Honors College Admission

Incoming Freshmen    Current Students
Transfer Students    Contacts

Incoming Freshmen

Students interested in becoming members of the Honors College should first apply for admission to Michigan State University www.admissions.msu.edu. A completed application for MSU admission serves as the application for Honors College membership; there is no separate application process.

Invitations are usually extended within one month of the MSU admission to high school students who:

• Rank in the top 5 percent of their high school graduating class.
• Have an ACT composite score of at least 30 or an SAT score of at least 1360 (Critical Reading and Math sections only). MSU requires an ACT or SAT with a writing component. The writing score and sample may be used as additional information in the Honors College screening process.

Students who have outstanding records and are close to the criteria also will receive a comprehensive individualized evaluation and may be invited. The Honors College may request additional information before extending an invitation to membership.

Students who are close to the Honors College invitation criteria also may be invited directly to the Academic Scholars Program www.msu.edu/~asp which offers enhanced academic opportunities during the first two years and provides a pathway for those wanting to join the Honors College after their first year at MSU.

Current Students

MSU first year students who achieve a 3.50 or better GPA at the end of their first semester are eligible to apply to the Honors College to be accepted as sophomores. Informational meetings for these prospective applicants are held at the end of January every year. (2008 meeting dates and worksheets)

Only under special circumstances will students be considered for admission in the subsequent Fall Semester. Interested students should contact Patricia Shropshire, HC adviser, for more information. Students with fewer than four semesters remaining at MSU are normally not considered for membership.

Transfer Students

Transfer students who have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 at MSU may apply for Honors College membership after one semester in attendance at Michigan State. Questions about transfer admission may be directed to any Honors College staff adviser.

Contact the HC Admissions Staff

We encourage your further exploration of our program through individualized visits and recruitment programs.

Bess German, Ph.D.
Director, Admissions & Student Affairs
germanr@msu.edu

Melissa Mattingly
Admissions Counselor
matting5@msu.edu

To schedule a personalized visit, please contact Melissa Mattingly, Honors College Admissions Counselor.