Limited enrollment majors are majors with limited space and, therefore, may have additional admissions requirements. If you are applying to any of the following limited enrollment majors, make sure you meet the additional requirements before you apply.
To see a full list of all majors, please refer to our list of majors, degrees, and programs.
Students interested in majoring in Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, or Supply Chain Management should visit https://uas.broad.msu.edu/admissions/transfer/.
The following prerequisites for actuarial science majors:
Students who reach 56 credits will be reviewed for admission to the major by the departmental advisors. Students not having met the prerequisites or who have yet to reach 56 credits are encouraged to select Math, Statistics or Computational Math as a major until they can be reviewed for admission.
Students interested in pursuing the ADV Major need to have the following courses completed with a 2.0 average by the time they reach 56 credits:
Students with 28 or more transferable credits who have satisfied the above requirements will be admitted directly to the major.
Students with 56 or more transferable credits that do not meet these requirements will need to select an alternative major at MSU.The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) encourages transfer students with strong academic backgrounds in science and mathematics to apply to MSU to pursue majors within CANR. Because excellent math skills are important in these majors, transfer students are encouraged to complete course work equivalent to a minimum of College Algebra (MTH 103) or College Algebra and Trigonometry (MTH 116) prior to applying to Michigan State.
To be eligible for admission to the Apparel and Textile Design BFA program, a student must have completed the following courses.
Students must have completed or be currently enrolled in ATD 222 or 323
When eligible, the student will participate in the BFA Portfolio Review. The review is held each Fall and Spring semester and is completed by current Apparel and Textile majors at MSU (not prior to transfer to MSU). Some exceptions for the application semester may be considered for transfer students. The review consists of an application, written statement of intent, digital portfolio of art and design work, and a presentation to a committee of faculty. Students may participate in the review once more if not accepted the first application.
Students interested in majoring in applied engineering sciences, bio-systems engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, materials science and engineering, or mechanical engineering should visit http://www.egr.msu.edu/future-engineer/transfer-students for details.
Students interested in majoring in applied engineering sciences, bio-systems engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, materials science and engineering, or mechanical engineering should visit http://www.egr.msu.edu/future-engineer/transfer-students for details.
Child Development majors interested in having their concentration in Preschool Education do not have additional criteria for their admission.
To be considered for admission into the Child Development major with a concentration in Elementary Education, students with 42 or more transferable credits must meet all of the criteria for admission to the Teacher Certification program, outlined in the College of Education section.
Students interested in majoring in applied engineering sciences, bio-systems engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, materials science and engineering, or mechanical engineering should visit http://www.egr.msu.edu/future-engineer/transfer-students for details.
Students interested in majoring in applied engineering sciences, bio-systems engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, materials science and engineering, or mechanical engineering should visit http://www.egr.msu.edu/future-engineer/transfer-students for details.
Students interested in majoring in applied engineering sciences, bio-systems engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, materials science and engineering, or mechanical engineering should visit http://www.egr.msu.edu/future-engineer/transfer-students for details.
Construction Management (CMP) is a limited enrollment program with a secondary admissions process. Students with 56 or more transferrable credits must meet the following standards to be considered for direct admission into CMP at the junior level.
To be eligible, students must:
CMP prerequisite courses:
To contact SPDC, email Jenn Knowles at knowle39@msu.edu.
SPDC recommends that students transfer to MSU as early as possible to complete appropriate course work if the equivalent courses are not available at their current institution. Students wishing to receive guidance about curricular matters should contact an SPDC undergraduate adviser.
Transfer students at the junior+ level with a cumulative GPA of 3.1+, may be admitted to Dietetics. Students with 42 or more transferable credits must have equivalent course work completed in these prerequisite courses:
Admission to the Early Care and Education program requires 30 (or more) transferrable credits with a 2.75 cumulative GPA with no grade lower than a 2.0 in their prerequisite coursework.
You must have credit in an equivalent course to:
Writing as Inquiry WRA 101 or WRA 110 – 150 or WRA 195H
Completion of MTH 101, 102, 103, 116, 124 or 132
Students wishing to receive guidance with curricular matters may contact Meagan Mitin.
The following information is applicable to students interested in majoring in education or special education-learning disabilities, or admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. Students interested in majoring in Kinesiology should refer to their specific requirements.
Students interested in obtaining teacher certification must first submit an undergraduate application to the Office of Admissions. Students interested in elementary education should select one of the following majors: Education (for standard elementary education), Special Ed - Learning Disabilities (for special education), or Child Development (for early childhood combined with elementary teacher certification). Students interested in secondary education should select the major corresponding to the subject they want to teach and check the box on the application indicating their interest in earning a teaching certificate.
The Office of Admissions will review the applicant’s eligibility for direct admission based on the following factors:
Students who meet the direct admission criteria above will be asked to complete a College of Education supplemental application. In addition, applicants must:
Please note that direct admission to the College of Education is competitive. It is advantageous for students to adhere to the following timeline. For further information or to request an appointment with an advisor contact the College of Education at (517) 353-9680. Send email inquiries to Mike Haslett at haslett3@msu.edu.
College of Education Admission Timeline | |||
Fall Admission |
Spring Admission |
Summer Admission |
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Submit application to MSU |
By February 15 |
By August 1 |
By December 1 |
Send SAT scores |
By the last available test date in April |
By the last available test date in October |
By the last available test date in January |
Submit supplemental application to the College of Education |
By April 15 |
By October 15 |
By March 1 |
Students interested in majoring in applied engineering sciences, bio-systems engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, materials science and engineering, or mechanical engineering should visit http://www.egr.msu.edu/future-engineer/transfer-students for details.
Students interested in majoring in applied engineering sciences, bio-systems engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, materials science and engineering, or mechanical engineering should visit http://www.egr.msu.edu/future-engineer/transfer-students for details.
Students interested in pursuing the Games and Interactive Media major need to have the following courses completed with a 2.5 combined grade-point average by the time they reach 56 credits and cumulative GPA of a 2.0 or higher.
CAS 116 Media Sketching & Graphics
CAS 117 Games and Interactivity
MI 101 Understanding Media and Information
MTH 103 College Algebra or MTH 116 College Algebra & Trigonometry*
Students with 28 or more transferable credits who have satisfied the above requirements will be admitted directly to the major.
Students with 56 or more transferable credits that do not meet these requirements will need to select an alternative major at MSU.
*Students are highly encouraged to transfer in the equivalent of MTH 103 or MTH 116.
Students enrolled at Michigan State University are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design if they:
To apply, students must submit an application consistent with the process outlined by the department. Applications will include a portfolio of graphic design produced in studio art course work taken to date at Michigan State University. Exceptions will be considered for transfer students. Applications are due by the end of the eighth week of the spring semester and decisions will be made in time for annual enrollment. Fall semester applications will be reviewed as warranted. Oral interviews may be requested. Students denied admission may reapply one additional time.
For further information, visit art.msu.edu.
Students with 55 or less transferable credits can transfer with a major preference in hospitality business. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 across all institutions. Students must have completed the following courses with no individual grade below a 2.5 in these courses:
Students with 56 or more transferable credits can transfer with a major in hospitality business. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 across all institutions. Students must have completed the following courses with no individual grade below a 2.5 in these courses:
Students interested in majoring in Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, or Supply Chain Management should visit https://uas.broad.msu.edu/admissions/transfer/.
Interior Design (IDES) is a limited enrollment program with a secondary admissions process. Twenty students are admitted after two semesters of IDES coursework. Transfer students with 28 or more transferrable credits must meet the following standards to be considered for direct admission into IDES at the sophomore level.
To be eligible, students must:
IDES prerequisite courses:
To contact SPDC, email Hannah Brodhead at brodhead@msu.edu.
Students with fewer than 56 credits who do not meet the criteria above can still transfer into the IDES major, but they would need to meet the secondary admission requirements once on campus. The program would then take four years to complete once arriving at MSU, no matter how many credits students are transferring. Therefore, SPDC recommends that students transfer to MSU as early as possible to complete appropriate course work, if the equivalent courses are not available at their current institution.
Students wishing to receive guidance about curricular matters should contact an SPDC undergraduate adviser.
The MSU College of Music requires an admissions audition prior to enrollment. These auditions generally take place in January or February. To request an audition, music applicants are to file the Supplemental Music Application found online at www.music.msu.edu/admissions, where students will find the application and other important information such as application instructions, decision timelines, audition expectations and much more.
James Madison College admission is based on space availability and the competitiveness of the applicant pool.
More information can be found on the James Madison College website.
Kinesiology majors must have an overall 2.0 GPA and complete a six-course core with a minimum GPA of 2.0 in each class by the time they reach junior status (56 credits). Transfer students with more than 42 credits will be considered for direct admission if they have completed equivalent course work for the four core courses listed below. The two remaining core courses will be completed once they are at MSU.
All prospective students are encouraged to visit the kinesiology undergraduate website. Questions can be emailed to Amy Tratt at tratt@msu.edu.
Landscape Architecture (LA) is a limited enrollment, 4.5-year program with a secondary admissions process. Students with 28 or more transferrable credits must meet the following standards to be considered for direct admission into the LA program at the sophomore level.
To be eligible, students must:
LA prerequisite courses:
To contact SPDC, email Hannah Brodhead at brodhead@msu.edu.
Students with fewer than 56 credits who do not meet the criteria above can still transfer into the LA major, but they would need to meet the secondary admission requirements once on campus. The program would then take 4.5 years to complete once arriving at MSU, no matter how many credits students are transferring. Therefore, SPDC recommends that students transfer to MSU as early as possible to complete the appropriate course work, if the equivalent courses are not available at their current institution.
Students wishing to receive guidance about curricular matters should contact an SPDC undergraduate adviser.
Students interested in majoring in Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, or Supply Chain Management should visit https://uas.broad.msu.edu/admissions/transfer/.
Students interested in majoring in applied engineering sciences, bio-systems engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, materials science and engineering, or mechanical engineering should visit http://www.egr.msu.edu/future-engineer/transfer-students for details.
Students interested in majoring in applied engineering sciences, bio-systems engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, materials science and engineering, or mechanical engineering should visit http://www.egr.msu.edu/future-engineer/transfer-students for details.
The MSU College of Music requires an admissions audition prior to enrollment. These auditions generally take place in January or February. To request an audition, music applicants are to file the Supplemental Music Application found online at www.music.msu.edu/admissions, where students will find the application and other important information such as application instructions, decision timelines, audition expectations and much more.
The MSU College of Music requires an admissions audition prior to enrollment. These auditions generally take place in January or February. To request an audition, music applicants are to file the Supplemental Music Application found online at www.music.msu.edu/admissions, where students will find the application and other important information such as application instructions, decision timelines, audition expectations and much more.
The MSU College of Music requires an admissions audition prior to enrollment. These auditions generally take place in January or February. To request an audition, music applicants are to file the Supplemental Music Application found online at www.music.msu.edu/admissions, where students will find the application and other important information such as application instructions, decision timelines, audition expectations and much more.
The College of Natural Science encourages transfer students with strong academic backgrounds in math and science to apply to MSU to pursue majors within the College. Because excellent math skills are important in these majors, transfer students are highly encouraged to complete course work equivalent to a minimum of College Algebra (MTH 103) or College Algebra and Trigonometry (MTH 116) prior to applying to Michigan State.
To be considered for direct admission into the College of Nursing for the Traditional Nursing Program, applicants must have completed at least 28 transferable credit hours and a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 is required. Students should also have completed the prenursing admission prerequisites for the nursing program listed below by the end of the semester of application.
Writing as Inquiry (WRA 101 or WRA 110 – 150 or WRA 195H)
College Algebra (MTH 103)
General Chemistry (CEM 141)
Cells and Molecules (BS 161)
Human Gross Anatomy and Structural Biology (ANTR 350)
Students with at least 28 transferable credit hours meeting the prerequisite course requirements and minimum GPA must also submit a supplemental application to the College of Nursing. This application is available at the College of Nursing website. The College of Nursing supplemental application deadlines are:
May 1 for fall (late August) admission consideration
December 1 for spring (January) admission consideration
Students applying for direct admission into the Nursing program are encouraged to begin working on the Integrative Studies requirements in the Arts and Humanities (IAH) and Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (ISS) prior to matriculation at MSU. These are not prerequisite courses for admission, however.
Applicants with fewer than 42 transferable credits may apply for admission to MSU as a prenursing student. This will allow access to the remaining coursework that must be met to be eligible to apply to the nursing program. For more information on admission to the Traditional Nursing Program, prospective students are encouraged to visit the College of Nursing website.
To be considered for direct admission into the College of Nursing for the BSN for Registered Nurses Program, applicants must have a diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing, be licensed as a Registered Nurse to practice in the United States, and a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 is required. Students should also have completed the prerequisite courses for the nursing program listed below by the start date of the program.
Students applying for direct admission into the Nursing program are encouraged to complete the Integrative Studies requirements in the Arts and Humanities (IAH). These are not prerequisite courses for admission, however.
Students meeting the prerequisite course requirements should submit a supplemental application to the College of Nursing after applying to MSU. The College of Nursing reviews the supplemental application on a rolling basis and admits students for summer, fall, and spring admission. For more information on admission to the BSN for registered nurses program, visit the College of Nursing website.
To be considered for direct admission into the College of Nursing for the Accelerated Second Degree Nursing Program, applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited and recognized college or university and have a minimum overall GPA of 2.75 from the bachelor’s degree is required. Students must also complete prerequisite course work equivalent to the course work listed below (as determined by the College of Nursing) by the start date of the program (mid-May). Anatomy 350 and Physiology 250 (or 310) must be completed at the time of application.
Students meeting the prerequisite course requirements must submit a supplemental application to the College of Nursing after applying to MSU. The College of Nursing supplemental application deadline is December 1 for summer (May) admission consideration.
For more information on admission to the Accelerated Second Degree Nursing Program, prospective students are encouraged to visit the College of Nursing website.
To be considered for admission into the School of Packaging, students must have an overall 3.0 GPA, with a minimum 2.0 in all prerequisite course work listed below. Students with 56 or more transferable credits must have equivalent course work completed in these prerequisite courses:
Additional questions about the Packaging major can be directed to Aaron Tucker at tucker68@msu.edu.
Students interested in pursuing the Public Relations major need to have the following courses completed with a minimum of a 3.0 combined grade-point average by the time they reach 56 credits and a 3.0 overall grade-point average:
MTH 101 Quantitative Literacy I, MTH 102 Quantitative Literacy II, MTH 103 College Algebra or STT 200 Statistical Methods
ADV 260 Principles of Public Relations
ADV 225 Writing for Public Relations
Students with 28 or more transferable credits who have satisfied the above requirements will be admitted directly to the major.
Students with 56 or more transferable credits that do not meet these requirements will need to select an alternative major at MSU.
Residential College in the Arts and Humanities admission is based on space availability and the competitiveness of the applicant pool.
More information can be found on the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities website. Questions? Contact the RCAH Admissions Office at 517-355-0210 or http://rcah.msu.edu/contact.To be considered for admission into the School of Social Work, students must have an overall 2.75 GPA. Students with 56 or more transferable credits must have equivalent course work completed in these prerequisite courses:
Students with 42 transferable credit hours meeting the direct admission criteria above will receive a link to the supplemental application with their decision. Application review begins in the spring for fall admission until full.
The School of Social Work’s required supplemental application and related process can be found online.Applicable to students interested in majoring in education or special education-learning disabilities or admission to the Teacher Preparation Program. Students interested in majoring in Kinesiology or Athletic Training should refer to their specific requirements.
Students interested in obtaining teacher certification must first submit an undergraduate application to the Office of Admissions. Students interested in elementary education should select one of the following majors: Education (for standard elementary education), Special Ed - Learning Disabilities (for special education), or Child Development (for early childhood combined with elementary teacher certification). Students interested in secondary education should select the major corresponding to the subject they want to teach and check the box on the application indicating their interest in earning a teaching certificate.
The Office of Admissions will review the applicant’s eligibility for direct admission based on the following factors:
Students who meet the direct admission criteria above will be asked to complete a College of Education supplemental application. In addition, applicants must:
Please note that direct admission to the College of Education is competitive. It is advantageous for students to adhere to the following timeline. For further information or to request an appointment with an advisor contact the College of Education at (517) 353-9680. Send email inquiries to Mike Haslett at haslett3@msu.edu.
College of Education Admission Timeline |
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Fall Admission |
Spring Admission |
Summer Admission |
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Submit application to MSU |
By February 15 |
By August 1 |
By December 1 |
Complete MTTC PRE test |
By the last available test date in April |
By the last available test date in October |
By the last available test date in January |
Submit supplemental application to the College of Education |
By April 15 |
By October 15 |
By March 1 |
Complete proctored essay |
By May 1 |
By November 1 |
By March 15 |
To be eligible for admission to the Studio Art BFA program, a student must have completed or be currently enrolled in the following courses.
and
When eligible, the student will participate in the BFA Portfolio Review. The review is held each Fall and Spring semester and is completed by current Apparel and Textile majors at MSU (not prior to transfer to MSU). Some exceptions for the application semester may be considered for transfer students. The review consists of an application, written statement of intent, digital portfolio of art and design work, and a presentation to a committee of faculty. Students may participate in the review once more if not accepted the first application.
For further information, visit www.art.msu.edu or contact Art, Art History, and Design academic adviser Britta Urness (urness@msu.edu).To be considered for admission into the Department of Theatre BFA program, students must have a minimum 2.0 in all Theatre course work. Admission to the program is by audition and portfolio review. Please contact the Department of Theatre in order to schedule the audition/interview at theatre@msu.edu.
To be considered for admission into the Veterinary Nursing program (formerly Veterinary Technology), students must have an overall GPA of a 2.75 or higher, a minimum of a 2.0 course grade in all prerequisite math and science courses and a minimum 2.5 GPA of the last 12 credits completed. Students must apply to the Veterinary Nursing program by February 10. To apply, students must also submit a supplemental application. The applicant’s transcripts will be reviewed to determine if all necessary prerequisite courses will be completed by the end of the Spring/Winter semester in which they are applying. Current MSU students and prospective transfer students must have the following prerequisite courses and/or transfer equivalents:
Writing as Inquiry WRA 101
MTH 103 (College Algebra) or MTH 116 or MTH 124 or MTH 132 or MTH 152H
One of the following:
Mathematics 101 and 103
Mathematics 103 and 114
Mathematics 116 or 124 or 132 or 152H.
Cell and Molecular Biology (BS 161)
Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory (BS 171)
All other university/program-related courses may be completed once a student has matriculated to MSU.
Students must have a minimum of 80 hours of veterinary related experience for application. Veterinary-related experience is defined as any hours spent volunteering, observing or working under the supervision of a veterinarian or a licensed veterinary technician. The total number of hours and the quality of the hours will be considered when reviewing an applicant’s file.
For more information, prospective students are encouraged to visit the Veterinary Nursing website.