New Student FAQ

You will need to contact the Graduate Programs at 989-964-6096 to change your start term. If you are changing programs, you will need to start the application process over, applying to your new chosen program.

Campus tours are conducted through the office of Undergraduate Admissions.  Please visit http://www.svsu.edu/visit/scheduleavisit/ to schedule a tour.

Select courses are offered online. Please visit the Course Schedule section in Cardinal Direct to determine if any of the courses you are considering are offered online.

You can either register for classes online through Cardinal Direct or visit the Office of the Registrar on campus.

If you have trouble access Cardinal Direct, please contact the IT Services Department.

Fall Semester:  Late August to mid-December

Winter Semester:  Early January to late April

Spring Semester:  Early May to late June

Summer Semester:  Late June to mid-August

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Yes, new student registering early enough will also receive an email invitation for orientation.

In order to obtain a student ID, you must visit the Campus Financial Service Center on the first floor of Wickes Hall.

No, you are not required to obtain a parking pass as there are open lots that do not require them. However, if you plan on leaving your car overnight, you do need to have a parking pass. Please visit the link below for more information on parking.

http://www.svsu.edu/universitypolice/parkinginformation/

Please visit the link below for more information on parking.

http://www.svsu.edu/universitypolice/parkinginformation/