Academic Programs Academic Programs is the listing of programs, policies and related information for all students at MSU. For the section specific to graduate education go to: https://reg.msu.edu/AcademicPrograms/Text.aspx?Section=111

Graduate Students Rights and Responsibilities The GSRR specifically addresses student conduct, academic pursuits, keeping of records, and publications. It describes procedures for formulating regulations governing student conduct and for providing due process in the adjudication of student disciplinary cases. It also defines channels and procedures for student complaints and grievances.

Medical Student Rights and Responsibilities This MSRR contains guidelines to the rights and responsibilities of medical students in matters of conduct, academic pursuits, keeping of records, and employment. This document describes structures and procedures for adjudicating medical student disciplinary cases, and for channeling medical student complaints, grievances, or concerns to faculty, staff, and administrators for appropriate action.

Law Student Rights and Responsibilities This document and related documents (including the Academic Hearing Procedures for the MSU College of Law and the Code of Student Discipline) contain guidelines to the rights and responsibilities of law students in matters of conduct, professionalism and ethics, academic pursuits, keeping of records, and employment.

MSU Student Rights and Responsibilities This report (along with the GSSR document and the MSRR and LSRR documents) contains guidelines to the rights and duties of students in matters of conduct, academic pursuits, the keeping of records and publications.

General Student Regulations The GSR apply to all students regardless of class level, place of residence, or group affiliation as well as to all governing bodies, governing groups, living groups, and registered students organizations; their purpose is to secure the safety of members of the University community and University facilities, maintain order, and ensure the successful operation of the institution.

Integrity of Scholarship and Grades  This statement of University policy addresses principles and procedures to be used in instances of academic dishonesty, violations of professional standards, and falsification of academic or admission records.

Withdrawal from the University If a graduate student is requesting a medical leave of absence for a semester, the department will need to complete a “withdrawal” form located on the Registrar’s Office website under forms.  Once the form is completed, it goes to the Registrar’s Office.

Medical Leave and Return Process Summary

Guidelines for Graduate Student Advising and Mentoring Relationships The effective advising and mentoring of graduate students is the joint responsibility of the graduate degree-granting and program units, the faculty advisors, and the students. The guidelines are intended to foster faculty-graduate student relationships that are characterized by honesty, courtesy, and professionalism, and that provide students with intellectual support and guidance.

Policies and Procedures Regarding Specialist MSU Faculty, Academic Specialists, and Non-MSU Individuals Serving on Graduate Committees This site references the policies governing who can serve on MSU guidance committees, and the procedures for requesting non-regular MSU Faculty, academic specialists, and non-MSU individuals membership on graduate student committees.

Guidelines for Integrity in Research and Creative Activities Integrity in research and creative activities is based not only on sound disciplinary practice but also on a commitment to basic personal values such as fairness, equity, honesty, and respect. These guidelines are intended to promote high professional standards by everyone—faculty, staff, and students alike.

Responsible Conduct of Research Plans Each college and/or department has specific requirements for research integrity training for its graduate students.

Guidelines on Authorship The intent of this document is to serve as a general guideline for consideration of important issues surrounding authorship as scholars construct a piece of work for public distribution. Some programs have their own written policies.

Research Data: Management, Control, and Access Describes MSU's best practices for recording and archiving data. Departments and labs may have their own additional requirements. 

Research Data Management Guidance A joint effort of the MSU Libraries and University Archives, this service helps faculty create and execute data management plans.  This includes an online template and tutorial for creating DMPs, a guide to research data management fundamentals, and a template for lifecycle data management planning. 

The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee The IACUC advises the University President and the Institutional Official regarding all aspects of the responsible use of animals in university research and instructional activities. The IACUC reviews protocols, and the animal care and use program, and monitors related activities to ensure compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.

The Human Research Protection Program The HRRP’s primary mission is the protection of individuals who are the subjects of research. MSU has established three Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that have oversight for all research conducted under its Federal Wide Assurance.

Procedures Concerning Allegations of Misconduct in Research and Creative Activities This report details the procedures for the investigation and evaluation of alleged or apparent misconduct in order to safeguard the integrity of research and creative activities at MSU.

Code of Teaching Responsibility Satisfaction of teaching responsibilities by instructional staff members is essential to the successful functioning of a university. This document dictates the expected duties and responsibilities of all instructors. It can be found in the Academic Programs guide: https://reg.msu.edu/AcademicPrograms/Text.aspx?Section=112#s514

Graduate Employees Union Contract 2019-23 The GEU contract dictates terms and conditions of employment for graduate teaching assistants at MSU, and includes agreements on rates of pay, hours, health care, and procedures for the resolution of differences.

Health Insurance Benefits Associated with Graduate Assistantships This website details the health insurance options available to MSU Graduate Assistants.

Academic Programs: Research Assistantship Policies This document outlines the responsibilities associated with MSU Research Assistantships.

Graduate Students Rights and Responsibilities Article 4. This section of GSRR outlines policies related to graduate assistants. 

Health Insurance Benefits Associated with Graduate Assistantships This website details the health insurance options available to MSU Graduate Assistants.