Preparing for the Forestry Major

Freshman

Michigan State University recommends that high school students undertake a college preparatory program with substantial training in writing. Specifically for regular admission, you are required to complete:

four years of English, including instruction and practice in writing
three years of mathematics, including completion of intermediate algebra
three years of social science with at least one year of history and one year of social science in an area such as sociology, anthropology, economics, geography, government, political science and psychology
two years of college preparatory science from the disciplines of biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science

A student who may not have completed all of the above requirements may still be considered for admission since review is made of the full academic background. Other factors considered in the review of admission applications are:

results of American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
high school counselor's or principal's descriptive comments
extracurricular activities and honors
As an admitted freshman to MSU, you may choose a major preference in either Department of Forestry program of study: professional forestry or forest conservation.

Transfer Students

Transfer students are considered for admission on the basis of:

performance at all post-secondary schools attended
program of study followed and number of credits earned
overall grades for all previous courses attempted and the trend shown in these grades

As a prospective student, your college courses should parallel those of the forestry major you are considering. Michigan State University attempts to grant as much transfer credit as possible, depending on previous schools and courses. The Department of Forestry also attempts to allow credit for previous coursework that is compatible with required forestry courses and prerequisites.

How to apply

Applications are available from the Office of Admissions and Scholarships, Michigan State University, 250 Administration Building, East Lansing, MI 48824-1046. Although applications are accepted up to 30 days before the beginning of the semester, you are encouraged to apply for fall admission by December 1 of the previous year.

Applications:
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Scholarship Information