Course and Class Fees
Certain courses require course and class fees. The costs must be paid by the participating students in addition to tuition and fees. Further information regarding additional section fees can be found in the Class Search and Class Information Details within the Student Information System (student.msu.edu).
Health Insurance Program
For information on insurance premium rates and coverage periods, visit https://hr.msu.edu/benefits/stu-grad-asst/. Student health insurance premiums are billed by Student Accounts and included in the student billing statement.
Insurance premiums for coverage of spouse/dependents are to be paid directly to the insurance company. For information on spouse/dependent coverage, visit hr.msu.edu/benefits/stu-grad-asst/.
Medical students and some eligible international students may waive the MSU plan (within certain deadlines) by providing proof of comparable health insurance coverage through another plan. For information on waivers, visit hr.msu.edu/benefits/stu-grad-asst/waiver.html.
Questions about the student health insurance program should be directed to MSU Human Resources by phone: 517-353-4434 or email: SolutionsCenter@hr.msu.edu.
Note: Premiums are subject to change each fall.
Student Motor Vehicle Registration1, 2Vehicles, motorcycles, electric mobility devices, and mopeds operated or parked on campus by MSU students must be registered with a permit from the MSU Parking Office. Failure to do so may result in parking violations being issued. For more information on student parking services, driving regulations, permit rates, and to register your vehicle, visit
parking.msu.edu/students. Refer to the website for permit sale dates and general parking information.
Bicycle Registration
Any bicycle, e-bike, or e-scooter possessed, operated, or left unattended on campus must be registered, parked and locked at a bike rack and in operable condition; otherwise, it may be impounded and fees assessed to retrieve it. MSU, City of Lansing, City of East Lansing, Lansing Township, and Meridian Township registrations (permits) are acceptable. Permits must be current, valid, and adhered to the bike's stationary frame-post below the seat, facing the handlebars. Failure to properly display and/or affix the permit may result in bicycle impoundment. To register a bike (make, color and serial number must be included), visit parking.msu.edu/visitors/bike-registration. Permits will need to be picked up at the Trowbridge Visitor Center. There is no charge for the permit. Impounded bikes may be charged a fee to be released.
Campus Bus Service3
All campus bus service is provided by the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA).
Service operates 24/7 during fall and spring semesters with buses traveling to all University apartments, residence halls, commuter lots and the main campus. All campus fixed routes (Routes 30-36 and 39) are fare-free. A 60-cent fare or bus pass is required when riding any off-campus routes or a campus demand-response service such as Lot Link or Night Owl.
Discounted bus passes for fixed-route service are available at the MSU ID Office in the International Center and online at cata.org. Students can also receive discounted tickets and pass options through Mobile Pay with approval. Visit a CATA representative at the Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, located on campus at 1240 S. Harrison Road, to obtain authorization. For more information on mobile pay, visit
cata.org/mobilepay.
Paratransit service is a curb-to-curb service designed for persons with disabilities. Free fare cards are available for certified students through MSU's Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities. For more information, email CATA at info@cata.org or call 1-517-394-1000.
Spartan Marching Band Fees
| Gloves (per pair) |
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$3.00 - $5.00 |
| Shoes |
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$53.95 - $64.95 |
| Dry cleaning |
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$100.00 |
Specific charges are listed in the Marching Band Handbook sent to qualifying students. Early arrival housing fees vary depending on a student's housing accommodations. See the Marching Band Handbook for more information.
| Certified Copy of Diploma (price varies by shipment address) |
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$25.00 - $26.50 |
| Duplicate or Replacement Diploma |
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$50.00 |
| Copyright Fee for Master's Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation |
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$75.00 |
This optional fee covers the cost of supplying a microfilm copy of the thesis or dissertation to the Library of Congress and copyright processing.
Student Activity Admission
Student discounts on tickets at the Wharton Center for Performing Arts:
MSU students are able, WHEN APPLICABLE, to purchase up to two $19.00 Performing Art Series tickets and up to two $29.00 MSU Federal Credit Union Broadway tickets per valid ID.
Athletic Event Admission
Current Michigan State students can purchase exclusive student admission packages for Spartan football, men’s basketball and hockey by visiting http://MSUSpartans.com/STX or by calling the Spartan Ticket Office at 1-517-355-1610. For the football season, the student package ($215.00 for 2026) includes entry to all seven home games and the official student section t-shirt. Memberships to the Izzone, the official student section of Spartan men’s basketball, will become available in July 2026. Memberships provide you access to purchase individual game tickets in the Izzone at a later selection date, as well as the official Izzone t-shirt. Season admission to the Munnsters, the official hockey student section, will go on sale in August 2026 and students will receive email communication regarding the on-sale timeline. Packages include the official Munnsters jersey. All packages are on sale until capacity is reached or the season begins. Also, Michigan State students receive free admission to all other regular season home Spartan athletic events: women’s basketball, volleyball, men’s and women’s soccer, baseball, softball, field hockey, wrestling, gymnastics, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s golf, track and field and cross country. For more information regarding MSU student sections, visit MSUSpartans.com/studentsections or email students@ath.msu.edu.
1 Permits purchased subsequent to fall semester are reduced in price proportionately.
2 First-year students residing in Residence Halls are not eligible to operate a motor vehicle on campus.
3 For additional information refer to the Transportation Services on Campus section of this catalog.