MSU Undergraduate Education

This 2-year program is open by invitation of the Honors College to students of all majors who had an ACT composite score of 28 in conjunction with a 3.8+ high school GPA, or an ACT composite score of 27 in conjunction with a 4.0 high school GPA. Students in the Academic Scholars program reside in Holden Hall.

Students majoring in business may participate, by invitation, in this one-year program. Students in the BROAD program reside in Shaw Hall.

By invitation, hig-achieving students in science, technology, engineering, and math participate in this program and reside in Hubbard Hall.

Students of all majors who were in the top 5% of their high school graduating class and who had an ACT composite score of 30 (or greater) or an SAT combined score of 1360 (or greater) are invited to attend the 4-year Honors College program. Students may choose to reside on honors floors in Yakeley-Gilchrist, Case, Holmes, Bryan, Snyder-Phillips, and Mason residence halls.

Students interested in politics, public policy, law, and social issues may apply for James Madison as a major on their application for admission. Space in the College is limited; students are encouraged to apply early. James Madison is a 4-year academic program; students live and study in Case Hall.

Students interested in science-based fields may apply for Lyman Briggs College as a major on the application for admission. Space in the College is limited; students are encouraged to apply early. Lyman Briggs is a 4-year academic program; students live in Holmes Hall.

Any student may participate in the Multi-Racial Unity Living Experience (MRULE) Students who wish to participate should request any of the following on their housing reservation card: Wilson Hall, Brody Complex, West Circle Complex, or Hubbard Hall. Sign up for MRULE during Welcome Days.

The Residential College in the Arts and Humanities combines interdisciplinary study, personalized attention, and multiple learning opportunities. Students will be able to create an individualized program that includes literature, history, ethics, the visual and performing arts, and the study of languages and cultures. The RCAH is unique to each student experience. This program allows students to broaden their minds, enhance their skills, and prepare to interact with a changing world.Participating students live in Snyder-Phillips Hall.

Incoming students interested in Engineering may participate in this program. Participants reside in Wilson Hall. Visit the program website for application information.

This 4-year program is available to students pursuing studies in Science, Engineering, Agriculture, Social Science, and Communication Arts and Sciences, all with a focus on environmental studies. Participating students live in Hubbard Hall.