June/July
Orientation
June/July
Orientation
Student
Orientation
and May
Orientation
Orientation
Transfer June/July Orientation
Frequently Asked Questions
AOP Program
- Should I bring money to pay for my classes at AOP?
- Do I really have to attend every session at AOP?
- Can my parents come to the AOP sessions with me?
- My parents or other family members want to attend AOP, what can they do?
- Why do I have to pay for AOP?
Your AOP Date
- What time will I be done with my AOP?
- How can I switch my orientation date?
- Is there a waitlist for AOP?
- What happens if I miss my orientation date?
- What happens if I am going to be late for orientation?
- What if I have something else planned during orientation i.e., auditions, interviews, physical, awards banquet, job commitment, etc.? Can I leave orientation and return after my scheduled events so that I can enroll for classes?
- I made travel arrangements when I have to leave early/arrive late, is that ok?
- If I go to AOP at the end of the summer, does that mean I get all 8:00am classes?
After AOP
Should I bring money to pay for my classes at AOP?
You will not need to pay for your classes at orientation. Your tuition bill will be ready for viewing online in STUINFO (http://stuinfo.msu.edu) in August. You will receive an e-mail in your MSU account indicating that your tuition bill is ready for viewing. Pay close attention to the payment deadline so you are not charged a late fee.
Do I really have to attend every session at AOP?
In order to enroll for classes, you MUST attend every AOP session. Attendance at every AOP session is a requirement for enrolling for your classes. Attendance will be taken at various sessions. AOP has been carefully planned with your transition into college life at MSU in mind. Note that if you do not attend all presentations, you will not enroll for your classes. Please do not schedule any appointments, such as physicals for college sports, musical auditions, equipment fittings, etc. or plan to leave AOP for work commitments, etc.
Can my parents come to the AOP sessions with me?
Although this may, at first, seem insensitive, the student and parent orientations are purposely designed to be separate from one another. By holding separate orientations the staff is better able to address the unique priorities and questions that students and parents typically have. In addition, orientation is a step in your adjustment to college life dealing with topics you will encounter in college.
Some parents (or family members) of transfer students are interested in attending a Parent Orientation Program (AOP). They are invited to attend any one of the nineteen Parent Programs that take place simultaneously with our freshman orientation programs. The program is two days in length. They can attend the entire program or any parts of the program believed to be beneficial. No reservation is necessary; there is no charge for the program.
Parents or family members can stop by the AOP office to receive a map, resources for parents and things to do on campus or in the surrounding area list.
My parents or other family members want to attend AOP, what can they do?
Some parents (or family members) of transfer students are interested in attending a Parent Orientation Program (POP). They are invited to attend any one of the nineteen Parent Programs that take place simultaneously with our freshman orientation programs. The program is two days in length. They can attend the entire program or any parts of the program believe to be beneficial. No reservation is necessary; there is no charge for the program.
Parents or family members can stop by the AOP office to receive a map, resources for parents, and things to do on campus or in the surrounding area list.
At orientation you will receive a meal, snacks, orientation materials (including Academic Policies Book, Spartan Planner, Descriptions of Courses, Academic Department Materials), and other little goodies along the way. The office must also compensate the staff who plan the program and help you during AOP.
What time will I be done with my AOP?
At 12noon, each student follows a personalized schedule (including “Orientation to Your Major”, academic advising, and class enrollment). The order of these events, therefore, vary. We are unable to alter scheduled times. Please keep this in mind when you are making your travel arrangements. Most students finish and check-out of orientation before 6pm.
How can I switch my orientation date?
You can switch your orientation date using the same system you used when you made your AOP reservation. Click on https://ntweb11.ais.msu.edu/aopsignup/AppLogin.Asp to change your date. Dates are available on a first-come, first-served basis due to residence hall space limitations. There is no waiting list for orientation dates.
There is no wait list for AOP. When changing your date (https://ntweb11.ais.msu.edu/aopsignup/AppLogin.Asp), you must pick a date with an open spot.
What happens if I miss my orientation date?
It is extremely important that you do not miss your orientation date. If you do not notify the Orientation Office (517/353-5030) (prior to your scheduled date) that you are unable to attend your AOP, we assume you are no longer interested in attending MSU. Please be advised that Michigan State University reserves the right to cancel a student's admission or defer their arrival on campus should they fail to attend their assigned Academic Orientation Program.
What happens if I am going to be late for orientation?
If you are running late, please contact our office immediately at (517/353-5030). At that time our office staff will let you know if you should come to your scheduled orientation or reschedule for another time.
What if I have something else planned during orientation i.e., auditions, interviews, physical, equipment fitting, job commitment, etc? Can I leave orientation and return after my scheduled event so that I can enroll for classes?
No. Attendance at every AOP session is required. Choose an orientation date when you can attend the entire Orientation Program. In order to meet with an adviser and enroll for classes at orientation, you must attend every orientation presentation. It is not possible to enroll for classes earlier than your scheduled time. All students receive a personalized schedule for meeting their adviser and enrolling for classes. We are unable to alter scheduled times. Please keep this in mind when you are making your travel arrangements.
I made travel arrangements when I have to leave early/arrive late, is that ok?
In order to meet with an adviser and enroll for classes at orientation, you must attend every orientation presentation. It is not possible to enroll for classes earlier. All students receive a personalized schedule for meeting their adviser and enrolling for classes. We are unable to alter scheduled times. Please keep this in mind when you are making your travel arrangements.
If I go to AOP at the end of the summer, does that mean I get all 8:00am classes?
You will not leave AOP without fall semester classes! Your adviser and an AOP staff member will help you enroll for classes.
Once I leave AOP, where do I go for help?
The MSU homepage (http://www.msu.edu) is a great source of information if you have questions regarding academics, residence life, etc. Conducting a search is easy. We have so many great resources on campus just waiting to be used! Academic advisers, counseling staff, administrative staff, students and many others are all ready to help you!
The FYI website (http://www.fyi.msu.edu) is a source of information regarding academics, college life, family, and money designed by current MSU students for “inside” information. It includes tips and links to resources from roommate issues to writing a paper. Check out this site.
The Transfer to Transfer website (http://www.ceri.msu.edu/) is a great resource for transfer students at MSU. The website aims to help transfer students get involved with MSU so they can become active participants in the life of campus or just gather important information for transfer students.e want to help transfer students get involved with MSU so they may become active participants