It seems like the Michigan State forum has been getting a lot more active lately which is a good thing! I am a junior at MSU so hopefully I can answer any questions you guys might have about MSU.
A little about my background:
I’m a junior in Broad, majoring in Supply Chain Management
Transferred to MSU for Fall '14
Was accepted as a freshman for Fall '12 into James Madison, decided not to attend for financial reasons, decided I wanted to major in SCM, transferred to MSU.
Will be graduating in Spring '16
Go Green!
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@TheSpartan Hi I got into Mich. State’s College of Education Out Of State because I want to become a history teacher in Michigan but My Financial Aid package wasn’t very good. So is there any special programs or payment plans at MSU that help students pay of Tuition costs other than taking out the usual Student Loans and Work Study?
@Darksand99 To be honest there doesn’t seem to be that much aid for OOS students, which is unfortunate. Your best bet would be to apply for as many scholarships as you can.
MSU has a site with scholarships and you can search by major.
Hi there! I am currently a student a Community College in Grand Rapids, Mi. I visited MSU yesterday as a prospective transfer student and listened to the presentation. I’m hoping to be done at CC at the end of next fall and maybe get in at the school of hospitality. Since it’s a competitive program, the GPA is at least 3.0. I will be honest my GPA isn’t the best right now, but I am working my way up to raise it to at least a 3.0. If I happen to not be admitted to the school of hospitality, are there other options to be a direct transfer to the school in general? Also do you know if MSU admits transfers with a gpa around a 3.04? Thanks! I know it’s a lot
@Airrick23 I don’t know too many Finance majors, however from what I hear FMI is extremely competitive. It’s mostly based on your grades, grades in quantitative courses, leadership experience, and extracurriculars. There’s an interview process as well. FMI is a tremendous opportunity if you can get in; the individual attention and connections FMI students get probably beats going to a place like Ross.
@Myl171993 Fairly certain you’ll get in if you can get your GPA up to a 3.0. HB only requires a 2.75 so if you have a 3.0 and get into MSU you’ll for sure get into HB if you’ve taken the pre reqs. If for some reason you were admitted to MSU but not HB you can reapply to HB.
So I applied towards the beginning of March as a transfer student (as an incoming sophomore) and I put my grades in, but I have 3 classes that won’t be done until the 15th of may. Will I have to wait another 4 weeks after I submit those grades? I’ve applied to 2 other colleges that I will know by the end of April whether I’ve been accepted to them or not. Should I tell MSU that I have other schools waiting on me at that point?
@mislysBB I think it would only take until May 15th if those classes are for the Math and English requirements, which are necessary to transfer to Michigan State.
Oh really? I’m surprised the gpa requirement is only 2.75. It seems to me MSU is a little more lenient on admissions than U of M. They make it seem like it’s not really hard to get admitted.
@lyndseyhunsanger I applied last November and got accepted right around this time last year. My application took longer because I had to be admitted to MSU first and then the Broad College had to review my application which takes quite a bit of time.
Also one other thing, does the admissions office factor out classes that don’t transfer out of your GPA? I am asking because I had to take a couple Remedial courses this year at CC.
How would my chances be if I get an overall GPA of a 2.9 or 3.0 after my first year of college. I am applying for packaging got b’s in both English and math requirements and my second semester GPA would be higher than my first. I’m an in state transfer, minority, involved in an engineering program for 8 years, have various volunteer and work experience.
@TheSpartan hi! I’m officially going to Mich. State now and I got into the College of Education and wanted to know what is the best dorm to chose. And is it really too late to chose my dorm because I was told March 31st was the deadline
Congrats @Darksand99! I’m not sure as freshmen were not allowed to chose where they would be living before this year. That being said, I think Shaw and Snyder-Phillips are the best places to live on campus. Both have good locations and nice cafeterias. Case is nice as well.
Keep in mind though, only South (Case, Holden, Wonders, Wilson) and East (Hubbard, Akers, Holmes) neighborhood, and McDonel Hall have Suite-Style bathrooms (non-Community Bathrooms).
Suite-Style dorms only share a bathroom with their suite-mates, which can be nice. In terms of location and food though, Shaw is by far the best. Factor in the suite-style dorms, and I would go with either Case or McDonel.
@seal16 I am not too familiar with the HSHSP but it seems like a great program if you’re interested in research. I know it’s been around for a very long time, but I don’t run into too many people involved science and research to give an informed opinion.
@detroitnr1 so Shaw is good for their food but has a community bathroom? And based on location which is closer to the College of Education, Case or McDonel? Also which of these two ranks higher in your opinion or are they the same?