Your first week at MSU is full of new experiences, traditions and opportunities. Here are 10 things to look forward to as you begin your Spartan journey.
#1
Move-in — Meet your roomie(s) and Spartan neighbors! Start making your new home Pinterest board worthy.
#2
New Student Kickoff — Meet Sparty, rally with the band and connect with Spartan faculty and fellow students to kick off your Spartan era!
#3
Sparticipation — Explore over 1,000 student organizations, find your people and stock up on all the freebies offered.
#4
Sparty Gras Fall Fest — Come for the carnival games and food trucks, stay for the live music, prizes and neon-lit vibe.
#5
East Lansing ExtravaGRANDza — Explore downtown East Lansing's local businesses, shop and enjoy meeting the community!
#6
GloTown — Head to Munn Ice Arena for late-night skating, a neon silent disco, video games, crafts and more.
#7
Explore the dining halls — Bon appétit! Make plans with a new friend and take your meal plan on a campus food crawl.
#8
Spartan Quest — Come solo or bring your new besties for the ultimate MSU scavenger hunt pack with iconic spots, photo challenges and riddles! Registration is required.
#9
Spartan Welcome Week events — Campus open house, Balance at State, meet the Spartans at Spartan Stadium and more! Your calendar is officially booked and busy.
#10
Make Spartan besties — Everyone's new and looking to connect! Make the first move, your future group chat could be one "hi" away.
There’s plenty more to look forward to beyond these 10 things. Explore the Welcome to State schedule to discover events, traditions and opportunities to connect across campus and start making MSU your own.
And make sure to follow Michigan State University on social:
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- TikTok: @michiganstateu
- Facebook: @spartans.msu
- YouTube: @MichiganStateU
- LinkedIn: Michigan State University
- X: @michiganstateu; @MSUNews
