All new and returning graduate students are invited to attend the annual welcome program for graduate students of Michigan State University.

Resource Fair @ MSU Union Ballroom

Sponsored by the Graduate School

• The resource fair will include student organizations, campus groups, and community businesses – all ready to provide you with valuable information!
• Dean of the Graduate School Pero Dagbovie will address the attendees.
• Participate in giveaways from both vendors and The Graduate School.

• No RSVP is necessary!

COGS Fall Welcome Celebration

Benefactors Plaza (behind Chittenden Hall, 466 W. Circle Drive, East Lansing, MI 48824)

After the Graduate School Welcome & Resource Fair at the Union, make your way over to Benefactors Plaza for the COGS Fall Welcome Celebration. Join COGS, The Graduate School and other campus partners for an  in-person, outdoor afternoon of fun, friends, good food, games, music and more!

Event includes:

• VIP guest speakers
• Music and dancing courtesy of Impact Radio
• Full array of fun lawn games & fun for the whole family
• Caricature Artists
• Facepainting courtesy of Just for Fun Ink!
• Campus Partners with fun activities and great information & resources for students & families
• Fun surprises
• Special treats & fantastic food!

Learn more here.

Fall Welcome Workshops

Setting Expectations in Graduate Education - Mentoring Workshop

• Wednesday, August 28 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. - In Person
• Thursday, October 3 from 3 to 5 p.m. - Virtual

Paving Your Own Pathway for Professional Success

• Monday, September 23  from 2 to 3:30 p.m. - Virtual
• Tuesday, September 24 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. - In Person

Wellbeing & Graduate School: The Key to Your Success

• Tuesday, October 1 from 4 to 5 p.m. - In Person
• Wednesday, October 2 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Virtual