RSSI Resources and Information

The following are important resources and sets of information for community members expressing and/or wishing to explore their religious identities.

• MSU RSSI Advisors Affiliate Collective

  The vision for the RSSI Advisor Affiliate Collective is to create relationships across lines of worldview difference that come together to advocate for the Spiritual Wellness of all Spartans. To that end, RSSI Advisor Affiliates commit to fostering a compassionate, values centered environment grounded in spiritual and ethical wellbeing by:  

  • Representing their communities wholeheartedly and ethically while honoring the dignity of others.  

  • Protecting religious freedom, human dignity, and personal conscience.  

  • Promoting collegiality, inclusion, and cooperation among advisors, student leadership, and members of each organization.   

  • Strengthening communication among religious, spiritual, and secular groups by engaging in constructive, open, and meaningful dialogue across differences.  

  • Serving as a resource for all Spartans that nurtures spiritual growth, ethical integrity, and mutual respect.  

  • Encouraging healthy religious, spiritual, and ethical practices on campus.  

  • Upholding the university’s values of free inquiry, integrity, and respect. 

  Learn more about MSU RSSI Advisor Affiliate Shared Commitments.

  RSSI Advisor Access and Involvement Form

  Launch Slide Deck

• Campus Interfaith Council

   

  The mission of the Campus Interfaith Council is to offer a deeply personal experience to be in meaningful relationships with individuals across lines of worldview difference while maintaining your distinct identity. The Campus Interfaith Council will be a transformative ethical leadership model for campus demonstrating the need for respect for a variety of worldviews, and positive interfaith relationships acting together toward a common good.

   MSU Campus Interfaith Council Handbook

  Find them on Instagram.

• MSU Religious Accommodations

  Religious Observances & Holidays | Institutional Diversity and Inclusion | Michigan State University 

  Religious Accommodation Process 

  MSU RO: Religious Observance Policy 

  Religious and Spiritual Accommodation Requests 

  Religious Observance Resources | Office of the Provost | Michigan State University 

  Muslim Studies Program :: Ramadan Guide 2025 

  Accommodation Mindset 

• Residence Halls with Reflection Rooms

  Butterfield Hall, Owen Hall, Case Hall, Holmes Hall and Campbell Hall. 

• Dining halls with Religious Food Accommodations

  Abbot Hall, Holden Hall, Hubbard Hall, McDonel Hall, Owen Hall, Armstrong Hall, Bailey Hall, Bryan Hall, Butterfield Hall, Emmons Hall, Rather Hall and Williams Hall.   

  Resources are available to students about where to grocery shop for religious dietary needs near campus.

• Reflection Rooms on Campus

  Guidelines for Reflection Rooms on Campus  

  Campus Meditation Map | Beal Botanical Garden | Michigan State University 

   

• Get Involved with Religious Spiritual and Secular Registered Student Organizations

  Discover unique opportunities at Michigan State University by exploring Involve at State. Find registered student organizations to join, discover events happening on campus, and showcase your involvement.

  Get Involved
• Study more about Religious Spiritual and Secular Identities

  https://religiousstudies.msu.edu/ 

  https://muslimstudies.isp.msu.edu/ 

  https://jsp.msu.edu/  

• Religious Proselytization on Campus – Free Speech Policy

  https://msu.edu/freespeech/ 

• Outside MSU Interfaith Organizations and Resources

  Tannenbaum 

  Interfaith America 

  Pluralism.org 

  Religious Freedom & Business Foundation