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June/July Transfer Program Information--Parents

Welcome to the Spartan Family! We are so excited that your student has chosen Michigan State University! We know how important it is for parents, the university, and the student to work together. For these reasons, we invite you to attend the Transfer Parent Orientation Program (POP).

We strongly discourage bringing small children/siblings since parent orientation is not designed for a young audience.

During POP, you will have the opportunity to:

• Acquaint yourself with various aspects of the university’s academic, residential, and student life
• Visit with members of our faculty, administrative staff, and the MSU student body
• Receive an enriched sense of sharing in your student’s college life

On this page you will find:

Arriving on Campus
Costs
Meals
Lodging
Information Your Student Can Expect Before AOP
Dates
Schedule
Meeting Your Student
Exploring MSU and the Surrounding Area

Arriving on Campus

All parents should come to MSU on the date of their student's Transfer Academic Orientation Program, park in the area designated and proceed to the Smith Center for program check-in.

• Parent (POP) Check-In: Smith Center Lobby (entrance on Shaw Lane)
• Student (AOP) Check-In: North Lobby Case Hall (women)
South Lobby Case Hall (men)

The first parent session begins at 8:00 am.

AOP check-in begins at 7:30am in the North (women), South (men) Lobby's of Case Hall

Costs

Michigan State University offers the Parent Orientation Program as a service to parents in conjunction with the Academic Orientation Program. There is no charge for the program. Parents are responsible for paying for their lunch.

Meals

Lunch is available in the Case Hall Cafeteria. The cost is $8.00+tax.

Remember to bring a snack if you know you will be hungry!

Lodging

Parents or other family members will need to make their own accommodations at local hotels for the night (http://www.ctlr.msu.edu/travel/msu_hotel.htm).

Information Your Student Will Receive Before Orientation

• Mailings from academic colleges

• Immunization Information (https://ntweb1.ais.msu.edu/immunize/) - Students must complete this online. This is a university requirement.

• Financial Aid Information (http://www.finaid.msu.edu) -Students can expect to receive their first award letter from MSU by mid-April, if they have filed FAFSA (link: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/) correctly.

• Housing Information (http://www.uh.msu.edu) - Students should receive their residence hall assignment by the end of May. Students will receive their roommate assignment in August.

Dates for Transfer Parent Orientation

July 7, 2008

July 14

July 18

 

Schedule for Transfer Parent Orientation

The Parent Orientation Program covers a wide range of topics which address campus resources and transitional issues related to academics, residence hall living and the campus scene for both parents and students. Listed below is a tentative schedule of activities.

7:30 am - 8:00 am	Check-In: Smith Center
8:00 am - 8:05 am	Senior Administrative Welcome
8:05 am - 8:10 am	City of East Lansing Welcome
8:10 am - 8:20am	Program Overview
8:20 am - 8:50 am	Academic Programs and Academic Success
8:50 am - 9:00 am	Break
9:00 am - 9:30 am	Computing and Technology
9:30 am - 10:00 am	Health, Safety, Security and Transitions in a Student's and Parent's Life
10:00 am -10:30 am	Housing and Campus Life Resources
10:30 am - 10:40 am	Break
10:40 am - 11:00 am	Parent Residence Hall Tour (C101 Wilson)
11:00 am - 11:30 am	Student Billing/Financial Aid/Student Work
11:00 am – 12:00 pm	Resource Fair (Wilson Hall Center Food Court)

11:30 am - 12:00 pm	Student Parking Presentation (Wilson Auditorium)
11:30 am - 1:00 pm	Lunch (Case Hall Cafeteria)
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm	Parent Bus Tour (on Shaw Lane)
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm	Student Panel (Wilson Auditorium)

Meeting Your Student After the Program

• Outside C101 Wilson Hall
• When discussing a meeting time/place with your student, please keep in mind that most students finish AOP anytime between 4:00 pm and 5:00pm.

Exploring MSU and the Surrounding Area
http://www.fyi.msu.edu/college_life/things_to_do.html

Want to get out and explore? The Michigan State University campus, East Lansing, and Lansing has a lot to offer! Whether it be walking around campus, going to the movies, or in search of a mall, we want you to make the most of your time in the area. You might pick up a couple of ideas to share with your student!