The Office for Education Abroad is committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive, and welcoming environment where students’ gender identities and/or expressions are respected and affirmed.

The Office for Education Abroad observes the MSU Gender-Inclusive Housing Policy on MSU-sponsored faculty-directed programs, both internationally and domestically, contingent upon location and housing availability. While a gender-inclusive housing community is not guaranteed on education abroad programs, the office will try to prioritize partners and providers who can accommodate gender-inclusive housing requests and are committed to equity and inclusion.

Housing providers may not be able to confirm gender-inclusive housing availability until six weeks prior to the program start date. If a student has concerns about their housing assignment as it pertains to their gender identity and/or expression that need to be addressed sooner than the six weeks, they are encouraged to contact their Education Abroad Program Coordinator.

In the event that gender-inclusive housing cannot be accommodated on an MSU-sponsored faculty-directed program, housing assignments will be determined using the gender reported by the student in Campus Solutions. Students are responsible for providing and updating their gender information in Campus Solutions through the Office of the Registrar.