Virtual Fall Grad School Orientation Page Open to Access Resources
Whether or not you were able to make it to the virtual graduate school orientation event, The Graduate School has kept the event page active so that you are able to access the breadth of resources uploaded. Find more at https://grad.msu.edu/ResourceFair2020
FRIB Hosts Virtual Tours!
You can also find more details about our live outreach appointments here.
COGS Full Council Denounces DHS Proposed F/J Visas Policy
In their October 14, 2020 full council meeting, The Council of Graduate Students (COGS) passed, by unanimous vote, a statement condemning the proposed DHS F/J Visas Policy. The statement was unanimously approved by the COGS Full Council in response to the proposed rule: “Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media” (Federal Register Number 2020-20845). It will be submitted as a public comment and distributed to the MSU congressional delegation.
COGS encourages MSU graduate and professional students to submit their own public comment at https://beta.regulations.gov/document/ICEB-2019-0006-0001 by the October 25, 2020 deadline.
You can see a pdf of the full COGS statement HERE.
MSU Seeks Volunteers to Participate in COVID-19 Early Detection Program
The Sci-Files Want to Interview YOU!
Here’s an excellent opportunity from The Sci Files for you to reach a broader audience talking about your research. Past interviews can be found on their website or your favorite podcast directory. (i.e. iTunes, Spotify, etc.) Email them at Scifiles@impact89fm.org
Get Involved with a Student Organization
Looking to connect with other students? Want to join a student organization? Want to start a new registered student organization? Graduate and Professional students have many opportunities to engage. Start your search here: Involve@State
Spartan Safety Kits Distributed
All Michigan State University students can receive a Spartan Safety Kit – containing face coverings and appliques, hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes, a tape measure, health and safety information and a copy of the MSU Community Compact. Kits have been distributed to all campus housing as well as off-campus apartments. Please check with your residence hall office or apartment leasing office if you did not receive a kit upon check-in. *Note: if you belong to one of the Medical Schools (including satellite campuses), please check with your department.
Undergraduate and graduate students living off-campus who did not receive their kits from their landlord or department may pick them up at the MSU Union from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, and from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31-Thursday, Sept. 3. MSU students will need to show student identification and sign for their Spartan Safety Kit. #msusas
Statement on federal government’s decision to rescind directive impacting international students
July 14, 2020:
President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D. issued the following statement after learning of the federal government’s decision to rescind its July 6 Student Exchange and Visitor Program (SEVP) directive:
“This is welcome news for all international students who come to our country to study at our colleges and universities. We appreciate the federal government’s heeding the call of the hundreds of institutions of higher education throughout our country. MSU will continue to advocate on behalf of our international students, who are an essential part of our Spartan community.”
Together We Will – Website for Re-opening Updates
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. This website provides the latest information on planning and preparation. Success will take all of us working together.
You can learn more on the MSU Together We Will website, recently redeveloped to make it easier for you to find the information and updates you need.
Our Mission
The Council of Graduate Students is the authorized student government on campus representing all graduate/professional students at Michigan State University. Our mission is to promote the academic, social, and economic goals of graduate and professional students.
Contact Us
Chittenden Hall
466 W. Circle Dr., Room 120
East Lansing, MI. 48824
517-353-9189
office@cogs.msu.edu
Office Hours
Monday-Friday 9am – 5pm
Available any weekday via email or by appointment.
We are also available to meet via zoom!
EMAIL: office@cogs.msu.edu
WINTER BREAK: The COGS Office will be (physically) closed from December 19-January 6th. And closed January 9th and 10th.
You may reach us via email during that time: office@cogs.msu.edu
