Orientation Information
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING MOVE-IN
Students living on campus will select an available move-in time between Tuesday, August 22, and Thursday, August 24. More information is available at liveon.msu.edu/move-in.
There will be many Fall Welcome activities offered as students arrive to campus. Please look at the complete Fall Welcome schedule of events in the center pull-out section of this book and online at fallwelcome.msu.edu. Hall events will be shared by your Residence Education team.
Commuter/
COMMUTER/OFF-CAMPUS AND TRANSFER STUDENT MEETING
This joint session will be hosted on Sunday, August 27 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the MSU Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center Big Ten Rooms ABC for all New First Year MSU commuter/off-campus students (students who do not reside on campus) and new MSU transfer students (students who previously attended another post-secondary institution). New Commuter/Off-Campus and Transfer Students are strongly encouraged to attend this session.
Light refreshments will be served. Information on making MSU your “home away from home” and an opportunity to meet fellow commuting Spartans are the goals of this session. Important information about such topics as transfer of credits, parking, and feeling connected to MSU will be highlighted. For additional information visit our website at spartanexperiences.msu.edu/fall-welcome/commuter-connection.html.
DISCOUNTED HOTEL ROOM INFORMATION
For your convenience, commuter students can reserve a discounted hotel room at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center during the Fall Welcome period. This will provide commuter students an opportunity to stay close to campus during Fall Welcome and enjoy the excellent amenities of the Kellogg Center. Call the Kellogg Center and ask for the Fall Welcome commuter rate, and reserve your room today. The phone number for the Kellogg Center is: (517) 432-4000 and the website for the Kellogg Center is: kelloggcenter.com/.
STUDENT PARENT RESOURCE CENTER
The Student Parent Resource Center (SPRC) coordinates information, resources, and University initiatives to support student-parents managing academics and family life. Students may contact the SPRC Director at (517) 432-3745 or sprc@msu.edu for information about programs and services, including regular child care, emergency backup child care, sick child care, student parent peer groups, financial assistance, campus and community involvement opportunities, and other resource referrals.
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGED LEARNING
The MSU Center for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL) prepares students for lifelong civic and social responsibility. Students may engage with community through volunteer opportunities; the community engagement scholars program; service-focused Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) including Alternative Spartan Breaks, Spartans Rebuilding Michigan, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, and more; service recognition programs such as the Spartan Volunteer Service Award (SVSA); and community-engaged courses. The Center offers a variety of resources to support student community engagement including assistance with transportation, volunteer placements, and orientations/workshops focused on best practices when working with communities. Contact information: Student Services Building, 556 East Circle Drive, email communityengagedlearning@vps.msu.edu. Phone (517) 353-4400.
SPARTAN REMIX
Spartan Remix is MSU’s Annual Multicultural Welcome Festival that takes place each fall on the Thursday after Labor Day. This unique event is a celebration of art, music, and culture where diverse communities come together in celebration, education and pride of their communities. The Office of Cultural & Academic Transitions (OCAT) coordinates the event with a diverse group of students who volunteer to be part of the Spartan Remix Planning Committee. This year the event will take place on Thursday, September 7th at northeast corner of Munn Field by the Munn Arena. For more information, you can email ocat@msu.edu or follow us on Instagram at @ocatmsu and @msuremix for the most updated information.
THE GENDER AND SEXUALITY CAMPUS CENTER
The The Gender and Sexuality Campus Center (GSCC) is a student-centered campus resource that works to celebrate, affirm, and empower LGBTQIA2S+ members of the Michigan State University community. Through education, engagement, advocacy, and student support, we work to create an inclusive campus culture for people of all genders and sexual identities. We provide intersectional educational and social programming and collaborate with student leaders and campus partners to build community and increase a sense of belonging. We strive to support LGBTQIA2S+ students’ personal, academic, and professional success by offering mentorship, one-on-one support, and leadership development Our trainings and workshops provide the opportunity for the exploration of personal identity and in the development of ally practices. All members of the MSU community are welcome at the GSCC. Our Center is a place for building community, meeting new friends, learning about gender and sexuality, and just hanging out. Stop by 556 E. Circle Drive, Room 302 to learn more! Phone: (517) 353-9520, email: gscc@msu.edu, website: gscc.msu.edu.