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Application Deadlines
- October 31st
- February 15th
The School of Packaging accepts applications for Fall Semester for all of our graduate programs.
Required Documents
Application
Apply to our program and pay the application fee via MSU Admissions.
Official Transcripts (Non-MSU)
Request the registrar of each college or university attended to send an official copy of any previous schooling (mark sheets, transcripts, diplomas, certificates, etc.) directly to the Graduate Program Coordinator, School of Packaging, in a sealed envelope that shows the school seal or stamp.
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- If the college or university is using an electronic transcript service such as AVOW or eScrip-Safe, the transcripts must instead be sent directly to the MSU Office of Admissions. Electronic transcripts are not accepted by the School of Packaging from international institutions.
- Official translations must be provided when originals are not in English. These will be recorded and forwarded to Admissions.
- Documents must arrive in an envelope sealed by the university.
- Documents issued to students and opened are not acceptable.
- If the transcript does not indicate that the degree has been awarded, a copy of the diploma is also required.
MSU Transcripts
Please upload a copy of MSU transcripts to your application.
Note: Admission to a graduate program requires completion of a level of education comparable/equivalent to a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree. Michigan State University does not accept three-year bachelor’s degrees, diplomas or certificates as comparable to a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree. Exceptions are made by the Office of Admissions in the case of Indian students who have earned both three-year bachelor’s degrees and two-year master’s degrees. A Post Graduate Degree is not equivalent to a Master's.
Major Professor at MSU - PhD Applicants
Admission is contingent on acceptance of the applicant by a faculty member willing to serve as the applicant’s major professor. Applicants are encouraged to correspond with faculty working in their areas of interest who they would like to have as their major professor, to let faculty know of their interest and qualifications. Acceptance by a major professor does not guarantee admission or funding. Go to https://www.canr.msu.edu/packaging/our-team/ for a list of faculty and their information.
Supplemental Questions
Complete the School of Packaging Supplemental Questions as part of your MSU application.
Letters of Recommendation
Three (3) letters of recommendation in support of the application.
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- To set up your Letters of Recommendation you will log into your Graduate Student ApplicationPortal. You will need to “Register Recommender” with their first and last name and their email address. Your recommenders will automatically receive an email with the link and password to log in and submit their recommendation for you.
- Please make sure the email you are entering for them is correct. You cannot update their email address at a later time.
GRE - Optional
Take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and have official results sent to the University. MSU’s code is 1465 and there is no subject code for Packaging; use the code for “other”. Although optional, GREs are highly encouraged.
Academic Statement
The Academic Statement should include interest areas and a brief plan of study, if possible. If a research-based program is planned the subject of the research must be within the capabilities of and consistent with the goals of the School at the time of application. (See application form for guidelines for Academic Statement, stating your plans for graduate study and your professional career.
Personal Statement
The separate Personal Statement should include those aspects of your background and experiences that motivate your desire to pursue the degree, as well as any factors that you feel make you worthy of special consideration for admission.
Resume
A current copy of your resume.
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