Michigan State University Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Academic Performance:

Strong college preparatory curriculum with core academic courses

Participation in Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses

Class rank and recent academic performance trends

Test Scores (Optional):

ACT or SAT scores (MSU is test-optional)

English proficiency tests (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, or Duolingo) for international students

Other Qualifications:

Personal essay

Photographs (if applicable)

Letter of recommendation

Portfolio (for certain programs)

Diversity of experience, leadership, and talents

Student conduct history

Transfer Applicants:

Minimum 2.5 GPA with strong grade performance

24 or more transferable credits to MSU

Early/Middle College Applicants:

Apply as first-year students if attending MSU right after high school

Submit an official college transcript for transfer credit evaluation

Additional Requirements:

Some majors have specific admission criteria

Majors requiring foreign language proficiency may have extra coursework requirements