We love having your students on campus, so when they’re away (and restaurants are easier to get into) we miss them, and we are ready to welcome them back to East Lansing! We do have some academic, physical and social updates and plans below, so keep reading! For weekly campus updates, like Vennie Gore’s promotion to executive vice president for Administration, be sure to subscribe to MSU Today. We’ll miss Vennie and his impeccable style around 1855 Place but know we’re in excellent hands with Drs. Erin Carter, Genyne Royal and Allyn Shaw while new vice presidents will be sought through national searches.
A variety of exciting and educational opportunities will be offered to the MSU Community in celebration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and historical events that took place in our nation and on our campus. A calendar of events can be found here. Please note the university will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of Dr. King’s birthday. Residence halls will remain open and residential dining hours can be found here.
Many students were pleased with the results of their academic efforts during fall semester, while others realized that perhaps some additional skills may help them achieve different results. If you have a Spartan who could learn or brush up on study skills and learning techniques, the Neighborhood Student Success Center (NSSC) has resources available online and, starting later this month, in-person Academic Success Workshops open to all students. Encourage your Spartan to use the resources available to them to make the most of their MSU academic experience!
Wherever your Spartan is and whatever they are doing, remind them to stay safe and healthy for a strong 2025! Wash those hands, Spartans.
Take care,
Laurin
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Meal Forms for Ill Students
As a reminder, students who are sick should not pick up their meals in person to help avoid spreading illness to the campus community. Culinary Services has a sick meal pickup arrangement process in place. Any ill student can complete a Sick Meal Pickup Arrangements Form and provide the completed copy (printed or electronic) to the person designated to pick up their meal. The student must complete a separate form for each requested meal period (e.g., breakfast, lunch, dinner). Additionally, students are not allowed to provide their ID card for someone else to pick up their food because meals are nontransferable.
The form is available online at eatatstate.com/FAQs. Dining hall entrance host stands and residence hall service centers also have copies of the form.
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Culinary Experiential Dining Events
We are thrilled that so many students have been participating in Culinary Services Experiential Dining Events. These events vary from cooking classes to chef table inspired dinners. Each event is unique according to the chef's expertise and cultural heritage. In fact, spring semester, we'll feature chef tables highlighting Mexican cuisine, Vietnamese food and another focused-on flavors of the Caribbean. Not only will students delve into delicious meals that tell a story of traditions and culture, but they'll also connect with many peers and perhaps even a friend or two! If your student hasn't attended one of these events yet, encourage them to sign up.
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2025-26 Housing Sign-Up for Current First-Year Students
Housing sign-up for students entering their second year will be later this spring. The process will begin when housing contracts open in February. We will share plenty of information here, on the Live On website and with your student. To stay up to date, follow us on Instagram at @MSULiveOn!
Housing Exceptions
First-year students may apply for an exception in My Housing to live off campus and be released from the housing requirement. Students who qualify for an exception but want to live on campus do not have to submit an exception. Exceptions are only for required students with a desire to live off campus.
By submitting an exception, your student is requesting to be released from the live-on requirement. If their exception is approved, they will no longer be required to live on campus and may not be able to secure on-campus housing in future years. This action cannot be undone. Please discuss this option with your student before they submit the exception. Learn more at liveon.msu.edu/housing-exceptions.
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Rec Fest at IM West
Friday, Jan. 24, your student can explore all the amazing intramural sports campus has to offer at Rec Fest! Held at IM West, from 7-10 p.m., Spartans can enjoy a night of fun, games and good vibes as campus IM sports showcase their activities and host free games for all to play. Whether they're looking to try something new, meet fellow students or just enjoy a lively evening, Rec Fest has something for everyone.
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MSU Hosting MCC Open House in February
The Multicultural Center (located at the corners of Farm and Shaw Lanes) will be hosting an open house Friday, Feb. 7, at 3:30 p.m. Students and community members are welcome to attend and tour the historic facility, which is a culmination of decades-long student advocacy.
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The State of Spartan Health
Check out the latest and greatest State of Spartan Health data sheets on impediments to academic success, alcohol, emotional wellness, physical health and sexual health. Based on a set of data compiled from the American College of Health Association National College Health Assessment, the survey gauges the health and health behaviors of college students.
Bottom line? MSU students report that stress, anxiety and sleep difficulties are their top three impediments to academic success (n = 931 students), which mirrors what college students across the nation say. Need support? University Health and Wellbeing is here to help!
Check out this video sharing what students have to say about how they care for their well-being.
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1098-T Information
As 2024 Income Tax Season begins, questions about accessing the 1098-T forms also begin. Your student can view their 1098-T in SIS, or you can retrieve it with guest access, by clicking on the Student Accounts tile. On the left is a dropdown, View Tax Forms, and View 1098-T is an option to select. 1098-T forms are required to be available by Jan. 31. To view frequently asked questions, visit the 1098-T FAQ page on the Controller’s website.
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Tech Help
Get a jump on the new semester with MSU IT’s guide for new students.
- NetID password resets
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Connecting to Wi-Fi
- Registering devices
- Learn about Spartan Mail, OneDrive, Teams and other Microsoft 365 tools
The MSU IT Service Desk team is also available every day the university is open from 7 a.m. to midnight. Contact them at ithelp.msu.edu or 517-432-6200.
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Student ID Cards
The MSU ID Office is here to help new students get their Spartan Card when they arrive on campus for the spring semester. Details can be found at MSU ID Office New Students.
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MSU Tech Store
As an Official DELL and Apple Authorized campus store, the Tech Store is here to help with student technology needs. Visit us on campus at the Computer Center Building, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or online at techstore.msu.edu.
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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., Jan. 31 for a chance to win two coupons to enjoy a single scoop on us!
Congrats to Adriana N., our December winner!
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Reminders from the Office of Financial Aid
If students have not yet filled out the 2025-26 FAFSA, they can do so now at fafsa.gov. Even if you haven't qualified for financial aid in the past, it is always recommended that you complete this simple application to be considered for a number of federal, state and MSU scholarship opportunities. Also, if later in the school year, students find they need to accept federal student loans, having the FAFSA completed makes accepting these loans a simple process. Current students can also still accept scholarships and loans for which they qualify by completing the 2024-25 FAFSA for this school year.
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Graduation Notes from the Office of the Registrar
If your student is eligible to apply for graduation for spring semester 2025, now is the time to apply. Graduation applications for summer semester 2025 will open Jan. 13.
Please keep in mind, if your student is applying to graduate and they have FERPA restrictions on their account, their name will not appear in the commencement program. Students can check to see if they have FERPA restrictions before by selecting My Profile in student.msu.edu and clicking FERPA Restrictions in the left navigation, then FERPA Activities View. To remove restrictions, simply uncheck the box. Students need to apply for graduation, and not have the FERPA restriction, by Feb. 28 to be included in the commencement program.
After your Spartan’s degree is conferred, they will receive a confirmation email from the Office of the Registrar. Graduates typically receive their diplomas in the mail 4-6 weeks after the start of the semester for domestic and 6-8 weeks for international addresses.
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Undergraduate Action Items
On a monthly basis, Undergraduate Education and Student Life & Engagement share an Action Item email to all undergraduate students. You can find this messaging here.
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Upcoming Events and Important Dates
January 2025
Jan. 9: Spring semester billing available
Jan. 11: Residence halls open for spring semester
Jan. 13: Spring semester classes begin
Jan. 17: Last day to add a full session spring semester course
Jan. 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, (university closed, residence halls and dining open)
Jan. 21: College Nights at Wharton Center, "Shucked"
Jan. 24: Rec Fest, IM West, 7 p.m.
Jan. 29: Springticipation
February
Feb. 1: Spring semester payment due
Feb. 6: Last day to drop a full-semester course with full refund
Feb. 13: No classes (university open)
Feb. 15: Summer 2025 Study Abroad applications due
March
March 1: Spring semester payment due
March 2-9: Spring break (residence halls open and dining consolidated)
March 9: Daylight saving time begins (set clocks ahead one hour at 2 a.m.)
March 10: Middle of the semester
March 10: Last day to drop a full-session course with no grade reported
March 17: Fall 2025 course enrollment opens by time (viewable in SIS)
March: 31: Fall 2025 course enrollment opens for all
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