University Resources
This resource helps students choose classes, explore majors, and create academic plans. (Hint: it's Checkpoint 3 of NSO)
What is an academic advisor?
A parent tries to join your small group. You should gently redirect them by doing this.
What is send them to the Family/Supporter space?
The legal age for drinking is...
What is 21?
This character is MSU's official mascot
"Is Mayo Hall actually haunted?"
What is...that's just a rumor (we think?)
This app provides services like reporting a tip to the police, a virtual friend walk, and Safe Ride access.
What is the SafeMSU app?
A student is choosing not to participate in ANY orientation activities, but is still attending everything. You should....
What is: create an inviting space, encourage their participation when they're ready, try a 1 on 1 conversation?
If a student has a medical emergency, what two steps should you take immediately?
What is call 911 and notify Maddie?
This campus tradition may startle you during finals week if you don't know about it!
What is the Midnight Scream?
“Will the Red Cedar really flood so much that I can’t get to class?”
What is "I mean maybe but the campus emails update you on road/walkway closings!"
This resource, the first of its kind founded in 1993, provides food and essential needs to any MSU student or community member who needs it from one of two hubs (Union or Olin).
What is the MSU Food and Essential Needs Pantry?
A student asks a question you don’t know the answer to. You say...
What is "let me find out and get back to you!"
This campus alert system sends emergency notifications to students and staff via email, text, and call.
What are MSU Alerts?
On the banks of the Red Cedar,
There's a school that's known to all...
What is the MSU Fight song?
“Can I Uber between classes if I’m tired? Or is that frowned upon?”
What is...sure! But CATA busses are free on campus (30-39) and Uber can get expensive.
This resource offers support for students needing disability accommodations for classes, housing, or events.
What is RCPD? (Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities)
A student goes to the basketball watch party, but constantly talks about how we suck at basketball and they hate sports. You should...
What is...encourage them to participate in something else (like coloring or a game), remind them that other students like basketball (and that both our men's and women's team are ranked in the top 25 in the country!), and/or ask them what they do enjoy doing?
This federal law protects student educational records and limits what you can share about a student.
What is FERPA?
This event is hosted in the spring and fall semesters for students to join organizations!
"Am I going to flunk out if I use ChatGPT to do all of my homework?"
What is....I mean maybe. You should always consult your professor's syllabus and cite your sources so you don't get an Academic Integrity disciplinary report. If you get one (or more), you have to go in front of a university hearing board!
This campus department is a confidential source to discuss concerns including administrative or workplace issues.
Who is the Ombudsperson?
A student starts crying during the Community Resource Tables because they realize they aren't a sophomore by credits like they thought they were. You should...
What is: comfort the student, remind them anywhere between 14-16 credits/semester is a great place to be, and/or refer them to an advisor.
As of February 2025, how many camera views are there on MSU's main campus?
What are 2299?
A new campus tradition happens at graduation where students enter this campus landmark.
What is the Beaumont Tower?
"Can I use all of my Combos in one day to make a mega Frappuccino from Starbucks?"