Communications
The latest news and communications are available below.
General
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Archive
2022
April
- April 29: COVID-19 impact on retirement contributions
- April 15: Important update on COVID-19 directives
March
- March 24: Next COVID-19 booster clinic March 28 at Breslin Center
- March 17: Next COVID-19 booster clinics March 21, 28 at Breslin Center
- March 3: MSU lifting mask requirement March 6 except for classrooms, research spaces
January
- Jan. 26: Booster verification process is now live
- Jan. 21: In-person classes resume Jan. 31; at-home COVID test kits now available
- Jan 12: Breslin Center to host COVID-19 booster clinics
- Jan 10: Deadline to submit booster information is Feb. 1
- Jan. 1: Vaccine proof or negative COVID-19 test required for athletic, arts events
2021
December
- Dec. 31: Most classes to start remotely Jan. 10, stay virtual for three weeks
- Dec. 29: Preparing for January return to campus
- Dec. 17: MSU to require COVID-19 boosters
- Dec. 14: Update on new COVID-19 testing, next semester
November
September
- Sept. 27: University financial update
- Sept. 10: Updated COVID-19 safety information
- Sept. 3: Important COVID-19 safety information
August
- Aug. 20: Michigan State Athletics Announces Face Covering Policy for Fall Events
- Aug. 13: Vaccine, exemption forms now available
- Aug. 5: COVID-19 vaccination verification, exemption process
July
June
- June 28: Update on COVID-19 rules for summer, fall
- June 8: Vaccinated Spartans can go without masks indoors and out
- June 2: COVID-19 vaccine drive-thru operation to close
May
- May 17: Bringing more employees back to campus
- May 14: Updates in Guidance for domestic and international travel
- May 10: MSU removes outdoor masking requirement
- May 6: MSU to hold one-day J&J vaccine clinic May 10
- May 5: Pharmacy offers COVID-19 vaccination starting Tuesday
- May 3: COVID-19 vaccination clinic resumes for faculty, staff and students
April
- April 19: Ingham County Health Department and Michigan State University welcome all Michigan residents to drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic
- April 13: Summer 2021 and Fall 2021 planning update
March
- March 16: U.K. coronavirus variant identified in campus community
- March 10: COVID-19 safety reminders for the East Lansing-MSU community from community leaders
- March 5: MSU plans for more typical fall semester
January
- Jan. 30: MSU issues enhanced-physical-distance directive
- Jan. 25: COVID-19 variant in Michigan
- Jan. 14: EL, MSU, ICHD remind community of protective COVID-19 measures
- Jan. 8: Important COVID-19 vaccine information
2020
December
- Dec. 21: Start of classes delayed for spring 2021 semester
- Dec. 10: Setting up for success in the spring semester
November
- Nov. 16: How new state order impacts MSU
- Nov. 9: Progressive planning update on academic records for faculty and students
October
- Oct. 29: Spring calendar break days
- Oct. 28: Health department updates social gathering restrictions to 10 individuals or fewer
- Oct. 22: MSU Athletics announces cuts to swimming, diving
- Oct. 22: Plans for spring 2021 semester
- Oct. 22: East Lansing, MSU, Ingham County Health remind community of COVID-19 safety measures
- Oct. 15: Important new tool in fight against COVID-19
- Oct. 14: Update on MSU’s financial situation
- Oct. 14: East Lansing City Council adopts emergency ordinance requiring compliance with public health orders
- Oct. 14: MSU Police prepares for the return of college football
- Oct. 13: Cheering safely for the Spartans
- Oct. 6: MSU health and safety directives still in effect
September
- Sept. 29: Resources, decisions to keep Spartans healthy, safe
- Sept. 18: Mandatory quarantine issued for 11 more large houses in East Lansing
- Sept. 14: Mandatory quarantine issued for 30 large houses in East Lansing
- Sept. 12: Urgent quarantine recommendations
- Sept. 9: COVID-19 Early Detection Program
- Sept. 8: Off-campus COVID-19 cases rising
August
- Aug. 28: Setting expectations for our fall semester
- Aug. 27: City of East Lansing welcomes Spartans, encourages off-campus safety
- Aug. 24: Update on parking permits
- Aug. 19: College of Law goes online only for fall semester
- Aug. 18: Fall semester plans change
- Aug. 18: Outdoor gatherings restricted to no more than 25 people in some parts of East Lansing
- Aug 14: Mandatory self-quarantine for inbound students from high-risk areas
- Aug. 13: Campus dining updates for fall 2020
- Aug. 11: Athletics announcement on postponement of 2020-21 fall sports season
- Aug. 10: President provides the latest information on fall semester planning
July
- July 28: President provides updates on fall semester planning
- July 22: MSU Community Compact on COVID-19
- July 16: President provides updates on housing, testing, compliance
- July 16: Athletics announces salary reduction plan
June
- June 26: Update on return to campus, face coverings and testing
- June 24: Update from MSU Athletics on upcoming football season
- June 22: Update on financial impacts of coronavirus pandemic
- June 17: Update on returning to campus (PDF)
- June 4: Athletics provides update on bringing student-athletic
May
- May 27: President outlines plans for reopening campus this fall
- May 8: Update on mental health resources for the Spartan community (PDF)
April
- April 24: President announces COVID-19 Reopening Campus Task Force
- April 21: Update to alumni from President Stanley (PDF)
- April 21: MSU will hold virtual commencement ceremony on May 16
- April 20: MSU joins Big Ten Conference Task Force for Emerging Infectious Diseases
- April 17: University to freeze tuition in response to pandemic
- April 6: Update from the president on MSU’s response, next steps
March
- March 19: Update from president on confirmed cases, health and safety reminders (PDF)
- March 18, 2020: Update from President Stanley to MSU alumni (PDF)
- March 14, 2020: Update from President Stanley on virtual classes, commencement postponed (PDF)
- March 10, 2020: Update from President Stanley on coronavirus response and preparations
February
- Feb. 28, 2020: Update on creation of three key task force workgroups (PDF)
- Feb. 20, 2020: President Samuel L. Stanley statement on coronavirus (Asian Pacific American Student Organization town hall)
- Feb. 20, 2020: Update on creation of coronavirus task force and travel (PDF)
- Feb. 20, 2020: Update on creation of coronavirus task force and travel (Chinese translation) (PDF)
January
Students & Parents
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Archive
2021
November
August
- Aug. 24: Deadline for vaccine verification form is Aug. 31
- Aug. 4: Attention MSU students - August action items
July
- July 29: COVID-19 vaccine survey response due Aug. 6
- July 22: Mandatory student COVID-19 vaccine survey
June
April
- April 16: Reminder to sign up to receive your COVID-19 vaccine
- April 13: MSU now offering students two-dose Pfizer vaccine instead of Johnson & Johnson
- April 7: MSU to begin giving COVID-19 vaccines to students
- April 5: Students – you are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine
March
February
- Feb. 26: MSU lifts enhanced-physical-distance directive
- Feb. 19: MSU to enter next enhanced physical distance directive phase
- Feb. 12: MSU to lift enhanced physical-distance directive in phases
January
2020
November
- Nov. 17: It's a great day to pause and save lives
- Nov. 10: Keep your family safe; Thanksgiving departure spit testing starts Monday
- Nov. 5: Thanksgiving Departure Testing for Students
October
- Oct. 28: Beyond rivalry; keeping communities safe
- Oct. 22: Spring 2021 housing update
- Oct. 22: No Record-COVID-19 grade option for fall 2020
- Oct. 21: Football, Halloween, Voting and COVID - A Not-So-Traditional Fall
September
- Sept. 17: Letter from the provost to students
- Sept. 9: An open letter to students from President Stanley
- Sept. 4: Message to the Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils
- Sept. 1: Fall semester student welcome from provost
August
- Aug. 31: Introducing the student mentor program and survey participation request
- Aug. 19: Information regarding application to reside on-campus
- Aug. 19: Information for parents about housing
- Aug. 13: Guidance on student medical leave and return process
- Aug. 10: Fall semester update for on-campus residents
- Aug. 4: University recommendations for Greek life
- Aug. 3: Defining the student experience and expectations
June
May
April
- April 28: Update on emergency funding for students under CARES Act
- April 24: Update to students on aid, tuition, support resources (PDF)
- April 22: Reminder to graduate students on satisfactory/not satisfactory grading system (PDF)
- April 22: Reminder to undergraduate students on satisfactory/not satisfactory grading system (PDF)
- April 21: MSU will hold virtual commencement ceremony on May 16
- April 17: University to freeze tuition in response to pandemic
- April 10: Provost updates students on academics, graduation (PDF)
- April 6: Update to students on staying healthy, academics and housing (PDF)
- April 2: Update for students from provost on some summer classes moving online only (PDF)
March
- March 26: Messages to students, faculty and program directors on Spring 2020 grading policy (PDF)
- March 23: Guidance for parents/families on move-out process for on-campus students (PDF)
- March 18: Message to students, families on available resources
- March 16, 2020: Update on residence hall check-out and credits (PDF)
- March 6, 2020: Guidance and update for parents and families (PDF)
February
Faculty & Staff
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Archive
2022
January
- Jan. 26: Information regarding department distribution of KN95 masks
- Jan. 12: MSU financial update
- Jan. 6: Updated MSU quarantine and isolation policies
2021
December
November
September
- Sept. 15: Updates on COVID-19 Notifications
- Sept. 10: Responding to positive COVID-19 tests in our campus community
August
- Aug. 24: Deadline for vaccine verification form is Aug. 31
- Aug. 20: Information for faculty, advisors, and academic staff on vaccine and mask mandates
- Aug. 2: Preparing for fall semester
July
- July 29: COVID-19 vaccine survey response due Aug. 6
- July 22: COVID-19 vaccine survey
- July 6: Transitioning Back to Campus for Fall
- July 6: Research under lifted restrictions
June
May
April
- April 19: Employee COVID-19 vaccine appointments available this week
- April 15: Remote workplace rules extended
- April 13: MSU now offering students two-dose Pfizer vaccine instead of Johnson & Johnson
- April 7: MSU to begin giving COVID-19 vaccines to students
March
- March 24: MSU launches Remote Work Initiative
- March 11: Opportunity to volunteer for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
- March 10: Invitation to employee town hall on COVID-19 vaccines
- March 10: Study days reminder, April 22-23
- March 5: Academic planning update for summer and fall
February
January
- Jan. 30: Instruction for educators on enhanced distancing period
- Jan 22: Information for in-person instruction
- Jan. 8: Spring semester information for instructors
2020
December
- Dec. 21: Academic planning for spring semester
- Dec. 9: Additional employee furlough information and instructions
November
- Nov. 16: Research safety reminders
- Nov. 13: MSU Community Compact reminders - supervisor and unit responsibilities
- Nov. 13: Educator update
- Nov. 12: Keep your guard up
- Nov. 12: APA employee furlough agreement extension
October
- Oct. 23: Employee expectations for spring 2021 semester plans
- Oct. 22: Message from provost - spring semester plans
September
- Sept. 4: Thank you letter from President Stanley to staff
- Sept. 1: Fall semester faculty welcome from provost
August
July
- July 31: Temporary accommodations and flexible working arrangement request process
- July 31: Temporary accommodations for addressing faculty COVID-19 related teaching adjustments requests for fall semester 2020
- July 31: Staffing decision guidance for returning work to campus (PDF)
- July 24: Fall 2020 guidance for faculty
- July 24: Supervisor and unit responsibilities regarding MSU Community Compact
- July 2: Follow-up details on faculty, academic staff compensation reductions (PDF)
June
- June 25: Important information on increase in East Lansing-area COVID-19 cases (PDF)
- June 12: Guidance for faculty preparing for Fall 2020 (PDF)
- June 2: HR guidance on governor’s most recent executive order (PDF)
May
- May 29: Furlough information from HR for employees (PDF)
- May 29: Furlough information from HR for supervisors, leaders (PDF)
- May 28: Update on IPF preparations for reopening campus (PDF)
- May 28: HR guidelines on governor’s Stay Home executive order extension (PDF)
- May 22: Guidance on sponsored programs/research grants (PDF)
- May 15: Update on on-campus research reactivation(PDF)
- May 14: Travel suspension extended indefinitely (PDF)
- May 12: APA employee furlough information, instructions (PDF)
- May 11: Update to employees on financial impact, budget cuts
- May 8: Guidance from HR on extension of governor's Stay Home order (PDF)
April
- April 30: Guidance on preparing for the reactiviation of on-site research
- April 28: Important HR update on excused unpaid time off for employees (PDF)
- April 28: MSU IT, police warn of cyber phishing (PDF)
- April 25: Message to employees on executive order, face coverings (PDF)
- April 25: Message to leaders, supervisors on executive order, face coverings (PDF)
- April 21: MSU will hold virtual commencement ceremony on May 16
- April 16: President outlines novel coronavirus financial impact
- April 10: Message on new health screening online tool (PDF)
- April 13: Message from the Ombudsperson to faculty on available resources (PDF)
- April 10: Update from HR on guidelines regarding Stay Home executive order (PDF)
- April 10: Provost thanks support staff, provides updates (PDF)
- April 10: Provost updates faculty on summer courses, admissions, best practices (PDF)
- April 2: Update to faculty from provost on some summer classes moving online only (PDF)
- April 1: HR outlines additional leave options for employees (PDF)
March
- March 30: Further HR guidance on designating necessary employees to come to work (PDF)
- March 27: Update on county order requiring screenings for on-campus employees (PDF)
- March 27: Updates to faculty on impact of virtual teaching (PDF)
- March 27: Further HR guidance on hiring modifications (PDF)
- March 26: Messages to students, faculty and program directors on Spring 2020 grading policy (PDF)
- March 25: Update from President Stanley on implementation of hiring chill (PDF)
- March 24: HR guidelines regarding governor's executive order
- March 23: Update from President Stanley on governor's Stay Home executive order (PDF)
- March 23: Impact of Stay at Home executive order on research continuity (PDF)
- March 18: Update on enhanced lab safety guidelines; request for assessment of facilities (PDF)
- March 17, 2020: Update for restrictions on MSU human research activities (PDF)
- March 17, 2020: Updated guidance on animal care activities (PDF)
- March 16, 2020: Guidance from HR on operational status; further directions for employees (PDF)
- March 16, 2020: Guidance for researchers across campus (PDF)
- March 13, 2020: Update from President Stanley regarding MSU operations (PDF)
- March 12, 2020: Update from President Stanley regarding updated processes for travel and events on campus (PDF)
- March 11, 2020: Guidance for faculty on modification to in-person classes (PDF)
- March 10, 2020: Guidance for faculty on continuity of teaching and learning operations (PDF)
- March 10, 2020: Guidance from HR on continuity of operations (PDF)
- March 6, 2020: Updated coronavirus travel guidance (PDF)
January