Welcome back to Spartan Orientation Station! It’s another Top 5 in 5-ish, and this time we’re talking about academic advising, aka the key to the thing everyone’s excited about… enrolling in your classes.If you’re not totally sure how advising works, when you’re supposed to go, or how it connects to building your schedule, we’ve got you. We’re breaking down the top five things you need to know so you can walk into your appointment prepared and leave with classes you’re actually excited about.From your first advising meeting to getting enrolled and staying on track, this episode is your quick guide to making it all make sense.

Welcome back to Spartan Orientation Station 💚We’re kicking off a brand new series, Five in Five(ish), where we break down the five most important things you need to know in five to ten minutes.This episode is all about MSU language and abbreviations, because let’s be honest, people will start throwing around things like NSO, ULA, and CAPS like you’re just supposed to get it. We’ve got you.We’re covering the top five terms you’ll hear everywhere on campus, what they actually mean, and when you’ll use them, so you can walk into your first week at MSU already sounding like you know what’s going on. Let’s decode MSU together 🎧

Welcome back to Spartan Orientation Station 💫In this episode, we’re heading under the stars at the Abrams Planetarium, one of MSU’s coolest hidden gems. We’ll talk about what you can actually do there as a student, why it’s way more than just looking at stars, and how you can make it part of your campus routine, even if you’re not a science person. 🚀✨

Welcome back to Spartan Orientation Station, your go-to guide for all things Michigan State 💚🌎In this special Earth Day edition, we’re sitting down with the MSU Office of Sustainability to talk about what it really means to live Spartan green. Whether you’re brand new to campus or just looking to be more intentional, this episode breaks down sustainability in a way that’s practical, approachable, and actually doable.For more information on Sustainability & being Spartan Green, find the team on Instagram @msusustainability or visit their website, sustainability.msu.edu. 

Hello families and supporters! Welcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station’s Family Fridays series, brought to you by the NSO Family and Supporter Committee. This monthly summer series shares guidance, insights, and resources to help families and supporters navigate the transition to college alongside their student. In this episode, we focus on final preparations and early-semester guidance to help Spartans start strong. With move-in and the first week of classes just ahead, we’re sharing practical tips to ease the transition and build confidence for the semester ahead. This episode features insights from members of MSU’s Family and Supporter Committee—students who’ve spent months crafting resources and programs designed to support both students and their families. From navigating safety tools to encouraging campus involvement, they reflect on the role supporters play in helping Spartans recharge, stay motivated, and make the most of their college experience. Whether you're prepping for arrival or looking ahead to the first year, this episode offers timely advice straight from current students. 

Hello families and supporters! Welcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station’s Family Fridays series, brought to you by the NSO Family and Supporter Committee. This monthly summer series shares guidance, insights, and resources to help families and supporters navigate the transition to college alongside their student. In this episode, we focus on supporting Spartan success, with an emphasis on persistence strategies and long-term success throughout the college journey. Joined by Dr. Christina Bridges and Justin St. Charles, LMSW, from MSU’s Strategic Retention Unit, we explore how students, families, and supporters can engage with resources that help Spartans thrive both academically and personally. Whether you’re looking for ways to encourage your student’s persistence, wondering how to best support them during challenges, or hoping to build long-term habits for success, this episode offers practical insights, strategies, and encouragement for the path ahead. 

Welcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station! On this week’s episode of our Living Community series, we are featuring James Madison College, also called JMC. JMC is a residential college at Michigan State focused on creating an inclusive learning community that empowers students to pursue equity and justice through public service and civic engagement. Today we are welcoming Jahshua to discuss all things James Madison. Thank you so much for joining us today!  For more information on James Madison, visit their website jmc.msu.edu or follow them on Instagram @jmcmsu.

Welcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station! On this week’s episode, we will be discussing the MOSAIC Center for Education and Outreach! For more information about the MOSAIC Center, visit their office on the second floor of the MSU Union. For connections on social media, students can find the Campus Interfaith Council @msu_cic and Women*s Student Services @womensstudentservicesmsu on Instagram!

Welcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station! On this week’s episode of our Living Community series, we are featuring the Arts Living Learning Community. The Arts LLC focuses on socially engaged art and emphasizes belonging and community for its students. For more information about the Arts LLC, visit their website at artsliving.msu.edu or follow them on Instagram @allc_msu. 

Welcome back to the Spartan Orientation Station! On this week’s episode, we will be discussing Undergraduate Research at MSU! Undergraduate research is conducted in all sorts of different forms and disciplines, and the UR team is here to help you find the best opportunity for you! Today, we welcome Dr. Brian Keas and Brittany Guercio Finch from the Office of Undergraduate Research to the podcast!For more information about Undergraduate Research, visit their website at urca.msu.edu or follow them on Instagram @ur_at_msu.