Advising Systems & Tools

This page offers a curated collection of video tutorials, guides, and resources designed to support academic advisors in their roles. It features materials for commonly used MSU systems, specifically the Student Information System (SIS), Electronic Student Academic Folder (ESAF), and Transfer Credit Equivalency System.

Explore each catalog below to locate the full range of available tools and resources.


Student Information System Training Resources

The Campus Solutions Student Information System (SIS) is a vital resource that serves the entire academic community, facilitating essential administrative processes that are pivotal for the matriculation and graduation of Spartans every year. Within the SIS, students and advisors are provided with comprehensive support throughout the student’s academic journey, which includes tasks such as managing financial aid offers, accessing MSU's Class Search, overseeing enrollment, submitting grades, and facilitating degree conferral. 


Electronic Student Academic Folder (ESAF) Resources

The Electronic Student Academic Folder (ESAF) is a system designed to record and track each student's academic advising and progress toward degree completion. Academic advisors rely on this system as a daily resource. Access video tutorials and guides related to using ESAF below.


Transfer Credit Equivalency System Tools and Resources

The Transfer Equivalency System serves as a valuable resource that assists advisors and students in accessing information regarding MSU course equivalencies at other educational institutions. The content in this section is to provide an understanding of the systems used to view transfer credit equivalencies.