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

Please note that the undergraduate application for 2010 is now available. The 2010 undergraduate application should be used by students wishing to apply for undergraduate admission to Michigan State University.

Interested students should submit their application for admission online. Applying online allows for faster processing and gives you the ability to track your application's status using the online application status check system.

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. Start your online application now

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 on one of the topics below. This statement may be considered as a positive factor to enhance admissibility, as well as for scholarship consideration. The Personal Statement topics on the 2010 application are:

  • Describe the environment you come from - for example, your family, community, or school - and how this environment has affected or influenced your plans for the future.
  • Briefly discuss an activity or organization that you are participating in outside of your own cultural group.
  • Describe your experiences promoting global understanding and/or the value of diversity in society.

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