Institute of Agricultural Technology

Gain career-ready skills through hands-on training and professional experience in the Institute of Agricultural Technology. Certificate programs are offered on the campus of Michigan State University, East Lansing and in partnership with several Michigan community colleges.

Check out the individual program videos at the MSU IAT YouTube Channel!

FFA Degree Completers earn general elective credits at Michigan State University.

Term	Deadline to submit application	Deadline for admits to submit deposit	First day of classes
Spring 2024	December 8, 2023	January 3, 2024	January 8, 2024
Fall 2024	August 15, 2024	August 21, 2023	August 26, 2024

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IAT News

MSU students receive MDMSF awards for 2023-24

Published on December 7, 2023
MSU students pursuing dairy industry-related programs of study receive Michigan Dairy Memorial Scholarship Foundation awards
Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation awards $126,000 in scholarships to MSU students for 2022-23

Published on May 16, 2023
The Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation awarded $126,000 in scholarships to Michigan State University (MSU) students pursuing dairy industry-related programs of study for the 2022-23 academic year.
MSU alumnus Brian Matchett honored as Outstanding Educator

Published on September 21, 2022
Brian Matchett, ’03 agriculture, food and natural resources education and ’06 agricultural and Extension education, was one of 10 recipients of the 2022 Outstanding Educator Award.
MSU animal science students compete in first national dairy cattle judging contest of 2022

Published on June 2, 2022
Seven students traveled to Utah to compete at the Western National Spring Show.
MSU North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge team wins fourth consecutive national title

Published on May 4, 2022
Ten MSU students refined analytical, communication and dairy science skills at the national event.
MSU Places Sixth in National Collegiate Landscape Competition

Published on March 24, 2022
An MSU student team placed sixth at the National Association of Landscape Professional's National Collegiate Landscape Competition in North Carolina in March 2022.