International Student Information
Welcome to Michigan State University!
International students with Provisional Admission to MSU for English language will take the MSU English Language Test (MSUELT) when they arrive on campus to determine if they are eligible to enroll in academic courses and attend the academic portion of the orientation program (AOP). The results of the MSUELT determine academic course eligibility. Students must be academic course eligible to attend the Academic Orientation Program.
Those students who enroll for full-time English Language Study are not eligible to attend AOP until they meet the MSU English language proficiency requirement see:
(http://admissions.msu.edu/admission/international_requirements.asp).
Most international students with regular admission will attend AOP in August. However, international students who are regular admitted students and who attended a U.S. high school are eligible to attend any Academic Orientation Program. For additional information, click on: Freshman June/July, Transfer June/July, August Student or January and May Orienation at the top of this page.
Regardless of AOP eligibility, International Students will attend the International Student Orientation Program (http://www.oiss.msu.edu/students_orientation.php) which begins on Monday, August 23. This program will complete your immigration check-in and help acquaint you with issues both in and out of the classroom as you get started as a new MSU student. You will also meet many new friends as you go through the program.
International handbook: http://www.oiss.msu.edu/documents/resources/handbook06.pdf
Arriving at Your Academic Orientation Program
All students must have a Green Sheet prior to checking in at AOP. You will be given this paper prior to AOP. You must bring this with you to check-in at AOP. Only students with a B1, B2 and C Green Sheet are eligible to attend AOP.
At check-in, you will be given materials needed to complete AOP activities (this includes a schedule of activities). Other necessary materials for selecting classes and enrolling for classes will also be provided.
August Academic Orientation Overview
(for students who begin classes in August)
7:00 am Check-In at Wells Hall
* Make sure you have your Green Sheet with you. Only students with a B1, B2 and C Green Sheet are eligible to attend AOP.
Making Changes in Your Declared Major 8:30am-9:00am Welcome and Overview of the Academic Orientation Program 9:05am-10:00am Placement Testing: For students who did not take the math placement test prior to AOP, students who want to take a proctored math placement test, for students who need to take a foreign language test (French, Spanish, German) 9:05am-9:45am The Inside Scoop...Success Tips from Current MSU Students 10:05am-10:25am The College Classroom - An MSU Professor Speaks 10:25am-10:45am Enrollment Presentation 10:45am-11:15am Degree Navigator and Transfer Credit- For Students Transferring College Credit 10:45am-11:15am Honors College 10:45am-11:15am Academic Scholars 10:45am-11:55am Making Changes in Your Declared Major 10:45am-11:55am Lunch
12:00pm Orientation to Your Major
Academic Advising
Computer Enrollment and Activate Your MSU E-mail Account
Check Out
Lunch:
Meal plans begin for students living on campus. All residence hall cafeterias are open. Students who don't have a meal plan will be given additional information regarding lunch.
Remember to bring a snack if you know that you will be hungry!
January or May Academic Orientation Dates and Overview
(for students who begin classes in January)
(for students who begin classes in May)
8:00am-8:30am Check-In Northeast Lobby of Wells Hall 8:00am-8:30am Making Changes in Your Declared Major 8:30am-9:05am Welcome and Overview of the Academic Orientation Program 9:05am-9:40am The Inside Scoop…Make a Successful Transition 9:05am-9:40am Credit Evaluation Review (special session) 9:45am-10:15am Study Abroad Opportunities 9:45am-10:10am Reapplying for Admission to the College of Business and the College of Engineering 9:45am-10:10am Gaining Admission to the College of Education 10:15am-10:45am Be Successful at MSU 10:15am-11:15am Placement Testing (Math and Foreign Language) 10:50am-11:10am Using the Web to Enroll 11:15am-11:45am Secondary Education and Child Development Majors Meeting (special session) 11:15am-11:45am College Achievement Admissions Program (CAAP) Meeting (special session) 11:15am-12:15pm On Campus Housing Information (special session) 11:15am-11:45am Parking on Campus (special session) 11:15am-12:15pm Making Changes in Your Declared Major (special session) 12:30pm Orientation to Your Major
Academic Advising
Computer Enrollment
Meals
Meals are available at the International Center food court, located next to Wells Hall. Note that you are responsible for the cost of your meals.
Remember to bring a snack if you know that you will be hungry!