Graduate School Welcome & Resource Fair

Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Location: MSU Union Ballroom, 49 Abbott Road, East Lansing, MI 48824

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

Saturday, August 23, 2025
Noon to 3 p.m.

Benefactors Plaza (behind Chittenden Hall, 466 W. Circle Drive, East Lansing, MI 48824) Join COGS, The Graduate School and other campus partners for an  in-person, outdoor afternoon of fun, friends, good food, games, music and more!  Coming from home? There’s plenty of close parking in ramp 6.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
  • Face painting courtesy of Just for Fun Ink!
  • Campus Partners with fun activities and great information &  resources for students & families
  • Swing Dancing Demo  – Courtesy of MSU Swing Dance Society!
  • MSU Roundnet Club – come on out and play!
  • Sparty!
  • Capital Area Therapy Dogs
  • Special treats, fun surprises  & fantastic food
  • Prizes and giveaways
  • & More!

Learn more here.