In This Issue
Important MSU Dates
9/2   First Day of Class; observe Monday schedule
9/4   Degree Candidate for Fall 2015 should apply for graduation
9/7   University Closed
9/9   Online open add period ends at 8 p.m.
9/9   Last day to change to or from CR/NC or Visitor -- must be done in the Registrar`s Office by 5 p.m. 
9/28   End of tuition refund period for fall semester courses --no refund after this date
September Events & Activities
Mark your calendar and attend as many events as possible! These events occur once a semester and should not be missed. Valuable information is shared by various campus resources, and is Important to all when considering employment, graduate school, and internships. 
Get Involved!!
Important to all when considering full time employment, graduate school or internships in the near future. Get involved in Psychology as well University clubs.
Available Fellowships & Scholarships

Information Session Dates are set for the following scholarships. Please check the link below for deadlines:  

Carnegie Junior Fellows Program (International affairs majors)

Truman Scholarship (Public service and government majors)

 

Career Events

Career Services and Network has seminars, fairs, and workshops scheduled for September. Attend as many as you can and be prepared!
Follow-up Links
 
 
Welcome Back Spartans!!
The PSY Undergraduate Office wants to welcome current and new students to MSU and to the Department.  We have many activities and events planned throughout this semester.  Please make sure you read valuable information shared.  We look forward to another exciting academic year!!
Message from the Chair: Dr. Juli Wade
Welcome back!!    Many exciting things are happening in the Psychology Department this year, including terrific opportunities for students to get involved in research and internships.  I wish you the best of luck as you get settled and start in on your courses.  I'll look forward to seeing you around our hallways!
-          Juli Wade, Department Chair
Advising and Scheduling Appointments
As you start your academic career for Fall 2015, it is important to learn about your degree requirements, getting involved in research, internships, etc...
The Psychology Department has 3 Academic Advisors available to help with your plans.  You can schedule an appointment with one of the advisors on-line through the Advising Scheduling System or come for a Walk-in.  We look forward to getting to know you.  
September Activities
The Psychology Department has several seminars planned for September. Please mark your calendar and RSVP:

PSY Research Lab Open House
September 9: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Room 230 PSY Bldg & Various PSY Labs

New Transfer Student Orientation
September 18, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Room 120 PSY Bldg

Graduate Entrance Exams
October 1, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Room 230 PSY Bldg

MSUFCU PROFESSIONAL PREP DINNER
September 22, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: MSU Union - Ballroom
Read to Succeed
Through this program MSU students tutor an at-risk child on a one-on-one basis, focusing on improving their student's reading and writing skills.  Tutors will be providing direct instruction to their student-this is not a homework help program!  We provide training and constant support for our tutors and, prior to tutoring, all prospective tutors will have to attend our training sessions.  All training sessions are held in Erickson Hall.  Students will need to attend one of each session (I and II), both of which are offered at multiple times.  Students need to come to our 347 Erickson Hall office prior to training to fill out the necessary paperwork.
 
Training Sessions:
Session I:
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015: 4-6:30 pm, 116H
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015: 8-10:30 am, 116H
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015: 3-5:30 pm, 116H
Thursday, Sept. 17, 201: 6-8:30 pm, 116H
 
Session II:
Monday, Sept. 21, 2015: 4-6:30 pm, 116H
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015: 3-5:30 pm, 116H
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015: 6-8:30 pm, 116H
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015: 8-10:30 am, 116H
 
Students may tutor either for credit (TE 494) or as a volunteer. We are always in need of tutors. Tutoring takes place twice a week for an hour each meeting. All tutoring sites are off campus, and carpooling can be arranged.  
Our tutoring times are as follows:
Monday/Wednesday:  3:35-4:35 pm
Tuesday/Thursday: 3:35 - 4:35 or 6:30-7:30 pm
Wednesday/Friday: 7:50 - 8:40 am

For additional information contact:
MSU Student Literacy Corps
347 Erickson Hall -- (517) 420 - 1849          
Psychology Undergraduate Office
316 Physics Road, Room 100
Phone: 517-353-7271;  Fax: 517-355-5139