JOIN OUR
COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARS
MAKE IT YOUR OWN Honors students experience unparalleled freedom, flexibility, and access within their study from over 240 undergraduate academic programs at Michigan State University.
PASSIONATE PEOPLE. UNPARALLELED OPPORTUNITY.
THE WILL TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY OF NEARLY 5,000 HONORS SPARTANS
Freedom •
Design your own general education set of classes
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Select a wide variety of dynamic honors courses
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Connect with a student organization that fits you
Select any major or combination of majors at MSU
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Be a member of any residential college or program
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Pursue a truly personalized program of study
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Register for courses with priority after the first year
August 1st MSU Application opens
Admitted to MSU
Accept HC invitation on student portal
Apply to MSU Early fall
(by Nov. 1 for scholarship consideration)
Honors College invitation 6-8 weeks after MSU admission
(due May 1)
Flexibility •
PROSPECTIVE STUDENT TIMELINE
Pay Advanced Enrollment deposit (due May 1)
New Student Orientation
After May 1 Housing Preferences Honors housing optional
Access to •
Unique programs and diverse peers
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Cultural and social activities
FIND YOUR HOME
INVITED STUDENT PROFILE
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Community engaged learning opportunities
• GPA or class rank that places
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World-class international study, research, and internship options
Honors College students at MSU have an exceptional college experience that is uniquely designed by each student and combines a well-connected and small academic community with the benefits of attending one of the largest, most distinguished research universities in the United States. Honors students are involved: leading student government, competing as division 1 athletes, and representing MSU on a national and global stage in research and education abroad. Consider living on an Honors floor or joining one of our 11 Honors College student organizations and over 900+ registered student orgs at MSU!
students within the top 5% in their class
• A high number of rigorous AP, IB,
or dual enrollment courses within the context of what a student’s school provides
• Community service involvement,
research interests, and leadership activities also may be considered as a part of our holistic review
Standardized test scores are not required to be considered for an Honors College invitation. NEXT STEPS FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS For a list of helpful links, please visit https://linktr.ee/msuhonorscollege
Please reach out to us at honors@msu.edu with any additional questions.
IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES
Honors College
468 E. Circle Drive Eustace-Cole Hall, Room 105 Michigan State University
(517) 355-2326 honors@msu.edu honorscollege.msu.edu
Connect with us
@msuhonors