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Michigan State UniversityApplication forAdmissionOffice of AdmissionsMichigan State University250 Hannah Administration BuildingEast Lansing, Michigan 48824-0590(517) 355-8332 admis@msu.eduApply Online!The application for admissionis also available at:www.admissions.msu.edu/apply.asp
Michigan State UniversityCriteria forfor AdmissioNAdmissioNCriteriaFreshman Admission CriteriaAdmission as a freshman is based on factors that emphasize academic performance in high school, strength and quality of curriculum,recent trends in academic performance, class rank, and results of the ACT or SAT. Nonacademic factors such as leadership qualities,exceptional talents, conduct, and citizenship record may be considered in an admission decision. MSU strongly encourages a collegepreparatory curriculum. Visit www.admissions.msu.edu for details.College Achievement AdmissionS Program (CAAP)CAAP is an alternative admission process for incoming freshman students who have academic potential, but because of economic,cultural, or educational backgrounds or environments would be unable to realize that potential without special supportive services. Askyour high school counselor about CAAP or visit www.admissions.msu.edu for more information.Transfer Admission CriteriaAdmission as a transfer student is based on consistent academic performance including all grades, courses, and attempts at allpreviously attended institutions. Applicants with a GPA below 2.0 are not admissible. Consideration for admission is stronger forapplicants with a 3.0 GPA or higher and completion of one year of English composition and a math course equivalent to intermediatealgebra (college algebra preferred) or higher. Admission consideration is stronger if you have completed 28 or more credits. Studentswith 42 or more credits completed must select a major; the options of no preference, predental, premedical, prenursing, preoptometry,and preveterinary cannot be chosen. Certain majors have additional admission requirements. Visit www.admissions.msu.edu for details.International Admission CriteriaAdmission to Michigan State University as an international student is based upon the same criteria as domestic students. (Refer tothe freshman and transfer admission criteria above for details.) Students admitted with regular admission must demonstrate Englishlanguage proficiency as follows: a minimum computer-based TOEFL score of 213 with no subscore below 19; For the new Internetbased TOEFL (IBT), a score of 79 with no subscore below 17 is needed; a minimum ELPT average score of 80 with no subscorebelow 80; a minimum SAT verbal score of 480; or a minimum MELAB average score of 83 with no subscore below 80. Students withacceptable academic credentials but not meeting language proficiency requirements may be admitted on provisional status. Provisionalstatus is granted if the student has a computer-based TOEFL score between 133 and 213 or a ELPT average score between 60 and 80.Provisional status will continue until minimum language proficiency (regular admission proficiency) is attained; however, the languagedeficiency must be corrected within one calendar year in order to remain enrolled. Provisionally admitted students are required to takean English language exam upon arrival to determine if additional language course work is required.Admitted international students receive the I-20 form with the official letter of admission. All international students are required topresent the I-20 form when applying for an F-1 Student Visa and again at the port of entry into the United States. Students applying fora J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa will need to present a DS-2019 form. This form is available from the organization/program sponsoring thestudent or from the Office for International Students and Scholars at MSU. Applicants enrolled at another U.S. institution with an F-1Student Visa must be released from SEVIS by their current institution before MSU can issue a new I-20 form.APPLICATION GUIDELINESGUIDELINESAPPLICATIONApplication DeadlinesMichigan State University uses rolling admission. Decisions are typically made eight to 12 weeks after all application materials arereceived. The number of qualified applicants has exceeded available space in recent years. For maximum admission and scholarshipconsideration, submit your application according to the following guidelines. High school seniors: apply August to November of your senior year Transfer students: apply six months prior to your desired semester of enrollment International students: apply one year prior to your desired semester of enrollmentApplication FeesThe nonrefundable application fee is 35 for domestic freshman or domestic transfer applicants or 50 for international freshman orinternational transfer applicants. Application fee payments may be made online using Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, oran electronic check. Paper application fee payments may be made using a check (drawn on U.S. funds) or money order made payableto Michigan State University. Fee waivers are accepted for domestic freshman and domestic transfer applicants whose economiccircumstances make the payment of the 35 application fee difficult. Fee waivers are available online at www.admissions.msu.edu orfrom your high school. Fee waivers are not available for international applicants.2
Application ValidityApplications are valid for one calendar year beyond the initial semester of submission. It is not necessary to submit a new applicationform or application fee during this period. To be considered for an alternate semester, contact the Office of Admissions before theapplication’s expiration.Applicant Classifications Freshman applicant: any student who has or will receive a high school diploma or its equivalent before enrollment at MSU andhas never attended any postsecondary institution after high school graduation, with the exception of attendance during thesummer term immediately following graduation. Nontraditional freshman applicant: any student who has received a high school diploma or its equivalent more than two yearsbefore enrollment at MSU and has never attended any postsecondary institution after high school graduation, with the exceptionof attendance during the summer term immediately following graduation. Transfer applicant: any student who has attended a postsecondary institution after graduating from high school, with theexception of attendance during the summer term immediately following graduation. International applicant: any student who is not a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident and has not been granted refuge orasylee status in the United States.major codesA list of major codes is available on page 8 of this application booklet. Enter the name and code of your major preference in box 15 ofthe application for admission. Students admitted to the university as a freshman or sophomore may designate “no preference” on theapplication for admission. All students must officially declare a major preference by the end of sophomore year. The preprofessionaloptions of predental, premedical, prenursing, preoptometry, and preveterinary are only available during a student’s freshman andsophomore year. Transfer students with 42 or more transferable credits may not select no preference or one of the preprofessionalmajors. All students must officially declare a major preference by the end of sophomore year.Formal admission to a preferred major is granted by the appropriate college when a student attains junior standing and fulfills theadmission requirements of that college. Refer to the Academic Programs Catalog at www.reg.msu.edu/ucc/AcademicPrograms.asp formore information.Instructions for Application SubmissionAlthough paper application forms are available, it is preferable for you to submit the application online atwww.admissions.msu.edu. Applying online allows for faster processing and gives you the ability to track your application’s statususing the online application status check.Instructions for all Applicants Complete the application for admission online at www.admissions.msu.edu/apply.asp or using the paper form. Prepare your required personal statement. Pay the 35 application fee ( 50 for international applicants) using Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or anelectronic check (online applications only). Application fee waivers are available online or from your high school. Internationalapplicants are not able to use fee waivers.Additional Steps for Freshman Applicants Give the high school counselor form to your counselor or principal. Your school will complete the form and submit it with yourofficial high school transcript to MSU. Have your ACT or SAT scores sent directly to MSU by the testing agency. The ACT code is 2032; the SAT code is 1465. You arerequired to submit the writing portion of the test.Additional Steps for Transfer Applicants Have transcripts from all colleges and universities attended sent to MSU. Submit official high school transcripts and ACT or SAT scores if you have completed fewer than 28 credits.Additional Steps for International Freshman and Transfer Applicants Have official or certified copies of all transcripts, diplomas, marked sheets, and certificates sent from all high schools, colleges,and universities attended. Official translations must be provided when originals are not in English. Submit official high school transcripts if you have completed fewer than 28 college credits. International transfer applicants should send copies of all course descriptions and syllabi from all colleges and universitiesattended to the Office of Admissions at the time of application. Submit the statement of financial proof with supporting bank statement. This document is on page 7 of this application booklet. Provide proof of English proficiency if your first language is not English (TOEFL, SAT, IELTS, MELAB, or ELPT accepted).The TOEFL code is 1465. International students are encouraged to submit SAT scores, if available. SAT scores are useful fordetermining academic admissibility and for placement in math and English composition classes.3
FE 35FE 50WUFUNDERGRADUATE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION1. First semester you wish to enroll (circle)Fall (August)2. Last name (family name)Spring (January)Summer (May)Year 20First nameMiddle name3. Gender4. U.S. Social Security number (If available)M–F5. Other name(s) by which you have been known or appear on academic records6. Date of birth (month, day, year)7. Permanent mailing address (number and street) Notify the university of address changes in writing.CountyCityStateTelephone (include country/city/area code)CountryZip Code/Postal Code8. Current mailing address (number and street) Notify the university of address changes in writing.CityCountyStateTelephone (include country/city/area code)CountryCurrent mailing address valid until (month, day, year)–Zip Code/Postal CodeE-Mail address Notify the university of address changes in writing.INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS ONLY9. Permanent non-U.S. address (number and street) Notify the university of address changes in writing.CityTelephone (include country/city/area code)Province (Canada Only)CountryZip Code/Postal CodeU.S. CITIZENS AND PERMANENT RESIDENTS ONLY - VOLUNTARY INFORMATION10. Ethnic/Racial GroupIn compliance with federal reporting requirements, Michigan State University must seek to identify the ethnic/racial background of applicants for admission.You are encouraged to supply this information but may decline without in any way prejudicing your application.Record appropriate number in box - or I choose not to provide this information1. White/Caucasian Non-Hispanic4. Hispanic/Latino2. Black/African American Non-Hispanic3. Chicano/Mexican American5. American Indian/Alaskan Native6. Asian/Pacific Islander (Asian American)Tribal AffiliationNOTE: If you are multiracial, please complete this item by indicating either the ethnic/racial group you identify with most or the ethnic/racial group to which you are usually regarded in the community as belonging.Are you multiracial? YesNoIf you answer “Yes,” Please check the categories that correspond to the races of your birth parents.White/Caucasian Non-HispanicBlack/African American Non-HispanicChicano/Mexican AmericanHispanic/LatinoAmerican Indian/Alaskan NativeAsian/Pacific Islander (Asian American)Note: For purposes of this question, you are multiracial if you have parents from more than one of the categories listed above.11. a. State of legal residence b. How long have you lived here? Years Months12. a. Place of birth(state or country)13. a. Country of present citizenshipb. U.S. citizenc. Permanent resident alienYesYesNoNo#b. If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alienc. Intended visa status for study at MSUIf non-U.S. citizenindicate current visa status14. Name of parent or guardian (first and last name)Address, City, State, Country, Zip Code/Postal CodeE-mail addressName of second parent or guardian (first and last name)Address, City, State, Country, Zip Code/Postal CodeE-mail address15. Major preferenceCodeMajor16. Do you plan to earn ateaching certificateat MSU?(list code and major)17. Do you authorize the release of academic, financial, andadditional pertinent information to alumni clubs and otherorganizations for scholarship consideration?Yes18. a. If you previously applied for admissionb. If you previously attended any MSU classes includingto MSU, indicate English Language Center, indicateYear Term/Semester19. Are you a 1st generationcollege student (no parentor guardian has earned a4-year college degree)?YesNo20. Are you currentlyemployed outside thehome to help supportyour family?YesNoIf so, how manyhours per week?c. MSU student number/PIDYear Term/Semester21. Do you have adependent childor children?24. Educational level (check highest level completed)currently in high schoolhigh school graduateYesYesNo22. Have you participated in“Upward Bound” or a similarcollege preparatory programwhile in high school?23. In the past, have youqualified for the federallyfunded free or reducedlunch program?YesNoPlease Specify:Dates AttendedName of School or InstitutionCity/State/CountryMo. Yr.Entity - FOR OFFICE USE ONLYMo. Yr.applicant - do not write below this line4No25. List the most recent high school and all colleges and universities you have attended. Failure to comply can result incancellation of admission or disciplinary action by the university.some college/university creditsbachelor’s degreePIDYesDES ENR TERMLevelRankClassGPA
26. a. Have you taken, or do you plan to take, courses at any university or college before entering MSU? Yesb. If yes, when?Noc. Where?d. How many total university or college credits will you have attempted before enrolling at MSU?e. Academic calendar (check one)SemesterQuarterOfficial transcripts of all university or college-level work from each institution attended must be submitted to the MSU Office of Admissions.27. If currently enrolled in high school or a university/college, list all courses to be completed this year. Your courses and performance this year are considered in the final admission decision.The schedule listed below should be final. Changes to your schedule may jeopardize your admissibility or offer of admission.Current term/semester ending monthExact Course NameyearNext term/semester ending monthPrefix andCourse No.(University/College only)Numberof Credits28. For scholarship purposes, has your mother or father or legal guardian ever attended MSU? YesExact Course NameyearPrefix andCourse No.(University/College only)Numberof CreditsNorequired Personal Statement29. Michigan State University is interested in learning more about your background, talents, and experiences and how you plan to apply them to your MSU education and future. Your statement may beconsidered as a positive factor to enhance your admissibility, as well as for scholarship consideration. Choose one of the personal essay topics below and write a short essay of up to 400 words. Based on your life experiences, how do you anticipate contributing to the cultural life of Michigan State University? In view of your educational experiences and the socio-economic environment in which you grew up, provide an example of a challenge you faced. How didyou overcome or strive to overcome this challenge? Describe a specific experience when you learned about a culture different from your own and how it affected or did not affect your worldview. Describe your experiences promoting global understanding and/or the value of diversity in society.30. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATIONMichigan State University seeks to admit students who provide evidence of intellectual performance, good character, and potential that will permit them to profit from the programs offered by Michigan State. The universityrecognizes that learning opportunities are enhanced by a secure environment. As part of the admissions process, we require applicants to respond to the following questions. Information provided in response to these questionsneeds to be reviewed, but rarely results in denial of admission.a.Have you ever been expelled, suspended, disciplined, or placed on probation by any secondary school or college you have attended because of academic dishonesty, financial impropriety, or an offense that harmed or had the potential to harm others? YESNOb. Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense (including in juvenile court) other than a minor traffic violation, or are there criminal charges pending against you at this time?YESNOIf you answer yes to either of these questions, please submit a letter of explanation. If circumstances arise in the future (until the time you begin attending classes) that make your answers to the above questionsinaccurate, misleading, or incomplete, you must provide the Office of Admissions with updated information.TRANSFER AND NON-TRADITIONAL FRESHMAN APPLICANTS31. List all activities (e.g., employment, military service, travel) that account for your time since attending high school until your intended enrollment at MSU.List the most recent activity first (use separate sheet if necessary)Inclusive DatesName of Employer/ActivityCity and StateType of ActivityMo.Yr.Mo.Yr.ToToToToToToToAPPLICATION CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE5
freshman applicants only32. List most significant high school activities, honors/awards, and service/employment for each year attended on a separate sheet of paper.33. I am a semifinalist forNational MeritNational AchievementNational Hispanic34. ACT: I have takenwill takemonthyear.SAT: I have takenwill takemonthyear.I am interested inAir Force ROTCArmy ROTCThe writing portion of these exams is plicantsENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY (Please submit a copy of your results if available.)TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign LanguageI have takenwill takemonthyear.MELAB - Michigan English Language Assessment BatteryI have takenwill takemonthyear.MSUELT - MSU English Language TestI have takenwill takemonthyear.35. I certify that all the answers I have given in this application are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and, if admitted, I agree to observe all the rules and regulations of Michigan State University. Failure to do so canresult in disciplinary action.Signature of applicantDatefreshman applicants only — this section must be completed by school counselor OR PRINCIPALTHISINFORMATIONMAY BE MADEAVAILABLE TOTHE APPLICANTUPON REQUEST1. Applicant ranksGPA calculated on ain class of4.0 scalestudents. Applicant’s high school GPA is5.0 scale.Weighted GPA2. College Achievement Admissions Program (CAAP) is an alternative admissions process for high school seniors who have demonstrated academic promise and have Thenot yet maximized their potential due to socioeconomic factors. The Office of Supportive Services provides additional support services to CAAP students to enhancetheir academic success at MSU.Based on socioeconomic factors, would this student benefit from additional support services to enhance academic success at MSU?3. This student will graduate (has graduated)/monthYesyear4. Please approximate the percentage of students from your high school’s senior class who will attend a 4-year institution after graduation:()5.Name of school official (please print)TitleDateTelephone6.Signature of above officialE-mailPlease include an official transcript (with school seal and/or signed by principal) and school profile of the secondary school record.(Optional) Additional comments or information school official wishes to provide regarding this applicant:Please send directly to:OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY250 HANNAH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EAST LANSING, MI 48824-0590Rev. 07/30/2007 MSUPS #296446
International Applicants OnlySTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL PROOF FOR UNDERGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSApplicants must submit evidence of adequate financial support to cover cost of attendance for at least one full year of studies at Michigan State University. Please consider that financial supportwill be needed for at least four to five years for completion of undergraduate programs. If supported by personal and/or family funds, submit signed affidavit of support (below) and original bankstatement reflecting bank balance availability of the total amount listed below. If sponsored by a government, educational institution, or official agency, please submit an official letter reflecting that thescholarship is valid for use at MSU. Please note that no financial aid is available for international students.Expense Estimate for 2007-08 Academic YearFRESHMAN/SOPHOMORE JUNIOR/SENIORTuition and fees (15 credits per semester). 23,600 24,372Room and board. 7,184 7,184Health insurance. 1,316 1,316Books. 906 906Miscellaneous expenses. 2,558 2,558TOTAL. 35,564 36,336*plus any dependent expensesSummer expenses (optional)Tuition and fees (12 credits), room and board, health insurance,books, and miscellaneous expenses. 12,508 13,265AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORTAn original certified bank statement in U.S. currency must accompany this form. I guarantee that I will be fully responsible for all educational expenses incurred by the applicant, named below, during the course of study at Michigan State University.Applicant’s last name (family name)First nameMiddle nameDate of birth (month, day, year)Signature of applicant (if self-funded)DateSponsor’s last name (family name)Middle nameRelationship to applicantCountryZip Code/Postal CodeFirst nameCurrent mailing address (number and street)CityStateI am willing to sponsor the above applicant in the amount of U.S. dollars.Signature of sponsorDateVISA INFORMATIONMSU will issue you an I-20 form to facilitate your application for an F-1 Student Visa stamp. If you are currently in the United States and have a visa status other than F-1 and wish to obtain F-1 studentstatus using the I-20 issued by MSU, you must apply for a change of status after receiving the MSU I-20. For more information on changing your status, contact the Office for International Students andScholars at (517) 353-1720 once you have received the I-20 form issued by MSU. Please make sure that you state your visa type on question 13 of the application for admission.DEPENDENT INFORMATION: ACCOMPANYING SPOUSE AND CHILDRENIf you plan to bring a spouse and/or children with you, please provide additional financial proof information. To include a spouse on the visa document, you must provide additional financial proof inthe amount of 5,000. Each child requires additional financial proof in the amount of 3,000. Please include dependent information below. List names as stated on passport.Last name(family name)First nameDate of birth month/day/yearCountry and city of birthCountry of citizenshipGender M/FspousechildchildchildchildPlease send directly to:OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY 250 HANNAH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EAST LANSING, MI 48824-0590 FAX (517) 432-07877
Major CodesEnter the name and code of your major preference inbox 15 of the application for ibusiness ManagementAgriculture and Natural ResourcesCommunications0101 Agriculture and Natural Resources-No MajorPreference*5210 Agriscience5639 American Studies0267 Animal Science4309 Anthropology (B.A.)4310 Anthropology (B.S.)8011 Applied Engineering Sciences*0999 Art Education5646 Art History and Visual Culture0600 Arts and Letters General3822 Astrophysics6710 Athletic Training7021 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology7024 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology/Biotechnology*3784 Biological Science-Interdepartmental2445 Biosystems Engineering2305 Chemical Engineering3830 Chemical Physics*3576 Chemistry (B.A.)*3579 Chemistry (B.S.)#7633 Child Development2313 Civil Engineering5652 Classical Studies 3794Clinical Laboratory Sciences1378 Communication1450 Communicative Sciences and Disorders 7306 Composition and Music Theory3991 Computational Chemistry3753 Computational Mathematics (B.A.)3756 Computational Mathematics (B.S.)2354 Computer Engineering2337 Computer Science5257 Construction Management4320 Criminal Justice0312 Crop and Soil Sciences 7056Diagnostic Molecular Science5269 Dietetics*3611 Earth Science-Interdepartmental*0984 East Asian Languages and Cultures*4728 Economics (B.A.)*4731 Economics (B.S.)%2237 Education (Elementary)2350 Electrical Engineering2371 Engineering-No Major Preference*0648 English0533 Entomology7059 Environmental Biology/Plant Biology3965 Environmental Biology/Microbiology3946 Environmental Biology/Zoology0540 Environmental Economics and Policy3930 Environmental Geosciences0516 Environmental Soil Science5223 Environmental Studies and Applications7639 Family Community Services (B.S.)7636 Family Community Services (B.A.)1267 Finance0338 Fisheries and Wildlife0487 Food Industry Management0349 Food Science0363 Forestry*0916 French1069 General Business 5762676297605038613123969126406070987*4667General ManagementGenomics and Molecular GeneticsGeographic Information ScienceGeography (B.A.)Geography (B.S.)Geological SciencesGermanGlobal and Area Studies (B.A.)Global and Area Studies (B.S.)HistoryHorticultureHospitality BusinessHuman BiologyHuman Resource ManagementHumanities-PrelawInterdisciplinary HumanitiesInterdisciplinary Studies in Social ScienceCommunity Relations (B.A.)*4668 Interdisciplinary Studies in Social ScienceCommunity Relations (B.S.)*4672 Interdisciplinary Studies in Social ScienceEnvironmental Policy (B.A.)*4673 Interdisciplinary Studies in Social ScienceEnvironmental Policy (B.S.)*4677 Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science-HealthStudies (B.A.)*4678 Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science-HealthStudies (B.S.)*4578 Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science-HumanResources and Society (B.A.)*4588 Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science-HumanResources and Society (B.S.)*4696 Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science-HumanAging (B.A.)*4697 Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science-HumanAging (B.S.)*4581 Interdisciplinary Studies in Social ScienceInternational Studies (B.A.)*4590 Interdisciplinary Studies in Social ScienceInternational Studies (B.S.)*4572 Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science-Lawand Society (B.A.)*4584 Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science-Lawand Society (B.S.)*4568 Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science-NoMajor Preference (B.A.)*4567 Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science-NoMajor Preference (B.S.)*4682 Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science-PublicPolicy Studies (B.A.)*4683 Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science-PublicPolicy Studies (B.S.)5261 Interior Design*2901 James Madison College*7319 Jazz Studies*1405 Journalism*2280 Kinesiology5265 Landscape Architecture0715 Linguistics*3643 Lyman Briggs College1237 Marketing2499 Materials Science and Engineering*3744 Mathematics (B.A.)*3742 Mathematics (B.S.)2403 Mechanical Engineering3762 Medical Technology3769 Microbiology 7300 Music 7309 Music Education 7312 Music Performance 7316 Music Therapy3915 Natural Science-No Major Preference 5151 No Preference4008 Nursing7047 Nutritional Sciences0405 Packaging5220 Park, Recreation, and Tourism Resources0894 Philosophy*3802 Physical Science-Interdepartmental*3839 Physics (B.A.)*3842 Physics (B.S.)7001 Physics and Geophysics3862 Physiology7044 Plant Biology0528 Plant Pathology4388 Political Science4380 Political Science-Prelawx3807 Predentalx3809 Premedicalx4007 Prenursingx3806 Preoptometryx4876 Preveterinary5635 Professional Writing4416 Psychology (B.A.)4419 Psychology (B.S.)4715 Public Administration and Public Policy0900 Religious Studies8500 Residential College in the Arts and Humanities1443 Retailing*0735 Russian4494 Social Work4537 Sociology (B.A.)4540 Sociology (B.S.)*5617 Spanish#2256 Special Education-Deaf Education#2262 Special Education-Lear
East Lansing, Michigan 48824-0590 (517) 355-8332 admis@msu.edu . and citizenship record may be considered in an admission decision. MSU strongly encourages a college preparatory curriculum. Visit www.admissions.msu.edu for details. . the ethnic/racial group you identify with most or the ethnic/racial group to which you are usually .
