Colloquium Event List 2023
College Colloquiums
Friday, August 25 3:00 - 6:00 PM at Location Varies
You, as a new student, are REQUIRED to participate in this event. New Spartans will meet other new students in their college, the Dean, Faculty, Academic Advisers and upper-class students. This session is an essential way for you to learn about what it takes to be successful at State. “Colloquia with Your College” locations are listed below. Please check back for updates.
AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
Anthony Hall, Room 1281
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) anxiously awaits your attendance for this awesome welcome event. During our time together we will induct you into CANR and our House System. You will then have an opportunity to engage with your department and major faculty, advisors and supporters. During this time you will establish peer connections that will support you through the first days and weeks of the semester.
Website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/academics/undergraduate/house-system/index
ARTS & LETTERS, COLLEGE OF (CAL)
College of Arts & Letters Colloquium and Resource Fair
MSU Union Ballroom
Join us for the College of Arts and Letters Fall Colloquium. We will be welcoming home incoming students at the College of Arts and Letters (CAL), featuring our Dean's welcome, keynote speakers, and a student panel detailing what makes the College of Arts and Letters stand out. We will be distributing swag and have plenty of photo opportunities for students. Following the reception, there will be opportunities for students to connect with staff and faculty in their major. Light refreshments will be served.
Website: https://cal.msu.edu/
COMMUNICATION ARTS AND SCIENCES
College Resource Fair before and after the Department Welcome (location varies based on major)
Communication Arts and Science building, first floor. CAS 147, Studio A, and CAS 145
Website: https://comartsci.msu.edu/
EDUCATION
Erickson Kiva reserved
3 - 4 PM Kinesiology Session KIVA
4 - 4:30 PM Kinesiology Mingle Outside Patio behind Sparty’s at Erickson
4:30 - 5:30 PM Teacher Prep Session KIVA
5:30-6 PM Teacher Prep Mingle Outside Patio behind Sparty’s at Erickson
Website: https://education.msu.edu/
ELI BROAD COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Business College Complex
Colloquium will be at 3 - 6 PM with a formal college welcome presentation in the Business College Complex (BCC N100 and BCC N130) from 3 - 4 PM, followed by a welcome picnic on the Secchia Lawn (behind the Minskoff Pavilion) from 4 - 6 PM.
Website: https://broad.msu.edu/undergraduate/
ENGINEERING
Breslin Center on the Concourse
All undergraduate engineering 1st year and transfer students new to MSU as of Fall 2023 are required to attend this event. The fall 2023 College of Engineering Colloquium will take place on Friday, August 25 at 3:00 PM in the Breslin Center on the Concourse. Students please arrive by 2:45 PM and have a seat in the main arena. Go Green!
Website: https://core.egr.msu.edu/
HONORS COLLEGE (HC)
Website: https://honorscollege.msu.edu/
JAMES MADISON
Wilson Hall Auditorium
Dean Cameron Thies, Assistant Dean Jeff Judge, and Assistant Dean of DEI Brian Johnson will provide background on what to expect during your first year at JMC, as well as review resources available around campus. JMC alumnus Sean Watkins will host a workshop with a focus on self-reflection, community, and understanding how to be successful during your college career.
Website: https://jmc.msu.edu/current-students/academics/jmc-fall-welcome.html
LYMAN BRIGGS
Holmes Hall C101
All incoming students to Lyman Briggs are invited to join us for the fall welcome from your dean, faculty, staff, and peer mentors. Please check your MSU email for additional details from your peer mentor and agenda for the college colloquium. Further information can be found at https://lbc.msu.edu/advising/index.html.
Website: https://lbc.msu.edu/advising/index.html
MUSIC
Murray Hall
Welcome to the College of Music community. All incoming students to the College of Music are invited to join us for the Fall Colloquium. The event will include our Associate Dean's welcome, important advising information, faculty breakout sessions, presentations, and a student panel. Please check your MSU email for additional details.
Website: https://www.music.msu.edu/
NATURAL SCIENCE
Please click on link to the website of NatSci Colloquium 2023 below.
Website: https://natsci.msu.edu/students/current-students/undergraduate/natsci-colloquium-2023/index.aspx
NURSING
Chemistry Building (CEM) 138
Students Last Name A-M Colloquium 3 - 4 PM; Students Last Name N-Z Colloquium 4 - 5 PM; Open Drop-in Advising in CEM 138 5 - 6 PM
Website: https://nursing.msu.edu/
RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE IN THE ARTS & HUMANITIES
RCAH Theater (C20 Snyder) as well as C201/C202/C203/C204 Snyder
Fall 2023 RCAH Welcome Week: Come join us for free and fun events as you begin your RCAH journey. Events include a Faculty Meet and Greet, RCAH Council-sponsored Scavenger Hunt, Tie-Dye, Creative Activities, and More!
Website: https://rcah.msu.edu/
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Wharton Center, Cobb Great HallWelcome to the College of Social Science! We are excited to welcome our new Social Scientists to MSU. Please join us at the Wharton Center for a short program featuring our Dean’s welcome, keynote speakers, and current students. We will have a Resource Fair after the program including various programs and departments in the College of Social Science. We will also have branded swag and other give aways available during the Resource Fair. Go Green!!
Schedule of Events
- 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM Program (Cobb Great Hall)
- 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM Resource Fair (Great Hall Lounge and Jackson Lounge)
* The Psychology dept plans to hold a pre-colloquium event (2:00 PM – 2:50 PM) outside of the Wharton Center for PSY majors
* Criminal Justice majors should proceed to Baker Hall after the program for their Welcome to Baker Hall event (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Website: https://socialscience.msu.edu/
UNIVERSITY ADVISING EXPLORATORY PREFERENCE
Ernest Bessey Hall (EBH) Room 108
We are excited that you have chosen Michigan State University and look forward to working with you all throughout your time here! To kick off our time together, we invite you to the College Colloquium to join us to learn about the Exploratory Preference major, MSU expectations, and things to expect as you transition into this new experience. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us via email at universityadvising@msu.edu.
Website: https://advising.msu.edu/exploratory-pref-major
VETERINARY MEDICINE
IM East Vet Med Field (rain location E100 VMC)
Introductions of advisors, Undergraduate Prevet Student Panel, CVM Faculty panel and DVM student panel, and Time Management Discussion
Website: https://cvm.msu.edu