Events
Wrongfully Convicted. Reedemed. A True Story
Monday, November 3, 2025 6:00 PM - Monday, November 3, 2025 7:30 PM at B117 Wells Hall
Join us for a powerful and moving evening with Walter Dunn. The School of Criminal Justice, Department of Psychology, and Department of Sociology invite you to listen to Walter Dunn speak on his wrongful conviction and the power of education in his quest to prove his innocence.
Making Better Decisions About Sustainability
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 3:00 PM - Wednesday, November 5, 2025 4:30 PM at Kellogg Center
MSU Sociology welcomes University Distinguished Professor Emeriti Tom Dietz back for this year's STAN & TOBA KAPLOWITZ DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES at the Kellogg Center Auditorium. The 3 p.m. lecture will be followed by a reception & book signing 4:30 p.m. -5:30 p.m. in Red Cedar AB.
Info Session: Community Engagement, Society & Culture in Belize
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 6:00 PM - Wednesday, November 5, 2025 7:00 PM at Zoom
Through this program, students will work to build their cultural competencies, which they will have the opportunity to demonstrate through community engagement in a K-12 school in Santa Elena Town/ San Ignacio, Belize. Students will begin by exploring the “Dangers of a Single Story” as described by author and activist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, which will be used as a touchpoint for this course. Students will spend their week in Belize putting into practice the learnings that they will engage in pre-departure.
Info Session: Community Engagement, Society & Culture in Belize
Friday, November 7, 2025 3:00 PM - Friday, November 7, 2025 4:00 PM at Zoom
During spring break students can learn about the culture of the Central American country of Belize while also participating in a community engagement project. Through this program, students will work to build their cultural competencies, which they will have the opportunity to demonstrate through community engagement in a K-12 school in Santa Elena Town/ San Ignacio, Belize. Students will begin by exploring the “Dangers of a Single Story” as described by author and activist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, which will be used as a touchpoint for this course. Students will spend their week in Belize putting into practice the learnings that they will engage in pre-departure.
University Closed- Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, November 27, 2025 12:00 AM - Friday, November 28, 2025 11:59 PM at
The university is closed for all non-essential operations on Thursday November 27th and Friday, November 28th in recognition of Thanksgiving. Normal operations will resume on Monday, December 1st.
Third Annual Twin Night with the Detroit Pistons
Friday, December 5, 2025 7:00 PM - Friday, December 5, 2025 9:30 PM at Little Caesars Arena
The MSU Twin Registry and the Detroit Pistons are partnering once again for the third annual Twin Night on Friday, December 5th at the Little Caesars Arena—this year with even more offerings for fans! The Twin Night celebrates both Ausar Thompson from the Detroit Pistons and Kris Murray from the Portland Trail Blazers, both who have twins who play in the NBA!
Final Exams
Monday, December 8, 2025 12:00 AM - Friday, December 12, 2025 11:59 PM at
Final examinations for fall semester take place, check your class schedule for specific exam times and locations.
Fall 2025 Commencement Ceremonies
Friday, December 12, 2025 3:30 PM - Saturday, December 13, 2025 4:30 PM at Breslin Students Events Center
Advanced Degree Fall Commencement will take place on Friday, December 12th, 2025 at 3:30pm while the College of Social Science Undergraduate Fall Commencement will take place Saturday, December 13th, 2025 at 9am. Both events will be held at the Breslin Student Events Center.
University Closed- Winter Break
Thursday, December 25, 2025 12:00 AM - Friday, January 2, 2026 11:59 PM at
The university is closed for all non-essential operations for winter break from Thursday, December 25th through Friday, January 2nd. Normal operations will resume on Monday, January 5th.
University Closed- MLK Day
Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 AM at
The university is closed for all non-essential operations on Monday, January 19th, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, January 20th.
No Classes Held
Friday, February 13, 2026 at
No Classes will be held on Friday, February 13th, 2026. The university will remain open to access university services.
Spring Break
Saturday, February 28, 2026 12:00 AM - Sunday, March 8, 2026 12:00 AM at
No Classes will be held February 28th through March 8th for Spring Break. The university will remain open.
Final Exams
Monday, April 27, 2026 12:00 AM - Friday, May 1, 2026 11:59 PM at
Final examinations for Spring Semester 2026 take place. Check your class schedule for specific exam times and locations.