It appears that spring has finally arrived!  The weather is warmer and some of the trees are blooming. And the eclipse was spectacular!

As we come to end of the semester, we want you to finish strong, and for those of you who graduating this spring and summer, we are so proud of you.

MUST-KNOW ITEMS

• Getting ready for graduation? Make sure you apply to graduate for spring 2024.
• Enrollment is open for fall 2024. Ensure your account is paid or in good standing to prevent any holds that could keep you from enrolling for fall.
• The 2024-25 FAFSA form is available. Get updated information about changes to the FAFSA at finaid.msu.edu/fafsa2024.

1) Take care of yourself and others.

• Feeling overwhelmed? If it’s on your mind, it’s on Togetherall, a free, anonymous, peer support community. Learn more at uhw.msu.edu.
• Mental health check! How are you doing? Explore how these MSU mental health resources can support you.

2) Engage in your academic experience.

• Schedule an appointment with an academic advisor to discuss enrollment. Find the link to your major’s advising team via academic advising resources by college.
• Getting ready for graduation? Make sure you apply to graduate for spring 2024.

3) Get involved outside the classroom.

• Take a break from studying and spend some time at the MSU Science Festival taking place throughout the month of April!
• Get involved as mentors and volunteers for “The empowHER Retreat” and inspire the next generation of women.

4) Connect with important resources.

• Spring dining plans end at 3 p.m. Friday, April 26, and residence halls close at 8 p.m. Read more move-out information.
• Explore your options! The summer housing application is now open!
• Review the Countdown to Closeout events schedule, happening April 13-19!

5) Billing and financial aid.

• Log into SIS at student.msu.edu to review any balance due — next billing statements arrive April 19 and are due May 9.
• Review your account to ensure it is paid or in good-standing to prevent holds that could keep you from enrolling. Contact the Student Accounts Office with questions.
• If you have not completed the 2024-25 FAFSA, you can do so now at FAFSA.gov.
• 2024-25 financial aid award packages are expected to be available in the student portal in early May.
• For the latest FAFSA and award package updates, visit finaid.msu.edu/fafsa2024.

6) And don’t forget!

• The semester may be close to ending but be sure to review and update your notification preferences.
• Not sure what your plans are this summer? Connect with jobs, events, academic programs and opportunities for MSU students, and get Arts MSU updates right to your inbox.
• View available job opportunities here to support your adventures over the next few months!
• Get ahead for next year and search and apply for MSU scholarships at scholarships.msu.edu.

Thanks for reading this far! Want a free Combo? The first 25 to enter will win! If you have any questions about anything related to MSU, please email sle@msu.edu.

Please let us know if we can help in any way!

Sincerely,

Vennie Gore
Senior Vice President for Student Life & Engagement

Mark Largent
Vice Provost & Dean of Undergraduate Education