International Students

MSU is home to students from 130 different countries and, as an international student, you have unique challenges and opportunities. We want your time at MSU to be the best that it can be.

Living on campus allows you to meet new friends and experience all that campus has to offer through our many living, dining, employment and campus life options. As you experience our community, international culture, sports, arts and entertainment, we’ll help you live on and live well.

New international students can find important information about moving to MSU including application instructions, contact information, move-in dates, and more by clicking here.

Between Semester Housing 2012 – 13

The residence halls close for the fall semester break at 8 p.m., Friday, December 14, 2012 and will reopen at 8 a.m. on Sunday, January 6, 2013. All residents (except those living in Owen, Van Hoosen, and University Village) are required to leave the halls during this time period or, if applicable, sign up for a Between Semester Housing plan.

The Between Semester Housing plan is only available to residents in McDonel, Hubbard, Rather, Butterfield, and possibly Akers Halls. The plan involves housing for residents in their current rooms December 15, 2012 – January 5, 2013. The plan includes 22 meals to use in Brody Square and Holmes Dining Hall from December 15 – 21, 2012 and January. 2 – 6, 2013. The total cost for the Between Semester Housing plan is only $300, which will be charged to individuals' student accounts.

Office for International Students & Scholars

International Student Resource Guide (PDF)

Go Green (PDF): Important information for new students

UView (PDF): Monthly Newsletter