Students interested in a particular major, program or other academic opportunities are encouraged to take advantage of one or more of the department visit options below. Departments are currently offering a mix of in-person and virtual visits. To see which colleges and departments your academic interests belong to, explore our career interest areas.
Informational sessions for prospective students and families are offered most Tuesday and Friday afternoons at 3:30 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters. Sessions may be virtual, in-person or both depending on select dates. Sessions will cover an overview of the Broad College of Business, college admissions pathways, majors/academic curriculum and student opportunities and services. Visit the Broad website for more information and to register for a session.
Students are encouraged to visit MSU's Career Services Network website to learn more about the wealth of resources, tools and opportunities available to students.
For students interested in learning more about majors in the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, please contact Jeff Keson, Assistant Director for Recruitment & Retention, at kesonjef@msu.edu. For those seeking to visit MSU's campus, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources visits and tours are available Thursdays and Fridays (with virtual options available Monday through Wednesday).
The College of Arts and Letters (CAL) offers individualized visits to meet your needs and introduce you to your program of interest. Please take a minute and fill out our visit registration form and we will get started on your itinerary.
If you do not receive a response within 72 business hours of submitting your form, please feel free to email Jessica Lemley, Director of Recruitment, at futurespartans@cal.msu.edu. You can also visit CAL Future Spartans to learn more about joining the College of Arts and Letters.
Prospective students interested in Communication Arts and Sciences programs can reach out to the following contacts to set up an appointment or to get more information about the program of interest.
Students interested in the Journalism or Digital Storytelling majors:Prospective students may email CED.SAO@msu.edu or call (517) 353-9680 if they would like to register for any of the following information sessions. Registration is required. Information sessions are approximately 30 minutes in duration.
Teacher Preparation Program
Presentation and tour
Presentations followed by a tour begin in October and run through December. Visit the Engineering website to learn more about this program and sign up to attend.
If you have questions or need assistance, please call our office at 517-353-7282 or email us at future-engineer@egr.msu.edu. We will be happy to connect with you personally or via Zoom.
The College of Music Admissions Office is open for in-person visits. In-person visits must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance for a weekday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. To schedule a time to meet with the College of Music admissions staff, or to address any other questions or concerns, call (517) 355-2140 or email MUSIC.Admissions@msu.edu. For more information on visiting the College of Music, including online and virtual tour options, visit the College of Music website.
The College of Natural Science (NatSci) will be hosting in-person Undergraduate Visit Days during the fall 2024 semester. At your Visit Day, you can expect to meet the NatSci Undergraduate Recruitment Coordinator for a presentation and Q&A session. RSVP is required to attend our Visit Days. Sign up to RSVP.
This session alone does NOT include a campus tour. If you wish to combine this experience with a campus tour, you will need sign up for a campus tour separately.
College of Natural Science Visit Days fall 2024
These will be hosted on the follow Fridays in room 116 of the Natural Science Building from Noon - 1 p.m.
The College of Nursing hosts a variety of information sessions throughout the academic year for prospective students interested in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. During these events, students have the opportunity to learn more about program requirements and the admissions process, as well as ask questions of our admissions counselor and current nursing students. RSVP is required for both virtual and in-person sessions.
Traditional BSN in-person sessions
These sessions are held in the Bott Building for Nursing and include a tour of the Granger Simulation Lab. They will take place on the following dates.
October 11, 2024 from 4 p.m.
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November 15, 2024 at 4 p.m.
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Traditional BSN virtual sessions
This virtual session will take place via Zoom on October 12, 2024 at Noon.
Students interested in nursing are also encouraged to view other events hosted by the College of Nursing.
The College of Veterinary Medicine offers online informational webinars for high school students interested in learning more about our Preveterinary, Veterinary Nursing and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Programs. For a list of webinar dates and to register for a webinar visit the Veterinary Medicine website.
On March 22, 2024, The College of Veterinary Medicine hosts Veterinary Education Day which provides an opportunity for students to learn more about our academic programs, meet current Preveterinary, Veterinary Nursing and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Students. Registration is required and will be available in mid-January on the Veterinary Medicine events calendar.
Please note: the Veterinary Medical Center is typically not able to accommodate tours of the hospital due to student and employee safety as well as biosecurity, however there is a virtual tour online.
Individuals specifically interested in the Veterinary Nursing Program may reach out directly to the Veterinary Nursing Coordinator of Community Outreach at cvm.vetnursing@msu.edu.
Students interested in learning about education abroad opportunities at MSU can visit the Office for Education Abroad website for more information. Advisers are available for questions Monday through Friday in-person, over email and on the phone. Zoom appointments are also available. Visit the Education Abroad Advising Center page for details and contact information.
Students interested in exploratory preference majors can attend an in-person session with University Advising on October 4, November 15 or December 6 of 2024 to learn more about how to explore majors at MSU.
During these appointments, an exploratory adviser can discuss your interests and options with you. Students can take advantage of this amazing opportunity to find a major that’s a good fit.
Lyman Briggs College (LBC) is a science-focused residential college connecting the natural sciences and mathematics with the humanities and social sciences. LBC has both virtual and in-person visits. For a list of visit options, see the Visit LBC web page. You may also contact the college's recruitment officers via email at lbc.recruiting@msu.edu.
The Residential College in the Arts and Humanities (RCAH) offers in-person and virtual visit options, as well as programs for prospective students.
Add a stop to RCAH during your campus visit
What is RCAH?
RCAH is a vibrant living-learning community devoted to using the arts and humanities to make positive change in the world. It has all the advantages of a small, private college, but with the opportunities of a large research university!
Students and alumni are thinkers, explorers, activists, creators and community builders who use their RCAH degree for the common good.
RCAH isn’t an “art school,” but RCAH students and faculty are creative and thoughtful as they use the arts and humanities to address today’s most important issues.
If you are a student who wants to customize all your interests into one amazing major at MSU, come visit RCAH and find out how you can live your learning with the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities.
For more information visit the RCAH website or email rcah@msu.edu.