It was an absolute pleasure to see so many Spartan families during the 4th annual Family Weekend Presented by MSUFCU! If your family had photos taken at the Spartan statue, you can find them here, and if you didn’t pick up your check-in packet you have until Sunday, Oct. 26 to do so (at the 1855 Place Welcome Desk) — after that, the contents will be forfeited. Remember that any of the extras purchased, like ice cream coupons or guest meal tickets, were included in those packets! The gifts were only while supplies lasted, and all gifts were given out during check-in. We hope your family had a great time, and we look forward to seeing you in 2026 — watch for the save-the-date in early May.
October is a busy month on campus, which you will see below. One of the more confusing topics for new students and families is spring semester enrollment, often referred to as “enrollment by appointment,” so let’s quickly break it down. While students are encouraged to see their academic advisor each semester, it’s only required during New Student Orientation. An enrollment appointment means the time at which a student can log into SIS and enroll in their chosen classes. MSU schedules the enrollment times, so the system isn’t overwhelmed, and these allotted times (appointments) are based on a hierarchy like Honors College and number of credits earned. Note below that students will receive an email Oct. 6 with the date and time they can enroll, or their enrollment appointment time.
And finally, in addition to the plethora of important information for your students that follows, be sure to take a moment to read about Spartan Shelf and how the MSU Food Bank is working to help students with food insecurity. If your student is experiencing food insecurity, be sure to share this information with them. We know it’s hard to be successful when you’re hungry. Be sure to click the link if you’re interested in supporting the work of the MSU Food Bank.
Thanks for all you do for your student and for all Spartans. Go GREEN!
Take good care,
Laurin
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Spring Class Enrollment
Spring semester 2026 enrollment appointments will be assigned Oct. 6 and students will receive an email notifying them of their appointment start date and time. Those appointments will begin Oct. 27, when they will receive another email to remind them of their appointment date and time. They can also look up their enrollment appointment time in SIS under Enrollment Dates in the Classes Tile. It may also be helpful to look at the differences between the wait list and swap functionalities and when to use each prior to their enrollment appointment, in case the desired class or section is unavailable.
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Student Accounts Update
Enrollment for spring and summer semesters is just around the corner. Students should make sure their account is in good standing and free of enrollment holds ahead of their enrollment appointment. Reach out to the Spartan One-Stop at 517-432-8000 or onestop@msu.edu with any student account or overdue account hold questions.
Reminder: Student Accounts only issues billing statements if there is an account balance or if there was account activity during the prior billing cycle. Charges such as Education Abroad application fees, off campus meal plans, ID replacements and print credits may be added to an account after the initial billing statement balance has been paid. Be sure the student account is reviewed each time a billing statement notification is received to avoid late fees and enrollment holds.
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MSU IT engages Spartans in Cybersecurity Month with Street Trivia
This month, MSU IT is hosting Street Trivia to test and teach Spartans how to stay safe online. It’s a fun, interactive way to raise awareness and promote smart digital practices across campus. Did you know 95% of security breaches are caused by human error? That’s why it’s so important for students to build strong cybersecurity habits. Your student’s MSU credentials can be a gateway to sensitive institutional information. Make sure they keep them protected. Encourage your student to watch a new episode each week in October and see how they measure up: go.msu.edu/trivia25. Together, we can help protect the Spartan community — one smart click at a time.
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Spartan Shelf
Founded in 1993, the MSU Food Bank was the first collegiate food pantry in the nation run by students, for students. In the years since its inception, the Food Bank has continued to support the basic needs of our Spartan Community by providing 11,000 pounds of food to more than 10,000 individuals annually. This year, we were able to open a second Spartan Shelf location in the MSU Union. This is another step in our ongoing mission to support students struggling with food insecurity regardless of where you are located on campus. If you know a student in need of basic needs support, please refer them here, and if you would like to join hundreds of other Spartans in supporting basic needs, please consider making a donation here.
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University Health and Wellbeing Updates
MSU is hosting Fresh Check Day Wednesday, Oct. 15 from noon to 4 p.m. in People’s Park (by the International Center), which is a fun, interactive event focused on mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Students will have the chance to participate in peer-led activities, connect with campus resources, get FREE FOOD, and learn how to support themselves and others. Last year, 90% of attendees reported increased awareness of mental health resources, and 81% said they were more likely to ask for help.
As a parent or family member, you can help by encouraging your student to stop by, take a break, and engage in this uplifting experience. Together, we are creating a culture of care at MSU. Learn more about Fresh Check Day on UHW’s website. If you need to request any disability-related accommodations to participate in Fresh Check Day please complete the accommodation request form by Friday, Oct. 3.
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Healthy Homecoming Walk
October 7 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Resource Fair from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
Happy Homecoming! Lace up with University Health and Wellbeing at the 10th annual Exercise is Medicine on Campus Healthy Homecoming Walk. We will be tracking our walked and rolled laps to compete with other EIM-OC universities across the globe — and every lap counts! Score giveaways, enter to win prizes and attend the Resource Fair between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz will issue remarks and a proclamation between 1 and 1:45 p.m. Learn more about the EIM-OC Healthy Homecoming Walk at UHW’s website.
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Free Flu Shots for Students
October 14 | 1 to 4 p.m
As we approach the beginning of influenza season, your Spartan can get their annual flu shot free. A few moments getting vaccinated can save them several days of being unwell. This year, free flu shots will be available at the Multicultural Center from 1 to 4 p.m Tuesday, Oct. 14. No student IDs or insurance cards are required for this event. Students can also call to schedule an appointment with a nurse before the 14 for a free flu shot with Campus Health Services 517-353-4660, please bring insurance card and ID to this nurse visit.
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Get Involved in Disability Pride Month
October is Disability Pride Month at Michigan State University! While Disability Pride Month is nationally celebrated in July to honor the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we choose to recognize it in October to ensure that all Spartans can engage with programming. Students can join University Health and Wellbeing, Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities, and other campus partners in celebrating and honoring the contributions of the disability community. Together, we can foster a more inclusive campus community. Learn more and check out upcoming events here.
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Required SARV Training
Each undergraduate student at MSU is responsible for completing a required annual training on the prevention of Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct (RVSM). First-year and transfer students participate in an in-person workshop called Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence (SARV) Prevention. Second-year students attend an in-person workshop called Bystander Network. Undergraduate students in their third year and all subsequent years complete an online module each year to meet this requirement.
Students who do not complete their RVSM prevention training may have a hold placed on their account in a future semester. To meet the requirement, first-year, transfer, and second-year students need to register for and attend one workshop during the academic year, while third year and above students can access and complete their online module at any time.
Information regarding this mandatory training can be found at poe.msu.edu. Students can contact empower@msu.edu if they have additional questions about their specific training requirement or situation. Prevention of gender-based violence continues to be a priority on our campus, and we appreciate your partnership with this effort.
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Office of Student Support & Accountability
Now is around the time we start to see some concerning behavior with some students — academically, emotionally and socially. You can help us help students by learning more about the Office of Student Support & Accountability (OSSA). The OSSA team works with students in a variety of ways to assist with academic integrity, student conduct, conflict resolution, medical amnesty, medical leaves, hazing prevention education, and overall care and intervention.
Let's focus on three this month: medical amnesty, hazing prevention, and care and intervention. Medical Amnesty is exemption from discipline for violations of university drug- or alcohol-use/possession policies for MSU students seeking immediate assistance for themselves or on behalf of someone else. Layman’s terms: If someone has had too much to drink or has overdosed, a student should call 911 to get help and stay with the person until help arrives. This can literally save a life.
Hazing prevention efforts at Michigan State University are outlined on the Stop Hazing website. Students can access the AbilityLMS Hazing Prevention course for students by clicking this link and logging in with their MSU NetID and password to learn more through a free course.
The OSSA Care and Intervention Team (CAIT) is a team of case workers on campus that provides support to all MSU community members by advocating and empowering, providing support, guidance, and resources, and identifying, assessing, and intervening with individuals who may be demonstrating behavioral concerns. Their work provides a safe and supportive physical and emotional environment for members of the university community. We may have feelings about a situation and wonder if we should tell someone our concerns. An interaction that just doesn’t feel right, or a situation we believe is of concern. If the situation is an emergency, always call 911. If it’s not emergent, anyone can contact CAIT by making a referral. CAIT will reach out to the community member to connect them to support and resources.
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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., Oct. 31 for a chance to win two coupons to enjoy a single scoop on us!
Congrats to Meghan R., our September winner!
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Undergraduate Action Items
On a monthly basis, Undergraduate Education, the Division of Student Affairs, and Residential and Hospitality Services share an Action Item email to all undergraduate students. You can find this messaging here.
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Upcoming
Events and Important Dates
October
Oct. 3: MSU Disability Summit
Oct. 6–11: Homecoming Week
Oct. 7: College Nights at Wharton Center ("Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert")
Oct. 10: Last day to apply to graduate for fall semester 2025 and have name appear in the commencement program (note: if students have academic FERPA restrictions, they will need to remove them to appear in the program)
Oct. 13: Last day to drop a full-semester course with no grade reported
Oct. 14: Free flu shot clinic, Multicultural Center, all welcome, 1–4 p.m.
Oct. 15: Fresh Check Day
Oct. 20–21: Fall break (university open, no classes)
Oct. 27: Spring semester enrollment by appointment begins
Oct. 29: Housing Fair, MSU Union Ballroom, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
November
Nov. 1: Fall 2025 minimum tuition and fee payment due
Nov. 10: Spring semester 2026 enrollment open for all
Nov. 17: Summer semester 2026 enrollment begins
Nov. 27–28: Thanksgiving holiday (university closed; residence halls open, dining closed)
December
Dec. 1: Fall 2025 minimum tuition and fee payment due
Dec. 7: Fall semester classes end
Dec. 8–12: Fall semester final exams
Dec. 12: Residence halls close for between semester break, limited dining available
Dec. 12: Deadline to apply to graduate for fall semester 2025
Dec. 12-14: Fall semester commencements
Dec. 25-Jan 2: Winter break for university employees (university closed)
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