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Aug. 31, 2026

Welcome home, Spartans: Scenes from fall move-in

By: Riley Wilson

As another academic year begins, Spartans are settling into their new homes away from home.

Across campus, students and their families unpacked cars, moved boxes into residence halls and put the finishing touches on their new spaces. Take a look at some of the moments from move-in week as students prepare for the year ahead.

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President Guskiewicz greets incoming student during Fall 2026 Move-In. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

MSU family members embrace after moving in at Hubbard Hall. Photo by Nick Schrader.

An MSU team member helps move carts at Akers Hall during fall move-in. Photo by Nick Schrader.

Parents help move their Spartan into Hubbard Hall during fall move-in. Photo by Nick Schrader.

President Kevin Guskiewicz and wife, Amy, take a photo with students during Fall 2026 Move-In. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

President Kevin Guskiewicz greets students during Fall 2026 Move-In. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

An MSU team member helps move carts at Akers Hall. Photo by Nick Schrader.


New students display colorful towels indicating which Residence Hall Neighborhood they live in at the MSU Fall 2026 Kick-Off Celebration. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

An MSU student moves into Akers Hall during fall move-in. Photo by Nick Schrader.

President Kevin Guskiewicz and wife, Amy, meet and greet students and parents during Fall 2026 Move-In. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

From left, Provost Laura Lee McIntyre, President Kevin Guskiewicz and Patty Martinez, associate vice president for Residential and Hospitality Services, meet and greet students and parents during Fall 2026 Move-In. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

New students display colorful towels indicating which Residence Hall Neighborhood they live in at the MSU Fall 2026 Kick-Off Celebration. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A student moves belongings into Synder-Phillips Hall for fall semester 2026. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

A student moves into Synder-Phillips Hall for the fall semester. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Students dine for lunch in the Snyder-Phillips Residence Hall. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

President Guskiewicz greets incoming student during Fall 2026 Move-In. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

MSU family members embrace after moving in at Hubbard Hall. Photo by Nick Schrader.

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