Second Semester

Your First Year Advising Appointment is the third and final step to your orientation to SVSU. All first-year students are required to meet with an Peer or Academic Advisor at least during your first two terms to create a degree plan and talk through graduation requirements. Student must have this completed prior to April 1st in order to register for their second year of classes. To schedule your appointment, click here!

It's hard to think we should already be thinking about next year when this year isn't even done, but here we are! If you have completed your First Year Advising appointment, courses for the coming year should already be outlined in your Timeline, but this does not mean they are set in stone or registered for! Consider making a second advising appointment mid-March to plan days and times for fall and winter classes for your second year and talk about academic load.

Thinking about spring and summer classes? Great! Students are not required to take classes during the summer months, but it can be a great strategy for students. You can choose to take classes at SVSU or back home at a Community College as a guest student.

Here's a few helpful links to help you navigate planning for year two at SVSU:

Book an Appointment with an Advisor

Learn about becoming a Guest Student

Registration Dates and Times

Student Planning Video Tutorials

You've planned your classes for next year so now you will need a place to call your home away from home! Recontracting for on-campus student housing begins in March! Make sure to click here to take the steps to reserve your space in the #1 dorms in the nation!

College is hard. Actually hard. We are here to help! Get to know your professors and ask for help, start a study group with classmates, and get a tutor early in the semester. These are things students do who want better grades, not just to avoid failing. To learn about all the academic support services we offer, visit the Gerstacker Academic Commons webpage or stop by to see what they are all about on the second floor of Zahnow Library!

Even with a full semester of college under your belt, you will likely still need (more) support or different support than you did during your first semester! Make sure you are seeking support from Check out all the events they offer by clicking here! as soon as you need them, programs, or talk to a Peer Advocate to see how we can get you connected with the support you need. We are here to help and support, just let us know what we can do!

Summer is a great time to start building your resume! It's never too early to consider getting a job or intership related to your field of study. Career Services offers all the services you need to get ready for your career moves! From resume writing, mock interviews, and, most importantly, summer job and internship fair that brings employers from all over to SVSU's campus. Check out all the events they offer by clicking here!

Want to take this summer off? No worries. We still strongly encourage you to attend so you are ready and know what to expect for next year!