Resources
Board of Trustees
Policies, Bylaws and Ordinances
In order to make the principles stated in the preamble of the Board of Trustees bylaws effective and to fulfill the mission of the university, the Board of Trustees has established policies for the direction of Michigan State University. The policies set forth the Board's position on issues that are vital to the university.
Bylaws Provide the general framework for the organization, administration, and operations of the university or one of its colleges, units, departments, or other organizational structures.
The Board of Trustees of Michigan State University adopts ordinances that provide for the care, preservation and protection of the property governed by the Board, for the security and well being of persons on said property, to promote the University's successful operation, to maintain good order, and to ensure against undue interference with the lawful activities of persons coming upon land governed by the Board.
Board of Trustees Governing Documents
Academic Programs Catalog
Academic Programs is the listing of academic programs, policies and related information. Course Descriptions is the course listing. Together, they comprise the Michigan State University catalog.
Bylaws
Bylaws Provide the general framework for the organization, administration, and operations of the university or one of its colleges, units, departments, or other organizational structures.
Guidelines
Non-binding recommendations published with the intent of encouraging a particular group of people to take a particular course of action.
Handbooks/Manuals
A reference document that provides information about how to implement, interpret, and comply with a policy.
Note: The Bylaws, Guidelines and Handbooks/Manuals found in the pages linked above are not all-inclusive. Users should check with their college, unit or department for any documentation not listed on this site.
