A visit to campus is the best way to learn about Michigan State University. The Office of Admissions and Scholarships welcomes your visit and has developed several programs to serve your needs. The Michigan State University Student Alumni Foundation also provides prospective students, friends and alumni with tours of the Michigan State University campus. Regular campus tours are offered Monday through Friday.
Special tours require reservation two weeks in advance.
Tours are not given during Final Exams or Holiday Breaks. The residence halls are the hub of campus life, and in addition to student living and dining space, many house academic departments and faculty offices, classrooms, computer labs, convenience stores, fitness centers, study rooms, recreation lounges and residence life program space. Michigan State University, a pioneer land-grant institution, was founded in 1855. The campus is part of a metropolitan area that includes a total population of 433,000. The curriculum now includes more than 200 programs of undergraduate and graduate studies taught by more than 4,000 academic staff in 14 degree granting colleges.