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INSTITUTIONALGUIDE
Exchange Nominations2018-19 academic year2019 semester
Application Deadlines (Exchange)2018-19 academic year2019 semester
Application Deadlines (Direct)2018-19 academic yearspring 2019 semester
Application Deadlines (Summer)summer 2018 short courses
March 1, 2018September 3, 2018
April 2, 2018October 1, 2018
May 1, 2018October 1, 2018
May 1, 2018
Our deadlines are soft. We will accept applications even after our set deadlines on a case-by-case basis. Applications need to be received with enough time for internal processing (at least 9 weeks) and for the student
to go through the visa application process in their home country (if required).
American Semester Program& Exchanges427 N Shaw LaneInternational Center, Room 12East Lansing, Michigan, 48824
InquiriesExchanges: [email protected] and Summer:[email protected]
Mr. Lewis CardenasAssistant Director, InternationalPartnerships and Special Programsp: 517-884-7920e: [email protected]
Ms. Kellie ClockProgram Coordinator, Short Course Summer Programsp: 517-432-8785e: [email protected]
Ms. Doreen SheridanProgram Coordinator, Exchangesp: 517-884-3509e: [email protected]
Mr. Nick SchraderProgram Coordinator, American Semester Programp: 517-432-4258e: [email protected]
CONTACT INFORMATION
Fall 2018First day of courses: August 29Last day of courses: December 15Exam week: December 10 - 15
Spring 2019First day of courses: January 5Last day of courses: May 5Exam week: May 1-5
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
NOMINATIONS AND DEADLINES
A mandatory orientation program precedes the start of classes each semester. Students will receive the orienation schedule with their acceptance letters.
FACTS & FIGURES
HistoryFounded in 1855
LocationEast lansing, Michigan
Population & Demographics50,019 (students)
38,996 undergraduate11,023 graduate
13.7% international
Staff5,666 faculty and academic7,115 support
Academics17 total degree-granting collegesMore than 200 academic programs
AccreditationHigher Learning Commission
563,000 Alumni Worldwide
A top 100global university
U.S. News & World Report, 2017
17:1student-faculty ratio; 80% of MSU classes have 50 students or fewer
#1public research university in the nation
for student engagementWall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College
Rankings, 2016
InternationalPowerhouse
Times Higher Education, 2017
Admissions RequirementsAcademicStudents must be in good academic standing with their home university, specific requirements and prerequisites may apply to certain courses and departments.
Proof of Financial SupportIn order to obtain a vist to study in the US, students must provide documentation showing proof of sufficient funds for each semester of study.
Statement of PurposeStudents must submit an essay (approximately 300-500 words) describing their overall interests in studying at MSU, how their participation will help them personally and professionally and how they plan to use their experience after the program ends.
Proof of English ProficiencyTOEFLIBT: 79, no subscore below 17
IELTSMinimum band score of 6.5or higher
We also accept various other forms of English proficiency, ranging from official tests to English waivers for students participating in English language curricuclum or students coming from approved exchange partners.
Estimated Cost of AttendanceExchange: students must speak with their home international office for specific exchange agreement policies.
In general, exchange students pay:• Home institution tuition• Room & board, educational supplies, health insurance, fees &
taxes• Students should also plan on additional living and travel expenses
Direct Enroll: students will pay all fees associated to their participation in the American Semester Program.
These fees include:• MSU tuition costs (LLE rate)• Room & board, educational supplies, health insurance, fees &
taxes• Students also should plan on additional living and travel expenses
Application ProcessOur application is completely online. Students can access application materials, and can complete all mandatory paperwork directly from our website. Once an application has been submitted, we work diligently to ensure all application requirements have been completed and seek coursework approvals for each student (individually).
Upon receiving course approvals from MSU colleges and departments, we will work to fully accept and enroll students as full-time MSU students. This process can take up to 4-6 weeks.
Student VisasSemester-length students will apply for a US student visa for entry into the United States. Upon acceptance to the program, our office will work to prepare the paperwork needed to obtain the I-20 or DS-2019 forms.
Students participating through exchange will apply for a J-1 visa, and direct enroll students will apply for an F-1 visa.
It can take up to 4-6 weeks to receive the visa request forms from our Office for International Students &
Scholars (OISS) once submitted by our office.
Students must schedule their own visa interviews at their country’s respective US consulate or embassy once they have received theirDS-2019 or I-20 from MSU.
Common Areasof Study (Direct & Exchange)
Art & DesignApparel and Textile DesignArts and Letters - generalGraphic DesignMusicStudio ArtTheatre
Business & EntrepreneurshipAccounting*Agribusiness ManagementEconomicsFinance*Hospitality BusinessHuman Resources ManagementMarketing*Supply Chain Management*
Civics & GovernmentCriminal JusticeInternational RelationsJames Madison CollegeLaw*Political Science
CommunicationsAdvertisingCommmunicationEnglishFilm Studies
Exchange StudentsHalf of the courses (50%) that an exchange student is enrolled in must be held within the MSU colleges that is hosting the exchange program (based on the current exchange agreement). The maximum number of credits allowable each semester is 15 per student, or the number agreed upon in the exchange agreement (whichever is lower).
Restricted coursework for exchange students includes: English Language Center and associated courses, pre-professional schools, Honors College, College of Law, Department of Nursing and Department of Computer Engineering and Comupter Sciences. Eli Broad College of Business is highly limited.
Direct Enrollment StudentsStudents participating in the American Semester Program have a more flexibile process in terms of course enrollments. Students must simply meet course prerequisties to be eligible for approval. Seat availability may be a factor for available courses.
Restricted or limited coursework for direct enrollment students includes: English Language Center and associated courses, pre-professional schools, Honors College, Department of Nursing and the Eli Broad College of Business.
Summer StudentsStudents participating in the summer short course programs are not enrolled in MSU credits. Rather, they take part in short, exensive programs covering a wide range of topics and themes that change every single year. Courses are equivalent to 3 US credits.
JournalismMedia and Information
Computer Sciences & Technology*Computer EngineeringComputer Science
EngineeringBiosystems engineeringChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringComputer EngineeringElectrical EngineeringEnironmental EngineeringMechanical EngineeringPackaging
Health ProfessionsKinesiologyNutritional Sciences
Humanities & LanguagesArabicArts & HumanitiesChineseFrenchLinguisticsPhilosophySpanishWomen’s & Gender Studies
Life ScienceAnimal ScienceBiochemistry & Molecular BiologyHuman BiologyMicrobiologyPhysiologyZoology
Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environmental ScienceEnvironmental Economics and ManagementEnvironmental EngineeringFisheries & WildlifeFood ScienceForestry
Social SciencesAnthropologyHistoryPolitical SciencePsychologySocial WorkSociology
*limited or restricted coursework
Current available courses can be found on MSU’s course catalog system: schedule.msu.edu
During the application process, students (Direct/Exchange) submit up to 10 courses for approval. Students must meet all prerequisites of each course, and seats must be available in order to complete enrollment.
Per visa regulations, students must maintain full-time enrollment to stay in compliance. Undergraduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 US credits. Graduate students must be enrolled in a minimum of 9 US credits.
Students must be flexible and willing to work with academic advisers at their home institutions to identify courses they wish to take at MSU. We suggest gap year students work directly with our office. We cannot guarantee requested courses will be approved for any student.
Schedules& Enrollment
Accommodation & MealsMichigan State University is home to one of the largest residence hall systems in the United States. This means MSU has a largely residential campus. Living on campus with an American roommate is a great way to experience American culture and is an important part of every Spartan’s college experience.
To meet different financial needs and personal preferences of students, Michigan State University offers a variety of residence hall accommodations. All halls are co-educational. Men and women are housed in separate suites on separate or the same floors and share dining, recreational, study and classrooms facilities. MSU also provides ample locations for students to eat on their time,
Important Links
On-Campus Housing
We recommend that our incoming students do live on-campus as it allows for integration with other students and a well-rounded experience on campus.
Within each residential neighborhood, students have access to numerous services: writing centers, academic or college advising, cafeterias, health resources, recreational activities, student organizations and leadership opportunities. Students can expect:
• Double room with a roommate• Loftable beds, desks, and storage units in rooms• Semi-Private Bath• Study rooms on each floor• Exercise and music practice rooms• Great dining options nearby• High speed Ethernet• Onsite laundry• Cable service
On-Campus Dining Halls & Cafeterias
Unless specified, students are automatically enrolled into the Silver Dining Plan (Owen Hall offers a different meal plan). Students enrolled in this plan have universal access to on-campus eateries, including MSU dining halls, cafeterias and Sparty’s convenience stores. MSU has excellent dining facilities, which cater to any dietary need.
Students also receive Spartan Cash loaded on their Spartan ID.
• Spartan Cash can be used to purchase meals in on-campus cafeterias: Brody Square and The Gallery
• It can also be used at area restaurants and Sparty’s locations.
To learn more about campus dining and to see current menus, see eatatstate.msu.edu
@AmericanSemester @americansemester@americanMSU @americansemester
MSU ACADEMIC CALENDARClick here
MSU HOUSING / LiveOnClick here
AMERICAN SEMESTER PROGRAMClick here
EXCHANGE PROGRAMSClick here
FEES, DATES & SCHOLARSHIPSClick here
SCHEDULE OF COURSESClick here