ADMISSION

An undergraduate student at Michigan State University maychoose a major field of study from among more than 150 pro-grams. To earn a bachelor's degree, students must complete re-quirements prescribed by the university, their colleges, and theirdepartments. Careful planning of electives and choice ofselectives permit the design of a program of study around the stu-dent's particular interests and abilities.

In recent years, many students entering the university asfirst-time freshmen have taken more than four years to completethe requirements for the bachelor's degree. This is a nationaltrend in all universities and has many causes.

A list of the colleges, schools, and departments of instruction,the programs and areas of study, the degrees offered, and thecourse designations are shown in The Academic Program sectionof this catalog. Some instructional units do not have programswhich lead to degrees for undergraduates, but offer courses, e.g.,Aerospace Studies, Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Military Sci-ence, and Pharmacology and Toxicology.

Information relating to enrollment, payment of fees, credits,changes in enrollment, the grading system, facilities, and othergeneral information is given in the General Information, Policies,Procedures and Regulations section of this catalog.

Student Computer Policy

All undergraduate students at Michigan State University are re-quired to have a computer that can connect to the Internet using ahigh speed connection.

All students should check with their prospective major collegeand department to determine if their program has specific com-puter requirements for their academic programs. Some programsrequire all of their students to have a laptop computer. Others

strongly recommend using particular computer operating sys-tems.

If there are no specific computer requirements for the student’sprogram of study, then the computer may be either a desktop or alaptop. The student’s computer may be any brand running anyoperating system. Students will want to be sure the computer willrun the applications software, e.g., office applications, they willuse for their courses. The computer must be able to connect di-rectly to Michigan State University's campus network and theInternet using a high-speed Ethernet connection. MSU does notrecommend students rely on tablet devices, mobile phones, ornetbook computers as their primary computer due to softwarelimitations.

If a laptop computer is chosen, students should consider hav-ing a machine that is equipped to access both the wored and wire-less MSU networks. The Michigan State University wirelessnetwork supports all current wireless communication protocols(i.e., 802.11a, g, and n. The 802.11n standard operates in boththe 2.4 and 5 GHz frequencies.)

It is crucially important that all computers be equipped with vi-rus protection and firewall software, and that the software be in-stalled and running prior to connecting a computer to theMichigan State University network. All students that utilize mSUresources such as network, campus labs, etc., are expected toabide by the MSU Acceptable Use Policy, found athttps://tech.msu.edu/about/guidelines-policies/aup/.

Some course sections may be taught with the expectation thatstudents use laptop computers in class. For each section, this isnoted in the Schedule of Courses. Therefore, a laptop may pro-vide expanded instructional opportunities for students.

Costs related to this requirement will be included in the calcula-tion of financial aid eligibility for need-based aid or federal or pri-vate loans.

For the latest information on Michigan State University comput-ing services, hardware, and software, visit www.tech.msu.edu.

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Admission Application Deadlines

Regular Applicants. The application deadline for undergraduateapplications is normally 30 days before the beginning of the se-mester; however, the deadline is subject to earlier closing withoutnotice especially for fall semester. In recent years, the number ofqualified freshman applicants has exceeded available spaces.Those persons who qualify for admission after having completedthe eleventh grade fill the freshman class initially. For fullest con-sideration, apply as early as possible during senior year of highschool.

If a person submits an application for admission to an under-graduate program at Michigan State University for a specific se-mester, and is accepted but does not enroll for that semester, theapplication may be reactivated within a period of one year subjectto the deadline for filing applications for admission and a new ap-plication review will be conducted. If, after one year, the personstill has not enrolled at Michigan State, a new application for ad-mission must be submitted.

Application Procedure for High School Seniors

Admission to Michigan State University is open to all candidateson the basis of academic preparation and ability, and the availabil-ity of space in the desired academic program, and without regardto race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, po-litical persuasion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital sta-tus, disability, height, weight, veteran status, age, or (in the caseof U.S. citizens) financial need.

If you are a high school senior applying for entrance as a fresh-man, you should:1. Apply online at www.admissions.msu.edu.

a. Complete the online application including your personalstatement. The application fee is required at the timeyou submit the online application. Payment must bemade using Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or AmericanExpress, or by online check. Refer to Costs in the Gen-eral Information, Policies, Procedures and Regulationssection of this catalog. Application fee waivers are avail-able online or from your high school for eligible students.International applicants are not eligible for applicationfee waivers.

b. Submit your personal statement electronically in yourapplication for admission. You should only answer onequestion.

c. Have your ACT or SAT scores sent to Michigan StateUniversity by the testing agency. The ACT code is 2032;the SAT code is 1465.

Application Procedure for Transfer Students

If you have had some college-level work after high schoolgraduation and are applying as a transfer student, you should:1. Apply online at www.admissions.msu.edu.

a. Complete the online application including your personalstatement. The application fee is required at the timeyou submit the online application. Payment must bemade using Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or AmericanExpress, or by using an online check. Refer to Costs inthe General Information, Policies, Procedures and Reg-ulations section of this catalog. Application fee waiversare available online for eligible students. Internationalapplicants are not eligible for application fee waivers.

b. After your application is received and entities attendedverified, you will be asked to self-report your academicrecord for all U.S. institutions of higher education for ad-mission consideration. Do not self-report coursework for international institutions. Sealed official pa-per transcripts from all international institutions must besubmitted.(1) Upon admission, all transfer students are required

to provide current, official transcripts from all insti-tutions attended.

(2) Applicants who have accumulated fewer than 28transferable credits must also submit an officialhigh school transcript and standardized testscores.

FRESHMAN ADMISSION

A high school student planning to apply as a freshman shouldsubmit an application as soon as possible at the beginning of thesenior year. There are many advantages to applying early. For ex-ample, some programs are filled on a first-admitted basis. Stu-dents interested in being considered for merit scholarshipsshould apply by November 1, and all students are strongly en-couraged to apply by January 1. Students should apply using theonline application available at www.admissions.msu.edu.

The university requires students to have a high school diplomaor equivalent. Students must submit official transcripts from allhigh schools attended, proof of GED (if applicable), a personalstatement, and official ACT or SAT scores.

The university seeks to admit students who provide evidence ofintellectual performance, good character, and potential, whichwill permit them to profit from programs of the academic rigor ofthose offered by Michigan State University. The admission deci-sion takes into account all available academic data, includinggrades, test scores, caliber of high school program and principaland counselor comments. The university may consider non-aca-demic factors in its admission decisions, including information itreceives on an applicant’s leadership qualities, exceptional tal-ents, conduct and community involvement record. Typically, themost important element in the admissions process is high schoolacademic achievement. Each application receives individual at-tention. Applicants who are admissible will be granted admissionpending confirmation of satisfactory status with regard to finalgrades and other admission criteria.

Priority is given to applicants who have strong high school re-cords supported by comparable test scores. The chief academicofficer of the university has authority to grant waivers of usual en-trance requirements.

Admission to the university is conditioned upon the applicantproviding accurate and current admissions information and uponthe applicant updating such data if circumstances arise that makethe previously provided information inaccurate, misleading or in-complete in an important way. Submission of an application au-thorizes the university to investigate the accuracy of statementsmade and data provided by the applicant and those who submitmaterials or information on behalf of the applicant. Falsifications,misrepresentations or omissions in application answers or sup-porting data may constitute grounds to deny or revoke admissionto the university. Admission to the university may be denied or re-voked if the university learns that an individual has engaged inconduct that indicates to the university that the individual is notready to be a responsible member of the university community.

The university encourages all applicants to visit campus. Ad-missions presentations and campus tours are available Mon-day-Friday throughout the year and on select Saturdays duringfall and spring. There is no charge, but pre-registration is re-

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quired. For more information, please visit www.admis-sions.msu.edu/visit.

Examinations

Michigan State University requires scores from either the ACT orthe SAT for every domestic freshman applicant. Freshmanapplicants are recommended to take the writing portion of eitherthe ACT or the SAT. SAT II exams are not required by MichiganState University.

Scores should be sent to MSU directly from the testing agency.MSU's ACT code is 2032; MSU's SAT code is 1465. Informationon the ACT is available at www.act.org and on the SAT atwww.collegeboard.com.

High School Requirements

Entrance Requirements: Michigan State University continuesto support a multifaceted approach to admissions where factorssuch as grades, test scores, talent and experience are consid-ered along with a critical component of specific course require-ments. MSU recognizes that there will be students who havepotential for academic success at Michigan State University, butwho have not precisely met the high school course requirements,e.g., high-achieving students, students whose high schools donot offer all of the appropriate courses, non–traditional students,and international students. The absence of any particular compo-nent of high school course work should not be an insurmountablebarrier to admission. Michigan State University urges all inter-ested individuals to apply for admission.

High School Curricular Requirements: Michigan StateUniversity recognizes that adequate preparation for collegiatelevel programs demands comprehensive work in the academicsubject matter areas and substantial training in writing. Highschool course work requirements provide the foundation on whichuniversity work is built by providing basic competencies in the fol-lowing areas.

English: Four (4) years of college preparatory compositionand literature courses. The ability to comprehend what is beingread and to read critically is fundamental for success in college. Astudent must come to college with the basic ability toacknowledge assumptions, to identify intentions, to recognize thevarious forms of literary expressions, and to understand and reactto the author's message. It is expected that a high school studentis familiar with a wide range of literature representing all literaryforms and drawn from a variety of cultures.

Clarity of expression is also important. College programs typi-cally require the ability to organize, present and evaluate informa-tion and concepts in written form. A student must be able to usethe conventions of written English to convey ideas in an effectiveand efficient manner. The successful student will be able to writeanalytically and critically, to construct arguments, and to see rela-tionships between content and form, while reorganizing, revising,and refining to achieve a logical sequence of ideas leading to aconclusion.

Mathematics: Three (3) years of college preparatory mathe-matics, including two years of algebra and one year of geometry.College bound students must understand the language, notationand deductive nature of mathematics and be able to expressquantitative ideas with precision. They must have skill in such ba-sics as the solution of equations and inequalities, and the simplifi-cation of algebraic expressions. Students who take less than fouryears of mathematics in high school, or who do not take mathe-matics in their senior year, often find it necessary to make up a de-

ficiency prior to beginning work in their major area of concentra-tion. Students are strongly advised to pursue mathematicscourses beyond the three–year minimum required for admission.In particular, it is recommended that a calculus preparatorycourse be included.

Biological and Physical Sciences. Two (2) years of collegepreparatory science courses from the areas of biology, chemistry,physics, and earth science. As science and technology becomeincreasingly important in everyday life, college bound students, inparticular, need an understanding of fundamental scientific con-cepts. They must know enough about laboratory and field work toask appropriate scientific questions and to recognize experimen-tal approaches to the solution of such questions. They should un-derstand in some depth scientific concepts and should havesome experience in laboratory methods. Additional sciencecourses are highly recommended, particularly if a student is con-sidering a scientific or technical field of study.

History and the Social Sciences: Three (3) years of collegepreparatory work in history and the social sciences with at leastone year of history and one year of social sciences (from such ar-eas as anthropology, economics, geography, government, politi-cal science, psychology or sociology). Through their study ofhistory, college-bound high school students should be able to rec-ognize historical trends and relationships. Students should un-derstand the interactions among peoples of different civilizations,races, and cultures, and know the chronology of major historicalevents or periods and social movements. It is equally important tounderstand the underlying political, economic, social, or psycho-logical forces that shape those events. Students should have ba-sic factual knowledge of major social, political and economicinstitutions within their historical context, as well as introductoryknowledge of the content and concepts of the social sciences. Acourse which shows how the scientific method can be utilized inthe social sciences to examine major issues and to address prob-lems will be particularly useful.

Foreign Languages: Two years of college preparatory work ina single foreign language. Students intending to major in areasthat require foreign language are encouraged to complete addi-tional work.

Additional Recommended Course Work: The coursesnoted above constitute minimum preparation for degree pro-grams in the university. To enhance your application for admis-sion and further prepare for academic success at Michigan StateUniversity, a minimum of five additional academic college prepa-ratory courses is recommended.

Advanced Payments and Deposits

Refer to Costs in the General Information, Policies, Proceduresand Regulations section of this catalog for information.

Office of Supportive Services

The Office of Supportive Services (OSS), located in Room 209Bessey Hall, is an academic support unit specifically designed forTRIO students and other MSU students, who, feel the need foradditional support to prepare for the rigorous demands of highereducation.

OSS assists students in developing their abilities and skills andin planning realistic objectives and goals. Special services de-signed to facilitate the development of coping and self–manage-ment skills in students are available. OSS services includeacademic advising, tutorial assistance, academic skill enrich-

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ment workshops, social counseling, career exploration, peercounseling, graduate study planning, and orientation programs.

Students are encouraged to utilize the intensive services regu-larly until they have established satisfactory academic progressand have made the necessary adjustments to the rigorous de-mands of the University.

Opportunities for High-Achieving Students

Michigan State University recognizes the educational value of anumber of pre-matriculation programs by granting academiccredit, waiving requirements, and/or placing students in ad-vanced courses. Please refer to the listed online guides for cur-rent information. Other special opportunities for high-achievingstudents are described in the Scholastic Honors section.

Advanced Placement Program

Credit or advanced standing may be granted to students whohave earned specific scores on College Board Advanced Place-ment (AP) Examinations.

Equivalencies for waivers or Michigan State University coursecredit are available at www.admissions.msu.edu/docu-ments/MSU_AP_Equivalencies.pdf. Students must have theirAP scores sent directly to the Office of Admissions.

Students who wish to request removal of Advanced Placementcredit from their academic record, need to submit their request totheir advisor before the end of the first term of enrollment. Afterthe first term of enrollment, the associate dean of the student’scollege will review each case, including its accordance with fed-eral financial aid policy, and may recommend the addition or theremoval of Advanced Placement credit by submitting a request tothe Office of the Registrar.

College–Level Examination Program

The College Board has examinations designed to assess compe-tence usually attained by taking beginning college-level courses.Individuals desiring recognition of CLEP examinations for creditat Michigan State University must present official CLEP Examina-tion reports for all exams taken.

CLEP equivalencies are avai lable at www.admis-sions.msu.edu/documents/MSU_CLEP_Equivalencies.pdf.

DANTES Subject Standardized Tests

Prometric has examinations designed to assess competenceusually attained by taking college-level courses. Individuals desir-ing recognition of DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)examinations for credit at Michigan State University must presentan official DSST Transcript for all exams taken.

DANTES equivalencies are available at http://admis-sions.msu.edu/documents/MSU_DANTES.pdf.

International Baccalaureate Program

Michigan State University accepts the results of the InternationalBaccalaureate Examinations for placement and course credit.

International Baccalaureate (IB) equivalencies are available atwww.admissions.msu.edu/documents/MSU_IB_Equivalen-cies.pdf.

Opportunities for High-Achieving High School Students

Michigan State University offers programs for high-achieving highschool students to take courses at Michigan State University andearn college credit while pursuing their high school programs.

Credits earned in the High Achieving High School status may beapplied to a Michigan State University undergraduate degree. Foradditional information on course applicability see the Dual Enroll-ment by High School Students section of this catalog. Details andadmissions requirements for High Achieving High School pro-grams are available at www.gifted.msu.edu.

A student must complete the Application for Admission for HighAchieving High School Student, submit the high school transcript,and be recommended by the high school counselor or principal.Permission to enroll under the High-Achieving High School Stu-dents enrollment status is determined by the following criteria: (a)courses in which enrollment is desired represent advanced studyfor that student at a level not offered by the high school and areapproved by the high school counselor/principal and representa-tive of Michigan State University's Honors College as compatiblewith that student's academic program and qualifications. Perfor-mance in these courses will be monitored as a condition of contin-ued high-achiever status; and (b) enrollment of a student as ahigh achiever does not assure regular admission to MichiganState University upon completion of high school graduation re-quirements.

Students who enroll in a course are charged lifelong educationcourse fees and receive Michigan State University credit for eachcourse successfully completed. Students who enroll in courses inthe semester immediately preceding matriculation as a degreecandidate will be charged regular undergraduate tuition and feesfor those courses. Students are subject to all university rules andregulations which apply to regularly enrolled students. Coordina-tion of high school class schedules with enrollment at MichiganState University, transportation arrangements to and from theuniversity, and parental approval for participation are the respon-sibility of the student and the high school.

Students enrolled under the High-Achieving High School Stu-dents enrollment status who wish to be admitted as undergradu-ate candidates must make regular application for their desireddegree programs with the Office of Admissions in accordancewith established application deadlines. Application informationmay be found at www.admissions.msu.edu.

Dual Enrollment by High School Students

High school students who dually enroll for courses at accreditedinstitutions of higher education may receive credit for work takenat these institutions for courses that have been recognized fortransfer to Michigan State University in accordance with the Uni-versity’s transfer credit policy.

For information on transfer courses and credits, visit:http://www.reg.msu.edu/AcademicPrograms/Print.asp?Sec-tion=505

TRANSFER STUDENT ADMISSION

A transfer student is a student who has attended any post-sec-ondary institution after high school graduation, with the exceptionof the summer immediately following high school graduation.

Submission of an application authorizes the university to inves-tigate the accuracy of statements made and data provided by theapplicant and those who submit materials or information on be-half of the applicant. Admission to the university is conditionedupon the applicant’s providing accurate and current admissionsinformation. Any changes to the admissions information providedincluding courses taken or in process and grades received, priorto matriculation to the university must be reported to the Office ofAdmissions. If circumstances develop that make previously pro-vided information inaccurate, misleading or incomplete, if not cor-rected the consequence of the discrepancy may lead to therevocation of an offer of admission or dismissal from the univer-

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sity. Additionally, admission to the university may be denied or re-voked if the university learns that an individual has engaged inconduct that indicates to the university that the individual is notready to be a responsible member of the university community.

Prior to application review, transfer applicants are required toself-report their academic records – including courses currently inprogress and future course work:� For domestic institutions, students should input courses and

grades (where earned) via their online student portal.

� For international institutions, students should request that allinternational institutions attended, or examination boards,send original or attested copies of all transcripts, diplomas,mark sheets, and certificates directly to Michigan State Uni-versity, Office of Admissions, in an official, sealed envelope.In addition, where the original documents are not issued inEnglish, also provide an official English translation of eachdocument.

Upon admission, all transfer students are required to providecurrent, official transcripts from all institutions attended.

Applicants who have accumulated fewer than 28 transferablecredits must also submit an official high school transcript andstandardized test scores. Acceptance is determined by the appli-cant's previous academic record and his or her proposed pro-gram. All transfer applicants should demonstrate consistenthigh-quality academic performance. An international studentmust present an academic record equal to a minimum cumulativegrade–point average of "B" (3.0) or better. The chief academic of-ficer of the university has authority to grant waivers of usualentrance requirements.

Students admitted from institutions whose entrance require-ments, programs, and grading systems are equivalent to those ofMichigan State University may receive full credit for their pastwork. See Credits in the Undergraduate Education section of thiscatalog. Students must take such courses in their programs thathave not been covered by equivalent work. Only grades of 2.0 andabove are eligible for transfer credit. Credits in which grades wereearned of any designation less than "C" (2.0), such as C minus(less than 2.0), are not acceptable in transfer. Grades that areless than 2.0 are not accepted in transfer to Michigan State Uni-versity regardless of a student's overall GPA.

All transferable course work and acceptable credit earned fromexternal examinations are evaluated and posted chronologically.The maximum number of credits from a two-year institution whichmay be applied toward a Michigan State University degree is 60semester credits. Though all courses from two-year institutionswill be evaluated and transferable courses posted on the stu-dent's record, no credits will be accepted towards graduationonce 60 total credits are accumulated chronologically.

The university strongly urges students to complete courses thatsatisfy the Integrative Studies, Mathematics, and Tier I writing re-quirements and prerequisites to courses for limited enrollmentmajors upon advice of your advisor. Students are strongly recom-mended to complete course work for the following areas at leastone full semester (16 weeks) before the desired term ofenrollment:� An equivalent to MSU WRA 101 or WRA 195H

� An equivalent to MSU MTH 103, 110, 116, 124, 132 orhigher course

Selected correspondence and extension work up to 30 creditsmay be applied toward a Michigan State University degree, pro-vided the credit is earned at an institution recognized by MichiganState University. The university will grant credit for certain col-lege–level U.S. Armed Forces Institute courses which are recom-mended by the American Council on Education. Credits are notgranted for achievement on the General Educational Develop-ment tests.

Transfer credits accepted from another institution are includedon the Michigan State University transcript as part of the student’stotal credit hours earned. Only course work completed at this Uni-versity, including Michigan State University Study Abroad Pro-grams or Michigan State University Co-Sponsored Study AbroadPrograms, is included in the Michigan State Universitygrade–point average and appears on the Michigan State Univer-sity transcript. To be eligible for graduation with honor, transferstudents must earn a minimum of 50 semester credits at Michi-gan State University. For the “honor” to be listed in the com-mencement program, the 50 credits must be earned by the end ofthe semester prior to graduation.

Students intending to transfer to Michigan State Universityshould consult the transfer equivalency database (TransferMSU) for their institution at www.transfer.msu.edu.

Students requesting transfer credit of course work from ahigher-learning institution in China should consult TransferCourses and Credits in the General Information, Policies, Proce-dures and Regulat ions sect ion of this catalog athttps://www.reg.msu.edu/AcademicPrograms/Text.asp?Sec-tion=112#s505.

Credits

Courses at Michigan State University are given on a "semester"basis, and credits earned are semester credits. To convert se-mester credits to the “quarter” systems employed in certain otherinstitutions, multiply by 3/2. To convert quarter credits to semestercredits, multiply by 2/3.

Integrative Studies, Mathematics, and WritingRequirements

Transfer students are expected to meet Michigan State Univer-sity’s Integrative Studies, Mathematics, and Tier I Writing require-ments which are similar but not identical to general educationrequirements at other institutions, either by completing appropri-ate Michigan State University courses or by transferring coursesand credits which are evaluated as acceptable equivalents forMichigan State University courses. Michigan State University is amember institution of the Michigan Association of Collegiate Reg-istrars and Admissions Officers (MACRAO) and a participant inthe Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). For further informationregarding the MTA, please visit the MACRAO Web site,www.macrao.org.

During the early stage of their academic work, students whoanticipated transferring to MSU should consult the Office of Ad-missions Web site at www.admissions.msu.edu/transfer.asp.

Evaluation of Credits for Transfer Students for MichiganState University Integrative Studies, Mathematics, andTier I Writing Courses

Information on courses that will fulfill Michigan State UniversityGeneral Education requirements is found on the Office of Admis-sions Transfer Guide Web site at https://admissions.msu.edu/ap-ply/transfer/before-you-apply/admission-standards.aspx.

Courses from postsecondary accredited institutions of compa-rable academic quality considered as acceptable equivalents thatmay be used by transfer students for Michigan State UniversityIntegrative Studies, Mathematics, and Tier I Writing courses in-clude:1. Tier I Writing, (4 credits)

This requirement is satisfied with completion of a course (orcombination of courses) equivalent to MSU WRA 101 or195H.

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2. Integrative Studies in Biological and Physical Sciences,(8 credits)May be satisfied by completion of a combination of one bio-logical science and one physical science course, and 2 cred-its of equivalent laboratory course work.

A number of science-based programs require alternatetracks with specified disciplinary courses. Consult require-ments for the major or contact the Office of Admissions.

3. Integrative Studies in Social, Behavioral, andEconomic Sciences, (8 credits)May be satisfied by completion of:200 level: One Integrative Studies in Social Science (ISS)course numbered 200 to 299. Students matriculating atMichigan State University for the first time have additionaloptions within the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sci-ences to satisfy this requirement. Visit www.admis-sions.msu.edu/admission/transfer_integrativestudies.aspor contact an academic advisor for additional information.300 level: Interdisciplinary social science courses fromfour-year institutions may be transferable. Community col-lege transfers must complete this requirement through Michi-gan State University.

4. Integrative Studies in Arts and Humanities, (8 credits)1st Integrative Studies in Arts and Humanities course:May be satisfied by a completion of one IAH course num-bered below 211 or equivalent plus completion of one year ofEnglish composition. Completion of this requirement also ful-fills the Tier I writing requirement referenced in item 1. above.2nd Integrative Studies in Arts and Humanities course:One additional IAH course numbered 211 or higher. Stu-dents matriculating at Michigan State University for the firsttime have additional options within the Arts and Humanitiesto sat isfy this requirement. Vis i t www.admis-sions.msu.edu/admission/transfer_integrativestudies.asp

or contact an academic advisor for additional information.5. Mathematics (3-5 credits)

May be satisfied by completing courses equivalent to thosein the options below:A. Complete both of the following:

1. MTH 103 College Algebra; and2. One of the following courses: MTH 112 Finite Math-

ematics: Applications of College Algebra, MTH 114Trigonometry, or MTH 201 Elementary Mathemat-ics for Teachers I; or STT 200 Statistical Methodsor STT 201 Statistical Methods.

B. Complete one of the following:1. MTH 110 Finite Mathematics and Elements of Col-

lege Algebra, MTH 116 College Algebra and Trigo-nometry, MTH 124 Survey of Calculus I, MTH 132Calculus I, or MTH 152H Honors Calculus I.

Mathematics requirements for certain majors are more exten-sive than the university requirement. Consult requirements forthe major or contact the Office of Admissions for more informa-tion.

Reverse Transfer

Michigan State University has Reverse Transfer Agreements withseveral community colleges in Michigan. Reverse transfer is theprocess by which transfer students enrolled at a four-year institu-tion transfer credits back to a community college for the purposeof attaining a degree, diploma or certification from the communitycollege.

MSU transfer students may indicate their interest in reversetransfer by completing a Reverse Transfer Transcript ReleaseForm in order to have their university transcript sent back to their

community college. The community college will evaluate thecourse work to determine whether degree, diploma or certifica-tion requirements are met and whether a degree or other creden-tial wil l be awarded by the community college. Anycommunity-college degree or other credential will be awarded inthe semester or year all final requirements are met at the commu-nity college.

Students interested in this opportunity should view the currentagreements and complete the Transcript Release Form at:http://www.reg.msu.edu/ROInfo/ReverseTransfer.asp.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION

Michigan State University is authorized under immigration regula-tions to enroll nonimmigrant students and welcomes applicationsfrom such persons. An international student is defined as a per-son holding a nonimmigrant visa.

Prospective students are encouraged to begin the applicationprocess one year prior to the anticipated semester of enrollment.Michigan State University encourages prospective students touse the online application available at www.admissions.msu.edu.

Students from abroad, educated in academic systems whoserequirements are comparable to 12 years in an elementary andsecondary college preparatory education program in the UnitedStates, may apply for admission. Official copies of all marksheets, transcripts, diplomas and certificates from high schoolsand ALL other academic institutions must accompany the appli-cation. These records must show courses taken and gradesearned, and must be translated into English if the original recordsare in another language. If a translation is supplied, it should becertified as accurate and correct by an appropriate public orschool official, or sponsoring agency or government. The officialrecord in the original language should also be included.

For information on freshman admission, see www.admis-sions.msu.edu/apply/international. For information on transferadmission, see www.admissions.msu.edu/apply.transfer.

When admitted, a digital letter of admission will be available onthe student's online portal. All International applicants seeking anF-1 or J-1 visa are also required to submit adequate evidence offinancial support to cover the cost of attendance for at least onefull year of study at Michigan State University. Students, however,must consider that financial resources will be needed for the en-tire four- to five-year period required to complete an undergradu-ate program. PLEASE NOTE: No need-based financial aid isavailable for international undergraduate students.

Evidence of adequate financial support and payment of the Ad-vanced Enrollment Deposit must be received before the I-20 orDS-2019 forms will be mailed. All international students studyingon an F-1 visa are required to present the I-20 Form when apply-ing for an F-1 Student Visa and again at the port-of-entry into theUnited States. Students applying for a J-1 Exchange Visitor Visawill need to present a DS-2019 Form. This form is available fromthe organization/program sponsoring the student, or from the Of-fice of International Students and Scholars at Michigan State Uni-versity. Applicants enrolled at another U.S. institution with an F-1Student Visa must be released from SEVIS by their current insti-tution before MSU can issue a new I-20 Form.

Details are available at www.admissions.msu.edu/admitted/in-ternational/reserve-your-place/obtain-your-immigration-docu-ments.

Students who enter the United States with an I–20 Form fromanother institution should be aware that they must enroll at thatschool before they are eligible to transfer to Michigan State Uni-versity. Such transfers require both formal admission to MichiganState University and notification to the U.S. Department of Home-land Security. Only students intending to enroll at MSU should en-

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ter the United States with the I-20 Form issued by MSU.Additional up-to-date information concerning immigration guide-lines can be found at www.oiss.msu.edu.

Opportunities for High-Achieving International Students

Michigan State University recognizes the educational value ofcertain pre-matriculation programs by granting academic credit,waiving requirements, and/or placing students in advancedcourses. Such programs include the Form VI (A-level work) andthose described in the Freshman Admission section of this cata-log.

Information on A-level equivalencies is available at www.ad-missions.msu.edu/documents/MSU_International_A_Lev-els.pdf. The SAT or ACT examinations are not required forinternational students, but are highly recommended. To receivean invitation to and be eligible for merit-based scholarships fromthe Michigan State University Honors College, SAT or ACTscores are required.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

All international undergraduate applicants whose first language isnot English must demonstrate English language proficiency.Michigan State University offers provisional admission to appli-cants who meet the academic and financial requirements, butwhose English language proficiency does not meet the levels forregular admission. Provisionally admitted students must take anEnglish Language Center placement test upon arrival at MSU toassess their need for additional language instruction at the Eng-lish Language Center, and to correct their deficiency within threeconsecutive semesters of enrollment. English Language coursestaught through the English Language Center will likely delay thestart of a student’s academic program.

Minimum Requirement for Regular Admission

All international applicants are required to be proficient in Englishas a condition for regular admission to MSU. Applicants will be re-quired to demonstrate their proficiency by meeting certain mini-mum standards on any one of the following tests:1. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A total

score of 550 (paper version), 79 (Internet version) or abovewith no subscores below 52 (paper version) or 17 (Internetversion) is required. Visit www.ets.org/toefl for details.

2. International English Language Testing System (IELTS)A score of 6.5 or higher. Visit www.ielts.org for details.

3. Michigan State University Certificate of EnglishLanguage Proficiency (CELP). A score of 65 with nosubscores below 15.

4. Michigan State University English Language Test(MSUELT). An average score of at least 80 with nosubscores below 80, or an average score above 85 with nosubscores below 78, is required. The MSUELT is given onthe campus of Michigan State University at the English Lan-guage Center.

5. Advanced Placement English Language (APIEL) A scoreof 4 or higher. Visi thttps://apstudent.collegeboard.org/apcourse for details.

6. SAT Verbal . A score of 480 or higher. Visi twww.collegeboard.com for details.

7. ACT English. A score of 18 or higher. Visit www.act.org fordetails.

8. Pearson Test of English Academic (PTEA) A minimumscore of 53 and no subscore below 48.

Minimum Scores for Provisional Admission

International applicants who have acceptable academic creden-tials may be admitted to Michigan State University on a provi-sional basis with scores between 500 and 549 (paper version) or60 and 78 (Internet version) on the TOEFL; 6.0 on the IELTS; orbetween 65 and 79 on the MSUELT; or between 46 and 52 on thePTEA.

Provisionally admitted students must take English as a SecondLanguage (ESL) courses at the English Language Center, andrestrictions are placed on the number of academic courses thatthey may take, if any. In order to remain enrolled, any interna-tional student admitted provisionally because of an English lan-guage deficiency must reach English language proficiency withinthree (3) consecutive semesters of enrollment in appropriateEnglish as a Second Language (ESL) courses (Summer may beexcluded) or demonstrate consistent progress in English lan-guage proficiency as determined by the Director of the EnglishLanguage Center.

Students enrolled in English as a Second Language (ESL)courses who wish to test out of additional English languagecourses may submit official evidence of English language profi-ciency as noted in the Minimum Requirement for Regular Admis-sion. In order to have the official score accepted as evidence ofEnglish language proficiency, students must also complete theircurrent ESL enrollment successfully. Official scores of Englishlanguage proficiency received after the first day of classes in anysemester will not be reviewed until the student’s current ESL en-rollment is completed successfully.

Required English Language Center Attendance

As the language requirement is a university policy, a decision bythe English Language Center (ELC) for a student to enroll in itsprogram is binding and is not negotiable by the student. Studentswho are required to attend ELC classes are obligated to showgood class attendance and make an earnest effort to remove thelanguage deficiency as soon as possible. The ELC program mustbe satisfactorily completed before regular admission status maybe granted.

See Costs in the General Information, Policies, Proceduresand Regulations section and the English Language Center in theCollege of Arts and Letters section of Academic Programs for ad-ditional information.

International Student Accident and Health Insurance

International students are required to have health and accidentinsurance. Students are required to purchase the Michigan StateUniversity Student Accident and Health Insurance Plan unlessthey have evidence of alternative insurance equal in benefits andprovisions to the Michigan State University plan. Fees for the stu-dent's insurance are included with the bill for tuition and fees dur-ing registration. Waivers to allow purchase of alternative plansmust be submitted via a student's StuInfo account athttps://stuinfo.msu.edu.

Orientation

New undergraduate international students must attend the man-datory international orientation program. Admitted internationalstudents should access their "Next Steps" by logging onto theiraccount at www.admissions.msu.edu/your-account. The manda-tory orientation program will introduce new international studentsto the services available to undergraduate students and provideacademic advising. For regularly admitted students, academicadvising includes the selection of courses, preparation of a classschedule, and registration in classes. Information on orientation,

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instructions for arrival on campus and tentative orientation sched-ule is available through the Office for International Students andScholars at www.oiss.msu.edu.

READMISSION PROCEDURE

Any undergraduate student whose enrollment at this university isinterrupted for any reason so that he or she has not been enrolledfor three consecutive semesters, including the summer sessions,who was recessed or dismissed from the university, who was notallowed to continue in his or her major, or who has completed priorcourses of study, should submit a readmission application to theOffice of the Registrar via the web at www.reg.msu.edu at leastone month prior to the beginning of the semester in which the stu-dent intends to resume studies. International students shouldsubmit their application at least four months prior to the beginningof the semester in which the student intends to resume studies.

Students applying for readmission after academic recess ordismissal should refer to the section on Readmission After Aca-demic Recess or Dismissal.

TRANSFER CREDIT BEYOND SOPHOMORESTANDING

Students who have matriculated at Michigan State University andhave achieved junior standing (56 semester credits) may not earncredits from two-year institutions.

Students who have matriculated at Michigan State Universityand have not yet achieved junior standing (56 semester credits)may earn credits from two-year institutions, up to the 56-semestercredit limit.

ACADEMIC ORIENTATIONand TRANSITIONS

ACADEMIC ORIENTATION ANDTRANSITIONS PROCESS

New undergraduate students engage in a comprehensive orien-tation process designed to support and guide them as they transi-tion to MSU. Because of MSU’s commitment to student success,as a condition of course enrollment, all new undergraduate stu-dents are required to attend the Academic Orientation Program(AOP), an early step in the academic orientation and transitionsprocess.

AOP for new students who enter MSU fall semester takes placein June and July. The program lasts a day and a half for first-yearand one day for transfer students. There is a program in late Au-gust for students who are not able to attend a program in June orJuly. International undergraduate first-year and transfer studentson an F1 or J1 visa who enter fall semester complete an onlinepre-arrival module, attend a mandatory week-long orientationprogram prior to the start of classes, as well as an extended orien-tation during the fall semester. International students with othervisa types who enter fall semester contact academic orientationand transitions staff to arrange their orientation date. All under-graduate first-year and transfer students who enter spring or sum-mer semester attend a one-day AOP session immediatelypreceding the first day of classes for that semester.

Prior to attending the Academic Orientation Program, studentstake one or more online placement tests. During AOP, new under-

graduate students learn about their program of study and MSU’sUndergraduate Learning Goals (ULGs), set their own goals asthey think about their purpose and passion, meet with an aca-demic advisor and enroll in courses, and learn about strategiesfor academic success. They also become familiar with campusresources, campus life and what it means to be a Spartan. AfterAOP, the academic orientation and transitions process continuesas faculty, academic advisors, other university staff and studentscollaborate to support our new students as they engage in theirundergraduate education. Students discover more about them-selves and what they want to study and develop professional abil-ities associated with the ULGs as they: make connections, stretchthemselves, discover their purpose, learn from difference, andtake time to reflect.

First-year and transfer students are required to register for theAcademic Orientation Program online at www.orienta-tion.msu.edu. Students who do not register for and attend the Ac-ademic Orientation Program will have their admission to theuniversity cancelled.

ACADEMIC PLACEMENT TESTS

Each entering undergraduate student will take one or more place-ment tests depending on the nature of the student's previous aca-demic program and intended academic program at MichiganState University. The results of these tests will be used by the stu-dent and the academic advisor to develop an academic learningplan. Following is a brief explanation of the use of the variousplacement tests:

First-Year Writing

Although some international students place in WRA 101 aftercompleting their required ESL courses, placement in First-YearWriting (WRA) is usually determined based on relevant ACT orSAT scores. There are three possibilities for placement in WRAcourses: general (WRA 101); honors (WRA 195H); and prepara-tory (WRA 1004). Students who place into and complete WRA1004/0102 must subsequently enroll in the WRA course num-bered 101. Students placed into WRA 1004 who wish to appealtheir WRA placement have the opportunity to write a placementessay during the fall welcome period immediately preceding thestart of classes.

Mathematics

All students entering MSU are required to complete theun-proctored Math Placement Services (MPS) examination on-line, before attending their scheduled Academic Orientation Pro-gram (AOP) with the following exceptions: (1) students who haveeither an ACT Math sub-score of at least 28 or an SAT Mathsub-score of at least 660, (2) students with credit for MTH 103 andalso credit for either MTH 101, MTH 102, MTH 112, MTH 114,MTH 124, MTH 132, MTH 152H, or MTH 201, or STT 200, orSTT 201, (3) students with credit for both MTH 101 and MTH 102,and (4) students with credit in MTH 110 or MTH 116. Transfer stu-dents who must complete introductory MTH or STT courses re-quired for their degree and will not have transferred them musttake the placement test. Students transferring specific collegecourse credits should enroll in the next level course as appropri-ate to their degree program.

Students are urged to take the test online before their AOP,preferably by mid-May. The test, in addition to practice tests, canbe accessed at www.math.msu.edu/mps. However, a studentchoosing the option of fulfilling the university math requirementvia waiver must complete the test in a proctored setting at AOP or

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at one of Michigan State University’s Testing Centers to be eligi-ble for the waiver.

Each student whose score on the MPS exam indicates theneed for additional pre-college preparation in mathematics mustsuccessfully complete MTH 1825 prior to fulfilling the Universitymath requirement or demonstrate readiness for college mathe-matics by repeating the MPS exam, prior to matriculation to MSU,and receiving the appropriate score.

Questions regarding the math placement exam can be emailedto mps@math.msu.edu.

Foreign Language

A student who has studied a foreign language in high school and(1) wishes to enroll for a course in the language or (2) wishes touse it to meet the graduation requirement in an academic pro-gram must take a placement test in that language. However, allstudents who have studied a foreign language in high school areencouraged to take the relevant placement test. Students trans-ferring college credit in a foreign language are not required to takea placement test.

Language placement tests in French, German, and Spanishshould be taken online at least one month prior to the student’sassigned Academic Orientation Program. These tests are avail-able at http://flplacement.cal.msu.edu.

For further information regarding these exams and placementin other languages, contact the appropriate department:

Department of Romance and Classical Studies athttp://www.rcs.msu.edu or 1-517-355-8305. For more informa-tion on the French and Spanish placement tests, seehttp://www.rcs.msu.edu/undergraduate/language-placement/.

Department of Linguistics, Germanic, Slavic, Asian and AfricanLanguages at www.linglang.msu.edu or 1-517-353-0740. Stu-dents wishing to take the Japanese placement test should followthe directions at: http://linglang.msu.edu/degree-programs/japa-nese/japanese-placement-test/. Students wishing to take theChinese placement test should follow the directions at:http:// l inglang.msu.edu/degree-programs/chinese/chi-nese-placement-test/.

REMEDIAL—DEVELOPMENTAL—PREPARATORYCOURSES

The policy governing remedial–developmental–preparatorytypes of courses was established to protect the academic stan-dards of Michigan State University undergraduate degrees whileat the same time reinforcing the university's commitment to assiststudents in remedying their academic deficiencies in fundamentalskill areas. The policy serves to motivate students to overcometheir deficiencies while ensuring that all students complete a mini-mum of 120 credits of college level work as a condition of gradua-tion.

Remedial-developmental-preparatory course numbers arefour digits, rather than the three digits used for all other courses.The fourth or last digit identifies the type of remedial-developmen-tal-preparatory course. For example, Writing, Rhetoric and Amer-ican Cultures 1004 is a Type 4 course.

There are five types of remedial-developmental-preparatorycourses.

Type 1: Single courses designed to remedy deficiencies identified by MichiganState University placement test scores. The removal of any such deficiencies, eitherby one retest or by passing the course, is required as a condition for graduation.

Credits earned are included in all university computations except the total num-ber required for graduation.

Type 2: Course sequences designed to remedy deficiencies identified by Michi-gan State University placement test scores. The removal of any such deficiencies,either by one retest or by passing the courses, is required as a condition for gradua-tion. More than the usual number of contact hours may be required.

Credits earned are included in all university computations except the total num-ber required for graduation.

Type 3: Courses designed to remedy deficiencies identified by Michigan StateUniversity placement test scores. The removal of such deficiencies, either by oneretest or by passing the course, is required only as a condition for entry into somedegree programs, and is required as a condition for graduation only for students inthose programs. More than the usual number of contact hours may be required.

Credits earned are included in all university computations and are included in thetotal number required for graduation.

Type4: Courses that students place into because of inadequate scores on Mich-igan State University placement tests that identify relevant skill deficiencies, al-though they do not measure knowledge in the course material. The removal of skilldeficiencies is not part of the course objectives. It is expected that students will beenrolled concurrently in Type I and/or Type II and/or Type III courses for purposes ofremedying those deficiencies. More than the usual number of contact hours may berequired.

Credits earned are included in all university computations and are included in thetotal number required for graduation.

Type 5: Courses that may be required by departments or colleges for some stu-dents. The course may be designed either to prepare the student to handle the sub-ject matter of a required entry level college course, or to improve his or her studyskills or ability to make productive use of university offerings in general. More thanthe usual number of contact hours may be required.

Credits earned are included in all university computations except the total re-quired for graduation.

Remedial–developmental–preparatory courses may not carry numbersabove the 100 level and may not be offered under variable content numbers.

The removal of academic deficiencies, which would preclude graduation fromMichigan State University, should have the highest priority in student program plan-ning. Drops from Type I and Type II courses should not normally be processed ex-cept to facilitate transfer between sections. If a course overload requires that astudent drop one or more courses in a specific semester, courses in the regular pro-gram of studies shall be dropped in preference to those designed to remove defi-ciencies.

The University Committee on Curriculum controls the number of remedial-devel-opmental–preparatory courses and assures conformity of such courses with exist-ing policy. Upon recommendation by the University Committee on Curriculum, theFaculty Senate approves remedial–developmental–preparatory courses by type.

LIVING AND LEARNING

HOUSING INFORMATION

Information regarding university housing is sent to each freshmanand transfer student entering fall semester with the letter of ad-mission. Information regarding university housing is sent to eachfreshman and transfer student entering spring semester or sum-mer session after the letter of admission has been issued. Formerstudents may apply for housing after their applications for read-mission have been accepted. All returning students will be ac-commodated in on-campus housing as space is available,regardless of their class standing. See University Housing Policyin the General Information, Policies, Procedures and Regulationssection of this catalog, and visit the Residential and HospitalityServices Web site at www.rhs.msu.edu.

NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITIES

Michigan State University pioneered the model for living andlearning communities. The Brody Complex, East Complex, andSouth Complex halls were designated as living and learning com-plexes when established in the 1960's. The living and learningcommunity concept is based on the premise that the cultural andintellectual life of the student is enhanced when the educationalprocess extends beyond the classroom into the total environmentof the residence halls. Now known as Neighborhoods, the con-cept has been extended to include the North Neighborhood andthe River Trail Neighborhood.

Each Neighborhood provides an opportunity for students to re-late to a smaller unit of the university and to participate in varioussocial and cultural activities. In addition to the usual facilities of

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traditional residence halls, at the core of each Neighborhood isthe Engagement Center that includes classrooms, lecture halls,faculty offices, and health and wellness facilities. Faculty, aca-demic advisors, tutors and other staff support students’ overall in-tellectual professional, social, and personal development. Arange of university courses is scheduled in each neighborhoodcomplex, facilitating student and faculty interaction outside theclassroom. More information is available at www.nssc.msu.edu.

Students in the Honors College and Academic Scholars pro-gram have the opportunity to select honors–only floors. JamesMadison College, Lyman Briggs College, and the Residential Col-lege in the Arts and Humanities are highly visible, four–year, resi-dentially-based academic programs. In addition, a range ofshorter–term options addressing student academic interestshave emerged. These include BROAD: Business Residential Op-tion for Academic Distinction, Drew Science Enrichment Labora-tory, MRULE - Multi-Racial Unity Living Experience, ResidentialExperience for Spartan Engineers, and RISE - Residential Initia-tive on the Study of the Environment, for students interested in thestudy of the environment.

Residence Life staff are committed to enhancing the living andlearning experience by assisting with existing options and build-ing strong learning communities throughout the residential sys-tem.

Additional information is available at Living and Learning atwww.admissions.msu.edu/academics/living-learning.aspx.

STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Refer to the statement on Student Rights and Responsibilities inthe General Information, Policies, Procedures and Regulationssection of this catalog.

NEIGHBORHOOD STUDENTSUCCESS COLLABORATIVE

Office of the Provost

Luke Schultheis, Assistant Dean and Director

All undergraduate students who have been admitted to MichiganState University with fewer than 56 credits are automatically en-rolled as part of the Neighborhood Student Success Collaborative(NSSC) with the exception of lower division students who are en-rolled in residential colleges (James Madison College, LymanBriggs College, Residential College in the Arts and Humanities).Services provided as part of the Neighborhood Student SuccessCollaborative are available to all students whether admitted to amajor or not. The academic responsibility for all students who areenrolled in the NSSC rests solely with the NSSC. Academic re-sponsibility includes such functions as monitoring students’ aca-demic progress and making decisions concerning retention andacademic status. All students who are enrolled in the NSSC mayselect and be considered for admission to a degree-granting col-lege after completing 28 credits. See individual college sectionsfor any admission requirements. Students must select and beaccepted for admission to a degree-granting college by the timethey reach junior standing (56 credits).

The mission of the NSSC is to help undergraduate studentsachieve their academic goals at Michigan State University. TheNSSC is a collaborative effort among multiple student supportunits across campus. The staff in these units provide personal at-

tention to students in order to assist them in maximizing their po-tential and achieving academic success.

ENROLLMENT IN THE NEIGHBORHOODSTUDENT SUCCESS COLLABORATIVE

Many students come to the university uncertain about a preferredarea of academic interest. Other students find their academic in-terests shift or expand as they are introduced to the many andvaried academic experiences associated with attendance at theuniversity. Students who are undecided about their fields of studymay select the No-Preference option at the time of admission orat a later time. Certain major and degree programs specify thecompletion of particular courses or sequences of courses duringthe freshman and sophomore years. Students who have notcompleted such courses or sequences early in their programs ofstudy may need additional time to meet the requirements forthose programs. Students with interests in specific fields of studymay declare a major preference related to those fields.

The No-Preference option allows students to investigate thewide variety of majors available at Michigan State University. Pro-fessional advisors in the Neighborhood Student Success Collab-orative (NSSC) serve as the primary advisors for students whoselect the No-Preference option. The advisors assist studentswith major and career advice and course selection.

Students who declare major preferences are assigned to aca-demic advisors in the colleges of their major preferences. How-ever, the services and professional advisors in the NSSC are alsoavailable to these students.

STUDENT SUCCESS

The Neighborhood Engagement Centers are staffed and sup-ported by a variety of Neighborhood Student Success Collabora-tive (NSSC) staff including a Neighborhood Director, AcademicAdvisors and other professionals who care deeply about Spartanstudents and are able to connect them with the resources theyneed.

Neighborhood Academic Advisors specifically assist and guidestudents to the selection of a major, monitor their academic prog-ress, provide academic advising, guide students toward activitiesthat are designed to enhance their personal and professionalgrowth, and make appropriate referrals to enable students to takeadvantage of other resources and services the university offers.NSSC staff are readily accessible in the Neighborhood Engage-ment Centers.

Brody Engagement Center for students living in –Armstrong,Bailey, Bryan, Butterfield, Emmons, and Rather residencehalls. Call 353–3863.

Holden Engagement Center for students living in the SouthComplex–Case, Wilson, Wonders, and Holden residencehalls. Call 353–1660.

Hubbard Engagement Center for students living in the EastComplex–Akers, Fee, Holmes, Hubbard, and McDonel resi-dence halls. Call 353–6387.

McDonel Engagement Center for students living in VanHoosen Apartments, and McDonel, Owen and Shaw resi-dence halls. Call 884-4080.

North Engagement Center (MSU Union) for students livingoff-campus and in Abbot, Mason, Phillips, Snyder, Camp-

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bell, Gilchrist, Landon, Mayo, Williams and Yakeley resi-dence halls. Call 884-4050.

While students are encouraged to visit the Engagement Centerin their Neighborhood, students can visit an Engagement Centerin any of the above locations for academic advising and assis-tance.

For additional information, e-mail nssc@msu.edu or visitwww.msu.edu/unit/uud.

COLLABORATIVE LEARNING CENTER

The CLC (202 Bessey Hall) is part of the Neighborhood StudentSuccess Collaborative. The CLC provides training in pedagogicaltechniques, collaborative learning techniques, and classroom as-sessment techniques to help peer educators (Supplemental In-struction Leaders, Tutors, Undergraduate Learning Assistants,Academic Coaches, etc,) incorporate “how to learn” with “what tolearn.” The CLC can also provide professional development op-portunities for peer educators throughout the semester.

ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT

Each student is responsible for knowing university, college, anddepartment or school requirements as stated in the catalog and incollege and department or school printed materials.

To assist the student in interpreting policies and requirements,academic advisement is provided through the colleges and theNeighborhood Engagement Centers. Advisors will provide stu-dents with information about the broad range of advising services.Students are strongly encouraged to consult regularly with an ad-visor. Students may also check their progress toward a degree byusing Degree Navigator, available at https://degnav.msu.edu/in-dex.asp.

The advising programs vary in specific details. Each student isassigned to an advisor, or to advisors to consider personal goals,explore interests, consider educational options, and focus oncourses and co-curricular opportunities that will enhance their un-dergraduate learning experience. No–Preference students areprimarily advised in the Neighborhood Engagement Centers. Seethe Neighborhood Student Success Collaborative and the Admis-sion to a Degree College sections of this catalog for further infor-mation.

Academic advising is a continuous process in which a studentand advisor discuss possible educational options, in the student’stotal educational program; in specific fields of study; and in poten-tial careers, in order that the student may make informed choices.Academic advising also includes interpretation of the MichiganState University catalog and guidance materials provided by thestudent’s college and department or school and referral to otheruniversity resources for academic, career, and personalassistance as needed.

Degree Navigator

Students may check their progress toward a degree by using theonline advising tool, Degree Navigator, available athttps://degnav.msu.edu/index.asp. Individually and with their ad-visors, students may explore degree program requirements andexperiment with different scenarios to learn how their past andcurrent course work might apply to many other majors.

ADMISSION TO A DEGREE-GRANTING COLLEGE

Students may be admitted as freshmen to James Madison Col-lege, Lyman Briggs College and the Residential College in theArts and Humanities. Students may be admitted to certain col-leges following completion of a designated combination or se-quence of courses. (see Admission to the College in theappropriate college section of this catalog). Students who havecompleted the prerequisite courses for admission to the Collegeof Nursing may apply during the freshman year for subsequentadmission. Any student who has reached junior standing by earn-ing 56 credits must be admitted to a degree-granting college tocontinue as a student at Michigan State University.

ACCEPTANCE BY A DEGREE-GRANTING COLLEGE. A studentseeking admission to a degree-granting college will be acceptedby a degree-granting college provided he or she:1. has earned a minimum of 28 credits (effective Fall 2015),2. is in good standing (see Academic Standing of Undergradu-

ate Students - ASUS - for additional information),3. has the required grade-point average in designated combi-

nations or sequences of courses within the 28 credit mini-mum (see Requirements for Admission to the College in theappropriate college section of the catalog), and

4. is selected for admission by the duly established selectioncommittee in any department, college, or school where aspecific limitation on enrollment has been established.

TEACHER CERTIFICATION. For information about teacher certifi-cation opportunities, options, and requirements, refer to thestatement on Teacher Certification in the Department of TeacherEducation section of this catalog.

REFUSAL OF ACCEPTANCE BY A DEGREE-GRANTING COLLEGE.By the fifth day of the next semester, students who fail to meet therequirements for admission to the degree-granting college of theirchoice but have earned a minimum of 56 credits and are in goodstanding must:1. apply for acceptance by another degree-granting college, or2. transfer to an appropriate program in the College of Arts and

Letters, the College of Social Science, or the College of Nat-ural Science.

ENROLLMENT

ENROLLMENT

Enrollment is the selection of courses for a fall, spring, or summerschedule based on the student's Academic Progress Plan previ-ously developed and continually reviewed with an academic advi-sor.

CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS

For purposes of enrollment and determining eligibility for certainstudent activities, a division of students by class is made by theOffice of the Registrar at the end of each semester on the basis ofthe number of credits earned and according to the followingschedule:

Credits Earned Classificationfewer than 28 Freshman28 to 55 Sophomore56 to 87 Junior88 and above Senior

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Students who have matriculated at Michigan State Universityand have achieved junior standing (56 semester credits) may notearn credits from two-year institutions.

Students who have matriculated at Michigan State Universityand have not yet achieved junior standing (56 semester credits)may earn credits from two-year institutions, up to the 56-semestercredit limit.

REGISTRATION

Registration is the process of securing classes for which one hasenrolled by payment of charges due or confirmation of atten-dance, if no payment is due.

PERIOD COVERED BY REGISTRATION

Refer to the statement on Period Covered by Registration in TheAcademic Program section of this catalog.

SEMESTER CREDIT LOAD

All undergraduate baccalaureate programs require a minimum of120 credits. Most programs are designed so that a student start-ing a program as a freshman may finish it in 8 semesters by satis-factorily completing an average of 15 credits a semester. Inpractice, students usually carry from 12 to 18 credits a semesterdepending on personal circumstances and the chosen programof study. Students with less than a 2.50 grade–point average(GPA) the preceding semester should not enroll for more than 15or 16 credits except when required by the specific program. Onlyunder unusual circumstances will a student be permitted to carrymore than 20 credits.

A student with less than satisfactory academic performancemay be required to take a reduced credit load as a condition ofcontinued registration in the university.

Full-Time Students

Undergraduate students must carry at least 12 credits a semesteror summer session in order to:1. participate in intercollegiate athletics.2. qualify for the Dean's List for the semester.3. qualify for most scholarships, awards, and financial aids.

Most of these are limited to undergraduate students carryingat least 12 credits a semester excluding credits for anycourse carried as a visitor. Students should determine thespecific requirements from the appropriate agency or contactthe Office of Financial Aid.

4. be certified in full-time status to loan agencies and other ex-ternal entities.

Students participating in authorized forty hour/week intern-ships or cooperative work programs are considered full time for allthe purposes listed above.

Federal agencies such as the Department of Education, De-partment of Veterans Affairs, and Department of Homeland Secu-rity may have separate and distinct full-time status requirements.

SELECTING A MAJOR

A major is a primary field of study. Selection of a field of study as amajor preference may be made at the time the application for ad-mission is submitted. Any student entering the university withfewer than 56 credits may choose to enter without a major prefer-ence by selecting No-Preference. A No–Preference student may

defer declaring a major preference or major until there has beenan opportunity to explore a variety of fields under special aca-demic advising directed by an advisor in the Neighborhood Stu-dent Success Collaborative. Students meeting collegeadmission requirements have the option of declaring a major at28 credits. A major must be selected before junior standing (56credits) is reached.

Certain academic programs which specify particular courses orsequences of courses during the first two years may require morethan eight semesters for completion of the degree program.

CHANGING A MAJOR

FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES. Students initiate changes of majorpreference either in the office of the associate dean of the collegemajor or in their Neighborhood Engagement Center. For studentswho have not declared a major and have fewer than 56 credithours, the associate dean’s function is served by the Neighbor-hood Student Success Collaborative (NSSC). Exceptions areJames Madison College, Lyman Briggs College, the ResidentialCollege in Arts and Humanities.

JUNIORS AND SENIORS. A student wishing to change a major inone degree college to a major in another degree college (or withinthe same college) must initiate the change in the office of the as-sociate dean of the college to which the student wishes totransfer.

The student must meet the requirements for graduation givenin the catalog current at the time the change is effective. Twentycredits must be completed while enrolled in the major in the col-lege in which the degree is to be earned.

SELECTING A MINOR

A minor is a secondary field of study at the undergraduate level. Itis a coherent set of courses that provides a student with an intro-duction to a field of study. Minors are supplementary to the stu-dent’s major. Minors are not open to students who are in majors ina field of study with the same name represented by the minor, andminors may be limited to students in particular majors or colleges.The minimum number of credits for a minor is 15. The AcademicPrograms catalog must clearly state if some of these credits forthe minor are required to be “unique.” “Unique” credits for a minorare defined as credits that do not count for a course taken to sat-isfy another university, college, or major requirement.

GUEST STATUS AT ANOTHER INSTITUTION

MSU students may attend other institutions as Guest Students orNon–matriculated Students for short periods for the purpose ofearning credit for transfer to Michigan State University.

Students planning to attend institutions within the State ofMichigan should use the Michigan Uniform Undergraduate GuestApplication form available on the web at www.reg.msu.edu. Stu-dents who wish to attend non-Michigan institutions should obtainapplication forms from the host institution. The completed formshould be taken to the host school.

A student wishing to take courses at another institution shouldconsult an academic advisor or the Transfer MSU course equiva-lency table on the web at www.transfer.msu.edu to assure trans-ferability.

A minimum grade of 2.0 must be earned in each course in orderfor the credit to be transferred to Michigan State University.

Michigan State University students who have achieved ju-nior standing (56 semester credits) may not earn credit intwo–year institutions for transfer to Michigan State.

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ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATIONEXPERIENCES OPTION

An Entrepreneurship and Innovation Experiences Option (E&I) isa project consisting of independent and original work that buildson the content of a course in which a student is enrolled but ex-tends the experience of that course beyond the typical scope andcontent. E&I Experiences Options allow undergraduates the op-portunity to add entrepreneurial content to courses already in thestudent’s program, thus providing a flexible alternative for thoseinterested in exploring entrepreneurial ideas beyond the normalcourse requirements. An E&I Experiences Option can be in anycourse in any discipline. Students propose the E&I ExperiencesOption to the instructor of record for the course. E& I ExperiencesOption requests must be accompanied by the Application for En-trepreneurship and Innovation Experiences Option form. E&I Ex-periences Options that are approved and completed will bedesignated on the student’s transcript. For more information,students should contact the undergraduate advising office of theircollege.

RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS ARMYOR AIR FORCE

The Army and Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)programs provide preprofessional preparation for future Armyand Air Force officers. They are designed to develop the skills ofmen and women who can apply their education to their initial as-signments as commissioned officers. In order to receive a com-mission, ROTC cadets must complete all requirements for adegree in accordance with university requirements, as well ascomplete certain courses specified by the Department of MilitaryScience or the Department of Aerospace Studies. Depending onthe student's program of study, such courses may supplement orserve as electives with the approval of the appropriate academicunit.

For details on the Air Force or Army ROTC program, refer toDepartment of Aerospace Studies or Department of Military Sci-ence in the Other Departments and Offices for Research and Ser-vices section of this catalog.

PRELAW STUDY

The Prelaw Handbook, the official law school guide published bythe Association of American Law Schools, emphasizes that thereis not a prescribed course of study which can be recommended toall students seeking to enter law school. The two most importantlaw school admission criteria, according to the Prelaw Handbook,are the student's undergraduate grade–point average and theirscore on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). The admissionpolicies of various law schools, and the degree to which they uti-lize other criteria as well as the above, are described in the PrelawHandbook which may be examined in the University Library orpurchased in most bookstores. The prelaw student is urged tostudy this handbook carefully and to discuss it with an advisor inthe college of their choice.

Although the Prelaw Handbook does not single out specificcourses or majors as being especially suitable for prelaw studies,it does call attention to certain skills and insights which the studentshould seek to develop, and which the LSAT attempts to mea-sure. These are the ability to think carefully and critically, to com-prehend the thoughts of others and express one's own with

accuracy and clarity, and to understand critically the human val-ues and institutions with which the law deals.

The development of these abilities is not the monopoly of anyone subject area, department, or school. While the Prelaw Hand-book does discuss specific areas of study and the potential contri-bution each can make to prelaw education, it prefaces itsdiscussion by insisting on the importance of a prelegal educationof the broadest scope. Thus, a prelaw student may major in virtu-ally any discipline, provided that the major is made part of a rigor-ous and broad education.

The following colleges at Michigan State University have de-fined prelaw programs and advisors: Arts and Letters, Business,James Madison, and Social Science. Page references to theseprograms may be found in the General Index. Additional informa-tion may be obtained from the office of the associate dean ofthese and other colleges.

EDUCATION ABROAD

Michigan State University is a national leader in educationabroad, offering more than 275 programs, on all continents and inover 60 countries. Programs are offered every session, includingwinter and spring break, and range from one week to two semes-ters.

Approximately 23 percent of current Michigan State Universitystudents participate in education abroad and the program contin-ues to grow. An increasingly common component of excellencein higher education today, education abroad is quickly becomingan integral part of the undergraduate experience at MichiganState University.

Programs are offered in many academic disciplines in all col-leges. Participating in education abroad helps students developthe academic/intellectual, personal, professional, andintercultural skills and attitudes required to become effective andcompetitive in the global environments they will encounter aftergraduation.

Students are encouraged to explore opportunities abroadearly. They may start by visiting the Education Abroad Web site atwww.educationabroad.msu.edu, by calling 1-517-353-8920, orby visiting the Education Abroad Advising Center in the Interna-t ional Center, 427 N. Shaw, Room 108, or emai labroad@msu.edu.

For additional information, see the Guest Status at Another In-stitution section of this catalog.

CO-SPONSORED EDUCATION ABROADPROGRAMS

Co-sponsored programs are study education programs which areproposed and sponsored by an academic unit at Michigan StateUniversity, implemented by an international host partner institu-tion, and staffed by non-Michigan State University faculty.Co-sponsored education abroad programs may include ex-change programs, direct enrollment in a international university,and consortial or other provider programs. Co-sponsored pro-grams are comparable in quality to regular Michigan StateUniversity education abroad programs; they constitute an area orfield of study that is encompassed as part of the sponsoring aca-demic unit(s) at Michigan State University. Co-sponsored pro-grams, upon approval, yield Michigan State University credit andgrades. Although the "co-sponsored" designation and benefits donot automatically extend to all the academic offerings of a host in-stitution, there may be multiple areas of study within the host insti-tution that are recognized as Michigan State Universityco-sponsored programs. Multiple Michigan State University aca-

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demic units may decide to pursue co-sponsored programs withselected high quality universities.

For advice on how to incorporate education abroad into yourundergraduate program, see your academic advisor.

UNDERGRADUATE LEARNING ASSISTANTS

Undergraduate Learning Assistant (ULA) is a term referring toany undergraduate student who assists the faculty-of-record inthat faculty member’s assigned, for-credit course(s) at MichiganState University. An ULA can, under the mentorship and supervi-sion of the faculty-of-record, assist in class preparation; objectivegrading; and active and collaborative learning exercises withinlecture, laboratory, and discussion sections. No undergraduatestudent may perform activities requiring professional judgmentsuch as determining course content, conducting lectures or semi-nars, performing subjective evaluations of student performance,or assigning grades for any for-credit course at Michigan StateUniversity.

Tutors, who are not part of the instructional team of a specificcourse, are not subject to this policy.

Selection Process

Individuals serving as an ULA must have demonstrated knowl-edge of subject content by either completing and excelling in thecourse or its equivalent in which they assist, or through a highlevel of performance in more advanced courses that depend uponknowledge of relevant course content.

Training

Each faculty-of-record utilizing ULAs must provide ULAs with ap-propriate guidelines and information necessary to carry out theirassignments and responsibilities. These shall take the form of awritten guide or handbook, which must reference relevantuniversity policies.

Undergraduate Learning Assistant Responsibilities

Expectations and specific tasks necessary for the execution ofULA assignments and responsibilities must be provided in writingto the ULA. If ULAs are assigned to grade student work, it is thefaculty-of-record’s responsibility to provide a framework for objec-tive evaluation of student work, to train the ULAon the appropriateuse of this framework, and to ensure that the ULA is using thisframework correctly and reliably. The faculty-of-record also mustinform ULAs about the importance of maintaining student confi-dentiality with regard to student work.

Evaluation of Undergraduate Learning AssistantPerformance

The faculty-of-record has the responsibility for the performanceand evaluation of ULAs serving in that course. ULAs must be sys-tematically evaluated during and at the end of each semester.Feedback must be shared with the ULA with the goal of improvingthe learning experience, developing better ULA performance inthe future, and ultimately in developing skill sets and attitudesneeded in the workplace.

Stipends

The position of an ULA is typically a paid position. However, insome instances, following consultation with the course’s fac-ulty-of-record, the ULA may exercise an option to enroll in course

credit rather than receive pay. An ULA may not receive bothcourse credit and pay for a single course to which they have beenassigned. In no case may a student be enrolled in a course forwhich they serve as an ULA.

Administration and Oversight

Any questions concerning the administration of this policy shouldbe referred to the Office of the Associate Provost for Undergradu-ate Education and Dean of Undergraduate Studies.

ACADEMIC STANDING

ACADEMIC STANDING OF UNDERGRADUATESTUDENTS

Introduction

The statement on ACADEMIC STANDING OF UNDERGRADU-ATE STUDENTS (ASUS) was designed to create an early warn-ing system to prevent students from getting too deeply intoacademic difficulty. The university requires a cumulativegrade–point average (GPA) of 2.00 or above for graduation. Thestatement on ASUS establishes a system whereby at the end ofany semester that a student's cumulative GPA falls below 2.00,the student is assigned to a warning status designated as proba-tion.

Under the statement on ASUS, the term "probation" is the func-tional equivalent of an academic warning. Students placed onprobation retain the right to participate in all university activitiesand retain all of the rights and privileges available to any studentwho is not currently subject to academic recess or dismissal.

In addition to the criteria contained in this statement on Aca-demic Standing of Undergraduate Students (ASUS), undergrad-uate students who wish to be considered for federal financial aidmust be making satisfactory progress toward the bachelor’s de-gree as defined in the Financial Aid for Undergraduates section ofthis publication.

Good Standing

Astudent is in good standing if the student is a new student, or thestudent's cumulative grade–point average is at least 2.00.

Probation

A student is on probation if during the most recent previous se-mester in attendance, the student had been in good standing, butat the end of that semester the cumulative grade–point averagewas below 2.00. Grades of I and ET are not considered in comput-ing this grade–point average. The period of probation is one se-mester. If in the special case that there are grade changes duringthat semester which result in the student's cumulativegrade–point average increasing to at least a 2.00, the student isreturned to good standing.

Students on probation may be required to see an academic ad-visor. If they do not, a hold may be placed on their registration. If atthe end of that semester, the cumulative grade–point average isat least 2.00, the student is returned to good standing. If not, thestudent will be put on final probation or recessed.

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Final Probation

A student is on final probation if during the most recent previoussemester in attendance, the student was on probation and at theend of the semester the cumulative grade–point average was stillbelow 2.00 and the semester grade–point average was at least2.00. Students with fewer than 30 credits earned at MichiganState University must have a semester grade–point average of1.5 or higher. Grades of I and ET are not considered in computingthe cumulative or semester grade–point average. The period of fi-nal probation is one semester. If in the special case there aregrade changes during that semester which result in the student'sgrade–point average increasing to at least a 2.00, the student isreturned to good standing.

Students on final probation may be required to see an aca-demic advisor. If they do not, a hold may be placed on their regis-tration. At the end of the semester on final probation, thecumulative grade–point average must be at least 2.00 or the stu-dent will be recessed. An exception to this can be made for stu-dents with 30 or fewer credits earned at Michigan StateUniversity. If such a student has shown substantial progress dur-ing the semester and the evidence suggests that the studentwould attain good standing in one more semester, the studentmay be granted one additional semester on (extended) final pro-bation at the discretion of the associate dean of the student's col-lege.

Warning for Repeats

At the discretion of the associate dean of the student's college astudent is normally put on warning for repeats after repeating be-tween 10 and 14 credits. Students on warning for repeats may berequired to see an academic advisor before enrolling for any sub-sequent semester. If they do not, a hold may be placed on theirregistration.

Warning for Lack of Satisfactory Progress in the Major

If at the end of a semester an upper-division student is not makingsatisfactory progress toward the degree requirements stated inthe catalog (e.g., a student is not taking courses in the student'smajor or the student's grade–point average in courses in the ma-jor is below the required major grade–point average), or the stu-dent's semester grade–point average is below 2.00, the studentmay be put on warning for lack of satisfactory progress in the ma-jor at the discretion of the associate dean of the student's college.Such students must be given a written statement of the criteriathey must satisfy to progress satisfactorily. Students on warningfor lack of satisfactory progress in the major may be required tosee an academic advisor before enrolling. If they do not, a holdmay be placed on their registration. If a student has been on warn-ing for lack of satisfactory progress and is not making satisfactoryprogress in any subsequent semester, the student will normallybe recessed. However, if lack of satisfactory progress is due topoor grades in the major courses and the student is otherwise ingood standing, the student wouldbe permitted, even encouraged,to remain at Michigan State University if the student changed to amore appropriate major.

Recess

1. If in any semester a student receives all semester grades of0.0 or I where numeric grades have been given and there areat least 6 credits of 0.0, the student will be recessed unlessthere are compelling reasons certified to the record by theassociate dean of the student's college. If recessed, the stu-dent must remain out of Michigan State University for at leastone full calendar year.

2. If at the end of a semester during which the student was onprobation the cumulative grade–point average is still below2.00 and the semester grade–point average is below 2.00(1.5 for students with less than 30 credits earned at MichiganState University), the student will be recessed. The studentmust remain out of Michigan State University for at least onefull calendar year.

3. If at the end of a semester during which the student was on fi-nal probation the cumulative grade–point average is not atleast 2.00, the student will be recessed. The student must re-main out of Michigan State University for at least one full cal-endar year.

4. If a student has previously been put on warning for lack ofsatisfactory progress in the major and at the end of any sub-sequent semester the student is not making satisfactoryprogress, the student will be recessed. A student recessedfor lack of satisfactory progress in the major must remain outof Michigan State University for at least one full calendaryear.

5. If at the end of the third consecutive semester of enrollment aprovisionally admitted student does not reach English lan-guage proficiency or does not demonstrate consistent prog-ress in English language proficiency as determined by theDirector of the English Language Center, the student will berecessed. The student must remain out of Michigan StateUniversity for at least one calendar year.

After a recessed student has been out of Michigan StateUniversity for the prescribed period, the student may be readmit-ted to Michigan State University at the discretion of the appropri-ate associate dean. If readmitted, the student will be put onprobation, final probation, or warning for lack of progress in themajor, and the associate dean may impose specific conditions inwriting that must be met. A second recess is dismissal.

Dismissal

1. If a student has previously been recessed or dismissed, re-admitted, and again meets one of the criteria 1–4 for recessor has failed to comply with the specific written conditions im-posed at the time of readmission, the student will be dis-missed.

Students who have been dismissed must remain out of schoolfor at least two years. After that period, they may be readmittedonly if a convincing case can be made to the associate dean of theadmitting college that circumstances have changed so that thereis a reasonable probability of success. Students will be readmit-ted on probation, final probation, warning for repeats, or warningfor lack of progress in the major as appropriate, and specific con-ditions in writing will be imposed.

READMISSION AFTER ACADEMIC RECESSOR DISMISSAL

After Academic Recess

The recessed student is normally allowed a second chance todemonstrate satisfactory academic performance. Therefore, heor she may apply for readmission to be effective at the conclusionof the specified period of recess. The student may be required tosubmit a report of activities during the period of recess. The reportmay be used as one kind of evidence regarding readiness to re-turn. If the student has attended another institution while on re-cess, he or she must submit an official transcript and have earnedat least a 2.00 grade–point average (GPA), or its equivalent, to beconsidered for readmission.

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After Academic Dismissal

Academic dismissal does not imply future readmission nor does itmean that the person is forever barred from enrollment at Michi-gan State University. After a period of at least two years, a studentdismissed for academic reasons may apply for readmission. Theapplicant must be prepared to submit evidence of growth in matu-rity and responsibility indicative of capacity to perform university-level work. Declarations of good intentions are not sufficient. Eachapplication will be considered on its merits. If the student has at-tended another institution while on dismissal, he or she must sub-mit an official transcript to be considered for readmission.

For additional information, see Readmission Procedure in theUndergraduate Education section of this catalog.

GRADUATIONREQUIREMENTS

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSFOR A BACHELOR'S DEGREE

To be recommended for a bachelor's degree, a student must:1. Complete one year's work, normally the year of graduation,

earning at least 30 credits in courses given by Michigan StateUniversity. A senior who has earned sufficient credits fromthis university and met the minimum requirements as statedbelow, through prior arrangement with the associate dean ofthe college and the registrar, may be permitted to transfer notto exceed 10 of the last 30 credits from an accreditedfour–year college or university of comparable academicquality.

2. Earn at least 27 credits on the East Lansing campus or at ap-proved Michigan State University instructional sites afterreaching junior standing.

3. Complete at least 20 credits at Michigan State Universitywhile enrolled in the major in the college in which the degreeis to be earned.

4. Remove any deficiencies identified by Michigan StateUniversity placement test scores, as described in the Aca-demic Placement Tests and Remedial–Developmental–Pre-paratory Courses sections.

5. Complete the university mathematics requirement, as de-scribed below.

6. Complete the university writing requirement, as describedbelow.

7. Complete the university Integrative Studies requirement, asdescribed below.

8. Complete satisfactorily an approved program of study in acollege.

9. Complete a minimum of 120 credits with at least a 2.00grade–point average. Note that certain programs requiremore than 120 credits. See program degree requirements forspecific totals.

Note: A maximum of 6 credits in English as a Second Lan-guage (ESL) 220, 221, 222 or 223 may count towards the120-credit minimum.

Note: Fulfillment of Requirement 1. (above) by active-dutyservice members of the U.S. Armed Forces may occur anytime they are enrolled. At least 30 credits or no more thantwenty-five percent of the degree requirements for the under-graduate degree must be earned in courses given by Michi-gan State University. Reservist and National Guardsmen onactive-duty are covered in the same manner.

Mathematics Requirement

The University Mathematics requirement ensures that all stu-dents build a foundation of quantitative literacy. Each studentmust complete the university Mathematics requirement by fulfill-ing one of the options below: (Effective Fall 2017)1. Complete two of the following courses:

a. Mathematics 101, 102, or 103.2. Complete both of the following:

a. Mathematics 103; andb. One of the following courses: Mathematics 112, 114,

124, 132, 152H, or 201; or Statistics and Probability 200or 201.

Students who place into any course in 2.b. via theMathematics Placement Exam need only complete thecourse in 2.b. in order to fulfill the University Mathemat-ics requirement.

3. Comple one of the following:a. Mathematics 110 or 116.

4. Waiver through a proctored Mathematics Placement Examyielding a score resulting in placement in Mathematics 132(calculus).

For additional information, refer to the statement on Aca-demic Placement Tests – Mathematics (Algebra) in the Un-dergraduate Education section of this catalog.

Students who transfer one of the following: Mathematics 112,114, or 201; or Statistics and Probability 200 or 201 alone, with noother mathematics course above the level of MTH 1825, musttake the Mathematics Placement Exam. Based on the scoreachieved, additional course work may be required to fulfill the uni-versity Mathematics requirement.

Incoming freshmen who have taken a College Board AdvancedPlacement Examination in Mathematics should consult the state-ment on Academic Placement Tests. Transfer students shouldconsult the statement on Transfer Student Admission.

For students who are enrolled in Lyman Briggs College, thecompletion of Lyman Briggs 118 satisfies the University Mathe-matics requirement.

Writing Requirement

Each student must complete the university's writing program re-quirements as follows:1. The Tier I writing requirement that consists of either a. or b.

below. (Effective Fall 2016)a. one of the following 4-credit Tier I writing courses during

the first year: Writing, Rhetoric and American Cultures101 or 195H;or

b. the developmental writing courses: Writing, Rhetoricand American Cultures 0102 and 1004 and one 4-creditTier I writing course during the first year.

2. Based on the English placement mechanism, a student maybe required to complete the developmental writing coursesprior to enrolling in a Tier I writing course. The developmen-tal writing courses are administered by the Department ofWriting, Rhetoric and American Cultures. For additional in-formation, refer to the statement on Academic PlacementTests.

3. New freshmen who have taken the College Board AdvancedPlacement Examination in English should consult the state-ment on Academic Placement Tests. Transfer studentsshould consult the statement on Transfer Student Admis-sion.

4. For students who are enrolled in James Madison College,the completion of James Madison College 111 or 112 satis-fies the university Tier I writing requirement.

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For students who are enrolled in Lyman Briggs College,the completion of Lyman Briggs 133 satisfies the universityTier I writing requirement.

For students who are enrolled in the Residential College inthe Arts and Humanities, the completion of Residential Col-lege in the Arts and Humanities 111 satisfies the universityTier I writing requirement.

5. The Tier II writing requirement for the student's academicmajor and degree program. This requirement involves writ-ing in the student's discipline and is met by completing either:a. one or more 300–400 level Tier II writing courses as

specified for the student's academic major and degreeprogram, or

b. a cluster of 300–400 level courses that involve writingexperiences and that are approved as the Tier II writingrequirement for the student's academic major and de-gree program.

Integrative Studies

Integrative Studies is an important component of Michigan StateUniversity’s unique approach to liberal general education, offer-ing a core curriculum that complements specialized work by stu-dents in their majors. Integrative Studies courses integratemultiple ways of knowing and modes of inquiry and introduce stu-dents to important ways of thinking in the three core knowledgeareas: the Arts and Humanities, the Biological and Physical Sci-ences, and the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences. Theyassist students during their study to develop as more critical think-ers. They also encourage appreciation of our humanity and cre-ativity, human cultural diversity, the power of knowledge, and ourresponsibilities for ourselves and for our world.

Courses in Michigan State University’s Integrative Studies Pro-gram are aimed at developing intellectual abilities, including criti-cal thinking and interpretive skills. They help increase knowledgeabout other times, places, and cultures, key ideas and issues inhuman experience, and the scientific method and its usefulnessin understanding the natural and social worlds. They are ex-pected to enhance appreciation of the role of knowledge, and ofvalues and ethics, in understanding human behavior and solvingsocial problems. Finally, they help students recognize responsi-bilities and opportunities associated with democratic citizenshipand with living in an increasingly interconnected, interdependentworld.

The Center for Integrative Studies in the Arts and Humanities inthe College of Arts and Letters has primary responsibility for theArts and Humanities area of Integrative Studies at Michigan StateUniversity.

The Center for Integrative Studies in General Sciences in theCollege of Natural Sciences has primary responsibility for Inte-grative Studies courses in the Biological and Physical Sciences atMichigan State University.

The Center for Integrative Studies in the Social Sciences in theCollege of Social Science has primary responsibility for Integra-tive Studies courses in the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sci-ences at Michigan State University.

Requirements for the Integrative Studies Program

The completion of a minimum of 24 credits in Integrative Studiesis required for each student.

Each student must earn at least the specified number of Inte-grative Studies credits in each of the following three areas: Artsand Humanities (8 credits); Biological and Physical Sciences (8credits); and Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (8 cred-its).

1. In the Arts and Humanities area, students must completeone IAH course numbered below 211 and one other IAHcourse numbered 211 or higher. Completion of the Tier I writ-ing requirement is the prerequisite for any IAH course below211. Any IAH course below211 serves as the prerequisite forany IAH course numbered 211 or higher.

2. In the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences area,students must complete a sequence of two courses: one200–level course and one 300–level course. The 200–levelcourse is the prerequisite for the 300–level course.

3. In the Biological and Physical Sciences area, each stu-dent must complete 8 credits. The 8 credits consist of 3 cred-its in Biological Sciences, 3 credits in Physical Sciences, anda 2–credit laboratory experience, taken concurrently withone of the courses. Completion of a defined level of mathe-matics is a prerequisite for courses in both the biological andphysical sciences.3.1. The Biological and Physical Sciences requirement may

be met by alternative courses approved for specific aca-demic major and degree programs for students enrolledin those programs.

3.2. A student who changes from a major having approvedalternative courses in Biological and Physical Sciencesto a major which requires the regular Integrative Studiessequence will be given credit for the alternative coursesalready completed.

Many of the courses in the Arts and Humanities area and in theSocial, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences area, emphasize na-tional diversity (designated "N" at the end of the course title), or in-ternational and multicultural diversity (designated "I" at the end ofthe course title). Some courses emphasize both national diver-sity, and international and multicultural diversity (designated "D"at the end of the course title). Students must include at least one"N" course and one "I" course in their Integrative Studies pro-grams. A "D" course may meet either an "N" or an "I" require-ment, but not both.

DUAL ENROLLMENT

Undergraduate and Graduate

For information, refer to the Dual Enrollment by Undergraduatesstatement in the Graduate Education section of this catalog.

ADDITIONAL MAJOR

With the permission of the relevant department and college, a stu-dent who is enrolled in or has completed a Michigan StateUniversity bachelor's degree program may elect to complete therequirements for an additional major. An additional major may becompleted within the number of credits required for the student'sbachelor's degree program or with only such additional creditsnecessary to satisfy the requirements for the additional major.The additional major consists of the specified requirements of themajor and, where required, of the college.

A student who is interested in completing an additional majorshould contact the department that administers the intended ad-ditional major. The department requests the additional majorfrom the college to update the student's record.

The completion of the additional major will be noted on the stu-dent's final transcript. Only the primary major of the student'sbachelor's degree program will be designated on the student's di-ploma.

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TIME LIMIT FOR COMPLETINGA BACHELOR'S DEGREE

There is no time limit for the completion of the bachelor's degree.For students who have been admitted to a major, progress towardthe degree shall be evaluated on an individual basis after an as-sessment of the student's academic record and degree require-ments. The student shall be informed of the remainingrequirements for graduation at the time of admission or readmis-sion to the major and encouraged to complete his or her degree.

Requirements for a major or degree program may be updatedthrough the appropriate university processes. Changes in a ma-jor or degree program shall be implemented in a manner whichwill not delay the graduation date or significantly alter the programof a currently enrolled student who is making normal progress to-ward the degree. Michigan State University must reserve the rightto modify or eliminate programs that are described in this publica-tion. In the event such an action is taken, students affected will beadvised by their units of the options available to them to completetheir degrees. Every reasonable effort will be made to permit stu-dents to complete these programs or similar programs.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A SECONDBACHELOR'S DEGREE

To pursue a second bachelor's degree, a student must be admit-ted to the second bachelor's degree program. To be granted asecond bachelor's degree, a student must earn at least 30 creditsin residence in addition to the credits required for the first degreeand meet the specified requirements of the second college andmajor. A student who completes the requirements for a secondbachelor's degree will receive two diplomas, one for each major.

SCHOLASTIC HONORS

Information on scholarships for students is available through theMichigan State Universi ty Web site www.admis-sions.msu.edu/Undergraduate_Scholarships.asp.

Dean's List

The Dean's List honors all undergraduates in the university whoearn a 3.50 or better grade–point average (GPA) for the coursesin their undergraduate program totaling 12 or more credits for agiven semester. The courses must be taken as part of the under-graduate program to be recognized as part of the semester totalGPA, and not taken to fulfill the requirements of a graduate or pro-fessional degree program. The credits for a given semester musthave been recorded under the numerical grading system. TheDean's List designation appears on the student's official tran-script. The list, prepared each semester, is displayed in the MSUUnion Bui lding and is also avai lable atwww.reg.msu.edu/ROInfo/GradHonor/DeansList.aspx.

College Honors Awards

Several of the colleges present students with awards at specialoccasions such as honors banquets or award receptions.

Awards and Prizes

Avariety of awards and prizes in recognition of special talents andachievement are available.

GRADUATION HONORS

Honors College students, students who complete the AcademicScholars program within the Honors College, students who grad-uate with honor or high honor, and Board of Trustees Awardrecipients are recognized in the commencement program and atthe commencement exercise.

Graduation with Honor

The policy for granting graduation with honor as established bythe University Academic Council provides for honoring at eachcommencement the top 20 percent of the graduating undergrad-uate students based upon their grade-point averages. Approxi-mately six percent receive the degree With High Honor andapproximately 14 percent receive the degree With Honor. Thecurrent minimum grade–point averages to receive graduationhonors can be found on the Office of the Registrar Web site atwww.reg.msu.edu/ROInfo/GradHonor/GraduationHonors.asp.

The specific minimum grade–point averages required for hon-ors are determined by the Office of the Provost following a reviewof the standards by the University Committee on UndergraduateEducation. The grade–point distributions of each year's springgraduates are used for establishing new grade–point averagestandards for the following consecutive spring, summer, and fallgraduating classes.

Graduation with honor is based on the entire academic perfor-mance at Michigan State University. However, recognition ofgraduation with honor in the commencement program is basedon the grade–point average and credits of all work at MichiganState University completed prior to the opening of the semester inwhich the commencement ceremony is held. Transfer studentsmust earn a minimum of 50 semester credits at Michigan StateUniversity to be eligible for graduation with honor or recognition inthe commencement program. Graduation with honor is indicatedon the student's permanent academic record and on the diploma.Lists are also released to the press with appropriate designations.

Board of Trustees Awards

Awards are made at fall and spring commencements to the six ormore graduating seniors who achieved the highest cumulativescholarly records by the close of the preceding semester. At leastthree–fourths of the credits for the degree must be earned atMichigan State University with numerical grades by the close ofthe preceding semester. Fall, spring, and summer graduating se-niors are eligible. The President of the University acts on behalf ofthe Board in determining the recipients of the awards.

Summer Board of Trustees Award recipients, please contactthe commencement office at acadevnt@msu.edu if you plan toparticipate in the December commencement ceremony.

Academic Apparel at Commencement

At the commencement exercises, candidates graduating fromthe Honors College wear a white stole with the initials, HC. Candi-dates graduating With Honor or With High Honor wear a goldbraid.

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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATIONGraduation Requirements

FINANCIAL AID forUNDERGRADUATES

A comprehensive and coordinated program of financial aid to as-sist qualified students is available to Michigan State University un-dergraduates in the form of scholarships, educational grants,loans, and jobs.

Applications for financial aid are available on the web atwww.fafsa.gov. Results of the application, known as the FAFSA,are sent electronically to the MSU Office of Financial Aid for pro-cessing.

When a FAFSA is received and the extent of the financial needis determined, the student is considered for any of the scholar-ships, grants, and loans for which he or she is eligible. The finan-cial aid package is prepared to assist in meeting the financialneed of the student. This package may include any combinationof scholarship, grant, loan, or job. Career Services, 113 StudentServices Building, www.careernetwork.msu.edu, assists stu-dents in procuring jobs.

Most of the educational grants require that financial need bedemonstrated. Many of the scholarships and grants are limited toMichigan residents.

Students may obtain information about applying for aid at theOffice of Financial Aid, 252 Student Services Building.

Federal Aid and Satisfactory Progress Toward theBachelor’s Degree

Federal aid regulations limit the amount of time federal financialaid recipients can work toward a bachelor’s degree and requiremeasured progress toward that degree.1. Students who have completed the requirements for an un-

dergraduate degree are no longer eligible for federal grantfunds once the degree requirements have been met, regard-less of whether the student seeks conferral of the degree.

2. Students who have exceeded the maximum time frame tocomplete the degree as described below are no longer eligi-ble for any federal, state, or institutional need-based funds orany federal loans funds.

Undergraduate students seeking their first bachelor’s degreeare allowed to earn 150% of the number of credits required for thedegree. Most bachelor’s degrees require 120 credits. In this case,students enrolling in a semester after earning their 180th creditare no longer considered to be making Satisfactory Progress to-ward the degree.

Many Certificates in Agriculture Technology and Certificates inVeterinary Technology require 60 credits. For these programs,the 150% limit would be 90 credits.

Credits completed at all post-secondary institutions arecounted in the total, whether or not Michigan State University hasaccepted these credits in transfer and whether or not the studentreceived aid for them.

Students are expected to complete 67% of the credits takenduring their time of attendance. Completed credits are those cred-its in which the student remains enrolled throughout the term of in-struction for each course and for which the student receives anumerical, CR-NC, P-N, or V-Visitor grade.

Federal Aid and Required GPA

Federal regulations require that students must maintain a cumu-lative grade-point average (GPA) sufficient to meet universitygraduation requirements. This is a minimum GPA of 2.00 for un-dergraduate students.

Federal Financial Aid Probation and Denial

Students who fail to meet any of the above requirements are noti-fied by the Office of Financial Aid regarding their federal-aid eligi-bility status. The notification will outline the appeal process forstudents with extenuating circumstances.

There are four kinds of federal-aid eligibility status:1. Federal-aid regular status applies to students who com-

plete 67% of their MSU assessed credits, are within the150% maximum credit limit and have the minimum requiredGPA.

2. Federal-aid warning applies to students who have failedthe 67% completion rule and/or who have fallen below theminimum cumulative GPA in the semester. This is a one-se-mester grace period. Students are eligible for federal aidwhile in this status.

3. Federal-aid denial applies to students who have failed the67% completion rule for two consecutive measurement peri-ods, have failed to regain the minimum cumulative GPAstandards after one semester of probation, and/or have ex-ceeded the 150% maximum credit limit. In all cases, the de-nial will apply unless the student submits a successful appealor regains good standing by fulfilling the requirements.

4. Federal-aid probation applies when a student has submit-ted a successful appeal, for the duration of the approvedappeal.

A student who fails the 67% completion standard for the firsttime will be placed on federal-aid warning for the next measure-ment period. A student already on federal-aid warning who failsthe 67% completion standard for a second time will be placed onfederal-aid denial. Students who are on federal-aid denial or whoare on federal-aid warning who pass the 67% completion require-ment will be restored to federal-aid regular status if they have notfailed another Satisfactory Academic Progress requirement.

Students who are unable to complete a bachelor’s degreewithin 150% of the required credits for the degree are ineligible forfederal financial aid and are placed on federal aid denial begin-ning with the semester following the one in which they enrolled intheir last credit. A reminder regarding the credit maximum and ex-tension requests will be sent to students at least one semester be-fore they attempt their final allowed credit. A student granted anextension will be placed on federal-aid probation.

Students with a cumulative GPA below 2.00 are placed onwarning for one semester. If the cumulative GPA is still below2.00 at the end of the next term of enrollment, the student is de-nied aid until the required 2.00 cumulative GPA is earned.

Academic Impacts on Pell Grant

The Department of Education requires institutions to verify thatcredits used to determine the Pell grant award amount must ex-clude credits for a failed class if we cannot verify that the studentactually earned the failing grade. The student is deemed to haveearned the 0.0 grade if he or she attended the class at least oneday after the census date (end of refund period) of the class. Stu-dents who never attended or whose last date of attendance wasbefore the census date are considered to have an unearned 0.0and Pell disbursements are adjusted based upon the new(earned) credits.

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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATIONFinancial Aid for Undergraduates

STUDENT LOANS

University Short–Term Loan Program

The Short–Term Loan Program at Michigan State University is de-signed to help students meet emergency situations and shouldnot be regarded as a means of financing a college education.

Federal Perkins Student Loan Program

This low-interest loan program was established by the federalgovernment in an agreement with Michigan State University. Allawards are based upon the availability of funds.

Loans must be used for legitimate educational purposes suchas room, board, tuition, and books. Eligibility is determined by auniform method of needs analysis through the submission of theFree Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Automaticconsideration is given to financial aid applicants who demonstratefinancial need. Students must normally be enrolled on a full–timebasis to receive a loan.

Federal Subsidized Stafford (Direct) Loan

The Federal Subsidized Stafford (Direct) Loan is based on dem-onstrated need. While the student is enrolled at least half time,payment on the principle is deferred and the federal governmentpays interest. Interest will begin to accrue when a borrower entersrepayment. Interest rates vary annually. The rate for 2017-18 is4.45%.

Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) is required for participation in the Federal SubsidizedStafford Loan Program.

Annual maximums for subsidized Federal Stafford Loansare:

Freshman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500Sophomore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500Junior/Senior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500

Federal Unsubsidized Stafford (Direct) Loan

The Federal Unsubsidized Stafford (Direct) Loan is not based onneed. Payment on the principal is deferred while the student bor-rower is enrolled at least half time. Interest is paid by the studentborrower through quarterly payments, or if a student desires it canbe added daily to the principal, to be repaid when the studentceases to be enrolled. Interest rates vary annually. The rate for2017-18 is 4.45%.

Completion of the FAFSA is required for participation in theFederal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan program.

Annual maximums for the Unsubsidized Stafford Loansare:

Dependent Freshman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500Dependent Sophomore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500Dependent Junior/Senior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500Independent Freshman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,500Independent Sophomore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,500Independent Junior/Senior . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500Note that the maximums include both subsidized and unsubsidizedloans. For example, an independent freshman who receives a $3,500subsidized loan can borrow no more than $6,000 in unsubsidized loan.

Lifetime loan limits for all Stafford Subsidized andUnsubsidized Loans are:

Dependent undergraduate . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,000Independent undergraduate . . . . . . . . . . . . $57,500

Federal PLUS Loan

The Federal PLUS Loan Program (Parent Loan for Undergradu-ate Students) is for parents of dependent undergraduate stu-dents. Acredit check is required and will be conducted by the loanservicer. The maximum amount that can be borrowed is thelesser of the cost of education or the difference between the costof education and any outside resources and/or financial aid re-ceived. Interest rates vary annually. The rate for 2017-18 is7.00%. Repayment begins 60 days after the loan is fully dis-bursed. Completion of the FAFSA is required for participation inthe PLUS Program.

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

The Student Employment Office provides resources for studentsseeking part–time and summer employment opportunitiesthroughout their careers at Michigan State University. Varioustypes of positions are available, both on–campus and off–cam-pus. Students interested in employment after graduation will findassistance through Career Services and Placement.

Students who qualify for financial aid through the federalWork–Study Programs will find job opportunities listed on the Ca-reer Services Web site, MySpartanCareer, for jobs located bothon–campus and off–campus.

A student who plans to work will need to provide identificationand an original Social Security card in order to complete the W–4and I–9 forms to comply with federal laws. A complete list of ac-ceptable documents and more specific information is available atCareer Services, 113 Student Services Bui ld ing,1-517-355-9510.

Besides listing job opportunities, Career Services offers manyother services and resources to students during their careers atMichigan State University. Services include workshops offeredthroughout the year to aid students in their job searches, resumecritiquing, advising about specific aspects of jobs searches andemployment, a career–related referral service for paid intern-ships, on–campus interviewing for summer positions, and a sum-mer Employment Fair, held every February.

OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL PROGRAMSOF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

These programs are not administered directly by Michigan StateUniversity. However, the university will on request, certify stu-dents receiving awards under these programs with the appropri-ate agency.

Brief descriptions of the programs are given below and addi-tional information can be obtained from the agency indicated orfrom the Veteran Certification Section, Office of the Registrar,150 Administration Building.

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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATIONFinancial Aid for Undergraduates

State of Michigan

Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver

To qualify a student must be certified by the Michigan Departmentof Civil Rights as a member of a federally recognized tribe, and bea legal resident of the State of Michigan for not less than 12 con-secutive months. This program covers only resident tuition for anypostsecondary–level course work, part–time or full–time. Furtherinformation concerning qualifications and application proceduresis available by contacting the Office of Financial Aid.

Michigan Public Act 245 (as amended)

A person not under 16 and not over 22 years of age who has beena resident of this state for 12 months and who is the child of aMichigan veteran of the armed forces of the United States whowas killed in action or died from other causes during a war or warcondition in which the United States has been, is, or may hereafterbe a participant, or who as a result of wartime service has sincedied or is totally disabled, or who as a result of war time servicewas totally disabled before death from any cause or who is offi-cially listed by the United States government as missing in actionin a foreign country, may be eligible for educational assistance un-der this act. Inquiries and application should be made with theMichigan Veterans' Trust Fund, at mvaaresourcecenter@michi-gan.gov or 1-800-642-4838.

Police Officer's and Fire Fighter's Survivor Tuition ActPublic Act 195 of 1996

Public Act 195 of 1996 provides for the waiver of tuition at publicuniversities for the surviving spouse and children of Michigan po-lice officers and fire fighters killed in the line of duty. Tuition will becovered for eligible survivors enrolled in an undergraduate de-gree program. Inquiries and application should be made with theSurvivor Tuition Program, Student Scholarships and Grants tollfree at 1-888-447-2687.

Michigan Veterans Trust Fund

Temporary assistance granted by the Michigan Veterans TrustFund (MVTF) for emergencies or hardships is available to eligiblewartime veterans, and their families, residing in the state. Addi-t ional informat ion is avai lable at www.michi-gan.gov/mistudentaid.

Michigan Rehabilitation Services

Financial assistance to persons who have a disability that has in-terfered with or may interfere with the individual's job performanceshould contact the Michigan Rehabilitation Services, Licensingand Regulatory Affairs, Box 30010, Lansing, Michigan 48909 or1-800-605-6722.

United States Government

Veterans Education Benefits

The Veterans Administration (VA) offers a number of programs tothose who have served, as well as to eligible survivors and de-

pendents of veterans. A brief summary of each program is listedbelow.

The Post-9/11 GI BillThe Post-9/11 GI Bill provides up to 36 months of educationbenefits to those who have served on active duty after Sep-tember 10, 2001. These benefits can be used only at institu-tions of higher learning within 15 years from the date of lastdischarge from active duty.

Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (Chapter 30)The MGIB-Active Duty program provides up to 36 months ofeducation benefits to those who have served on active duty.

Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606)The MGIB-Selected Reserve program may be available tomembers of the Selected Reserve. The Selected Reserveincludes the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Air Force Re-serve, Marine Corps Reserve and Coast Guard Reserve,and the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard.

Reserve Educational Assistance Program

(Chapter 1607)The Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) is aDepartment of Defense education benefit program designedto provide educational assistance to members of the Re-serve components called or ordered to active duty in re-sponse to a war or national emergency (contingencyoperation) as declared by the President or Congress. Thisprogram makes certain reservists who were activated for atleast 90 days after September 11, 2001 either eligible for ed-ucation benefits or eligible for increased benefits.

Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program

(Chapter 35)The Dependents' Educational Assistance Program (DEA)provides education and training opportunities to eligible de-pendents of veterans who are permanently and totally dis-abled due to a service-related condition, or who died while onactive duty or as a result of a service related condition. Theprogram offers up to 45 months of education benefits.

Veterans’ Educational AssistanceProgram (Chapter 32)The Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) isavailable if those who first entered active duty between Janu-ary 1, 1977 and June 30, 1985 and elected to make contribu-tions from military pay to participate in this education benefitprogram. Contributions are matched on a $2 for $1 basis bythe U.S. Government.

Tutorial Assistance for Persons Receiving Veterans

Educational AllowancesEligible persons may receive up to $100 a month up to amaximum of $1,200 for special tutoring if deficient in acourse or courses.

Department of Veterans AffairsWork–Study AllowanceEligible veterans may apply directly with the Department ofVeterans Affairs for the VA Work–Study Program.

Students approved for educational assistance allowancesshould contact a VA Certifying Official, Office of the Regis-trar, 150 Administration Building.

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