International Student Checklist

Before New Student Orientation (NSO) Required

Required

Admitted Students Reserve Your Place, which includes registering for an orientation date (Reserve Your Place)
Prepare for enrollment by completing the items that pertain to your specific admission situation (Prepare to Enroll)
Complete pre-orientation online modules hosted in MSU’s learning management system, Desire to Learn (D2L), to help you become familiar with MSU resources prior to attending orientation. (Link available December 13th for spring semester admits.)

Suggested

Choose Your Major/Learn About Degree Requirements (Learn More Here)
Order your tickets for Spartan Athletics! Register your online ticket account! (Register Here)
Become Familiar with MSU’s Technology Resources and Computer Requirement (Technology Information)
Review Live On’s List of Things to Bring to Campus to prepare for Move-In (What to Bring)
Contact your Roommate(s) to Determine who Will Bring What
Regularly Admitted Students Only - Learn about “writing out” of the Preparation for College Writing Course during your Orientation (WRA Placement Information)
Provisionally Admitted Students Only - Learn more about & Sign-Up for the MSU English Language Test (MSUELT) (Learn More Here)

Required

Check Your MSU Email to complete the modules for Online Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct (RVSM), Alcohol Assessment (e-CHUG), and Diversity and Inclusion
Begin to use your StuInfo where you can review your course schedule, review the academic calendar, review bill information and confirm your attendance, and manage your guest access to information (www.stuinfo.msu.edu)
Review Your First Bill and/or Confirm Your Attendance (www.stuinfo.msu.edu)

Suggested

Create a Handshake account to begin looking for on-campus employment opportunities (MSU Handshake)
Use the Schedule - Map View on Schedule of Courses to begin mapping out your classes (Schedule of Courses)
Save your Academic Advisor’s email and Contact Information to use during your First Year

Required

Attend your First Floor Meeting to Meet your Resident Assistant (RA) and Others who Live on your Floor
Attend the Spring Welcome Event hosted by the Department of Student Life (Student Life)
Register your Electronic Devices and Connect to Campus WiFi (Register Your Device Here)

Suggested

Suggested

Introduce yourself to all of your Professors and Teaching Assistants (TAs)
Attend Office Hours
Schedule an appointment with your Academic Advisor to plan for next semester
Attend your Neighborhood Engagement Center for events, tutoring, etc. (Neighborhoods at MSU)
Get your Combo Exchange (Learn More Here)
Try a new Dining Hall (MSU Dining)
Check out Career Services for advice on resume writing and job opportunities (Career Services)
Find a study spot either in your hall, in a classroom building, the library, or even the dining hall