Talk to your Mentor to get ideas regarding how to get involved. Refer to http://www.studentlife.msu.edu/activity/orglist/ for a list of MSU student organizations. If there is a particular group you'd like to join, and MSU doesn't have it, create it. Go to http://studentlife.msu.edu/activity/orghand/register.htm for information on how to do this. Talk to other students about what's available. Attend Sparticipation, which takes place during Fall Welcome. You can learn about many of MSU's student organizations and get free stuff. If you join a student organization, often times you'll make friends, develop leadership skills, learn to manage your time, etc. Determine if you have time for a leadership position before you commit to one. Don't be afraid to say no to commitments you can't handle. Look for groups related to your major or areas of study/interest. Join a student group that interests you, even if it is not within your major. Don't be afraid to say you can no longer be a member of an organization, if it interferes with your academic progress. Don't get over involved. Make sure you have time to do what you are volunteering to do. Academics come first. Benefits of getting involved: Meeting new people. Feeling connected to campus. Making connections and improving networking skills.