MSU Extension Offers Money Management Workshops
Check out current offerings at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/mimoneyhealth/events
MSU Water Alliance Announces 2026 Fall Semester Kickoff Event
The MSU Water Alliance is hosting a 2026 Fall Semester Kick-Off Event on Wednesday, September 9th! This is open to graduate students, post docs and all faculty across campus. This event is the perfect opportunity to align your research efforts with fellow water Spartans for the upcoming academic year.
Register @ https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3QpnbXWH7yNMVG6
Event: Water Alliance 2026 Fall Semester Kick-Off
Date: Wednesday, September 9th
Time: 4:30PM – 6:00PM
Location: Kellogg Center – Red Cedar AB
Appetizers & non-alcoholic beverage will be provided
Cash bar
Parking code will be provided to everyone that registers by September 7
2025 Tax Referendum Passes for Grad & Professional Student Groups
Thank you graduate & professional students for supporting your community! The Referendum for Tax Renewal has passed for all three student groups: COGS, COMS, and OGA!
UPDATE to Graduate Assistant Illness, Injury, and Pregnancy Leave Policy
April 2025: There has been an update to the Graduate Assistant Illness, Injury, and Pregnancy Leave Policy. This update entitles Graduate Assistants to paid family sick leave in accordance with the new Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) passed on February 21, 2025. The amended version of ESTA covers part-time employees, including student employees and Graduate Assistants.
In accordance with ESTA, we have made updates to the “Graduate Assistant Illness, Injury, and Pregnancy Leave Policy” in the Academic Programs Catalog and will be communicating with GEU. To learn more about the new policy, please visit our FAQ resource.
If you have any questions about the revisions to this policy, please contact the Office for Faculty and Academic Staff Affairs at FASAffairs@msu.edu.
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
Fall & Spring: Monday-Friday 9am – 5pm
Available any weekday via email or by appointment.
We are also available to meet via zoom!
Summer Semester: The COGS Office will be physically open M, T, W from 9-5PM, barring vacations and off site meetings. If closed, you may go to 2nd floor reception desk for assistance. COGS is always available to meet by appointment at your convenience as well. Just email or call us.
EMAIL: office@cogs.msu.edu
