We know it’s summer by the orange barrels all around Michigan. In East Lansing, you can find construction on campus and on Grand River, as well as I-127, from Lake Lansing to I-69. Construction abounds across the state, so if traveling, be sure to look ahead for construction delays and detours, and slow down in those construction zones.
Planning is underway for move-in and Family Weekend (October 16–18), as well as summer events like Spartan Welcome Days and Green & White Days. If you’re a planner, you might like the 2026-27 Spartan Family Calendar (aka squirrel calendar) with all the important MSU information in one handy spot for your family planning. Preorder one now for shipping to your home or plan to pick one up in either the 1855 Place or MSU Union Spartan Spirit Shops starting in July!
Finally, to address the news from last week, we are preparing to say goodbye to President Guskiewicz after he announced plans to depart MSU. We greatly value these last two years under his leadership that has set the university on a positive trajectory — one that we will continue during this transition and beyond. The institution’s strength has never depended on any one individual, however. The university’s mission, talent and momentum continue well beyond leadership transitions. As it has in the past, Michigan State University will continue demonstrating resiliency. Our commitment to students, faculty, research, healthcare, athletics, extension and public impact remains unchanged. We wish the Guskiewicz family well and look forward to MSU’s next chapter.
Until next month, take good care,
Laurin
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Incoming Student Housing Preferences Due June 12
Housing preferences for incoming students are due by June 12 and now is a great time to check in and be sure your student has completed this step. Through the Housing Preference Form, students will indicate their preferred bathroom style (suite-style or community-style), select a dining plan, and share any interest in Special Community.
If your student plans to live in a Living-Learning Community (LLC) and has a specific roommate in mind, it’s important that both students meet the requirements for that community. If no roommate is selected, one will be assigned based on the preferences submitted. These responses help our team identify compatible living styles and preferences to support a positive residential experience.
Please note that while we do our best to honor bathroom style preferences, final assignments may be influenced by space availability, roommate selections, or LLC guidelines.
To learn more about housing preferences, visit our How to Complete Preferences webpage and process overview video.
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Dining Options for Off-Campus Students
If your student plans to live off campus next year, they can still enjoy convenient, satisfying meals on campus. Culinary Services' off-campus dining plans are designed for busy students, eliminating the need for grocery shopping, meal prep or packing lunches. Students can still keep their CX and still have access to nutritious meals, a variety of choices and convenient dining locations across campus making it easy to stay fueled throughout the day!
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Collegiate Recovery Community: Summer Circle Theatre
Students are invited to join University Health and Wellbeing’s Collegiate Recovery Community June 18 for an evening at Summer Circle Theatre, a campus tradition for more than 60 years. The CRC will attend the theatre’s showing of “Honky Tonk Laundry, the Musical."
Before the show, students are invited to the All Recovery Meeting at 6 p.m., in the CRC Lounge (Student Services Building, Room 27). After the meeting, the group will walk together to the Summer Circle Theatre Courtyard between the MSU Auditorium and Kresge Art Center. In case of heavy rain, the performance will move inside the MSU Auditorium Building.
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Connect Faster With eduroam
Students can start their MSU experience with reliable Wi‑Fi from day one. eduroam is the secure, high-speed network for laptops and mobile devices, on campus and at universities worldwide.
Students can set it up once and stay connected without repeated logins.
Get started before campus arrival:
- Visit wifi.msu.edu
- Select JoinNow
- Follow the setup steps
Then on Orientation Day: Students can open their devices and connect instantly to eduroam with no delays and no hassle.
Learn more at ithelp.msu.edu.
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ID Office: Welcome New Students!
It’s time for students to upload their photos for their Spartan Cards, the university issued identification card! This must be done before students move in. Students shouldn’t wait to do this important task! The Spartan Card is essential for getting around campus. Visit idoffice.msu.edu to learn more about how Spartan Cards are used for door access, Spartan Cash, the library and more.
Did you know?
- Students are required to upload a photo for the Spartan Card, which will allow them to have their new card ready for pick up when they come to campus.
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Before uploading the photo, students can change their name on the front of the Spartan Card from a legal name to a chosen name by logging into student.msu.edu, click the My Profile tile then click the Personal details link. For questions or assistance in the chosen name process, use the Help Resources feature on student.msu.edu. For all other Spartan Card questions, contact the ID Office at idoffice@msu.edu.
- Upon photo approval, the new Spartan Card will be printed. Students are strongly encouraged to pick it up at the ID Office between June 1 and Aug. 20, prior to fall welcome programming.
More details about the photo upload process and important dates to remember can be found at idoffice.msu.edu.
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New at the MSU Tech Store: MacNeos, Deals & Student Software
Getting ready for the semester? The MSU Tech Store has new options and savings for Spartans:
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MacBook Neos now in stock — a reliable Mac experience at an incredible budget
- $100 rebate on select Dell laptops (non‑Effortless PC), including Alienware systems
- Adobe Creative Cloud by the semester — full access at a discounted rate with no cancellation hassle
Plan ahead: Ongoing global supply chain challenges may cause delays and limited availability. Families are encouraged to order early to ensure students are ready for the semester.
Shop now: Visit the MSU Tech Store.
Set your student up for success with campus-ready technology and support.
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Development Update
University students across the nation often encounter unexpected hardships that threaten their path to graduation. At Michigan State University, we use a variety of emergency funds to offer financial assistance to students with immediate need. This Pride Month, we are highlighting the Unconditional Love Fund. This emergency resource was created to provide students who engage with the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center with flexible assistance in a timely manner to address extraordinary and unexpected financial hardships. Awards are made to assist with expenses that support their health, wellness, and safety. The Unconditional Love Fund relies on the generosity of our community to impact students’ lives. You can learn more and give back 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., June 30 for a chance to win two coupons to enjoy a single scoop on us!
Congrats to Janet P., our May winner!
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Student Accounts Update
Summer tuition bills were due on June 1. The summer payment plan is still available for those wishing to enroll.
The 2026-27 tuition rates will be approved at the Board meeting Friday, June 12. The tuition rates and tuition calculator websites will be updated to reflect the 2026-27 rates within 7-10 business days.
Fall 2026 billing statements will be available Aug. 8 and due Sept. 1. Fall payment plans will also be available on Aug. 8.
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Financial Aid Update
Significant changes to federal student loans take effect July 1, 2026. Visit finaid.msu.edu/obbba for the most up-to-date information on the new regulations. Please contact Spartan One-Stop to see how changes to your student’s academic program or enrollment changes could affect their federal aid.
2026-27 financial aid packages are now available to view in the student financial aid portal. If you haven't done so, the 2026-27 FAFSA is available to complete.
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Upcoming
Events and Important Dates
June
19: Juneteenth (university open, no classes)
26: First summer session classes end
29: Full summer session middle of semester
29: Last day to drop a full summer session class with no grade reported
30: Classes begin for second summer session
July
1: Summer semester tuition payment due
1–7: Spartan Family Connections office closed for holiday
2: Add period for second summer session classes ends at 11:59 p.m.
3: Holiday, university closed (housing and dining open)
13: Tuition refund period ends for second summer session
23: Second summer session middle of semester
23: Last day to drop a second summer session class with no grade reported
August
1: Summer semester tuition payment due
1: University apartment move-in
8: Fall semester billing statements available in SIS
14: Classes end for second and full summer sessions
22–23: International student move-in
25–26: First-year student move-in
26: Welcome To State Kick-Off
26–27 and after: Returning student move-in
30: Sparticipation
31: Classes begin for fall semester
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