How to Apply
Graduate Program Admission
Thank you for your interest in our graduate program. Before viewing the specific admission process, please take a moment to review the following frequently asked questions.
PRE-EVALUATION OF YOUR ADMISSIBILITY
A fair appraisal of your admissibility to our department cannot be done without a complete application package. We cannot make this evaluation simply on the basis of your GRE and/or TOEFL scores, or your class standing. Please note that we summarize below guidelines that may be helpful in your self-assessment.
TRANSFER IN MIDDLE OF PROGRAM
It is our general policy not to admit students who want to transfer to our department in the middle of a graduate program at another institution. Unless there are compelling extenuating circumstances, we will only consider such students after they have fulfilled their commitment to their current university. If you are working towards a Masters degree, we will be happy to consider you for admission to our Ph.D. program after you have completed your MS degree.
STANDARDIZED TEST REQUIREMENTS
The GRE (general examination) is required of all applicants. High GRE scores are necessary for the department to submit your application for college or university-wide competitive fellowships. However, outstanding US students who are making a late decision on graduate school will be considered without it.
In addition to taking the GRE, all international students must take the TOEFL, even if they have a degree from a US university. We strongly encourage taking the iBT (internet-based test), the CBT (computer based test) is no longer accepted. In order to be considered for admission, international students must achieve a total score of 90 or above on the iBT with the following suggested sub scores: Reading = 22, Listening = 19, Speaking = 24 and Writing = 25 or above. On the GRE, international students admitted to our program typically score 1200 or more on Q+A tests and 4 or above on the writing test. When applying for the GRE and TOEFL tests use the institution code 1465 for Michigan State University . The GRE test department code to use is 1001 for chemical engineering and 1403 for materials science. The TOEFL test department code to use is 64 for chemical engineering and 69 (engineering other) for materials science.
When applying for the GRE and TOEFL tests use the institution code 1465 for Michigan State University. The GRE test department code to use is 1001 for chemical engineering and 1403 for materials science. The TOEFL test department code to use is 64 for chemical engineering and 69 (engineering other) for materials science.
Note: We will accept photocopies of your GRE and TOEFL scores for the purpose of evaluating your application. However, before you are admitted formally, we will need official copies.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
The application deadline is January 15. The University requires on-line applications (with the exception of international students living in countries where on-line access is limited.) Most admission decisions are made in January and February, with offers extended immediately upon a favorable decision. Applications received after this date will be reviewed; however, only the most outstanding students will have a realistic chance of being admitted. International students are encouraged to apply by December 15 in order to facilitate screening for the TSE.
FACULTY CONTACT
We do not assign faculty to students until they arrive on campus. Therefore, it is not necessary for you to establish a relationship with a faculty member until you have been offered admission. Secondly, admission decisions are based solely on your academic credentials; contacting individual faculty members will not improve your chances of being admitted. Finally, if you are accepted into our program, the department will guarantee your funding; it is not necessary for you to contact individual faculty members with requests for funding.
WAIVER OF APPLICATION FEES
Please note that we cannot waive application fees under any circumstances. Applications received without the fee cannot be evaluated.
Graduate Admission
ChE M.S. Degree Admission Requirements
ChE Ph.D. Degree Admission Requirements
MSE M.S. Degree Admission Requirements
MSE Ph.D. Degree Admission Requirements
Contact
Graduate Secretary
Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
Michigan State University
2527 Engineering Building
East Lansing, MI 48824-1226
Phone:(517)355-5135
FAX: (517)432-1105
grad_rec@egr.msu.edu
Admission Process
Application may be made directly through Web forms, or you may download forms to mail, or you may request an application to be sent by postal mail.
Apply using the Web (preferred method), or download forms
Letter of Recommendation Form (.doc format)