Colloquium Event List
Colloquia With Your College
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2025
9 AM - 12 PM
Location Varies
You, as a new student, are REQUIRED to participate in this event. New Spartans will meet other new students in their college, the Dean, Faculty, Academic Advisers and upper-class students. This session is an essential way for you to learn about what it takes to be successful at State. “Colloquia with Your College” locations are listed below. Please check back for updates.
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES
Location: Anthony Hall 1281
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources College Welcome
Phone: 517-355-0232
Website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/academics/undergraduate/house-system/index
COLLEGE OF ARTS & LETTERS
Phone: 517-355-4597
Website: https://cal.msu.edu/
COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION ARTS AND SCIENCES
Location: ComArtSci Building
Phone: 517-355-1794
Website: https://comartsci.msu.edu/
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Erickson Hall Kiva
Phone: 517-353-9680
Website: https://education.msu.edu/
ELI BROAD COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Location: Business College Complex N130
Phone: 517-355-7605
Website: https://broad.msu.edu/undergraduate/
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Location: College of Engineering 1st Floor
Location: College of Engineering 1st Floor
The College of Engineering Colloquium Resource Fair offers students an opportunity to explore a wide range of academic and support resources designed to facilitate a successful transition into the college experience. Report for the Colloquium Resource Fair according to your major.
Students with the following majors report at 9am for the following engineering majors
• Applied Engineering Sciences Preference
• Biosystems Engineering Preference
• Chemical Engineering Preference
• Civil Engineering Preference
• Computer Science Engineering Preference
• Engineering Exploratory Preference
Students with the following major report at 11am
• Computer Engineering Preference
• Electrical Engineering Preference
• Environmental Engineering Preference
• Mechanical Engineering Preference
• Materials Science and Engineering Preference
• Technology Engineering Preference
If engineering major preference is not mentioned above…report at this time.
Phone: 517-355-6616
Website: https://engineering.msu.edu/academics/undergraduate-studies/first-year-core-experience
HONORS COLLEGE
Phone: 517-355-2326
Website: https://honorscollege.msu.edu/
JAMES MADISON COLLEGE
Location: Wilson Hall Auditorium C102
Dean Cameron Thies along with other members of the JMC deans, faculty, and staff will welcome incoming students and provide background on what to expect during the first year at JMC, as well as review resources available within the College. A breakout session will allow new first-year and transfer students the opportunity to connect with current students and alumni to tackle common questions about JMC.
Phone: 517-353-6750
Website: https://jmc.msu.edu
LYMAN BRIGGS COLLEGE
Location: Holmes C100 classrooms
Students should check their MSU email for details on where they can meet their small groups at 9am.
Phone: 517-353-6480
Website: https://lbc.msu.edu
COLLEGE OF MUSIC
Location: Murray Hall
Phone: 517-432-2616
Website: https://www.music.msu.edu/
COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCE
Phone: 517-355-4475
Location: CNS will have locations all over campus, this information will be listed on our website
Website: https://natsci.msu.edu/undergraduate/current-students/events/colloquium/colloquium.aspx
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Location: Wells Hall B119
Colloquium is an excellent opportunity for students to learn more about the College of Nursing and connect with many of the outstanding professionals who will assist you on your academic journey.
All Colloquia are scheduled for Friday, August 22. The College of Nursing Colloquium will be divided into two groups, with open drop-in advising afterward. Please find your report times below. If you are in the ACCESS or NURSE SCHOLAR program, please note the special instructions and plan accordingly:
- Last names A-M: Friday, August 22, 9:00 am-10:00 am, Wells Hall B119
- Last names N-Z: Friday, August 22, 10:15 am-11:15 am, Wells Hall B119
- Drop-in Advising for all students: Friday, August 22, 11:15 am-12:00 pm, Wells Hall B119
Academic advisors will be available to answer any questions.
For ALL ACCESS and ALL NURSE SCHOLAR Program participants:
Report: Friday, August 22, 9:00 am-10:00 am, Wells Hall A216
Remain: Friday, August 22, 11:15 am-12:00 pm, Wells Hall A218
You will meet your program leadership and move to a breakout room with them to learn more.
Phone: 517-353-4827
Website: https://nursing.msu.edu/student-resources/overview
RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE IN THE ARTS & HUMANITIES
Phone: 517-355-0210
Website: https://rcah.msu.edu/
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
Location: Auditorium Field (grassy area by the MSU Rock)
Event will take place from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Phone: 517-355-6676
Website: https://socialscience.msu.edu/
UNIVERSITY ADVISING EXPLORATORY PREFERENCE
Location: Check-in for the Undergrad. Ed. colloquium will be located under a tent on the west side of the STEM Teaching and Learning Facility near the half-moon patio. Sessions will take place between STEM and Wells Hall.
Phone: 517-884-7330
Website: https://advising.msu.edu/exploratory-pref-major
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Location: Conrad Hall Room 102
Phone: 517-884-4584
Website: https://cvm.msu.edu/future-students