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MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY PUBLICATION

MSU on Your DesktopWe invite you to learn more about MSU’s

graduate programs by visiting our World Wide Web page:

grad.msu.edu

The Graduate School home page has departmentaladdresses and links to most departmentalhome pages. You may also submit your

application electronically, via the World Wide Web.To apply on-line, please visit our website:

grad.msu.edu/apply.htm

2001-2002

Domestic and International

Applicationfor

GraduateStudy

For information on specific graduate programsand requirements, visit the appropriate websitelisted in the Directory beginning on page 12.For the status of your application, pleasecontact the department or school directly.

Application at a Glance

The MSU Tradition .............................. 2Financing Your Graduate Education ... 2Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities ............... 3Housing ............................................. 3Health Care ........................................ 3Interdisciplinary Programs ................. 3Visit Campus ...................................... 3Graduate Study Majors ....................4, 5Application Instructions....................... 6Graduate Application .......................7, 8College and Department Directory ... 12

International Applicants

English Language Proficiency ............ 9Statement of Financial Proof ........ 10, 11Affidavit of Support ............................. 11Visa Information ............................ 9, 11Dependent Information...................... 11

THE MSU TRADITIONgrad.msu.edu/campus.htm

Founded in 1855 as the nation’s first land-grant university, MSU served as the prototypefor 69 land-grant institutions later establishedunder the Morrill Act of 1862 and was the firstinstitution of higher learning in the nation toteach scientific agriculture. Today, MichiganState has grown into a comprehensiveresearch university with 1,993 tenure systemfaculty, 33,966 undergraduate, 7,732graduate, and 1,340 professional students.In the previous academic year, MSU granted6,687 bachelor’s degrees, 1,842 master’sdegrees, and 726 doctoral and professionaldegrees.

Our campus is a unique blend of thetraditional and the innovative within a park-like landscape adjacent to East Lansing.MSU property holdings include many areasdevoted to experimental farms, natural areas,and a botanical garden. The MSU Librarieshave an extensive research collection and issupported by fourteen branch librariesproviding specialized materials. TheUniversity’s interdisciplinary researchcenters and programs allow MSU graduatestudents to cross traditional boundaries.

FINANCING YOURGRADUATE EDUCATION

Fees are assessed on a credit-hour basis,except for graduate-professional studentfees, which are assessed on a term orsemester basis. For additional specificinformation, please refer to the AcademicPrograms catalog at www.msu.edu/unit/ucandc, or a copy can be obtained bysending a check or money order payable toMSU for $3 to:

Office of the RegistrarMichigan State University64 Administration BuildingEast Lansing, MI 48824 USA

The university reserves the right to makechanges in the types, structures, and ratesfor fees and tuition. For updated fees andtuition information, refer to the Controller’swebsite at www.ctlr.msu.edu.

Graduate Assistantshipsgrad.msu.edu/gradasst.htm

More than 3,300 assistantships in variousfields are held by eligible graduate students.Graduate assistantships provide a waiver ofcourse tuition for 9 graduate credits in Fall,9 in Spring, and 4 in Summer, (additionalcredits are charged at the resident rate),waiver of matriculation fees, and includeshealth insurance.

Graduate assistants must be activelypursuing degree programs and makingsatisfactory progress toward their degrees.A graduate assistant’s responsibilitiesrequire 10 hours per week for a quarter-timeappointment and 20 hours per week for ahalf-time appointment.

Students admitted to regular graduatestudies at MSU who plan to seek anassistantship or other financial assistanceshould consult their department or school.Since most graduate assistantships andfellowships are awarded by departments,beginning in February for the followingacademic year, it is essential thatapplications and supporting documents besubmitted early to ensure adequateconsideration.

Michigan State University PublicationVol. 2, No. 5

July 2000USPS 345-940

Published five times annually:semimonthly in September, and monthly

in June, July, and November by theOffice of Admissions and Scholarships,

Michigan State University,250 Administration Building,

East Lansing, Michigan 48824.Periodicals postage paid at

East Lansing, Michigan 48823.

POSTMASTER:Send address changes to the

Office of Admissions and Scholarships,Michigan State University,

250 Administration Building,East Lansing, Michigan 48824.

Fellowshipsgrad.msu.edu/funding.htm

Michigan State University annually awardsa number of fellowships to encouragestudents with high achievement to pursuestudy leading to a graduate degree. Arecipient of an MSU fellowship must beenrolled in a degree program and may berequired to give formal service to theuniversity or to the department or school.

Some fellowships and financialassistance programs at MSU are listed below.For more information on these programs,consult the web at:

grad.msu.edu/funding.htm

♦ University Distinguished FellowshipProgram*Nominations are made by yourdepartment. To be considered for thisprogram, your completed application mustarrive at MSU by December 29, 2000.

♦ Dissertation Completion FellowshipProvides doctoral students near the endof their program the opportunity to devotefull time to their dissertation.

♦ Incentive FellowshipThis fellowship rewards students whohave applied for external funding.

♦ King-Chavez-Parks Future FacultyFellowship Program*For minority Ph.D. candidates.

♦ Graduate Education Opportunity Program*This program offers three types of financialsupport targeted to increase the enrollmentof underrepresented minorities and womenin MSU graduate-professional programs:graduate assistantships, fellowships, andprogrammatic funding.

*To be considered for financial support by this program,you must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

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Michigan State University welcomes your interest in graduate study.

BEFORE YOU COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION, please contact the academic unit,department or school that interests you to learn about program requirements. Formore general graduate studies information consult the Academic Programs catalog

(www.msu.edu/unit/ucandc). Acceptance for graduate study is determined by the academic unit responsible for the program. Decisionsconcerning admission are made after a departmental review of the applicant’s academic records, test scores (where required),recommendations, qualifications and experience, and proposed program of study.

Since graduate education involves personalized instruction, consideration is also given to the availability of space in the chosen academicprogram. Michigan State University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, non-discrimination, and affirmative action. TheUniversity complies with all federal and state laws and regulations relating to these principles.

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1999-00 Graduate Student Annual Budget

A typical annual budget (August-May) would be $14,914 for a Michigan residentstudent and $19,132 for a non-resident. Miscellaneous expenses will varydepending on student need. The costs described below are based on the1999-00 academic year expenses. The MBA program in The Eli Broad GraduateSchool of Management uses a different fee structure.

TUITION AND MANDATORY FEESTuition (9 credits per semester)*

Michigan residents ............................................................. $4,126.00Non-Michigan residents and international students ........ $8,343.00

*Based on a per-credit fee of $229.25 for residents and $463.50 for non-residents.

Matriculation Fees1 - 4 credits ........................................................................... $482.005 or more credits ................................................................... $586.00

REFUNDABLE FEESRadio tax ................................................................................... $6.00Council of Graduate Students (COGS) ................................... $13.50

OR Graduate-Professional Students(COGS and Council of Medical Students) ............................... $16.50Student newspaper ................................................................... $8.00

FEES THAT VARY ACCORDING TO STUDENT NEEDRoom and board (area market average) ............................ $8,912.00Books and supplies ............................................................ $1,046.00

Counseling Centerwww.counseling.msu.edu

The Counseling Center offersprofessional counseling to MSU students ofall ages who are in the pursuit of academicand personal goals. Programs includeindividual and group counseling, testing,multicultural issues, substance abuseassessment, and sexual assault crisis andsafety education. Any enrolled student iseligible for a consultation or assessmentinterview. As resources permit, additionalservices and/or referrals may be provided.To be eligible for continued service (beyondone interview) students must be registeredfor one or more credits.

INTERDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMSgrad.msu.edu/admiss/multi.htm

In addition to the graduate degreeprograms offered by individual departmentswithin the university, MSU offers manyprograms that combine the research facilitiesand faculty of different departments andcolleges. Please visit our website to learnmore about these programs.

VISIT CAMPUS

The best way to gather information aboutMSU is to visit our campus. Most Universityoffices are open Monday through Friday 8a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

We strongly recommend schedulingappointments with academic departmentsor specific faculty members. Appointmentsare not necessary to visit other campusoffices and facilities.

Financial Assistance forU.S. Citizens and Permanent Residentswww.finaid.msu.edu

For information about loans (including theCarl D. Perkins Loan, Health ProfessionsLoans, William D. Ford Federal Direct LoanProgram, and short-term loans) and work-study programs, contact:

Office of Financial Aid252 Student Services [email protected]

To apply for financial aid, refer to Item 15 ofthe application instructions on page 6.

RESOURCE CENTER FOR PERSONSWITH DISABILITIES (RCPD)www.msu.edu/unit/rcpd

The RCPD is an advocate for the inclusionof individuals with disabilities in the total MSUexperience. RCPD is responsible for allcampus programs and services for peoplewith disabilities and offers a variety of services,including transportation accommodations,sign language interpreters, realtimereporting, adaptive technology, scribes, andaudio textbooks. For more information,contact the RCPD at:

517.353.9642 (Voice)517.355.1293 (TTY)

HOUSINGgrad.msu.edu/housing.htm

There are three housing options: theOwen Graduate Center, UniversityApartments, or off-campus housing.Although there are no deadlines for housingapplications, students are encouraged toapply as early as possible.

Owen Graduate Center is designed tomeet the needs of single graduate students.Rooms are completely furnished and includelinens and private telephones. Occupants oftwo rooms share an adjoining bathroom andshower. Housekeeping service is providedon a weekly basis. The hall has a lounge,recreational areas, laundry facilities, andcafeteria. MSU also provides more than 2,000partially furnished one- or two-bedroomapartments on campus intended for marriedstudents and their families. A limited numberof apartments are also available for singlestudents. For more information about OwenGraduate Center and University Apartments,contact:

University Apartments/Residence Hall Assignments Office517.355.9550

The City of East Lansing and nearbycommunities are home to many graduatestudents who choose to live off-campus.

Current listings of off-campus housing areavailable by contacting:

Off-Campus Housing Office517.355.8303

HEALTH CARE

Olin Health Centerwww.msu.edu/user/olin

Olin Health Center (517.355.4510) isaccredited by the Joint Commission onAccreditation of Healthcare Organizations.Olin provides medical, dental, and optometriccare for enrolled students and their spouses.The health center offers preventive medicalcare, treatment for illness or injury, and healtheducation on an outpatient basis. Medicalinsurance coverage is highly recommendedfor all graduate students (it is required ofinternational students) and can be obtainedthrough the MSU Benefits Office. Healthinsurance is provided for those with graduateassistant appointments. For enrollmentinformation and health plan details, contact:

Benefits Office517.353.4434, extension [email protected]/depts/benefits

You can also contact the provider directly at:

The Chickering Group1.800.859.8452 www.chickering.com

Graduate Study Majors

The graduate study majors within each college at MSU are listed below. Select one and enter your preference (Major Code and Name) on theapplication, Item 17. Many majors have specific admissions requirements (e.g., deadlines for submitting application materials,minimum grade-point averages, special application packets). For additional information, contact the appropriate college,department, or school (see Directory beginning on page 12). Applicants who wish to apply for admission into a fall semester are stronglyurged to submit all necessary application materials by December 31 of the preceding year to ensure full consideration for financial aid (includinggraduate assistantships). Further information is also contained in the University’s Academic Programs catalog (www.msu.edu/unit/ucandc).

College of Agriculture andNatural ResourcesDoctoral Degrees0143 Agricultural and Extension Education0171 Agricultural Economics1

0471 Agricultural Economics - EnvironmentalToxicology

0215 Agricultural Technology and SystemsManagement

0291 Animal Science1,7

0472 Animal Science - Environmental Toxicology1,7

0501 Biosystems Engineering1

0331 Crop and Soil Sciences8

0473 Crop and Soil Sciences - EnvironmentalToxicology

0347 Fisheries and Wildlife1,8,9

0477 Fisheries and Wildlife - Environmental Toxicology0355 Food Science1

0474 Food Science - Environmental Toxicology1

0379 Forestry1,8

0475 Forestry - Environmental Toxicology1

0384 Forestry - Urban Studies1

0403 Horticulture1,8

0486 Packaging1,5

0496 Park, Recreation and Tourism Resources1

0498 Park, Recreation and Tourism Resources - UrbanStudies1

0500 Plant Breeding and Genetics - Botany and PlantPathology1

0321 Plant Breeding and Genetics - Crop and SoilSciences1

0374 Plant Breeding and Genetics - Forestry1

0398 Plant Breeding and Genetics - Horticulture1

0444 Resource Development10476 Resource Development - Environmental

Toxicology1

0449 Resource Development - Urban Studies1

Master’s Degrees0140 Agricultural and Extension Education0170 Agricultural Economics1

0212 Agricultural Technology and SystemsManagement

0290 Animal Science1,7

0502 Biosystems Engineering1

0222 Building Construction Management1,5,6

0330 Crop and Soil Sciences8

0346 Fisheries and Wildlife1,8,9

0354 Food Science1

0378 Forestry1,8

0383 Forestry - Urban Studies1

0402 Horticulture1,8

0409 Packaging1

0495 Park, Recreation and Tourism Resources1

0497 Park, Recreation and Tourism Resources - UrbanStudies1

0499 Plant Breeding and Genetics - Botany and PlantPathology1

0320 Plant Breeding and Genetics - Crop and SoilSciences1

0373 Plant Breeding and Genetics - Forestry1

0397 Plant Breeding and Genetics - Horticulture1

0443 Resource Development10448 Resource Development - Urban Studies1

College of Arts and LettersDoctoral Degrees1002 American Studies1,5

0647 English1

0915 French, Language and Literature5,9

1029 German Studies1,5

0685 History1,5

0679 History - Urban Studies1,5

0714 Linguistics1,5

1021 Music Composition1015 Music Conducting0827 Music Education1 or 3

1009 Music Performance0836 Music Theory0893 Philosophy8

0930 Spanish, Language and Literature5,9

Master’s Degrees0639 American Studies1,5

0980 Comparative Literature1,5

1016 Critical Studies in the Teaching of English1

0913 French5,9

1028 German Studies1,5

0614 Health and Humanities1,5

0683 History1,5

0574 History of Art1,5

0691 History - Secondary School Teaching5

0678 History - Urban Studies1,5

0713 Linguistics1,5

1017 Literature in English1

0814 Music Composition1014 Music Conducting0826 Music Education0820 Musicology1008 Music Performance0835 Music Theory0842 Music Therapy1 or 3

1027 Piano Pedagogy0891 Philosophy8

0732 Russian1,5

0928 Spanish5,9

0936 Spanish - Secondary School Teaching5,9

0554 Studio Art (Master of Fine Arts)51007 Teaching English to Speakers of Other

Languages1

0972 Theatre1

0979 Theatre (Master of Fine Arts)1

The Eli Broad GraduateSchool of ManagementDoctoral Degrees1054 Accounting4

1102 Economics1,5

1139 Finance4

1331 Logistics4

1164 Management Policy and Strategy4

1235 Marketing4

1350 Operations and Sourcing Management41176 Organizational Behavior - Personnel4

Master’s Degrees1349 Business Management of Manufacturing (M.S.)1101 Economics1 (M.A.)1316 Foodservice Management1,5 (M.S.)1318 Professional Accounting4 (M.S.)

Master of Business Administration

Prospective students interested in the Full-Time MBAProgram should complete an on-line application atmba.bus.msu.edu. For more information, contact theMBA Program Office at 1.800.4MSU.MBA or517.355.7604, E-mail: [email protected].

College of CommunicationArts and SciencesDoctoral Degrees1361 Audiology and Speech Sciences1367 Audiology and Speech Sciences - Urban Studies1377 Communication1,5

1372 Mass Media1,5

Master’s Degrees1352 Advertising1

1360 Audiology and Speech Sciences1376 Communication5

1383 Communication - Urban Studies5

1434 Health Communication1,5

1404 Journalism1,6

1357 Public Relations1

1418 Telecommunication1,5

1433 Telecommunication - Urban Studies1,5

College of EducationDoctoral Degrees2274 Counseling Psychology1,5

2278 Counselor Education1,5

1508 Curriculum, Teaching, and Educational Policy1,5,6

1717 Educational Psychology1,5

2245 Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education1,5

1646 K-12 Educational Administration1 or 3

2284 Kinesiology1,5

2251 Measurement and Quantitative Methods1,5

2279 Rehabilitation Counselor Education1,5

2275 School Psychology1,5

1727 Special Education1 or 3,5

Educational Specialist Degrees1815 Curriculum, Teaching, and Educational

Policy1,5,6

1638 K-12 Educational Administration1 or 3

1742 School Psychology1,5

Master’s Degrees1703 Counseling1,5

2166 Curriculum and Teaching7

2276 Educational Technology and InstructionalDesign5

2288 Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education5

1644 K-12 Educational Administration2283 Kinesiology1,5

2285 Kinesiology—Urban Studies1,5

2247 Literacy Instruction2277 Measurement and Quantitative Methods1,5

1752 Rehabilitation Counseling1,5

1726 Special Education1 or 3,5

2246 Student Affairs Administration5

College of EngineeringDoctoral Degrees2304 Chemical Engineering1,5

2448 Chemical Engineering - EnvironmentalToxicology1,5

2312 Civil Engineering2449 Civil Engineering - Environmental Toxicology2336 Computer Science1,2,5

2349 Electrical Engineering1*2462 Engineering Mechanics1

2326 Environmental Engineering2450 Environmental Engineering - Environmental

Toxicology

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MajorCode Major Name



Master’s Degrees3733 Applied Mathematics1,2

3871 Applied Statistics1,7,9

3923 Astrophysics and Astronomy1,2,5

3553 Biochemistry1,2,5

3782 Biological Science - Interdepartmental73564 Botany and Plant Pathology1,8

3573 Chemistry1,7

3793 Clinical Laboratory Sciences1,7

3997 Computational Chemistry1,7

3869 Computational Statistics1,7,9

3596 Entomology1,8

3591 Entomology - Urban Studies3928 Environmental Geosciences1(M.S.)3935 General Science7

3929 Geological Sciences1,8 (M.A.)3925 Geological Sciences1,8 (M.S.)3994 Industrial Mathematics1,2

3996 Integrated Pest Management13740 Mathematics1,2

3739 Mathematics1,2 (M.A.T.)3767 Microbiology1,5,8

3867 Operations Research - Statistics1,7,9

3800 Physical Science - Interdepartmental73836 Physics1,2,5

3860 Physiology1,5,9

3875 Statistics1,7,9

3876 Statistics (M.A.)1,7,9

3887 Zoology1,8

College of NursingDoctoral Degree4013 Nursing1

Master’s Degree4003 Nursing1

College ofOsteopathic MedicineDoctoral Degrees4114 Biochemistry1,2,5

4208 Microbiology1,5,8

4178 Pharmacology and Toxicology1,5


Master’s Degrees4113 Biochemistry1,2,5



College of Social ScienceDoctoral Degrees4308 Anthropology8

4347 Geography1,5

4387 Political Science1,5

4401 Political Science - Urban Studies4415 Psychology1,2,5,8

4410 Psychology - Urban Studies1,2,5

4475 Social Science - Criminal Justice1,5

4660 Social Science - Industrial Relations and HumanResources1 or 4,5

4481 Social Science - Social Work4536 Sociology1

4531 Sociology - Urban Studies

Master’s Degrees4307 Anthropology8

4502 Clinical Social Work - Advanced Standing4493 Clinical Social Work - Two Year4519 Clinical Social Work - Urban Studies4702 Criminal Justice Net Program1,5

4318 Criminal Justice1,6

4331 Criminal Justice - Urban Studies1,6

4345 Geography1,5 (M.A.)4346 Geography1,5 (M.S.)4357 Geography - Urban Studies1,5

4592 Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science:Global Applications

4664 Labor Relations and Human Resources1 or 4

4665 Labor Relations and Human Resources - UrbanStudies1 or 4

4718 Organizational and Community Practice -Two Year

4719 Organizational and Community Practice -Advanced Standing

4720 Organizational and Community Practice - UrbanStudies

4414 Psychology1,2,5,8

4409 Psychology - Urban Studies1,2,5

4396 Public Administration1

4659 Public Administration - Urban Studies4535 Sociology1

4530 Sociology - Urban Studies4663 Urban and Regional Planning4662 Urban and Regional Planning - Urban Studies

College ofVeterinary MedicineDoctoral Degrees4764 Large Animal Clinical Sciences6


4901 Microbiology - Environmental Toxicology1,5

4781 Veterinary Pathology6,9

4900 Veterinary Pathology - EnvironmentalToxicology6,9


4902 Pharmacology - Environmental Toxicology1,5


4896 Physiology - Environmental Toxicology1,5,9

Master’s Degrees4763 Large Animal Clinical Sciences6




4810 Small Animal Clinical Sciences2,5

4780 Veterinary Pathology6,9

Notes(1) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General

Test is required of all applicants.(2) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Subject

Test is required of all applicants.(3) Miller Analogies Test is required of all applicants.(4) Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is

required of all applicants.(5) Program has specific requirements or

application due date; contact department.(6) Program has multiple application due dates;

contact department.(7) Program does not have an application deadline.(8) Admission to the Ecology, Evolutionary Biology

and Behavior program requires admission to oneof these participating departments:Anthropology, Botany and Plant Pathology, Cropand Soil Sciences, Entomology, Fisheries andWildlife, Forestry, Geological Sciences,Horticulture, Microbiology, Philosophy,Psychology or Zoology. On line 17 of theapplication, please designate the departmentmajor code, followed by the code for Ecology,Evolutionary Biology and Behavior, 3986.

(9) Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Subject Test isrecommended.

(*) Required for international students only.

2460 Materials Science and Engineering1

2402 Mechanical Engineering1

Master’s Degrees2303 Chemical Engineering1,5

2311 Civil Engineering2318 Civil Engineering - Urban Studies2335 Computer Science1,2,5

2348 Electrical Engineering1*2461 Engineering Mechanics1

2324 Environmental Engineering2330 Environmental Engineering - Urban Studies2459 Materials Science and Engineering1

2401 Mechanical Engineering1

College of Human EcologyDoctoral Degrees2695 Family and Child Ecology1,5

2678 Human Environment: Design andManagement1,5

2626 Human Nutrition1

2706 Human Nutrition - Environmental Toxicology1

Master’s Degrees2693 Apparel and Textiles1*2505 Child Development52510 Community Services5

2523 Family Studies5

2692 Home Economics Education and Outreach5

2625 Human Nutrition1

2694 Facilities Management1*2525 Marriage and Family Therapy1,5

2671 Merchandising Management1*

College of Human MedicineDoctoral Degrees2764 Biochemistry1,2,5




Master’s Degrees2763 Biochemistry1,2,5

2827 Epidemiology1



2818 Surgery5

College of Natural ScienceDoctoral Degrees3734 Applied Mathematics1,2

3924 Astrophysics and Astronomy1,2,5

3554 Biochemistry1,2,5

3936 Biochemistry - Environmental Toxicology1,2,5

3566 Botany and Plant Pathology1,8

3937 Botany and Plant Pathology - EnvironmentalToxicology

3964 Cell and Molecular Biology1,5,9

3829 Chemical Physics1,7

3575 Chemistry1,7

3938 Chemistry - Environmental Toxicology1,7

3986 Ecology, Evolutionary Biology and Behavior83597 Entomology1,8

3939 Entomology - Environmental Toxicology3592 Entomology - Urban Studies3952 Environmental Geosciences1

3968 Environmental Geosciences - EnvironmentalToxicology1

3788 Genetics3940 Genetics - Environmental Toxicology3927 Geological Sciences1,8

3741 Mathematics1,2

3749 Mathematics Education1,2


3987 Neuroscience1,5

3838 Physics1,2,5


3877 Statistics1,7,9

3889 Zoology1,5,8

3941 Zoology - Environmental Toxicology1,5

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Michigan State University reserves theright to make changes in its programs, policies,rules, regulations, procedures, fees, tuition,housing rates, organizational structure, andfaculty and staff through the apropriateuniversity processes. Every effort will bemade to give as much advance notice as ispossible in the event of such changes.

MSU must reserve the right to modify oreliminate programs that are described in thispublication. In the event such an action is taken,students affected will be advised by their unitsof the options available to them to completetheir degrees. Every reasonable effort will bemade to permit students to complete theirprograms.




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workshop, Institute of Agricultural Technology,guest, high-achiever, English Language Center,regular undergraduate, or graduate degree-granting program.

Item 14. If you wish to be considered for agraduate assistantship check “yes.” You mustcontact the department directly forinformation about available assistantships.

Item 15. U.S. Citizens and PermanentResidents interested in receiving financialassistance must complete a Free Application forFederal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application isavailable at any high school, college, or university;you may also request one from the MSU Office ofFinancial Aid at 517.353.5940. Note: if yousubmitted a FAFSA for the current academic year,the U.S. Department of Education will send you aRenewal FAFSA that you may use to apply for aidat MSU. The completed and signed FAFSA (orRenewal FAFSA) must be mailed to a federalservicing agency according to the mailinginstructions included with the application. Thatagency will analyze the data and send the resultsto MSU. Once you have been admitted and yourFAFSA or Renewal FAFSA results received byMSU, financial aid will be processed automaticallyand you will be sent an award notice. If you haveany questions about the application process, thefinancial assistance available to graduate students,or your financial aid award, please contact:

MSU Office of Financial [email protected]

Item 16. Indicate the name(s) of all educationalinstitutions you have attended including MSU; thedates of your attendance; whether or not youreceived a degree; your major; and the number ofcredits you completed. You must ask the registrarof each institution you have attended to send onecopy of official transcripts directly to:

Office of Admissions and ScholarshipsMichigan State University250 Administration BuildingEast Lansing, Michigan 48824-0590 USA

These transcripts are essential. Only officialtranscripts are accepted. Photocopies andtranscripts “issued to student” are not acceptable.Transcripts of work completed at MSU are notrequired.

International Applicants Only: Have oneofficial/certified university or professional schoolrecords of subjects and mark sheets, transcripts,diplomas, and/or certificates sent directly to theOffice of Admissions and Scholarships from theprincipal or registrar of each school you haveattended, or by the Ministry of Education in yourcountry. The names of all certificates, diplomas,and degrees earned and dates received shouldbe noted. Photocopies are not acceptable. Officialtranslations must be furnished when originals arenot in English. You must provide thesetranscripts.

Item 17. A list of Graduate Study Majors andcodes are included as part of this application. Writein the Major Code and Name of your intended majorfrom the list on pages 4 and 5. You may not seekadmission to more than one program at a time.

Application Instructions

Application Fees are Non-refundable

$30 U.S. Citizen Applicant$30 Permanent Resident Applicant$40 International ApplicantMake your check or money order payable to

Michigan State University and attach it to the frontof your application. Checks drawn outside the U.S.must be payable in U.S. funds through a U.S. bank.Checks drawn on foreign banks that do not havea correspondent U.S. bank may be returned. Donot send cash or international coupons.Applications will not be processed unlessthe fee is paid. There are no exceptions.

Mail to:Office of Admissions and ScholarshipsMichigan State University250 Administration BuildingEast Lansing, Michigan 48824-0590 USA

Submit an Electronic ApplicationYou may also submit your application

electronically, via the World Wide Web at:

grad.msu.edu/apply.htm

For MSU-Detroit College of Law

Please download the MSU-DCL APPLICATIONform via the World Wide Web at:

www.dcl.edu/admissions

For a paper application or more information,contact MSU-DCL admissions at:

1.800.844.9352 or 517.432.0222

For the Full-Time MBA Program

Please complete an on-line application throughthe MBA Program website at:

mba.bus.msu.edu

For more information, contact the MBA ProgramOffice at:

1.800.4MSU.MBA or 517.355.7604Email: [email protected]

DEADLINES

The Graduate School recommends thatapplications be received at Michigan StateUniversity by December 31, 2000. This isparticularly important if you are applying forfinancial aid, a graduate assistantship, orfellowship. See items 14 and 15.

The application deadline for someprograms can be earlier or later than this.Be sure to consult the academic unit you areinterested in to learn about specificrequirements.

All admissions documents that yousubmit become part of your permanent fileat MSU and cannot be returned to you orforwarded to any other institution. After yourapplication is processed by the Office ofAdmissions and Scholarships it is sent to thedepartment. You must submit all application papersbefore the departmental admissions committee canmake a decision.

Your application will be valid for one year,measured from the first semester of chosenenrollment. If you wish to change your firstsemester of enrollment after you are admitted,contact your department/school to determine whenyou can enroll. Then, notify the Office ofAdmissions and Scholarships of any changeapproved by the academic unit three monthsbefore the revised semester of admission. If youwish to change your major field after you areadmitted as a graduate student, contact yourdepartment/school. If you were previously admittedand registered as a graduate student and seekre-enrollment, contact:

Readmissions OfficeMichigan State University50 Administration BuildingEast Lansing, MI 48824 USA

Readmission is required if one or more academicyears elapse between registrations, except forsummer.

APPLICATION ITEMS 1 - 17

Michigan State University is open all year.Classes begin in the following months:

Fall ...........................................AugustSpring .................................... JanuarySummer A (First Session) ............. MaySummer B (Second Session) ........ July

At the top of the application form, please indicatethe semester and year you wish to enroll.

Complete the application form giving particularattention to the following:

Item 1. Please place the peel-off mailinglabel (if available) in the appropriate space.Otherwise, print or type your full legal name. Thisname will be on your permanent record at MSU.Your complete last name (family name) must appearon the application and on all credentials andcorrespondence concerning your application.International students, please underline your lastname (family name).

Item 3. Although optional, please note your U.S.Social Security number, if available, foridentification purposes.

Item 8. If you have completed any universitylevel academic work under another name (family,maiden) enter the name(s) as it appears on anyofficial documents (such as transcripts).

Item 9. U.S. Citizens or PermanentResidents Only: Although optional, ethnic/racialinformation is requested to fulfill reportingobligations to the U.S. Department of Education. Ifyou are American Indian or Alaskan Native, MSUrequests that you specify your tribal affiliation andenrollment or BIA number. If you need assistancedetermining American Indian ancestry, pleasecontact the Michigan Agency of the Bureau ofIndian Affairs at 906.632.6819.

Item 12b. Enter the type of visa you will betraveling on, or the type you expect to be applyingfor. Further information on visa types can be foundon page 9.

Item 13. Complete Item 13 if you have everapplied or registered under any status at MSU,including Lifelong Education, off campus,

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO GRADUATE STUDYPage 1 of 2

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1. Last name (Family name), First name, Middle name (Place peel-off label here if available.) 2. Gender

M q F q3. Social Security number

(if available)__ __

4. Permanent mailing address (number and street) Notify the University of address changes in writing. County Telephone (include area code)

City State or foreign country Zip/Postal Code 5. Date of birth(month, day, year)

6. Temporary (current) mailing address (number and street) County Telephone (include area code)

City State or foreign country Zip/Postal Code 7. Last date to receive mail at address listed in Item 6.

E-Mail Address Fax Number

8. If you have used a different name while attending school, please give that name.

1 White/Caucasian Non-Hispanic

2 Black/African American Non-Hispanic

3 Chicano/Mexican American

4 Hispanic

5 American Indian/Alaskan NativeTribal Affiliation

9. Ethnic/Racial Group

Record the appropriate number in this box:

NOTE:If you are multiracial, please complete thisitem by indicating either the ethnic/racialgroup you identify with most or theethnic/racial group to which you are usuallyregarded in the community as belonging.Also complete the "Multiracial" informationon the right. 6 Asian/Pacific Islander (Asian American)

Multiracial

NOTE:For purposes of this section, youare multiracial if you have parentsfrom more than one of thecategories listed on the left. Pleaseplace an 'x' in each box thatcorresponds to the races of yourparents.

10 a. State of legal residence: b. How long have you lived there? years months

c. Are you currently a Michigan Resident? q Yes q No d. On what date did you begin living continuously in Michigan? _____/_____/_____

11a. Place of birth: (State or Country) b. U.S. Citizen:

q Yes q No

c. Permanent Resident Alien:

q Yes q No

12a. Country of present citizenship if non-U.S. Citizen: b. VISA type:

Term/Semester Year

13 a. If you have previously applied for undergraduate or graduate admission to MSU,for which semester did you apply?

b. If you have been previously or are currently registered at MSU, including theEnglish Language Center, when did you first enroll?

c. MSU student number/Personal Identification (PID) number (if known) PID:

14. Do you wish to be considered for a graduate assistantship by the department of your choice? (see instructions) q Yes q No

15. Do you wish to apply for other kinds of "need-based" financial aid? (see instructions) q Yes q No

16. List all educational institutions you have attended beyond high school. Attach a separate sheet if necessary. Have ONE OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of allcollege work from each institution forwarded directly to the MSU Office of Admissions and Scholarships. (see instructions)

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18. If you have taken required tests, please report scores below. See footnotes for Graduate Study Majors on pages 4 and 5.

GRE GENERAL TEST GRE SUBJECT TEST

Test Date Verbal%

BelowQuanti-tative

%Below

Analy-tical

%Below Test Date Test Name Score % Below

GMAT MILLER ANALOGIES TEST

Test Date Verbal Quantitative TotalAnalytical

Writing Test Date Raw ScorePercentile forTotal Group

Percentile forIntended Major

If you have not taken required tests, when do you plan to do so?

— International Applicants —

English Language ProficiencyPlease submit a copy of your results if available.

Section 1or Part 1

Section 2or Part 2

Section 3or Part 3

TotalScore

DateTaken

Date scheduledto be taken

TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign LanguageListening Written Reading

MELAB - Michigan English Language Assessment BatteryComposition Listening GCVR

MSUELT - MSU English Language TestListening Reading Writing

— All Applicants —19. List each activity (e.g., employment, military service, travel) that accounts for your time since earning a bachelor's degree. List the

most recent activity first. Attach a separate sheet if necessary.

Inclusive dates

Name of Employer/Activity City/State Type of Employment/Activity Mo Yr. Mo Yr.

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20. Are you currently employed by Michigan State University? q Yes q No If yes, where

Do you have an agreement for employment at Michigan State University? q Yes q No If yes, where

21. Do you have a teaching certificate? q Yes q No If yes, specify type

22. Personal Statement: Attach a separate sheet stating your plans for graduate study and your professional career. List any academic honors,distinctions, scholarships you have earned (including graduate assistantships held), memberships in professional organizations and any otherpertinent professional activities. Be as specific as possible.

23. Letters of Recommendation: List the names, titles, and addresses of three individuals submitting letters of recommendation on your behalf.Please contact your department or school to learn if it has special forms or instructions for letters of recommendation. If your department orschool does not provide its own forms, please use the form included in this application booklet. Have your letters of recommendationsent directly to the chairperson of the department or school (major) to which you are applying.

#1: Name/Title/Address #2: Name/Title/Address #3: Name/Title/Address

This application is valid only when signed by the applicant personally.

I certify that all the answers I have given in this application are complete and accurateto the best of my knowledge. If admitted, I agree to observe all the rules andregulations of Michigan State University. Failure to comply can result in Universitydisciplinary action.

Signature of Applicant

Date

Send application and fee to:

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPSMICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

250 ADMINISTRATION BUILDINGEAST LANSING, MI 48824-0590

FAX: 517.432.6787http://www.admis.msu.edu

Additional Information Required fromAll International Applicants

Admission to a program leading to a master’s or doctoral degree requires completion ofa bachelor’s degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree, as well as high scholasticstanding and suitable preparation for the intended field of study. Michigan State Universitydoes not accept three-year pass degrees, diplomas, certificates, or titles as U.S. bachelor’sdegree equivalents.

We recommend beginning the application process as early as possible because ittakes time to process your file, evaluate your records, and prepare the papers requiredfor your visa.

The department’s decision to admit a student is forwarded to the Office of Admissionsand Scholarships. The application is checked for financial proof, official degree-grantingtranscript or certified diploma, and English Language Proficiency materials, which must becomplete to comply with U.S. Government and University regulations. Final admission isnot granted until the Office of Admissions and Scholarships is satisfied that all documentsare complete and correct. At that time an I-20 Form will be issued.

Notification of AcceptanceDepart for the United States only after you receive formal notice of acceptance and the

I-20 Form.

Visa Information for Admitted Students

You will need a student (F-1) or exchangevisitor (J-1) visa from the American Embassy orConsulate in your home country. Do not obtain a“B” (tourist/visitor) visa, because you may beunable to change it to an “F” or “J” status.

F-1 Visa: This is the most popular student visa.After your application for admission is approved,the MSU Office of Admissions and Scholarshipswill issue you a Certificate of Eligibility (I-20 Form).Immigration law requires you to attend the universityor college whose I-20 Form you used to enter theUnited States.

J-1 Visa: The Exchange Visitor visaclassification is available to students supportedfinancially by MSU, an agency, or government.After your application for admission is approved,the Office for International Students and Scholarswill issue a Certificate of Eligibility for ExchangeVisitor Status (IAP-66 Form).

When applying for a visa, you must present thefollowing documents at a U.S. Embassy orConsulate: a valid passport plus the I-20 or theIAP-66 Form. You will also be asked to showproof that you have adequate financial support toattend MSU. (No passport is needed for Canadiancitizens.)

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*Some graduate departments require higher English Language Proficiency scores than the University minimum. Please contact thedepartment for further information.

**Provisional admission status will continue until minimum proficiency (regular admission proficiency) is attained. Provisionallyadmitted students are required to take the MSU English Language Test upon arrival at MSU. The results of the MSU English LanguageTest determine whether students will:

• Enroll in full-time academic courses.• Enroll in full-time English Language courses through the English Language Center.• Enroll in a combination of both academic courses and English Language courses.

You may not enroll in full-time academic courses until you meet the English language requirement. Enrollment at the English LanguageCenter is NOT negotiable. Direct any communication regarding the English Language Proficiency requirement to:

English Language Center at MSU, [email protected], 517.353.0800

English Language Proficiency*

Applicants without full native fluency in English must fulfill proficiency requirementsas part of admission on either a regular or provisional status.

Test of English as a Foreign Language(TOEFL)

Educational Testing ServicePrinceton, NJ 08541 USAhttp://www.toefl.org

Michigan English LanguageAssessment Battery (MELAB)

Testing and Certification DivisionThe English Language InstituteAnn Arbor, MI 48109 USAhttp://www.lsa.umich.edu/eli

MSU English Language Test (MSUELT)English Language CenterMichigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI 48824-1035 USA

Regular Admission:You must demonstrate proficiency as follows:

Paper-based version: minimum averagescore of 550, no subscore below 52.*Computer-based version: minimum averagescore of 213, no subscore below 19.

Minimum average score of 83, nosubscore below 80.*

Minimum average score of 80 to 85, nosubscore below 80; OR

Minimum average score of 85, no subscorebelow 78.*

Provisional Admission:**Students with acceptable academiccredentials may be admitted on a provisionalbasis. If admitted provisionally the deficiencymust be corrected within two consecutivesemesters. Provisional status is granted if:

Paper-based version: average score isbetween 520 and 550.

Computer-based version: scoresbetween 190 and 213.

Average score is between 72 and 83.

Average score is between 72 and 80.

Proficiency is determinedby ONE of the tests below:

REQUIREMENTS:

Academic year 2001-2002 proof isrequired for U.S. $22,082.00 for graduatestudents who bring no dependents. If youplan to attend summer school, proof isrequired for an additional U.S. $2,553.00 fortuition and fees, books, and miscellaneousexpenses.

Students who accept a graduateassistantship are required to show totalfinancial proof in the amount ofU.S. $12,240.00. Your assistantship stipendis included as a part of this total.

The Office of Admissions andScholarships may require proof of additionalfunding as costs of attending Michigan StateUniversity may increase periodically.

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL PROOF

FOR GRADUATE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITYOFFICE OF ADMISSIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

East Lansing, MI 48824-0590

INSTRUCTIONSYour Statement of Financial Proof must originate from your source of support and must

be a certified, original statement with stamp and original signature. We cannot acceptphotocopies unless notarized, signed, and sealed.

Note: A Certificate of Eligibility (I-20 Form) will not be issued until sufficientfinancial support is verified by MSU and the Affidavit of Support Formon page 11 is completed.

VERIFICATION OF FINANCES:

Verification of finances can be 1 or 2:

1. Certification by a bank that you have fundsavailable AND certification by person(s)responsible for your finances. This personmust sign the Affidavit of Support onpage 11.

OR

2. Certification by a government, educationalinstitution, or official agency. Proof offinances from a government, educationalinstitution, or official agency must appearon official stationery and contain an originalseal and signature(s).

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OFFICE FOR INTERNATIONALSTUDENTS AND SCHOLARS(OISS)

517.353.1720103 International CenterE-mail: [email protected]://www.isp.msu.edu/OISS

The Office for International Students andScholars (OISS) is the hub for internationalstudent involvement at MSU. It providesservices to welcome you as a newinternational student to the MSUcommunity and provides various kinds ofsupport throughout your stay at MSU toassist you in fulfilling your educationalobjectives.

At the beginning of each semester, thestaff in OISS organizes an importantcultural, educational, and socialorientation program to acquaint you withthe opportunities and challenges that youwill face as an MSU student. Arrivalinformation is sent to all new students.Information about nationality clubs can befound at:

http://www.isp.msu.edu/OISS

Contact University Housing for roomassignments by email at:

[email protected]

The OISS staff also assumes an activerole in advising you about your roles andresponsibilities under the U.S.Immigration and Naturalization Serviceregulations. OISS can assist you inaccessing your personal funds throughyour home country by providing thedocumentation required to meet theregulations of your government. AlthoughOISS does not have scholarship funds todistribute, financial aid reference materialsare available for use in the office. OISSalso provides special services to formalsponsors of international students.

OISS staff welcomes you to visit theiroffice if you need advice and/or assistancewith a broad range of concerns that canhave an impact on your successful stay atMSU. OISS serves as a resource centerbecause it provides important information,cross-cultural programs, and qualityservices to international students and theirfamilies. The office strives to give you apositive, enriching, and fulfilling experienceat Michigan State University.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTSPlease complete the checklist below:

q I have included a check or money order payable to Michigan StateUniversity in the amount of U.S. $40 for the application fee. (page 6)

q I have signed the completed application. (page 8)

q I have completed the Statement of Financial Proof. Please note: theStatement of Financial Proof is valid for one year. (page 11)

q I have arranged to have official transcripts, diplomas, certificates,mark sheets and/or records in English sent directly to MSU from eachinstitution attended. Photocopies are not acceptable. (item 16, page 6)

q I have listed all universities I have attended on item 16 of the application.

q I have indicated my English Language Proficiency information onpage 8 of the application and arranged to have the scores sent to MSU.

q I have arranged to have three letters of recommendation sent directly tothe department or school to which I am applying.

The list below is a reminder of the items MSU requiresin order to process an admission decision.

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL PROOFFOR GRADUATE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT

Refer to Instructions on page 10

An original certified bank statement in U.S. currency must accompany this form.

I, the undersigned, guarantee that I will be fully responsible for all educational expenses incurred by the applicant named belowduring the course of study at Michigan State University.

APPLICANT: Name in Full: _________________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Present Address: _________________________________________________________________________________

Signature: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Date: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

SPONSOR: Name in Full: ___________________________________________________________________________

Present Address: __________________________________________________________________________________

Relationship to Applicant: ___________________________________________________________________________

I am willing to sponsor the above applicant in the amount of $ ______________ U.S. dollars per year for _____ years.

Signature of Sponsor: ______________________________________________________________________________

Date: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

VISA INFORMATIONIf admitted to MSU, please indicate the visa document you will require.

If you do not indicate which visa document you need, MSU will send the I-20 Form.

_____ Please issue the I-20 Form as I will be applying for the F-1 student visa.

_____ Please issue the IAP-66 Form as I will be applying for the J-1 Exchange Visitor visa. (The J-1 Exchange Visitor visaclassification is available to students who are supported financially by MSU, an approved U.S. government or privateagency or organization, or a foreign government.)

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DEPENDENT INFORMATIONIf you plan to bring a spouse and/or children with you, please provide additional financial proof information. To include a spouseon the visa document you must provide additional financial proof in the amount of $4,000.00. Each child requires additionalfinancial proof in the amount of $1,500.00. Please include dependent information below:

Date of Birth CountryName (month/day/year) of Birth Relationship

DirectoryTo each address add Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824. The telephone area code is 517.

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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTUREAND NATURAL RESOURCES

Agriculture and NaturalResources Education andCommunication Systems 355.6580408 Agriculture HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.canr.msu.edu/aee

Agricultural Economics 355.4563202 Agriculture HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.aec.msu.edu/agecon

Agricultural Engineering 353.4455100 Farrall HallE-mail: [email protected]://web.egr.msu.edu/AgE

Animal Science 355.83831290 Anthony HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.canr.msu.edu/dept/ans

Botany and Plant Pathology 355.4683166 Plant Biology BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.bpp.msu.edu

Construction ManagementProgram 353.4455100 Farrall HallE-mail: [email protected]://web.egr.msu.edu/AgE/BCM/grad.htm

Crop and Soil Sciences 355.2234384F Plant and Soil Sciences BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.css.msu.edu

Entomology 355.4665245 Natural Science BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.ent.msu.edu

Fisheries and Wildlife 353.370713 Natural Resources BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.fw.msu.edu

Food Science andHuman Nutrition 355.7723208 G. M. Trout BuildingE-mail: [email protected] or

[email protected]://www.msu.edu/unit/fshn

Forestry 355.0090126 Natural Resources BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.for.msu.edu

Horticulture 355.5192A288 Plant and Soil Sciences BuildingE-mail: [email protected] or

[email protected]://www.hrt.msu.edu

School of Packaging 355.9580130 Packaging BuildingE-mail: [email protected] or

[email protected]://www.msu.edu/~sop

Park, Recreation andTourism Resources 353.5190131 Natural Resources BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.msu.edu/user/prtr

GENERAL HELPAND SUPPORT

The Graduate School 355.0300118 Linton Hallhttp://grad.msu.edu

Office of Admissionsand Scholarships 355.8332Interviews, campus visits, applications, residencystatus, application status250 Administration BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.admis.msu.edu

Office of Financial Aid 353.5940252 Student Services BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.esp.msu.edu

Office for InternationalStudents and Scholars 353.1720103 International CenterE-mail: [email protected]://www.isp.msu.edu/OISS

English Language Center 353.0800A614 Wells HallE-mail: [email protected]://polyglot.cal.msu.edu/elc/

Resource Center for Personswith Disabilities 353.9642TTY: 355.1293120 Bessey Hallhttp://www.msu.edu/unit/rcpd

Housing Services Office 355.9550For information on Owen Graduate Center (singlestudents) and University Apartments (students withfamilies)http://www.hfs.msu.edu/uh

Off-Campus Housing 355.8303101 Student Services Buildinghttp://www.vps.msu.edu/SLife/index.htm

MSU Helpline 1.800.496.4678517.353.4678

TTY: 517.432.3757 or 1.800.366.4678E-mail: [email protected]

MSU Testing Office 355.8278A national test site for most required testshttp://www.couns.msu.edu/testing

Counseling Center 355.8270207 Student Services Buildinghttp://www.couns.msu.edu

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITYDETROIT COLLEGE OF LAW

(An affiliated program)

Office of Admissions 432.02221.800.844.9352

(J.D. Program and Law Dual Degree Programs)316 Law College BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.dcl.edu

Resource Development 353.1914302 Natural Resources BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.rd.msu.edu

COLLEGE OFARTS AND LETTERS

American Studies Program 432.3791317A Linton HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.msu.edu/user/amstudys

Art 355.7611113 Kresge Art CenterE-mail: [email protected]://www.msu.edu/~art

Comparative LiteratureProgram 432.3791318 Linton HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.msu.edu/user/complit

English 355.7570201 Morrill HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.msu.edu/unit/engdept

History 355.7501301 Morrill HallE-mail: [email protected]://matrix.msu.edu/history

Interdisciplinary Program inHealth and Humanities 432.3791318A Linton HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.msu.edu/~iphh

Linguistics and Germanic,Slavic, Asian, andAfrican Languages 353.0740A614 Wells HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.msu.edu/user/linglang

School of Music 355.2140102 Music BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.music.msu.edu

Philosophy 355.4490503 South Kedzie HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.msu.edu/unit/phl

Romance and ClassicalLanguages 355.8352256 Old Horticulture BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.msu.edu/unit/romclang

Theatre 355.6690149 Auditorium BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.msu.edu/unit/theatre

THE ELI BROAD GRADUATESCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

MBA Program Office 355.7604(Daytime, Full-time MBA Program)215 Eppley CenterE-mail: [email protected]://mba.bus.msu.edu

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Mechanical Engineering 355.52202555 Engineering BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.egr.msu.edu/me

COLLEGE OFHUMAN ECOLOGY

Family and Child Ecology 355.7680107 Human Ecology BuildingE-mail: [email protected] or

[email protected]://msu.edu/unit/fce

Food Science andHuman Nutrition 355.7723208 G. M. Trout BuildingE-mail: [email protected] or

[email protected]://www.msu.edu/unit/fshn

Human Environmentand Design 355.7712204 Human Ecology BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.msu.edu/~hed

COLLEGE OFHUMAN MEDICINE

Biochemistry 353.0807502B Biochemistry BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.bch.msu.edu

Epidemiology 432.39214660 S. Hagadorn Road, Ste. 600East Lansing, MI 48823E-mail: [email protected]://www.msu.edu/unit/epi/academic.html

Interdisciplinary Program inHealth and Humanities 432.3791C201 East Fee HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.msu.edu/~iphh

Microbiology andMolecular Genetics 432.2288153 Giltner HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.msu.edu/unit/mic

Pharmacology andToxicology 353.7146B440 Life Sciences BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.phmtox.msu.edu

Physiology 355.6475108 Giltner Hall Ext. 1211E-mail: [email protected]://www.psl.msu.edu

Surgery 353.8730B424 Clinical CenterE-mail: [email protected]://www.healthteam.msu.edu/clinics/surgery

Admissions Office 353.9620(M.D. Program only)A239 Life Sciences BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.chm.msu.edu/chmhome/admissn.htm

Medical ScientistTraining Program 353.8858(Joint M.D./Ph.D. Program)A101 East Fee HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.chm.msu.edu/chmhome/admissions/1a10mstp.htm

Public Relations 355.2314309 Communication Arts and Sciences BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.adv.msu.edu

Telecommunication 355.8372409 Communication Arts and Sciences BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.tc.msu.edu

COLLEGE OFEDUCATION

Counseling, EducationalPsychology, andSpecial Education 355.6683449 Erickson HallE-mail: [email protected]://ed-web3.educ.msu.edu/cepse

Educational Administration 355.4538418 Erickson HallE-mail: [email protected] or

[email protected]://ed-web3.educ.msu.edu/ead

Kinesiology 355.47363 IM Sports Circle BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://ed-web3.educ.msu.edu/kin

Literacy Instruction 353.0726301G Erickson HallE-mail: [email protected]://ed-web3.educ.msu.edu/literacy

Master of Arts in Curriculumand Teaching 355.1872313 Erickson HallE-mail: [email protected]://ed-web3.educ.msu.edu/mact

Teacher Education 355.1786(Ph.D. and Ed.S. Programs)116 Erickson HallE-mail: [email protected]://ed-web3.educ.msu.edu/ctep

COLLEGE OFENGINEERING

Chemical Engineering 355.51352527 Engineering BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.egr.msu.edu/che

Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering 355.51073546 Engineering BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.egr.msu.edu/cee

Computer Science andEngineering 353.31483115 Engineering BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://web.cse.msu.edu

Electrical andComputer Engineering 353.67732120 Engineering BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.egr.msu.edu/ece

Materials Science andMechanics 355.51413536 Engineering BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://web.egr.msu.edu/msm

Doctoral Programs Office 353.8713N520 North Business ComplexE-mail: [email protected]://www.bus.msu.edu/phd

Accounting 355.7486(M.S., Professional Accounting)N270 North Business ComplexE-mail: [email protected]://www.bus.msu.edu/acc

Advanced ManagementProgram Office 353.4560(Executive MBA Program)404 Eppley CenterE-mail: [email protected]://www.bus.msu.edu/amp

Economics 355.7583101 Marshall HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.bus.msu.edu/econ

Hospitality Business 353.9211(M.S., Food Service Management)233 Eppley CenterE-mail: [email protected]://www.bus.msu.edu/shb

Program in IntegrativeManagement 355.7603(Weekend MBA Program)N120 North Business ComplexE-mail: [email protected]://www.bus.msu.edu/pim

Marketing & Supply ChainManagement 353.6381N370 North Business ComplexE-mail: [email protected]://www.bus.msu.edu/msc

Management 353.5415N475 North Business ComplexE-mail: [email protected]://www.bus.msu.edu/mgt

COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATIONARTS AND SCIENCES

Advertising 355.2314309 Communication Arts and Sciences BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.adv.msu.edu

Audiology and SpeechSciences 353.8641378 Communication Arts and Sciences BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.asc.msu.edu

Communication 355.3471466 Communication Arts and Sciences BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.comm.msu.edu

Health Communication 355.3471466 Communication Arts and Sciences BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://cas.msu.edu/programs/masters_hcomm.html

Journalism 353.6431303 Communication Arts and Sciences BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.jrn.msu.edu

Mass Media Ph.D. Program 432.1526293 Communication Arts and Sciences BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.mmphd.msu.edu

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Directory (continued)To each address add Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824. The telephone area code is 517.

Statistics and Probability 355.9589A413 Wells HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.stt.msu.edu

Zoology 355.4640203 Natural Science BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.zoology.msu.edu

COLLEGE OFNURSING

College Office 355.6523A230 Life Sciences Buildinghttp://www.msu.edu/unit/nurse

Academic Affairs 432.1539A221 Life Sciences Building

Student Affairs 353.4827A230 Life Sciences Building

Research andDoctoral Programs 432.6220A211 Life Sciences Building

Outreach Programs 355.6525A214 Life Sciences Buildinghttp://www.msu.edu/unit/nurse/outreach.html

COLLEGE OFOSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

Anatomy(See Radiology for Information)


Carcinogenesis Laboratory 353.7785341 Food Safety BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.com.msu.edu/carcino

Cell and Molecular BiologyProgram 353.8916153 Giltner HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.ns.msu.edu/cmb

Family and CommunityMedicine 353.4730B201 West Fee HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.com.msu.edu/dept/departments.html

Internal Medicine 353.3211B305 West Fee HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.com.msu.edu/im


Neurology and Ophthalmology 353.8122217 Clinical CenterE-mail: [email protected]://www.com.msu.edu/dept/departments.html

Botany and Plant Pathology 355.4683166 Plant Biology BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.bpp.msu.edu

Cell and Molecular Biology 353.8916153 Giltner HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.ns.msu.edu/cmb

Chemistry 355.9715320 Chemistry Building Ext. 343E-mail: [email protected]://www.cem.msu.edu

Ecology, EvolutionaryBiology and Behavior 432.1359154 Natural Science BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.msu.edu/~eebb

Entomology 355.4665245 Natural Science BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.ent.msu.edu

General Science Programfor Teachers 432.2152118 North Kedzie LabE-mail: [email protected]://www.dsme.msu.edu

Genetics Program 353.9845S-302 Plant Biology BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.ns.msu.edu/genetics

Geological Sciences 355.4626206 Natural Science BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.glg.msu.edu

Mathematics 353.6338A213 Wells HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.mth.msu.edu

Medical Technology Program 353.7800(Clinical Laboratory Science)322 North Kedzie HallE-mail: [email protected]://medtech.cls.msu.edu


Neuroscience 353.8947216 Psychology Research BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.ns.msu.edu/neurosci

Physical Science Programfor Teachers 432.2152118 North Kedzie HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.dsme.msu.edu

Physics and Astronomy 355.9666106 Physics-Astronomy BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.pa.msu.edu


INTERNATIONAL STUDIESAND PROGRAMS

Dean’s Office 355.2350207 International Centerhttp://www.isp.msu.edu

African Studies Center 353.1700100 International CenterE-mail: [email protected]://www.isp.msu.edu/AfricanStudies

Asian Studies Center 353.1680110 International CenterE-mail: [email protected]://www.isp.msu.edu/AsianStudies

Canadian Studies Centre 353.9349205B International CenterE-mail: [email protected]://www.isp.msu.edu/CanadianStudies

Center for Latin Americanand Caribbean Studies 353.1690206 International CenterE-mail: [email protected]://www.isp.msu.edu/CLACS

Center for Europeanand Russian Studies 355.3277205A International CenterE-mail: [email protected]://www.isp.msu.edu/CERS

Center for Advanced Study ofInternational Development 353.5925306 Berkey HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.isp.msu.edu/CASID

Japan Center for MichiganUniversities (JCMU) 355.4654106B International CenterE-mail: [email protected]://www.isp.msu.edu/JCMU

Office of Study Abroad 353.8920109 International CenterE-mail: [email protected]://studyabroad.msu.edu

Office for InternationalStudents and Scholars 353.1720103 International CenterE-mail: [email protected]://www.isp.msu.edu/OISS

Peace Corps 432.747412E International CenterE-mail: [email protected]://www.isp.msu.edu/PeaceCorps

Women and InternationalDevelopment Program 353.5040202 International CenterE-mail: [email protected]://www.isp.msu.edu/WID

COLLEGE OFNATURAL SCIENCE


Biological ScienceProgram for Teachers 432.2152118 North Kedzie HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.dsme.msu.edu

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Small Animal ClinicalSciences 355.5199D208 Veterinary Medical CenterE-mail: [email protected]://cvm.msu.edu/scs

Veterinary Medical Center 355.6509Office of the DeanG100 Veterinary Medical Center

Veterinary Pathology 432.4680A522 East Fee HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.cvm.msu.edu/vetpath.htm

Admissions Office 353.9793(D.V.M. Program only)A126 East Fee HallE-mail: [email protected]://cvm.msu.edu/admis/menu.htm

Office of Research andGraduate Studies 353.3118(M.S., Ph.D. Programs only)G326 Veterinary Medical CenterE-mail: [email protected]://cvm.msu.edu/ORG/rgs

Sociology 355.6640316 Berkey HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.soc.msu.edu

School of Criminal Justice 355.2193560 Baker HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.cj.msu.edu

School of Labor andIndustrial Relations 355.3285401 South Kedzie HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.lir.msu.edu

School of Social Work 353.8632236 Baker HallE-mail: [email protected] or

[email protected]://www.ssc.msu.edu/~sw

Program in Urban andRegional Planning 353.9054201 UP&LA BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.ssc.msu.edu/~urp

Program in Public Policyand Administration 353.3290324 South Kedzie HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.ssc.msu.edu/~pls/mpa

URBAN AFFAIRSPROGRAM

Interdepartmental GraduatePrograms in Urban Studies 353.9506130 West Owen Hallhttp://uap.msu.edu/uap-prog/p-joint.htm

Center for Urban Affairs 353.9035104 West Owen Hallhttp://www.msu.edu/~cua

Community EconomicDevelopment Program 353.9555104 West Owen Hallhttp://www.msu.edu/~cua

Native American Institute 353.6632158 West Owen Hallhttp://www.msu.edu/unit/nai

COLLEGE OFVETERINARY MEDICINE

Institute for EnvironmentalToxicology 353.6469C-231 West Holden HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.iet.msu.edu

Large Animal ClinicalSciences 353.3064G326 Veterinary Medical CenterE-mail: [email protected]://cvm.msu.edu/lcs

Microbiology andMolecular Genetics 432.2288153 Giltner HallE-mail: [email protected]://msu.edu/unit/mic

Osteopathic ManipulativeMedicine 353.9110A439 East Fee HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.com.msu.edu/omm

Osteopathic SurgicalSpecialties 353.8470B405 West Fee HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.com.msu.edu/dept/departments.html

Pediatrics 353.3100B545 West Fee HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.com.msu.edu/ped


Physical Medicine andRehabilitation 353.0713B401 West Fee HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.com.msu.edu/pmr


Psychiatry 353.4363A222 East Fee HallE-mail: [email protected]://web2.chm.msu.edu/Psychiatry/PsychiatryHome.html

Radiology 355.0120184 Radiology BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.rad.msu.edu

Admissions Office 353.7740(D.O. Program only)C110 East Fee HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.com.msu.edu/admissions

Medical Scientist TrainingProgram 353.7785(Joint D.O./Ph.D. Program)341 Food Safety BuildingE-mail: [email protected]://www.com.msu.edu/mstp

COLLEGE OFSOCIAL SCIENCE

Anthropology 353.2950354 Baker HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.ssc.msu.edu/~anp

Geography 355.4649314 Natural Science Building Ext. 115E-mail: [email protected]://www.ssc.msu.edu/~geo

Political Science 355.6590303 South Kedzie HallE-mail: [email protected]://www.ssc.msu.edu/~pls

Psychology 353.5258149 Snyder HallE-mail: [email protected]://psychology.msu.edu

RECOMMENDATION FOR ADMISSIONContact your department/school to obtain any special forms or

instructions for letters of recommendation.DO NOT USE THIS FORM IF YOUR DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL

SUPPLIES AN ALTERNATIVE.Please copy this page for use by each recommender.

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT

A. Instructions to the applicant: You must provide all information requested in Section A. Print your name and SocialSecurity number as they appear on your application. Print the name of the department/school to which you are applying.

Name ___________________________________________ Social Security number ________________________(optional)

Department/School ______________________________________________________________________________

Under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, and if you are admitted and enrolled, youwill have access to the information provided in letters of recommendation unless you have waived such access. Pleasesign and date below to inform us of your decision. Your choice will not affect your eligibility for admission.

I hereby waive my rights of accessto the letter of recommendation

prepared in response to this request.

________________________________________Signature of applicant Date

OR

I do not waive my right of accessto the letter of recommendation

prepared in response to this request.

__________________________________________Signature of applicant Date

B. Recommender: Under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, this applicant(if admitted and enrolled) will have access to your comments unless he/she has waived such access.

Please attach a letter with specific comments on the applicant’s strengths and limitations for graduate study. Descriptionsof significant actions, accomplishments, and personal qualities related to scholarly achievement are particularly helpful.Several paragraphs will be more useful to the admission committee than one or two sentences.

1. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant? ________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Among approximately _____________ students I have known in comparable fields, I would rank this student in the

upper ______ percent.

The comparison group is (e.g., undergraduates at your institution): _____________________________________

3. After signing this form please mail to: Department (named above)Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI 48824 USA

Signature _______________________________________ Date ____________________________________________

Print Name _____________________________________ Institution ________________________________________

Position ________________________________________ Address _________________________________________

E-mail _________________________________________ Phone __________________________________________

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