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Family & Supporter To-Do List

Set your student up for success

What do you need to do to prepare for your student’s transition at MSU? Review the to-do list below to set you and your student up for success as they transition into the MSU community.

Family and Supporter To-Do List

To-Do List Part 1: Getting Started

  • Make sure you are receiving the Family & Supporter newsletters
  • Review the Family & Supporter Orientation page
  • Review the Preparing for Orientation page

To-Do List Part 2: Engagement Opportunities

  • Read Family & Supporter bi-weekly newsletters to find information about places to go in the Greater Lansing area, transitional tips for you and your student, key campus resources, and important dates
  • Follow NSO social media for updates, resources, and series like "What I Wish My Family and Supporter Knew”
  • Engage with the Family & Supporter Webinar Series
  • Participate in the in-person Family & Supporter Orientation Experience

To-Do List Part 3: Review and Additional Resources

  • Review the Family & Supporter Resources page
  • Review past family webinars, social media tips, and recommended lists for families/supporters
  • Connect with Spartan Family Connections to join the larger family and supporter network at MSU
  • Join the Spartan Family Connections Family Facebook page and group

To-Do List Part 4: Your Student's Orientation

  • Student has completed Checkpoint 1 - submitting academic assessments and surveys
  • Student has completed Checkpoint 2 - D2L Experience course
  • Student has completed Checkpoint 3 - Connected with an advisor and discussed advising and enrollment
  • Student has completed Checkpoint 4 - student engagement opportunities
  • Received information on Checkpoint 5 - in-person NSO experience for new students, families, and supporters

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