Undergraduate Resources for Assistance

Counseling and Mental Health

• Counseling and Psychiatric Services

  CAPS is the place on campus for students seeking help for a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress management, homesickness, adjustment or acculturation, relationships, issues around race, gender and sexual orientation (LBGTQ), substance abuse, traumatic experiences, eating or body image concerns, and other personal mental health concerns. CAPS combines the clinical services of counseling and psychiatry in one setting.

  https://caps.msu.edu/

   

Academic Assistance

• Social Science Peer-Assisted Learning

  The College of Social Science Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) program provides peer-led academic support for students in social science courses. PAL leaders facilitate study sessions, offer guidance on course material, and help students develop effective study strategies to improve their academic performance and confidence.

  https://socialscience.msu.edu/undergraduate/current-students/student-success/pal-program.html

   

• Provost Undergraduate Research Initiative (PURI) Award

  name: Provost Undergraduate Research Initiative (PURI) Award

  link: https://socialscience.msu.edu/undergraduate/current-students/scholarships.html

  source of funds: College of Social Science 

  purpose: Provides talented undergraduates with an opportunity to work closely with faculty on substantial research projects

  eligibility: Faculty must hold an appointment in the College of Social Science. Student researchers must be enrolled College of Social Science majors with a 2.0 GPA or better

  application: https://www.jotformpro.com/form/52044898170964

  evaluation criteria:

  timing of call(s):

  due date(s):September 13

  award: $2,000

  required match:

  length of award:

  reporting requirement: A written report from each faculty and student participant to the Associate Dean of Academic & Student Affairs by April 23, 2022
• Dean's Assistantship

  Who qualifies: A Social Science junior or senior.

  How much: $6,050-$6,300 stipend, working an average of 10 hours per week

  How you will benefit: Opportunity to have an enriched independent research experience in the social sciences with a faculty mentor

  https://socialscience.msu.edu/undergraduate/current-students/scholarships.html

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Other Assistance

• MSU Student Food Bank

  Founded in 1993, the MSU Student Food Bank was the first in the nation to be run by students, for students. The MSU Student Food Bank was founded to help students who are dealing with food insecurity. Food insecurity refers to having limited food availability with a reduction in the quality or variety of food intake, that often results in disrupted eating patterns.  A lack of food security can be a considerable obstacle to academic success.

   

   

• Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities

  If you are a student or employee at MSU, and you have a disability that substantially limits a major life activity, you can register with the RCPD and you may be eligible to receive accommodations. Go to: https://www.rcpd.msu.edu/