Welcome to a Spartan’s favorite month, where all things are green. “Madness” in the form of sports also sets in, and while the month is traditionally known for basketball tournaments, the hockey and gymnastics teams are also in it to win it. Go GREEN! This is also the month where students can sometimes get a bit restless and rambunctious; weather becomes nicer, St. Patrick’s Day and sports bring celebrations. Please remind your student of the medical amnesty policy and that MSU has supports for students with questions about their own or others’ behaviors. It’s also important to remember that all choices have consequences, and we hope students make good choices. If you are concerned about a student, please let the Care and Intervention Team know so we can provide them with supportive resources. This Care Report can be completed by anyone regarding any member of the MSU community, including students, faculty and staff.
Spring also brings fall semester enrollment. All current students received an email from the Office of the Registrar with the day and time they will be able to enroll in fall semester classes. That day and time is also available in their SIS portal. Those enrollment times begin March 17 and continue until March 31 when enrollment is available for all students. And to the nearly 8,000 students planning to graduate this semester, commencement activities will be nearing the top of the priority list. The answers to all of your questions about commencements (parking, event times, locations, accessibility, etc.) can be found at commencement.msu.edu. Congratulations to all!
We hope you have a wonderful month and a little bit of that green Spartan luck!
Take care,
Laurin
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Spending With Intention
On March 18, MSUFCU and the Office of Student Support and Accountability is hosting a financial wellness workshop at the Student Services building, room 110, from 5-6 p.m. Spending With Intention is about acknowledging the different aspects of finances that lead to how individuals budget, save and spend. This session will focus on money psychology and how emotions impact finances. Students can RSVP here.
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Athletics Info
Be ready to grab all your Spartan sporting events tickets by subscribing to the Athletics family email list. You’ll be informed of ticket sales dates and even get ahead-of-public sales! Student season ticket sales information for football will be in the April family newsletter, so be sure to read it!
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Financial Aid
Financial aid award packages for 2025-26 are available for eligible students in the MSU student financial aid portal. If students haven't yet filled out the 2025-26 FAFSA, they can do so now at fafsa.gov. Even if they haven't qualified for financial aid in the past, it is always recommended that they complete this simple application to be considered for a number of federal, state and MSU scholarship opportunities.
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First-Year Student On-Campus Housing Sign-Up for 2025-26
The 2025-26 housing contract is now available through your student’s My Housing account. To participate in the housing selection process, contracts must be signed by March 11.
In March, students who have signed their contracts will receive an email with a randomly assigned 24-hour window to select their housing. Once a space is chosen, it is final, and room changes will not be available until after move-in.
For more details, visit liveon.msu.edu/residence-hall-sign-up.
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Rock the Block 2025
Exciting news! Rock the Block is back for the 2025-26 academic year. If your student wants to live near friends — whether in a suite or a block of rooms on the same floor — they can take advantage of this opportunity.
Learn more: liveon.msu.edu/RTB.
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New Dining Option Coming to Crossroads Food Court
Starting March 10, MSU Culinary Services will pilot a brand-new dining venue at Crossroads Food Court in the International Center. Sabor will bring fresh, customizable Latin-style cuisine to campus — think along the lines of Qdoba — where you can build your perfect meal with a variety of flavorful ingredients.
Culinary Services is eager to introduce this new concept and looks forward to gathering student feedback throughout the pilot. Encourage your student to stop by, give it a try and let us know what you think!
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Dining Plan Price Adjustments Effective May 5
Beginning May 5, MSU Culinary Services will implement a $0.50 per access increase for off-campus student block plans, faculty/staff dining plans and public door rates. This adjustment ensures we continue to provide high-quality dining experiences while managing rising operational costs.
Students who purchase off-campus block plans before May 5 will lock in the current rate of $9 per meal, and those meals will carry over as long as they remain an MSU student.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we strive to offer exceptional dining options across campus.
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Culinary Services Invites Students to Choose the End of Semester Dinner Menu
MSU Culinary Services is shaking things up for this year’s End of Semester Dinner — and we’re putting the power in students' hands! Instead of our traditional upscale selections, we’re asking Spartans to tell us what THEY want to eat.
A campus-wide survey will be sent out, giving students the opportunity to submit their favorite meal ideas. The most popular selections will then be featured in dining halls across MSU’s neighborhoods, making this year’s event truly for students, by students.
“This is a great opportunity to celebrate the end of the semester with the dishes our students actually crave,” said Rebecca Selesky, assistant vice president of Culinary Services. “We want them to feel heard and enjoy a meal that feels personal and special.”
The End of Semester Dinner is a highly anticipated event that brings the Spartan community together to relax, refuel and celebrate their hard work before finals. Whether it’s comfort food, international flavors or campus favorites, students now have a say in shaping this beloved tradition.
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Shop the Tech Store’s Full Line of Accessories
Discover the ultimate convenience at the MSU Tech Store, where we have all the accessories needed for that final push to the spring semester finish line. Never worry about running out of power with our versatile desktop charging stations, equipped with both USB-C and USB-A ports to keep all devices juiced up. And for those moments when your student's charger mysteriously disappears, our selection of Mac and PC charging cables ensures they're always prepared. Visit us today, located on the first floor of the Computer Center or online at techstore.msu.edu.
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Cybersecurity
This semester Cyber Goose is featured at events around campus to help spread cybersecurity awareness and keep the Spartan community secure online. Free T-shirts are available while supplies last. You might not think your data is worth protecting, but MSU credentials can be used as a gateway to important personal and institutional data. Learn more at go.msu.edu/cybergoose.
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Expanding Connectivity on Campus
Cellular service keeps Spartans connected around campus and to the world. Recently, Verizon Wireless began deploying significant cellular upgrades across campus. By mid-2025, 14 Verizon sites at MSU will be transformed into “Small Cell Sites,” enhancing both 4G and 5G coverage. These upgrades involve installing new antennas and cutting-edge 5G radio technologies, promising stronger signals and faster data speeds. To learn more about these enhancements, read more.
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MSU Department of Police and Public Safety
Applications for the 2025-2026 Spartan Envoy Program are open! This is a year-long internship opportunity focused on campus safety, for those interested in understanding and improving overall campus safety at Michigan State University.
Additionally, DPPS successfully on-boarded and tested new outdoor sirens at MSU Auditorium and the MSU Union. There are now 10 outdoor sirens programmed to play a tone when an emergency notification is sent. The sirens will be tested again March 19 with the Statewide Tornado Drill at 1 p.m.
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MSU Adopts the Okanagan Charter, UHW Launches the Health and Well-Being Plan
In order to create a culture of care, Michigan State University has adopted the Okanagan Charter, which calls on higher education institutions to embed health into all aspects of campus culture and to lead health promotion action and collaboration locally and globally. Along with adopting the Okanagan Charter, MSU Health and Wellbeing is also launching the University Health and Wellbeing Plan. Insights from over 5,000 students, faculty and staff, along with contributions from steering and advisory committees, were instrumental in shaping the plan. The priorities and objectives outlined in the plan will serve as the north star for developing strategies and taking action over the next five years.
Spartan Wellbeing Collective
As Michigan State University evolves into a health-promoting university, we know it cannot be accomplished by a single unit or department, but something we collectively create as a community. To develop a holistic, campus-wide approach, we've launched the Spartan Wellbeing Collective, an interdisciplinary group of students and employees who implement and support our University Health and Wellbeing plan, grounded and guided by the Okanagan Charter.
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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., March 31 for a chance to win two coupons to enjoy a single scoop on us!
Congrats to Jill S., our February winner!
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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
March
Various Career Fairs and Events
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 18: Spending With Intention workshop
March: 31: Fall 2025 course enrollment opens for all
April
April 1: Spring semester payment due
April 10: College Nights at Wharton Center, "Chicago"
April 19: Summer semester billing available
April 27: Spring semester classes end
April 28-May 2: Spring final exams
May
May 2: Spring semester dining plan ends at 2 p.m.
May 2: Move out of spring semester residence hall by 8 p.m. (or request late-stay)
May 2-4: Spring 2023 commencement programs
May 9: Initial minimum tuition and fee payment due for summer 2025
May 12: Summer courses for session one and full summer session begin
May 14: Last day to add courses for Summer Session I
May 16: Last day to add courses for full-term Summer Session
May 26: Memorial Day holiday, university closed
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