Student To-Do List

These general MSU to-do items are applicable to all new students. This curated collection includes essential resources and requests from various campus departments. While this list is not exhaustive, students are encouraged to review the following items to prepare for the upcoming semester. Any questions about specific items on this list should be directed to the respective office, as they will provide answers to inquiries.

Housing & Move-in

• If you are living on campus
  • Sign your Housing Contract
  • Check your My Housing account for your hall and roommate information
  • Review Live On’s List of Things to Bring to Campus to prepare for move-in
• Bringing a vehicle or bike to campus? You'll need a permit! Check out Parking Services for more information regarding ordering a vehicle, bike, or moped permits online.

Academics & Advising

• Use MSU's Student Information System (SIS) at student.msu.edu to review your course schedule, academic calendar and billing information. For help visit these SIS resources.
  • Review your first bill via SIS.
• Save your academic advisor's contact information to use throughout your first semester.

Student ID & Accounts

• Incoming students should upload a photo to be used on their student ID card, known as the Spartan Card.
• If needed, grant guests access to your account in SIS.
  • For security purposes, students are cautioned never to share their MSU NetID and password with anyone. However, we realize that some students may want the option to easily share information in their Student Information System account with families/supporters. For this purpose, students can create guest accounts and grant guests access to view and pay their bill, view financial aid information, view IRS 1098-T data and view MSU charges and credits.

Health & Safety

• Submit your immunization forms. MSU requires all entering undergraduate students to complete an Immunization Self-Report. Failure to complete this form may affect your ability to attend MSU.
  • In order to submit the Immunization Self-Report, you will need to have activated your MSU NetID and password.
  • If you will be under 18 years of age when you begin attending Michigan State University, you must also have a parent or guardian sign the Consent Form for Medical Treatment of Students Under Age 18. This allows for treatment at Olin Health Center or by the MSU Health Team.
• Review health insurance requirements.
  • If you are an incoming domestic student, you are not required to be covered by the MSU health insurance plan. However, you are eligible to voluntarily enroll in the MSU health insurance plan if you wish to do so.
  • If you are an international student, you are required to be covered by adequate health insurance and you will automatically be enrolled in the MSU health insurance plan. If you can demonstrate that you have other coverage meeting the waiver criteria, you may apply for a waiver, unless you are an international student.  
• Download the SafeMSU App to get access to valuable resources that include a virtual friend walk, one-touch emergency calls, access to Safe Ride, a link to Night Owl services, and access to a form to send tips to the police. The app can be downloaded through the Apple Store or Google Play.

Technology & Apps

• Register your electronic devices and connect to campus WiFi.
• Download the MSU Mobile App to learn more about campus.
• Download the MSU NSO App to stay connected during the Orientation experience.

Training & Orientation

• Check your MSU email to complete the modules for Online Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct training.
• Attend welcome events hosted by the Office of Spartan Experiences at the start of the semester.
• Familiarize yourself with MSU’s Spartan Life Handbook.

Connect with Resources

• Check out Career Services for advice on resume writing and job opportunities.
• If you want to check out all the ways you can get involved on campus, including student organizations, campus events, and MSU resources, as well as RSVP for the NSO Resources and Involvement Fairs, log into Involve@State with your MSU NetID and password!