Frequently Asked Questions
The tour intends to provide an opportunity for MSU's president, faculty and administrators to touch down in Michigan communities that Spartan students and alumni call home. Participants will strengthen community ties and highlight the university's contributions and initiatives as well as deepen connections with colleagues as they travel together and learn about how they can have an even greater impact on the state.
Participants are chosen based on their ability to contribute meaningfully to the tour’s objectives, such as engaging with community members, showcasing MSU’s strengths and considering ways to build new collaborative relationships. Selection will prioritize those who have demonstrated a commitment to outreach and engaged research.
The bus tour will accommodate about 55 participants.
Tour stops are selected to represent a diverse cross-section of the area being visited, and to ensure participants connect with a broad range of communities and stakeholders.
MSU is Michigan’s state university, and the Spartan Bus Tour program intends to visit as much of it as possible! Locations may eventually overlap to some degree, but we will always look for new and interesting sites wherever we visit. MSU impacts, and is impacted by, the entire state and all of its people, so there will always be something new to explore.
Faculty and administrators are expected to join the tour at all stops, engage with community members, share their expertise and experiences, and participate in events.
No. Transportation, meals, site entry fees and lodging will be provided for all participants.
Participants will be responsible for souvenirs and other incidental costs, including hotel charges beyond the room rate.
Yes, participants are required to take part in the entire tour.
Applications for the 2026 Regional Route tour of Southern Michigan must be submitted by Sept. 11. Participants will be notified of their status at the end of September.