Required for all 1st year and Transfer Undergraduate Students at MSU

MSU is committed to the prevention of gender-based violence, requiring all undergraduate students to participate in annual training. The SARV Prevention program sets the foundation for all undergraduate prevention trainings and is required for all students in their first year at MSU, including transfer students.

SARV is a 2-hour, in-person workshop that is facilitated by undergraduate Peer Educators. It is offered in locations across campus on various days and times each week during the fall and early spring semesters to allow students to select a time and place that best fits their busy schedules. Additionally, a variety of specialized workshops with varying focuses are offered.

Each student who is enrolled receives an assignment letter with instructions on how to enroll in the course through MSU’s training site. Students enrolling in SARV only need to select and attend one of the multiple course offerings. 

Workshop Information

All workshops are available to any students. There are no requirements to be admitted into a specialized workshop vs. an all-audience workshop and students may choose what best fits. 

SARV focuses on establishing definitions of sexual assault and relationship violence at MSU, providing information on resources and support, and empowering students to share in the responsibility for prevention and become active in their daily lives by providing applicable strategies for intervention. 

LBGTQIA2S+ SARV was specifically written as an option for LBGTQIA2S+ students on campus. Though it was created with expanded statistics and scenarios, this content is open and available to all students.

International SARV is open to all audiences but is build for students who may not speak English as a first language. It covers SARV content and information for that is applicable for interanational students. A companion handout is also available for students who wish to follow along more easily during the presentation.

Sensory-Friendly SARV includes core content, but with presentation approaches and physical space options focused on providing a sensory-friendly workshop. Additionally, a handout is available to any students who would like to utilize one to follow along with the presentation.