Student Bulletin: January/February 2026

MSU College of Law will present the Musician’s Tax Preparation Guide, Thursday, March 19. 6:00-7:00pm. Hollander Hall. Free for all MSU Students.

Graduate Office Reminders for Faculty and Students as of 2/22/26

Access the pdf at the button below for details on the following topics:

1. Protocols for MM Orals – SS’26
2. Doctoral/PHD Students – Protocols for defenses SS’26
3. Graduation and attending the ceremony
4. Recitals and FileDepot
5. Dissertation Completion Award – Apps due March 9, 2026!

Deans Community Lunch

Please join us on Thursday, February 26 in the lobby for our first Deans Community Lunch of the spring semester. Stop by any time between 11 and 1 for free food and a chance to visit with us, other students and faculty.

Spot the Signs.
Start a Conversation.

QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training fosters confidence in having open and compassionate conversations about mental health.

• Virtual
• Free
• Just 1-hour
• Available in MSU’s Ability Training Compliance platform

Learn to:

• Recognize the warning signs
• Offer hope
• Connect someone in crisis to support

RUSH TICKETS

FREE TICKETS FOR STUDENTS

Newfound Chamber Winds performance featuring current MSU Music students.

There will be no classes held on Friday, February 13. Instead, a free event will be held in remembrance of those we lost on this day three years ago.

This event is free and open to the public. Attendees are welcome to arrive and depart at any time, creating space for quiet reflection, remembrance, and healing.

Watch the creativity and entrepreneurship of your fellow MSU Music students take center stage as they present bold ideas and business ventures in a live pitch format. A panel of jurors asks questions, sparking insightful discussions and culminating in an awards presentation—with up to $3,000 in funding on the line.

The next round of free hearing testing will take place Thursday, February 19 with time slots available between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Sign up now!

Spring 2026 Comprehensive Exam Date

Saturday, April 4, 2026

OSAS lobby takeover is TODAY, January 12, from noon-2.

Students can get health and wellness resources, career services, and make sure they are in the correct classes for this semester.

Stop by!

Write to Heal is a 5-week therapeutic writing group held Fridays from 10 – 11:30 AM during the Spring semester. It is open to all students interested in exploring their inner world through words. Each week will introduce a different theme and writing technique including journaling, poetry, expressive letter-writing, narrative storytelling, and more.

These sessions are designed to help participants process thoughts and emotions, reduce stress, and deepen self-awareness. No prior writing experience is necessary, just bring your curiosity and willingness to explore.

All MSU students are welcome to participate based on the clinical recommendations of CAPS staff. As with all group sessions held by CAPS, a pre-group meeting is required to join. Schedule a short phone consultation with CAPS to get started.

Learn about all of the group sessions offered by MSU CAPS.

A reminder that the university is closed and no classes will be held on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.