FRESHMAN ADMISSION

Policy

To be admitted to the Institute of Agricultural Technology at Michigan State University as a freshman, you must be a graduate of an accredited high school or preparatory school or have a G.E.D. You must have a high school record and recommendations that indicate that you have a strong chance for success in the academic program in the Institute.

In fairness to students, we seek to admit only those applicants who have clear-cut probability of success in the Institute. Admission is based on all available evidence -previous academic performance, academic program, principal/counselor recommendations, ability test scores, citizenship record, leadership activities, and previous work experience. Students may be invited to campus for an interview.

Procedures

If you have had no college courses after high school and are applying as a freshman:

1. Complete page 1 and through item 19 of page 2 in ink or typewritten.
2. Although optional, for positive identification purposes you are urged to include your Social Security number (Item 3).
3. Although optional, the ethnic/racial information (Item 6) is requested to fulfill reporting obligations to the Department of Education.
4. Although optional, parent(s) occupation (Item 13) is requested as descriptive information.
5. To prevent a delay in processing an application, students are reminded to sign the application on the appropriate line (Item 19).
6. Give your entire application to your counselor or principal. He/she will complete the lower portion of page 2 and mail the entire application with a copy of your high school records to the Institute of Agricultural Technology.

TRANSFER ADMISSION

Policy

If you have earned a strong grade record and are in good standing in college elsewhere, you may be eligible for admission as a transfer student in the Institute of Agricultural Technology. Apply as early as possible during your final year at your present college. (If you are not now in college, submit your application as soon as possible.)

Transfer students is based primarily on college grade performance.

Procedures

1. Complete page 1 and through item 19 of page 2 in ink or typewritten.
2. Although optional, for positive identification purposes you are urged to include your Social Security number (Item 3).
3. Although optional, the ethnic/racial information (Item 6) is requested to fulfill reporting obligations to the Department of Education.
4. Although optional, parent(s) occupation (Item 13) is requested as descriptive information.
5. To prevent a delay in processing an application, students are reminded to sign the application on the appropriate line (Item 19).
6. Send the completed pages 1-3 directly to the Institute of Agricultural Technology.
7. Request ALL COLLEGES you have attended to send a transcript of your record to the Institute of Agricultural Technology, 120 Agriculture Hall, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1039.

To be considered for financial aid, students must complete a nationally used financial statement, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and must request that the results be sent to MSU. This form is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or in paper format at high school or college counseling offices.

New students who have been admitted to the University are considered for financial aid as soon as the analysis of the FAFSA is received by the MSU Office of Financial Aid. Students are notified via email to their MSU email account when their awards are ready. Awards can be viewed online on STUINFO, MSU’s student information portal, at www.stuinfo.msu.edu.

Questions regarding financial aid should be directed to the Office of Financial Aid at (517) 353-5940, or emailed to finaid@msu.edu. See also our web site at www.finaid.msu.edu.

ACADEMIC ORIENTATION PROGRAM

All new students are required to attend the Institute of Agricultural Technology Academic Orientation Program (IAT/AOP). Students entering Fall semester attend a one-day program in late July. Students who enter Winter or Summer terms attend a program immediately preceding the first day of classes.

During the IAT/AOP, students visit with staff and faculty members, receive additional information concerning their transfer credit evaluation (transfer students only), receive assistance in preparing a class schedule, see an academic adviser, and enroll for classes.

ADVISING

SCHOLARSHIPS

A limited number of industry-provided scholarships are available. After acceptance to the Institute, check with program coordinators for details.

GRADUATION

A certificate will be awarded to students who have completed credit requirements with a 2.0 or greater grade point average.

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Please click the link below to download application forms:

Application Forms (PDF Format)