MSU COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Information

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As we approach the school year, MSU is planning to welcome more Spartans back to campus. Safety is our highest priority and we are working hard to support an engaged and connected experience for all. The Together We Will website provides the latest information on planning and preparation. Success will take all of us working together.

For Faculty and Staff

For further information from the university, please visit: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/faculty-staff/.

Working

  • The MSU campus remains open for essential functions only. More information about working remotely is available at: remote.msu.edu.
  • Access to high-speed internet is critical for working remotely. Please visit the following link for resources that are available: https://remote.msu.edu/learning/internet.html.

Teaching

Travel

Guidelines

  • Staff are committed to providing the same level of support regardless of whether they are working remotely or on campus. To facilitate this, the following guidelines are recommended: https://cal.msu.edu/fall-2021-guidelines.

For Students

For further information from the university, please visit: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/students-parents/

Advising

University and College Events

COVID-19 Emergency Financial Aid for Students

  • The College of Arts & Letters has set up an emergency fund for students due to the hardship COVID-19 has caused financially. Please follow the guideline below to apply for funding:
    • Complete the application form. NOTE: you must sign in using your MSU NETID, not your Google credentialshttps://forms.gle/FdgCAEggZHVKQZEr9
    • Decisions about funding will depend on the individual situation of each student and will be funded by the College of Arts & Letters. Students must be a College of Arts & Letters primary major.
    • A College Committee will review applications twice per week and make decisions about your funding. You may receive a call from the College to seek clarification of your responses.
    • The Office of Financial Aid will be contacted for information about student’s existing aid package and to determine what type of award each student may receive.

Student Resources

  • A university list of off-campus housing and financial resources are available to students: off campus housing and financial assistance.
  • College of Arts & Letters physical and mental health resources, financial aid, housing and food options, virtual career fairs, and unemployment information can be found here.  

For Parents and Families

  • MSU has created a toll-free hotline to address questions from students, parents, and their families: 888‑353‑294
  • For information on current Residential and Hospitality Services (RHS) housing please visit https://liveon.msu.edu/coronavirus
  • For updates from the university and president, please visit: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/.

Dean’s Office Communications

College COVID-19 News Stories

  • For all the latest news stories about how are students, faculty, staff, and alumni, are making a difference in the world during this pandemic, please visit http://www.cal.msu.edu/covid19news

University Communications