Orientation

At Michigan State University, new undergraduate students are required to attend the university Academic Orientation Program (AOP). During AOP sessions students meet with an academic adviser, plan a course schedule, and enroll for classes.

Orientation takes place prior to fall and spring semesters, as well as summer sessions. Orientation for new students who begin attending MSU fall semester takes place in June and July; the program lasts two days for freshmen and one day for transfer students. Orientation for new students who begin attending MSU spring semester takes place at the beginning of January. Orientation for new students who begin attending MSU during summer sessions takes place in the middle of May. Additional information regarding the university Academic Orientation Program can be accessed at admissions.msu.edu/aop/AOP.asp

College of Social Science students should take the mathematics placement test prior to attending the AOP. Further information for majors in the social, behavioral, or economic sciences can be accessed at socialscience.msu.edu/future/orientation.html