June/July
Orientation
June/July
Orientation
Student
Orientation
and May
Orientation
Orientation
Transfer June/July Orientation
Program Information
We are so excited that you have chosen Michigan State University! The Academic Orientation Program (AOP) has been designed to help you prepare to begin your course work at Michigan State University. Since many transfer students are concerned about the continuation of their academic program at MSU, and because most transfer students have attended some type of Orientation Program at their prior institution, the focus of this program is academic.
This program, which is required and a condition of enrollment, has three major advantages for transfer students:
- The opportunity to discuss transfer of credits
- The opportunity to meet with an academic adviser
- The opportunity to enroll for classes
On this page you will find:
Who Attends Orientation
Program Expectations
Arriving on Campus
Things to Bring
Tuition and Fees
Meals
Lodging
Strategies for AOP
Hotel Accommodations
Information You Can Expect Before AOP
Dates
Schedule
Checking Out
Parent Information
The Academic Orientation Program (AOP) has been carefully planned to ease your transition into college life at MSU. Attendance at an assigned AOP is required.
Since space is limited and filled by assignment only, you may not attend a different program without prior approval. All students must attend the entire one day program.Because of limited space and a tight schedule of activities, family members or friends cannot attend the program activities with you.
Students who live outside of the 500-mile radius of MSU are not required to attend a traditional summer Academic Orientation Program. Although this option is intended to help students avoid excess costs, we encourage these students to attend a summer session. Students who live more than 500 miles from East Lansing and do not participate in a summer orientation session are required to attend the late AOP session.
You are not required to attend an Academic Orientation Program if:
- You already have a B.A. or B.S. degree
- You are a Registered Nurse admitted to the baccalaureate completion curriculum and are taking an online class
- You are admitted to an Evening Degree Completion Program
- You are transferring from the two-year Michigan State University Veterinary Technology Program
- You are transferring from the two-year Michigan State University Agricultural Technology Program
Students who are not required to attend the Academic Orientation Program must still link to http://admissions.msu.edu/aop/signup.asp to communicate that they are excused from attendance.
If extenuating circumstances prevent you from attending your assigned program, please notify us as soon as possible 517/353-5030. If we do not receive notice about a student’s absence from AOP, we assume the student has decided not to attend 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.
Academic Orientation Program Expectations
- Attendance is required at all activities of the Academic Orientation Program except when otherwise noted. You are expected to be on time for all program activities.
- All cell phones and pagers must be turned off during presentations. No cell phone use is permitted during the advising and computer enrollment processes.
- Only students attending AOP are permitted in the academic advising rooms and areas used for computer enrollment. No family members/friends may accompany you during these sessions.
- Case Hall is a smoke-free environment.
Any violation of these regulations, or other inappropriate actions as determined by the Assistant Provost for Undergraduate Education, Director of Admissions and/or Director of Orientation, will result in disciplinary action, which can include dismissal from the Academic Orientation Program with a postponement of enrolling for classes until fall semester or a revocation of admission to the university.
Women will check in at the main lobby of North Case Residence Hall.
Men will check in at the main lobby of South Case Residence Hall.Please be prompt to avoid being late for the first session of the program. The check-in time is 7:30am.
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 fall and spring semesters will also be provided.
The AOP staff has put together a list of things that you should bring when you pack for your AOP. Remember to dress casually and comfortably when you are getting ready to leave. You want to be comfortable during the sessions. Do not bring any valuable possessions with you because the Academic Orientation Program is not responsible for items that are lost, stolen, or damaged.
- Confirmation of your AOP date - make sure you don’t come on the wrong date! It is in the literature sent from the Orientation Office.
- Comfortable clothes and shoes - you will thank us when you have to walk to different sessions
- Other University Course Catalogs
- Other University Transcripts
- Watch -you must be on time to every session
- Backpack or bookbag - to carry everything that we give you at check-in
- Umbrella - you don’t want to get caught in the rain
Important ID Information: You are required to bring a government-issued picture ID to AOP, such as a driver's license, state ID or passport.
It is not necessary to bring money to the summer AOP for tuition and fees. The Advanced Enrollment Deposit (AED), which secures your spot in the class, includes the fee for your AOP.
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.
Check out our great residence hall food in the Case Cafeteria while you are at AOP. All of the following meals are included in the price of AOP.
Breakfast: 7:30am – 8:30am
Lunch: 10:50am – 11:50amRemember to bring a snack if you know that you will be hungry!
You can make accommodations at a local hotel (http://www.ctlr.msu.edu/travel/msu_hotel.htm) for the night.
Strategies for a Successful AOP
- Attend all of the presentations/activities
- Ask questions; ask for help if you need it
- Talk to the AOP Staff
- Be prepared to meet with your academic adviser; learn about university resources
Information you can expect before AOP
- Mailings from academic colleges
- Immunization information (https://ntweb1.ais.msu.edu/immunize/) - You must complete this online.
- 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 (link: http://www.hfs.msu.edu) - You should receive your residence hall assignment by the end of May. You will receive your roommate assignment in August.
The following dates are for the summer Academic Orientation Program (AOP). Please note that some dates fill quickly, and availability is based on the program capacity. Dates are filled on a first- come, first-served basis, and there is no waiting list for dates.
Please check your schedule before choosing an AOP date. Choose a date when you can attend the entire Orientation Program. In order to meet with an adviser and enroll for classes, you must attend every orientation presentation. It is not possible to enroll for classes early. 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.
July 7, 2008
July 14
July 18
August 18
Below you will find a tentative schedule of Transfer Summer AOP. There is a lot to learn in a small amount of time, so be ready to listen and get involved! Remember that each session is mandatory, and if you skip a session you will not be able to enroll for your classes during the program. Attendance will be taken at various sessions.
7:30am Check-In
ID Picture Taking
Making Changes in Your Declared Major
Mathematics Placement Testing (for students who did not take the Math Placement Test prior to AOP (if required to take the test, http://www.math.msu.edu/mps/) or for students who would like to take a proctored test in order to waive the university math requirement for graduation.8:30-9:00am Welcome and Overview of the Academic Orientation Program 9:00-9:40am Degree Navigator and Transfer Credit 9:45-10:15am Study Abroad 9:45-10:15am Reapplying for Admission to the College of Business and the College of Engineering (special session) 9:45-10:15am Gaining Admission to the College of Education (special session) 10:20-10:50am Be Successful at MSU 10:20-11:50am Secondary Education Majors and Child Development Majors (special session) 10:20-10:50am Campus Bus Tour 10:20-11:50am Credit Evaluation Question and Answer 10:50-11:50am Making Changes in Your Declared Major 10:50-11:50am Lunch 10:50-11:20am Campus Bus Tour 11:00-11:30am Residence Hall Tour 11:00-11:30am Student Billing/Financial Aid/Student Work 11:00-12:00pm Student Parking and Commuting Information 11:00-12:00pm Resource Fair 11:20-11:50am Campus Bus Tour 12:00pm Parent Question and Answer Session 12:00pm Orientation to Your Major
*Academic Advising
*Computer Enrollment
* For the second half of the program, each student receives a personalized schedule. The order of these events, therefore, vary.
Every student finishes their AOP at a different time. Once you have completed your personalized schedule and checked out with our AOP staff members at the designated location, you are free to leave.
Parents are welcome to attend most of the student presentations such as Financial Aid/Billing. Some presentations are for students only, such as Academic Advising and Computer Enrollment. We have set aside time during the day (12:00 noon – 1:00 pm) when parents can attend a question/answer session with the Orientation Director and a student panel. In addition, parents will receive material, including the Getting Started Resource Guide and Directory and information about other campus resources.