide effort to reduce waste during move-in and move-out periods. In their neighborhoods, students can donate nonperishable food, household items, electronics, clothing, shoes, and large items like futons and bikes. Clear bags for clothing donations and rubber bands for rolled carpets will be provided at the primary service centers. Recycling stations accept paper, boxboard, plastics #1 & #2, metal cans, glass and cardboard. More Information can be found here.
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MSU Department of Police and Public Safety Update
Students are encouraged to take the recently released active violence incident training. We understand this training may be difficult for some to complete following the violence our community experienced. Keeping this in mind, students are encouraged to complete it on their own time, at the time that works best for them. Learn more here.
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Undergraduate Action Items
On a monthly basis, Vice Provost & Dean of Undergraduate Education Dr. Mark Largent and Senior Vice President for Student Life & Engagement Vennie Gore send an Action Item email to all undergraduate students. You can find this messaging here.
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Upcoming Events and Important Dates
April
April 1: Open enrollment for fall 2024 courses began
April 9-14: "Moulin Rouge" at Wharton Center
April 17: End of Semester Dinner in residential dining halls
April 20: Tuition billing statements for summer 2024 are available electronically
April 21: Spring 2024 courses end
April 22: Midnight study break with MSU DPPS 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m. at STEM
April 22-26: Final exams for spring 2024 courses
April 26: Spring semester dining plan ends at 2 p.m.
April 26: Move out of spring semester residence hall by 8 p.m. (or request late-stay)
April 26-28: Spring 2024 commencement programs
May
May (date TBD): New Student Orientation Checkpoint 2
May 10: Initial minimum tuition and fee payment due for summer 2024
May 13: Summer courses for session one and full summer session begin
May 15: Last day to add courses for Summer Session I
May 17: Last day to add courses for full-term Summer Session
May 27: Memorial Day Holiday, university closed
June
June 1: Admitted student deposit and refund deadline (extended from May 1)
June 12: Signed housing contract due for incoming students
June 28: Classes end for Summer Session 1
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