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Online applications
First time new freshman, graduate, transfer or international students applying for admission.

Follow these steps to apply online: 

  • Create a Login ID. Your Login ID can be up to any nine alphanumeric characters. If you already have an MSU M-number, please DO NOT use your M-number as your Login ID. 
  • Create a PIN (any six digit number). 
  • Verify your PIN by typing it in again. 
  • Make a note of your Login ID and PIN. After you complete the application, your Login ID and PIN will allow you to review your application and admission decision online. 
  • Click the “Login” button. This will take you to the online admission application.


Apply online here 



Paper applications

Those preferring to submit a paper application may use the following links:

·         Undergraduate (first time at MSU)

·         Undergraduate Readmission

·         Graduate

·         International

·         Transfer

·         Post-Baccalaureate

If you choose to download the application, remember to include the nonrefundable $30 application fee when you mail in your completed application. Send your completed application and fee to the address listed directly on the application.

Note: You will need Adobe Reader in order to open any (.pdf) marked applications on your computer.

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