We hope you are enjoying your summer as much as we are, though we miss your students and are excited to soon welcome them back to campus. It’s just too quiet here without them!
Speaking of welcoming them back, we’re also excited to welcome you! A hearty ‘Go Green!’ (and a response of ‘Go White’) to our incoming Spartan families. We’re happy you’re here and are looking forward to supporting you during your student’s time at MSU. Keep reading for ways to connect with us!
We have some new ways to keep campus near to you while at home. The infamous, and handy squirrel calendar is available to purchase online or in the MSU Union and 1855 Place Spartan Spirit Shops, to help you plan for important campus events and due dates.
Wishing you a lovely July with warm breezes, cool beverages, and dreams filled with the wonderful sights and sounds of the most beautiful campus. We’ll see you soon!
Take care,
Laurin
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Fall Welcome Events
New Student Orientation (NSO) will be hosting a resource fair among other events to welcome you and your student to campus Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 20 and 21. Be sure to follow their website for more information.
While we’ll be at the NSO resource fair, we’d also love to meet you at our Family Meet Up Aug. 20 and 21 (you’re welcome to either or both) from 6-8 p.m. at the Kellogg Center. Just let us know if you’re interested by filling out this quick survey. Come enjoy light snacks and nonalcoholic beverages with us to celebrate a successful move-in! Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
Incoming students also have Fall Welcome activities that begin Wednesday evening, Aug. 21, as a part of their in-person NSO experience. More information about MSU’s Fall Welcome will be included in the August family newsletter.
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Spartan Family Care Kit
We know sending your student off to college can be an emotional time for all involved. Spartan Family Connections has created a special care kit to deliver a little bit of East Lansing comfort right to your door.
Details and order information will be available in next month's Newsletter!
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Family Weekend
Registration for the November 1-3, 2024 Family Weekend Presented by MSUFCU will open Aug. 12 and close Oct. 18. Registration will include a resource fair and educational seminars, open houses and specialty tours at various campus locations, MSU Women’s Volleyball game Friday night, tailgate before the football game, student talent and crafting with University Activities Board, and a breakfast with administration, along with parking on Friday and Sunday (Saturday parking follows game-day procedures) and one gift per family. Watch this page for schedule updates and the link to register.
If you are interested in attending the MSU vs. Indiana football game Saturday, Nov. 2, tickets are now available for purchase! Please note: Tickets to the football game are not included in the Family Weekend registration and must be purchased separately. For additional seating and pricing options not affiliated with Family Weekend, click here.
These tickets offer a special Family Weekend block of seats at a slightly reduced price, and all tickets are in the same seating areas so you can cheer with other Spartan families! If your student has season tickets in the student section and you want them to sit with you, you will need to purchase a ticket in the family section for them. Their student section ticket is not transferrable to this block seating area, and family section tickets cannot be used in the student section.
Reminder from the Athletic Ticket Office that families who sign up for communications from the MSU Athletic Ticket Office will receive information regarding an opportunity to purchase tickets prior to the general public! Sign up to receive more information from MSU Athletics!
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Safety and Security Updates
As part of MSU's commitment to enhance capabilities within its mass notification alert system, the university will begin automatically enrolling cell phone and preferred/primary residence phone numbers for students and employees into the MSU Alert system this summer. This is expected to be completed late July. Please remind your student to update their phone number in the Student Information System (SIS) to automatically receive alerts via phone call and/or SMS text message.
Former students and employees, affiliates, community members, and parents may receive MSU Alerts by downloading the SafeMSU App or by texting MSUALERT to 888777. More information can be found on the MSU Alert website.
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Student Employment
Is your Spartan ready to dive into campus life? Think about this: Back in high school, they had a full day of classes, extracurriculars and homework. But come Aug. 26, they’ll have a lot more free time with only a few hours of classes each day. What’s the best way to fill that gap?
Getting a part-time job on campus from the start can be a game changer! It’s not just about pocket money — it’s about building a daily routine, making new friends and gaining skills that will sparkle on a resume. On-campus jobs, and there are plenty to choose from, offer flexible hours tailored to student schedules. They’re a proven path to higher grades and a happier college experience.
Talk with your Spartan about the benefits of working on campus and explore options with Student Life & Engagement at jobs.sle.msu.edu.
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Resources and Community Are Available for Students with Disabilities
The Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD), now a unit of University Health and Wellbeing (UHW), aims to provide accommodations, resources and community for students with disabilities. RCPD's goal is to ensure access for disabled people to all aspects of campus life and build community that supports inclusion at MSU. To get connected with RCPD and start the interactive process of determining accommodations, visit rcpd.msu.edu. The Get Started page will assist in creating a profile.
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Housing Assignments for Incoming Students
Housing assignments for incoming students were shared this week, and students should have received an email notification when they became available. Please note, the Housing Assignments Office assigned rooms based on the preferences students submitted (that were due in June). While the Housing Assignments Office strives to honor as many preferences as possible, including bathroom type, all requests cannot be guaranteed due to limited space. Some preferences outweigh others, which is detailed in the hierarchy of assignments.
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2024-25 Move-in Dates
International students will move in Aug. 17 and 18, followed by the International Student Welcome events Aug. 19-21. Incoming students will move in Aug. 20 and 21, with New Student Orientation and Fall Welcome activities beginning the evening of Aug. 21. Returning students are scheduled for Aug. 21 and 22.
In mid-July, on-campus students will select their specific move-in date and time. Learn more.
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Visit the MSU Tech Store for Deals on Apple and Dell Hardware
Now is the perfect time to get your Spartan the right tech for the coming school year. The MSU Tech Store has great promotions running now through the start of the 2024 fall semester on select Apple and Dell computers. For more details, visit the MSU Tech Store, located on the first floor of the Computer Center, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or shop online at techstore.msu.edu.
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Students can grant guest access to whomever they wish to view their info in the Student Information System (SIS). Directions with screenshots and step-by-step video are available here. If you run into any issues, the MSU IT Service Desk team is here to assist at ithelp.msu.edu.
Be sure to also check out this webpage with IT information specifically for new Spartans, and keep ithelp.msu.edu bookmarked for future help getting answers to tech-related questions or requesting IT assistance.
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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., July 31 for a chance to win two coupons to enjoy a single scoop on us!
Congrats to Claire S., our June winner!
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Student ID Cards
The MSU ID Office is here to help students get their Spartan Card as easily as possible as they arrive on campus for the fall.
Did you know?
Students can upload a photo of their choice that will allows them to have their new Spartan Card ready for pick up when they come to campus. Students can pick up their Spartan Card now if they’re on campus!
Details on how to upload a photo and pick up a Spartan Card can be found here: MSU ID Office New Students.
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No-Cost Technology Training
Spartan 365 (also known as Microsoft 365) is a suite of Microsoft Office software available to all students and configured for MSU’s unique environment. Spartan 365 offers robust features, a secure, collaborative environment, and the ability to use on multiple devices. For students to get up to speed on using the latest Microsoft 365 applications, MSU IT offers no-cost training with virtual and on-demand courses. Visit spartanslearn.msu.edu for more details.
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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
July
July 11: Housing assignments shared with students (via MSU email)
August
Aug. 6: Fall semester billing available in SIS
Aug. 15: Summer session two ends
Aug. 17: International student move-in begins
Aug. 20-21: New student move-in
Aug. 21-23: New student orientation in-person events
Aug. 21-25: Returning student move-in to residence halls
Aug. 21-25: Fall Welcome events
Aug. 23: First payment for fall semester due
Aug. 26: First day of fall semester courses
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