Michigan State University

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Michigan State University (MSU) is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.
MSU pioneered the studies of packaging, hospitality business, telecommunication and music therapy.[not verified in body] Today its study-abroad program is the largest of any single-campus university in the country, offering more than 200 programs in more than 60 countries on all continents including A
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It is considered to be one of America's Public Ivy universities, which recognizes top public research universities in the United States.[4] Following the introduction of the Morrill Act, the college became coeducational and expanded its curriculum beyond agriculture. Today, MSU is the ninth-largest universityin the United States, with 47,800 students and 2,954 faculty members. The school's nuclear physics, engineering, political science, business, journalism,education, economics, law and osteopathic medicine programs are among the nation's best.
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Application Submission Instructions

• Complete the application for admissiononline.
• Prepare your required personal statement.
• Pay the $50 nonrefundable application fee (drawn on U.S. funds) using Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or an electronic check (online applications only).
• Request that all secondary schools attended, colleges or universities attended, or examination boards send original or attested copies of all transcripts, diplomas, mark sheets, and certificates directly to Michigan State University in an official, sealed envelope. In addition, where the original documents are not issued in English, also provide an official English translation of each document.
• Submit official high school transcripts if you have completed fewer than 28 semester credit hours.
• Provide proof of English proficiency (sent directly from the testing agency) if your first language is not English (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, MSUELT, or MELAB accepted). MSU's TOEFL and SAT code is 1465. International students are encouraged, though not required, to submit SAT scores, if available. SAT scores are useful for determining academic admissibility, scholarship eligibility, and for placement in math and English composition classes. When scheduling testing, note that it may take a month or longer from the time of the request to send scores until they are received and recorded in the Office of Admissions.
• Please do not send letters of recommendation, photographs, portfolios, or additional personal essays unless requested by the Office of Admissions. Doing so will delay processing of your application.

Important: In applying, applicants must certify that all documents submitted as part of the application for admission are authentic. Any falsification of academic records through omission or misstatement may result in cancellation of admission and/or other disciplinary action by Michigan State University. Each student is responsible for all information contained in his/her application for admission. Students who employ consultants in the application process are still responsible for the content and authenticity of their own applications.

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Additional Requirements for International Transfer Students

Students who have studied at any college or university after high school graduation MUST apply as a transfer student to Michigan State University. In addition to the application instructions above, all transfer students must meet the university’s transfer admission criteria to be considered for admission to Michigan State. Transfer students selecting a limited enrollment major may have additional requirements. International transfer applicants should also submit:

• List of college or university courses in progress.
• Descriptions and syllabi for any university course work completed outside of the United States.
• Original or attested copies of all transcripts, diplomas, mark sheets, and certificates from all secondary schools and colleges attended and official English translations if original or attested documents are not in English. When applying for Fall semester please provide academic records with marks through the Fall semester prior to the term of application.
• Explanation of activities since secondary school graduation if more than one semester has elapsed since graduation.

Minimum English Requirements
International applicants whose first language is not English must meet one of the following language proficiency requirements for regular admission to Michigan State University. Students with acceptable academic credentials who do not meet language proficiency requirements may be admitted on provisional status. Students who may be admitted provisonally are still required to submit English langauge proficiency exam scores to the Office of Admissions.
The following requirements pertain to undergraduate students only. Graduate applicants should consult MSU's Graduate School for minimum English language requirements.
Regular admission:
Internet-based test: score of 79 with no subscore below 17 TOEFL

• Paper-based test: score of 550 with no subscore below 52

admission: Score of 6.5 or higher IELTS