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Fall Welcome HANDBOOK fallwelcome.msu.edu 20 20 MSU MAIN LIBRARY SUNDAY l AUGUST 30 through WEDNESDAY l SEPTEMBER 2 . RECEIVE . USE . OPEN Open your MSUFCU account, make 10 purchases using your Sparty Debit Card and receive $100. Scan to learn more. msufcu.org/students Offer of $100 valid 5/1/2020 to 10/31/2020 for new members who qualify under the MSU student SEG. MSUFCU Visa Debit Card must be activated by 10/31/2020 and 10 debit card purchases must post within 30 days of card activation to qualify. The $100 will be deposited into member’s checking account within 4 to 6 weeks of the 10th purchase. Not valid for existing members. May not be combined with any other deposit offers. If new member is referred to the Credit Union, member referral offer will not apply. Federally insured by NCUA. Fall Welcome Handbook V1.indd 1 8/26/2020 5:58:51 PM MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY 1 RESOURCE CENTER FOR PERSONS a calendar tab that allows you Quick WITH DISABILITIES (RCPD) to view assignments, tools that (517) 884-7273 provide homework submission and Contacts rcpd.msu.edu quiz options. DIVISION OF STUDENT CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SPARTAN MAIL > AFFAIRS & SERVICES ENGAGED LEARNING spartanmail.msu.edu (517) 353-4400 Your Spartan Mail account is VICE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE communityengagedlearning.msu.edu the only email address that (517) 355-7535 the university uses to send you STUDENT PARENT RESOURCE official communications, including ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENTS CENTER confidential messages from the (517) 355-7535 (517) 432-3745 Registrar’s Office. You must check this email account regularly. Certain CAREER SERVICES NETWORK studentparents.msu.edu messages may be time-sensitive. @ Student Services STUDENT VETERANS RESOURCE (517) 355-9510 CENTER (SVRC) MSU CALENDAR > email: [email protected] spartanmail.msu.edu @ The Stadium (517) 884-5973 veterans.msu.edu Your Spartan Mail account offers (517) 884-1300 a calendar feature. All students email: [email protected] THE DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE should use some type of calendar- print, electronic, an app-to keep DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT LIFE (DOSO) track of important dates (e.g. (517) 355-8286 (517) 884-0789 when assignments are due, work Fall Welcome deanofstudents.msu.edu fallwelcome.msu.edu schedule). Make sure you consult the University’s Academic Calendar Leadership Programs WOMEN STUDENT SERVICES studentlife.msu.edu/leadership- (517) 355-8286 on a regular basis. development wss.msu.edu COURSE ENROLLMENT > schedule. Associated Students of Michigan msu.edu/instructions.aspx State University (ASMSU) The enrollment system is part of asmsu.msu.edu Online MSU’s Schedule of Courses. This Off-Campus Housing & system includes several useful Commuter Programs Resources tools, including the “open seat studentlife.msu.edu/off-campus- STUINFO > stuinfo.msu.edu notification”, which allows you housing Stulnfo is MSU’s online student to request a text or email alert Student Organizations and database. You will use it to view your for an open seat; the “schedule Activities/RSO’s class schedule; review your course, generator”, which generates studentlife.msu.edu/student- credit, and GPA history; view your a number of possible course organizations-activities student account, billing history, and schedules specific to your GRADUATE LIFE AND WELLNESS information about loans and financial needs; and the “textbooks and (517) 884-1332 aid. supplemental materials” tool grad.msu.edu/wellness which indicates what materials are email: [email protected] ADVISING APPOINTMENT SYSTEM > required for each of your courses. msu.campus.eab.com GREEK LIFE - FRATERNITY & The Student Success Dashboard MSU GUIDE > SORORITY LIFE is where students schedule available on Apple Store (517) 884-4070 appointments with their academic This unique mapping app helps greeklife.msu.edu advisors. Each college website all first-year students, staff, and includes information about academic visitors find their way around LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, GAY AND advising, including how to make campus. The app includes a map TRANSGENDER RESOURCE an appointment with an academic tool, a search tool, and a wand CENTER (LBGTRC) advisor. tool that allows you to point your (517) 353-9520 phone at any building to find out lbgtrc.msu.edu DEGREE NAVIGATOR > the building name and location of degnav.msu.edu accessible entrances. MULTI-RACIAL UNITY LIVING Degree Navigator (DN) is a web- EXPERIENCE (MRULE) based advising tool that allows NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION (517) 432-7153 you to track the progress you are (NS0) AND TRANSITIONS mrule.msu.edu making toward your degree, give WEBSITE: you a better understanding of undergrad.msu.edu/programs/nso MSU SAFE PLACE degree requirements, and explore This site includes information about (517) 355-1100 the requirements of alternative how to meet other new students, safeplace.msu.edu majors. Many students use this tool to set and achieve your academic OFFICE OF CULTURAL AND prepare for appointments with their goals, plan for your major and ACADEMIC TRANSITIONS (OCAT) academic advisors. career. Students have created resources (vlogs, videos, stories, (517) 353-7745 D2L/DESIRE TO LEARN > tips. etc), based on their college ocat.msu.edu d2l.msu.edu transition, to help you transition Many professors use MSU’s online to college. Professors, advisors, RECREATIONAL SPORTS AND learning management system, D2L. and other staff have also shared FITNESS SERVICES Features of this system include access resources and tips. Use this site all IM Circle (517) 355-4710 to the course syllabus, resources, and year long and share your tips nso@ IM East (517) 353-3136 messages from your course instructor, msu.edu. IM West (517) 355-5250 2 Department of Student Life Fall Welcome HANDBOOK 2020 Contents SPARTAN CODE OF HONOR Arrival Information 4-7 Orientation Information Academic Pledge 7-8 “As a Spartan, I will strive to uphold Academic Resources values of the highest ethical standard. I 8-10 will practice honesty in my work, foster Technology at MSU honesty in my peers, and take pride in 10-11 knowing that honor is worth more than Leadership & Organizations grades. I will carry these values beyond my time as a student at Michigan State 11-13 Fun & Recreation University, continuing the endeavor to build personal integrity in 13-15 all that I do.” Student Health & Wellness Services 15-18 Financial Aid 18 Career Services Network 18, 20 East Lansing Is Spartan Your Student Government Country asmsu.msu.edu 20-21 Global MSU 21-22 MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dianne Byrum, Chair; Dan Kelly, Vice Chair; Joel I. Ferguson; Melanie Foster; Renee Knake; Brian Mosallam; Brianna T. Scott; Kelly Tebay; Samuel L. Stanley Jr., President. MSU is an affirmative- action, equal-opportunity We encourage you to view the Student Life website, employer. studentlife.msu.edu/, for updated information on all of the content within this publication. Published by the Division of Student Affairs and Services, Michigan State University, Department of Student Life, 556 E. Circle Drive, Room 101, East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1113, 517-355-8286. (Campus Life Orientation, Editor: Tammye Coles; Desktop Publishing, Advertising and Cover: Kristie Feldpausch). Photos courtesy of MSU Communications and Brand Strategy. MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY 3 ARRIVAL INFORMATION answer your questions and help you Arrival get settled at MSU. Residence Education and Housing Information Services (REHS) and the Office of Cultural and Academic Transitions WELCOME NEW (OCAT) staff are dedicated to SPARTANS! creating a safe, sustainable and inclusive residential environment. Welcome to Michigan State These teams are here to help University! International students you be academically successful, move in on Sunday, August 23. explore new ideas, experiences New students move in on Thursday, and opportunities, nurture your August 27 through Monday, passions, create new traditions, August 31. See the detailed move- embrace your independence, persist in timeline at liveon.msu.edu. toward graduation and ultimately, Returning students move in on have an outstanding Spartan Thursday, August 27 and Monday, experience. Welcome August 31 (All move-in times will SPARTANS! be assigned). Meal plans begin with MAIL AND CARE breakfast on Saturday morning, August 23, 2020. PACKAGES We invite you to participate in the Family and friends can send you Fall Welcome activities planned mail, including care packages, at SPARTANS WILL. in residence halls and throughout your campus address: campus, Thursday, August 27 STUDENT’S NAME (Please use the through Wednesday, September 2. name on student’s MSU ID card) Note: Some activities are required. MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY Please look at the complete Fall HALL NAME AND ROOM NUMBER Welcome schedule of events in STREET ADDRESS the center pull-out section of this EAST LANSING, MI 48825 book or online at fallwelcome.msu. edu. To access your personalized ON-CAMPUS Fall Welcome schedule visit the Fall Welcome website at fallwelcome. EMPLOYMENT msu.edu. Your personalized The Division of Residential and schedule contains all of the times Hospitality Services is campus’ and locations of the Fall Welcome largest employer and offers a wide sessions that you are expected to variety of student positions on attend. campus. We offer flexible schedules We are glad that you are here! combined with the convenience of working close to school and home. STAY UP-TO-DATE ON For more information or to apply online, visit jobs.rhs.msu.edu. WHAT’S HAPPENING Take a look at the bulletin boards LINEN, LAUNDRY in your hall, check your MSU email, AND YOU visit liveon.msu.edu and follow @ MSULiveOn on social media to If you live in the residence halls, stay in the loop. The State News you are eligible to receive free linen is a great way to stay current with service. A linen package includes campus and is available in residence two sheets, one pillowcase, and hall lobbies, entrances to academic two towels. You can pick up your buildings and online at statenews.