


16th Annual Graduate Academic Conference
Save the date! March 9th, 2024 at the MSU Union marks our 16th…

CAPS Connect is back to support student mental health
Abigail (Abby) Waller from CAPS Connect is back in 1312c BPS,…

Attend The Global Festival for a multicultural celebration!
Global Festival seeks to engage students, MSU faculty and staff,…

Help “It’s On Us” combat sexual assault in the Fall 2023 Week of Action
The MSU It’s On Us planning committee is excited to share the…

Call for Applications: Urban Community Engagement Fellows Program
The Urban Community Engagement Fellows (UCEF) Program is a joint…

Conversations on Antisemitism and Islamophobia
The human tragedies that have taken place in Israel and the Gaza…

University Statement on Conflict Between Israel and Hamas
Michigan State University issued a statement this week reaffirming…

Join Us for Safe Halloween!
Safe Halloween is an annual event in which fraternity and sorority…

COGS Disciplinary Leadership and COGS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award – Applications Open!
Submission Deadline: 1.26.24 Award: $1,000. Questions about both…

Students Encouraged to Download SafeMSU App
Designed with input from students, faculty and staff, the SafeMSU…


Career Fairs in Full Swing!
Notable Career Fairs & opportunities to get in front of…

Homeownership Education Webinar
This homeownership seminar from MSU Extension will…

Introducing the Graduate School Office of Well Being
The office known as Graduate Student Life & Wellness…

2023 Education Abroad Expo
The Office for Education Abroad is excited to announce the annual…

New Academic Year Welcome Message from the Interim Provost
Interim Provost Thomas Jeitschko recently published a message…

The African Graduate Student Association (AGSA) is hosting their 5th Annual Academic Conference!
The purpose of the conference is to create a forum where African…

PEER Program Starts Soon!
The PEER (Promoting Education & Emotional Resilience) Program…

Get a Graduate Certificate in Community Engagement
Info Session
Learn about program requirements, the online application…

MSU Impact Radio Has Opportunities for Graduate & Professional Students!
Fall Semester Open Houses: Tues. Sept. 5th and Wed. Sept. 6th…

UAB Poster Sale
POSTER SALE!! Stop by the Union between Saturday, August 26th…

Fall Writing Retreat at Pretty Lake Camp
Womxn of Color Initiatives (WOCI) at Michigan State University…

Ignite MSU looking for student speakers!
Ignite MSU is a newly unveiled novel program from the MSU Museum…

MSU Bikes has your wheel needs covered
Summer has arrived and the MSU Bike Shop is here for all your…

Celebrate Feminism in the Arts at FEMfest!
Women*s Student Services, in collaboration with Impact 89FM,…

LGBTQIA2S+ Graduate Student Welcome
Attention: Graduate Students
Event Date: Saturday, August…

University-wide Fall Welcome Events
Check out the Student Life & Engagement webpage for the full…

Board of Trustees Student Liason Deadline Extended
Great News -- the application deadline for the At Large Student…

Graduate Student Welcoming and Resource Fair August 26, 2023
Events for all Graduate & Professional Students!
Visit:…


Multicultural Center Community Engagement Session Scheduled for Feb 3rd
The MSU community is invited to join the Multicultural Center…

COGS Full Council Passes Vote of No Confidence in MSU BoT
At their Full Council meeting held on October 19, 2022, the Michigan…

Voting Resources for Classroom and Program Presentations
This week is National Voter Education Week! MSUvote is pleased…

2022 Spartan Volunteer Service Award
Announcing the Spartan Volunteer Service Award administered by…

Thriving in Graduate School – COGS+GSLW Workshop Series
Thriving In Graduate School Workshop Series held Fall…

Statement from Current and Previous COGS Presidents Regarding the Board of Trustees and President Stanley
Please read the full statement here.

MSU Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report
Each year, Michigan State University compiles a report to capture…

Check out MSU Career Services Network/Fall Career Fairs
Career Fairs are scheduled for fall 2022!
View Event Information…

Thank you to COGS 2021-22 Executive Board
From Fall Welcome to the Graduate Academic Conference to Graduate…

MSU All-Gender Restroom Design Study
Participate in a town hall to shape MSU’s vision for restroom…

2022 Referendum for Major Governing Orgs.
APRIL 4 - 10, 2022:
Cast your ballot here: https://studentelections.msu.edu/
The…

MLK Jr. Campus-Wide Celebration Programming
The events within this celebration are a mix of in-person, hybrid…

Covid Protocols
RHS has posted this handy Covid Protocols info sheet. For complete…


COGS Wraps up COVID-19 Working Remotely Technology Awards
June 2021 --
From spring of 2020 – end of Spring semester…

Grad & Professional Students Must Complete New DEI Requirement
You can access the module by logging in at abilitylms.msu.edu…

Collaborative Storytelling: Resurrecting Jatayu
You are invited to participate in a Speculative Cinema Episode…

Spring 2021 Campus Covid-19 Requirements and Resources
For all current information and resources go to msu.edu/together-we-will.…

MSU Community Compact Reminder
Protecting the health and safety of MSU students, faculty, staff…
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
Office closed Oct. 23-24 for fall break – but we are available via email or phone!