The Student Affairs collection is a very large collection that covers many years of University history. The Student Affairs collection has been divided into three series and arranged alphabetically. There is a possibility of some overlap of content for each series. Researchers are encouraged to review the entire collection. Original order has been maintained whenever possible.

Correspondence and Reports, 1988-Ongomg: The material within this series consists of incoming and outgoing written communication between Division of Student Affairs and various departments around MSU. 2019-04-03

Student Handbooks, 1928-Ongoing; The Student Handbooks were given out to students to inform the students about the policies on campus and to act as a resource for the students to turn to when they had questions.

Residential Life and Student Housing, 1931-Ongoing: The materials in this series include information about different parts of student housing and residential life, included handbooks for living in the dormitories.

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, 1980-Ongoing: The materials in this series pertain to decisions made by the State Colleges and Universities board about student affairs.

Student Union, 1961-Ongoing: This series contains information about the building and upkeep on the Centennial Student Union, and the different features it offers to students.

General Information, 1916- Ongoing: Since the subject matter of this collection covers a very large time and subject range, most files remain in their original order. Subject areas in this collection range from alcohol and drug policies to meetings between MSU President and Student Affairs. Also included in this series are Margaret Healy's personal files from her time as the Vice President of Academic Affairs. There may be some duplication within the materials.

Restricted, 1986-2002: Items in this series include grievances, security issues, and discrimination issues.