As an alum, you’re part of a global community of Spartans for life. Our goal is to inspire pride and foster impactful connections among Spartans through engagement, service and support — while ensuring your ties to campus are personal and memorable.
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Whether on campus or around the world, there are many ways to stay connected to your alma mater through events, programs, alum communities and more.
Spartans serve to address challenges, uplift communities and make a lasting impact around the globe.
We are committed to transforming education and enriching student learning by investing in their future.
With an Uncommon Will, Spartans create a far better world.
MSU alums do not receive “alum cards.” To confirm your status, you can log into your Spartan Portal and print the page showing your status as an alum or show it on an electronic device. Alums can also confirm their degree with the Office of the Registrar at reg.msu.edu.
Many alum discounts are available. Information can be found on the benefits page.
To confirm your alum status, you can log into your Spartan Portal and print the page showing your status as an alum or show it on an electronic device. Alums can also confirm their degree with the Office of the Registrar at reg.msu.edu.
Alums can look up fellow classmates using the alum directory tool located in your Spartan Portal. This tool relies on individuals keeping their alum profile updated.
Career services are available to MSU students and alums with the Career Services Network. Information on services provided can be found at careernetwork.msu.edu.
For Spartans looking to connect professionally with fellow Spartans, consider joining the MSU Alumni LinkedIn group.
Connect with a global network of Spartans by joining an alum club or affinity group. You’ll build meaningful relationships, expand your professional network and give back to your community and future Spartans.
Alum clubs are Spartan communities that exist in most major metropolitan areas, where you can create lasting relationships and make a meaningful local impact.
Affinity groups connect Spartans around the globe who share similar interests, aspirations, identities or experiences as a way to come together through a shared voice.
You can view lifetime and annual giving totals by logging into your Spartan Portal.
Your Advancement ID can be found at the bottom of emails from University Advancement. If you are Spartan Loyal, Spartan Proud or part of Leadership Circle, you can also find your Advancement ID on your Spartan magazine mailing label, annual giving emails and direct mail.
If you do not know your Advancement ID, please fill out this form and someone from the MSU Alumni Office will provide your Advancement ID within two business days.
Spartans can print MSU mailing labels using the printable template linked below.
No, all Spartans are encouraged to explore and support areas within the university that align with their passions and values. There are no membership requirements.
The Office of the Registrar handles all MSU transcript requests.
If a specific event is not listed on our website, it’s not scheduled for 2025. This includes Grandparents University, Odyssey to Oxford and Sojourn to St. Andrews.
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