Undergraduate GPA must be 3.0 or above on a 4.0 point scale.
GRE scores are NOT required.
he English proficiency exam will not be waived. Minimum test scores from acceptable testing agencies are: TOEFL: 90-internet-based [iBT], the speaking component must be 26 or above, IELTS: 7.0 with a speaking component of 8.0,, or (We are not accepting Pearsons PTE).
Certificates of completion with official grade reports and the instructor's recommendation from accredited alternative English as a Second Language programs may be considered and can be uploaded into the application for review, and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis . MSU reserves the right to request students to submit additional proof of English proficiency, even if they meet the above-listed requirements.
Transcripts reflecting all undergraduate and/or post-baccalaureate study from each international and U.S. college/university.
Your personal statement should include your short term academic goals and long term professional goals and why our department is a good fit for you. Include in your statement, any research you experienced as an undergraduate and the names of 3 professors in our department you would like to research with and why. Faculty who accept graduate students can be found at the following website.
In additon your your personal statement, there are 3 additional questions in the application that you must respond to.