MSU Office of Undergraduate Education

More than 10,000 Spartans will graduate this weekend.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026, and welcome to the best alumni family there is! 💚

Wishing all the Spartan graduates a wonderful weekend of celebration! Congratulations on all of your accomplishments throughout your time at Michigan State 💚 🎓

We’ve reached the last day of classes for the semester, Spartans - we’re excited for what lies ahead, including our commencement celebrations. Best of luck preparing for final exams and wrapping up projects!

Campus roadways and parking lots are impacted by flooding. Pedestrian and bike pathways along the river are partially closed.

Be a safe Spartan. Do not attempt to travel on walkways, roads, lots, or ramps that are closed. Water depth and speed over surfaces can be deceptive.

Roadways, sidewalks, parking lots, and all other public spaces will continue to be monitored by IPF crews throughout this weather event.

Get information about impacted areas: https://ipf.msu.edu/notices/surface-and-river-water-impact-campus

Be a part of the 28th annual University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF) and experience the range of work MSU undergraduates are presenting this year. From face morphing to engineering membrane transport proteins to examining how air pollution affects student academic performance, the topics are as wide-ranging as they are impactful. Altogether, more than 1,300 Spartans will present 929 projects highlighting their research and creative efforts.

Join Spartan undergrads Friday, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Breslin Center, with a virtual experience available April 16-17. Learn more at urca.msu.edu/uuraf.

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Grad Fest is happening today and tomorrow, March 25 and 26, at the MSU Union — featuring limited-time discounts and new gear.

Get discounts on diploma frames, alumni gear, class rings and graduation packages. Professional photos and graduation announcements will also be available.

spartanspiritshop.msu.edu

Share your experiences and help shape the future of MSU! This confidential, voluntary survey takes just 15 minutes and invites students, staff and faculty to reflect on culture, belonging and overall satisfaction across our community.

Enter the Spartan Community Survey sweepstakes to win exciting prizes, including early registration or move-in, an MSU parking pass, Spartan apparel, exclusive tours and more! Check for the survey email from SoundRocket.

Together, we can help ensure every Spartan thrives.

Learn how to participate: inclusion.msu.edu/about/data-information/climate-survey.html

Enrollment by appointment for fall 2026 begins March 16. Check your email for your assigned enrollment date and time, or check the SIS portal! Open enrollment begins March 30.

Each year, MSU recognizes outstanding undergraduate academic advisors who motivate, encourage, and support students, respond to others in ways that nurture and teach, and show exceptional dedication to our Spartan community.

Congratulations to the advisors listed who were recognized at the recent Academic Advising Awards ceremony!

-Rising Star in Academic Advising: Dan Hanrath, College of Music

-Sustained Excellence in Academic Advising: Dustin Petty, Bailey Scholars Program, Pathways Persistence Programs

-Excellence in Community Building: Dr. Pradnya Joshi, Eli Broad College of Business

-Collaborative Excellence in Advising: The Compassionate Advocates for Retention and Student Success (College of Communication Arts and Sciences): Dr. Allison Shaw, Jennifer Chesney, Tami Madden, and Nicole Acker

Photos / Aaron Dorner