Fill the Bus Service Project
On going all day
Since Spartans strive to embody the MSU idea of “education for others”, let’s start this year off right and “Fill the Bus” by donating school supplies for those in need in our community. Small donations make BIG impacts: that extra notebook, folder, pack of markers, or other items you give, combined with those of thousands of MSU students and staff, helps to make the beginning of the school year brighter for local children and their families. There will be bins in resident halls in the Neighborhood Locations. We will donate all collected supplies to 4-5 Community Partners. For more information, visit the Center for Service-Learning and Civic Engagement website or call (517) 353-4400.
Colloquium with Your College
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Please see the colloquium schedule for times and locations.
You are REQUIRED to attend this session that completes your introduction to your college and major. Each college will offer sessions where new students will learn more about activities in the college, and have a chance to talk in small groups with faculty and instructors about expectations and strategies for success in the particular field of study. The Neighborhood Student Success Collaborative will meet with “no preference” students.
James Madison College (JMC) Impact of Policy in Practice
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Groups will be visiting JMC alumni at Lansing area organizations for policy panels and discussion. Please wear your JMC t-shirts, nametags, and be thoughtful of your attire. Note: You will be leaving campus during this time!
Drop-In Days for Student Jobs
August 27 – 30, Career Services in 113 Student Services Building
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Drop in to Career Services in the Student Services Building all week! Our career advisors will be available with resources to help you find a part-time job, tips to polish your resume and advice for preparing for the Student Job & Internship Fair coming up on Wednesday, September 5.
Music Student Organization Fair
Music Building Courtyard
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- This event follows the Music “College Colloquium”.
James Madison College (JMC) Book Discussion – My Beloved World
Wilson Auditorium
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- BRING YOUR BOOK! Be sure you have read the book! Small groups will be dispersed with faculty to other rooms after an introduction.
The Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD) Welcome Orientation Workshop (WOW), and Open House
120 Bessey Hall
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Meet your Ability Access Specialist and learn about accommodations & services available to you. VISA accommodation letters will be provided to those who request them in advance. Faculty will be available for questions, and light refreshments will be served.
Commuter/Transfer Student Meeting
B115 Wells Hall
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- New students to MSU who do not reside on campus are REQUIRED to attend this session. Information on making MSU your “home away from home” and an opportunity to meet fellow commuting Spartans are the goals of this session.
- Those students who have previously attended another post-secondary institution but are new to MSU are REQUIRED to attend this session. Important information about such topics as transfer of credits, parking, and feeling connected to MSU will be highlighted.
Honors College Convocation
N130 Business College Complex
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
All Honors College students are invited and expected to attend this brief welcoming ceremony. The Convocation will be followed by a reception and an opportunity to sign up for Honors College student organizations and meet other Honors College students and Honors advisors.
James Madison College (JMC) Speak About It
Kellogg Center Auditorium
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Speak About It is a show that discusses healthy relationships through directly addressing issues of consent, sexual assault, and bystander intervention.
The “Fall Welcome Spartan Spectacular”
Cherry Lane Field (the field located on the corner of Shaw Lane & Harrison Rd.)
Event rain location will be the Breslin Student Events Center & Munn Ice Arena
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
You are strongly encouraged to join us for the “Fall Welcome Spartan Spectacular” event showcasing some of our traditional programs with a touch of a few new and spectacular components. Spartan Spectacular will kick-off with a Fall Welcome Cookout. This will be followed by our traditional Sparticipation event which will highlight over 400 student organizations. Next up will be the biggest Pep Rally in the “Big Ten”, the Spartan Spirit event. Spartan Spirit will feature greetings by campus VIP’s, numerous athletic coaches, and the MSU homecoming court. MSU’s own magnificent MSU Marching Band will be on hand as well, to provide lots of traditional MSU songs that will let you know you are truly at “the school known to all”! We will close out the evening with a spectacular Spartan fireworks display. Don’t miss this spectacular Spartan event that will officially start your academic career.
The “Fall Welcome Spartan Spectacular”
Cherry Lane Field (the field located on the corner of Shaw Lane & Harrison Rd.)
Event rain location will be the Breslin Student Events Center & Munn Ice Arena
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Fall Welcome Cookout – Food Service times 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (all residential dining halls will be closed from TBD) sponsored by the Residential and Hospitality Services (RHS)
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sparticipation sponsored by the Department of Student Life
8:00 p.m.
Spartan Spirit sponsored by the Department of Student Life and Spartan Athletics
9:00 p.m.
Spartan Showcase sponsored by the Department of Student Life
9:45 p.m.
Spartan Fireworks Display sponsored by the Department of Student Life
