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Thank you for your interest in applying to Michigan State University.

The application for fall semester 2012 is now available.

Please note: Due to high demand, MSU's class for spring 2012 has reached capacity; it is no longer possible to submit an application for spring semester 2012.

Interested students should submit their application for admission online. Online applicants create a password and are issued an applicant ID. This enables you to save your application and submit it when you are ready. The application fee (or application fee waiver if you are eligible) is required to officially submit your application for admission.

Graduate students must also apply online. Prospective graduate students who have trouble applying online should contact the Graduate School at gradschool@grd.msu.edu. Start your online application now

Undergraduate applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more about the timeline for admission and deadlines

Personal Statement

The Personal Statement is part of Michigan State's undergraduate application for admission. As part of the application, each applicant is required to submit a short essay of up to 400 words from a list of designated topics. This statement may be considered as a positive factor to enhance admissibility, as well as for scholarship consideration. Personal Statement topics on the 2012 application for admission are:

  • Briefly discuss an activity or organization that you have participated in or are currently participating in outside of your own cultural group.
  • If admitted to Michigan State, you will join a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Please respond to the following hypothetical situation: In your first-semester English course you are assigned a group writing project to be completed within a week. In addition to yourself, your group is comprised of five other students, some of whom are from different countries and/or have different racial/ethnic backgrounds than you. Please explain how your past life experiences will help you effectively collaborate with your group members in order to achieve success on this project.
  • If you feel that your high school record does not accurately represent your academic abilities, please explain why. Include and discuss particular extenuating circumstances that may have contributed to any scholastic challenges.

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