Dairy Academy

The MSU Dairy Education Academy was established in 2023 to provide high school students and their families a chance to come to campus and explore the educational opportunities to study dairy at Michigan State University. During the two day program, students:

  • Explore the practical, hands on learning opportunities offered to dairy students.
  • Learn about the dairy degree programs, courses, and potential career opportunities.
  • Meet and network with MSU Dairy Education Program professors and students.
  • Visit a dairy farm and discover the career opportunities within the dairy industry.

This competitive program is hosted in the Fall of each year with applications opening around August. Hotel and meal expenses are covered for students and their families through the Michigan Dairy Memorial Scholarship Foundation.

Updates for upcoming programs can be found on our Facebook page. 

 

2025 MSU Dairy Education Academy Details 

Applications are officially open for the 4th Annual MSU Dairy Education Academy which will be hosted October 3-4, 2025! The academy provides high school students and their families an opportunity to come to campus, meet with students and professors, visit a dairy farm, and learn about the educational opportunities the Dairy Education Programs offer. Several new additions to the program this Fall including scholarship opportunities specifically for academy students and in-state tuition rates for all U.S. residents in the IAT 2-year dairy program.
 
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Applications close September 3, 2025.
 
 
 
 
If you have any questions about the program, contact the coordinators! 

Lynn Olthof

PhD Graduate Student
olthofly@msu.edu