Academic Help
Learning Resources Center
202 Bessey Hall, MSU
(517) 355-2363
http://lrc.msu.edu
The Learning Resources Center supports the teaching departments of the University by making available a variety of study and skill development programs to all students.
A variety of workshops and seminars related to listening, note-taking, and study skills are available for students who do not have the reading comprehension and study techniques necessary to cope with reading assignments. There is a professional staff of instructors and tutors who can provide information about instructional material and services to meet individual needs. Service provided is one-on-one.
Office of Supportive Services
209 Bessey Hall, MSU
(517) 353-5210
http://oss.msu.edu
The OSS is an academic support unit whose primary goal is to assist in the increase of retention rates, facilitate academic success and enhance graduation rates among income eligible, first-generation and disabled students.
A variety of services are designed to facilitate the development of coping and self-management skills in students. The program assists students in developing their abilities and skills and in developing plans to fulfill realistic objectives and goals.
OSS services include academic advising, tutoring, skill enrichment workshops, social counseling, career exploration, peer counseling, graduate study planning, and orientation programs.
The Writing Center
300 Bessey Hall, MSU
(517) 432-3610
http://writing.msu.edu
Experienced Undergraduate and Graduate Student Writing Consultants are available to work with students in one-on-one or small group writing sessions. Appointments for up to 50 minutes are available Sunday-Friday during daytime and evening hours. Sunday’s and evenings are walk-in only at the Library satellite writing center across from CyberCafe.
Academic Advising
170 Bessey Hall, MSU
(517) 355-3515
www.msu.edu/unit/uud/advising.html
All undergraduate students who have been admitted to MSU with fewer than 56 credits are enrolled in the Undergraduate University Division/UUD. Academic advising in the UUD and in all colleges is a continuing process. An adviser assists students in interpreting policies and procedures, selecting a major, schedule planning, career exploration and is a key resource for other available services on campus.
Advising programs in the colleges vary in specific details. Students who declare Major Preferences are assigned to academic advisers in the colleges of their major (UUD advisers are also available to these students). No-Preference students are assigned to an academic adviser and advised in one of the Student Affairs Offices of the UUD.
Keeping in contact with your academic adviser is critical to your success as a student. Mistakes can be costly and time consuming. Students with children are encouraged to meet with their Adviser early in the semester to inform them of their family responsibilities.
Graduate students are assigned a member of the faculty who serves as the academic adviser. The name of the adviser is included with other information which is mailed to the student before registration.