Institute of Agricultural Technology Application for Admission

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1 Institute of Agricultural Technology Application for Admission Institute of Agricultural Technology Michigan State University Justin S. Morrill Hall of Agriculture 446 W. Circle Dr., Room 120 East Lansing, MI 48824

2 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION Admission to the Michigan State University (MSU) Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) is based on academic preparation and the availability of space in the desired academic program. Nonacademic factors such as prior experience, organizational activities, references, and citizenship record may be considered in an admission decision. In some cases, students may be invited to campus for an interview. APPLICATION GUIDELINES Application Deadlines The IAT uses rolling admissions with each program coordinator making the admission decision. Admission decisions are typically made within four weeks of all admission materials being received. High school seniors are encouraged to apply September-December of their senior year. Transfer students should apply six months prior to semester of enrollment. Application Fees The nonrefundable application fee is $50 for all applicants. Application fee payments can be made via check or money order payable to Michigan State University. Do not send cash. Application fee waivers may be accepted for domestic and transfer applicants whose economic circumstances make the payment of the $50 application fee difficult. Fee waiver forms are available online at msu.edu or from your high school. Fee waivers are not available for international applicants. Application Validity Applications are valid for one calendar year beyond the initial semester of submission. It is not necessary to submit a new application or application fee during this period. To be considered for an alternate semester, contact the Institute of Agricultural Technology in writing before the application s expiration. Application Classification Freshman applicant: any student who has or will receive a high school diploma or equivalent before enrollment in IAT AND has never attended any postsecondary institution after high school graduation, with the exception of attendance the summer immediately following graduation. Nontraditional freshman applicant: any student who has received a high school diploma or equivalent more than two years before enrollment in IAT and has never attended any postsecondary institution after high school graduation, with the exception of attendance the summer immediately following graduation. Transfer applicant: any student who has attended a postsecondary institution after graduating high school, with the exception of attendance the summer immediately following graduation. International applicant: any student who is not a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident and has not been granted refugee or asylum status in the United States. Major Codes Use the following list of major codes to enter the name and code of your major preference in section number 15 of the application for admission. Code Major East Lansing Programs 0231 Horse Management 0239 Electrical Technology 0521 Agricultural Industries 5276 Turfgrass Management Golf 5277 Sports and Commercial Turf Management 5308 Dairy Management 5393 Fruit, Vegetable, and Organic Horticulture Management 5394 Landscape and Nursery Management 5401 Livestock Industries Off-Campus Programs 5278 Landscape and Lawn Management 5336 Viticulture 5392 Applied Horse Science 5399 Fruit and Vegetable Crop Management 5400 Landscape Management 5411 Agricultural Operations 2

3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL APPLICANTS Complete the application for admission. Be sure to sign the application on the appropriate line. Pay the $50 application fee using check or money order payable to Michigan State University. Application fee waivers are available online or from your high school. The Sports & Commercial Turf Management program and the Turfgrass Management Golf Course emphasis require previous turf management work experience and a letter of recommendation from your immediate supervisor as part of the admissions process. Students applying to the Sports & Commercial Turf Management program not meeting previous work experience requirements may contact the program coordinator for application options. Additional Steps for Freshman Applicants Have your high school counselor or principal complete the lower section on page 2 of the application. The counselor or principal needs to mail the completed application and application fee along with official copies of your high school transcripts to the Institute of Agricultural Technology. Additional Steps for Transfer Applicants Have official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended sent directly to the Institute of Agricultural Technology. Faxed transcripts are not accepted. Submit official high school transcripts if you have completed less than 28 credits at the time of application. Contact information and mailing address: Institute of Agricultural Technology Michigan State University Justin S. Morrill Hall of Agriculture 446 W. Circle Drive, Room 120 East Lansing, MI fax iat.msu.edu Location Codes Use the following list of location codes to enter a location and code of where you intend to take courses through the Institute of Agricultural Technology. Code Location CV- GOC Centreville Glen Oaks Community College DO-SMC Dowagiac Southwestern Michigan College EL-MSU GR-GRC East Lansing Michigan State University Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Community College GR-MUC Muskegon Muskegon Community College SI-MCC TC-NMC UC-DC Sidney & Greenville Montcalm Community College Traverse City Northwestern Michigan College University Center Delta College Additional Steps for International Freshman and Transfer Applicants Have original copies of all transcripts, diplomas, and certificates sent from all secondary schools and colleges attended and official English translations if documents are not in English. Note: documents will not be returned. Submit official high school transcripts if you have completed fewer than 28 college credits. International transfer applicants should be prepared to submit copies of officially translated course descriptions and syllabi from all colleges and universities attended to the Institute of Agricultural Technology. Provide proof of English proficiency if your first language is not English (TOEFL, SAT, IELTS, or MSUELT accepted). MSU s test code is Return the statement of financial proof with supporting bank statement to the Institute of Agricultural Technology. This form will be sent to you as part of the admission process. 3

4 INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION * Optional Question 1. First semester you wish to enroll (circle) Fall (August) Spring (January) Summer (May) Year 2. Last name (family name) First name Middle Name 3. Sex: M F 5. Date of birth (month/day/year) 6. Permanent mailing address (number and street) Notify the university of address changes in writing. County (U.S. only) City State/Province Zip Code/Postal Code Country Home phone number (include country/city/area code) Personal address. Notify the university of address changes in writing. *Mobile phone number 7. Place of birth (city, state or country) U.S. citizen? Yes No Permanent resident alien? Yes No # 8. If non-u.s. citizen, country of primary citizenship Visa type Visa number 9. Name of parent(s) or guardian(s) (first and last name) Address, City, State, Country, Zip Code/Postal Code U.S. CITIZENS AND PERMANENT RESIDENTS ONLY 10. *Ethnic/Racial Group Is your ethnicity Hispanic or Latino? Yes No In compliance with federal reporting requirements, Michigan State University must seek to identify the ethnic/racial background of applicants for admission. You are encouraged to supply this information but may decline without in any way prejudicing your application. Is your ethnicity Chicano/Mexican American? Yes No What is your race? (You may select one or more) White Black Asian Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander American Indian or Alaskan Native Tribal Affiliation 11. State of legal residence How long have you lived here? Years Months 12. Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces? Yes No INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS ONLY ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY (Please submit a copy of your results if available.) TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language I have taken will take MONTH YEAR IELTS International English Language Testing System I have taken will take MONTH YEAR MSUELT MSU English Language Test I have taken will take MONTH YEAR Instructions: Answer YES if you have engaged in active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces or are a National Guard or Reserve enlistee who was called to active duty for purposes other than training and were released under a condition other than dishonorable. Also answer YES if you are not currently a veteran but will be a veteran by the time you matriculate. 13. Have you or anyone in your immediate family performed migrant/seasonal farmwork in the past 24 months? Yes No ACADEMIC INFORMATION 14. Major preference Code Major Location Code (list code and major) _ Code 15. If you previously applied for MSU admission indicate: If you previously attended any MSU classes including English Language MSU Personal Identification (PID) Number Year Term/Semester Center, indicate Year Term/Semester 16. Educational level (check highest level completed) currently in high school high school graduate some college/university credits bachelor s degree graduate/professional degree 17. List the most recent high school and ALL colleges and universities you have attended. Failure to comply can result in cancellation of admission or disciplinary action by the university. Dates attended Entity FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Name of School or Institution City/State/Country Mo. Yr. Mo. Yr. 18. Are you a first-generation college student (no parent or guardian has attended college)? Yes No 19. Are you currently employed to help support household expenses? Yes No If so, how many hours per week? 20. Do you currently qualify for federally funded free or reduced lunch program? Yes No APPLICANT DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SECTION FOR OFFICE USE ONLY PID APP. FEE ORIENT. FEE CLASS DES ENR TERM DECISION LEVEL GPA DATE KEYED

5 21. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION Michigan State University seeks to admit students who provide evidence of intellectual performance, good character, and potential that will permit them to profit from the programs offered by Michigan State. The university recognizes that learning opportunities are enhanced by a secure environment. As part of the admissions process, we require applicants to respond to the following questions. Information provided in response to these questions needs to be reviewed, but rarely results in denial of admission. a. Have you ever been expelled, suspended, disciplined, or placed on probation by any secondary school or college you have attended because of academic dishonesty, financial impropriety, or an offense that harmed or had the potential to harm others? Yes No b. Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense (including in juvenile court) other than a minor traffic violation, or are there criminal charges pending against you at this time? Yes No If you answer yes to either of these questions, please submit a letter of explanation. If circumstances arise in the future (until the time you begin attending classes) that make your answers to the above questions inaccurate, misleading, or incomplete, you must provide the Institute of Agricultural Technology with updated information. 22. List most significant high school activities, honors/awards, and service/employment. Organization Activities Organization Activities Organization Activities 23. Tell us why you decided to apply to the program you selected, what you specifically want to do after you graduate, and how you expect your education at MSU to help you prepare for the future, or any special information you wish to be considered during the admissions process. Limit your answer to the space below (either typed or written). OTHER INFORMATION 24. If more than one semester will have elapsed between your last semester of high school and your enrollment at MSU, please list all activities (e.g., employment, military service, travel) that account for your time since attending high school until your intended enrollment at MSU. List the most recent activity first (use separate sheet if necessary). All students: please be sure to account for all gaps between educational institutions attended. This includes time spent raising a family, travel and periods of unemployment. Inclusive Dates Name of Employer/Activity City and State Type of Activity Mo. Yr. Mo. Yr. SIGNATURE REQUIRED 25. I certify that all of the answers I have given in this application are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and, if admitted, I agree to observe all the rules and regulations of Michigan State University. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action. I agree that all documents submitted as part of this application must be authentic and that any falsification or admission and/or academic records through omission or misstatement by me in this application may result in cancellation of my admission and/or other disciplinary action by Michigan State University. To To To Signature of applicant Date FRESHMAN APPLICANTS ONLY THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED BY SCHOOL COUNSELOR OR PRINCIPAL THIS INFORMATION MAY BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE APPLICANT UPON REQUEST. 1. Applicant ranks in class of students. Applicant s high school GPA is. GPA calculated on a 4.0 scale 5.0 scale Weighted GPA 2. Based on socioeconomic factors, would this student benefit from additional support services to enhance academic success at MSU? Yes 3. This student will graduate (has graduated) /month year. 4. ( ) Name of school official (please print) Title Date Telephone 5. Signature of above official Please include an official transcript and school profile of the secondary school record. (Optional) Additional comments or information school official wishes to provide regarding this applicant: _ Please send directly to: Institute of Agricultural Technology Michigan State University Justin S. Morrill Hall of Agriculture 446 W. Circle Dr., Room 120 East Lansing, MI 48824

6 MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. 6