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Request one official transcript from each college or university you have attended and have them mailed directly to the Department.
Send transcripts by e-mail to dbarratt@msu.edu (preferred) or print and mail a hard copy of all to:
Graduate Secretary
Michigan State University
Department of Human Development and Family Studies
Room 7E, Human Ecology Building
552 West Circle Drive
East Lansing, MI 48824-1030
Curriculum Vitae:
Resume/Curriculum Vitae that includes the following:
Employment history
Education, degrees
Honors and leadership
Student organizations, professional organizations, and honor societies
Honors, special awards, research and other creative work
Other material related to your professional background and experience
Personal Statement:
Complete the Department Application Form which includes your academic statement and your personal statement.
Recommendation Letter:
References
Your list of recommenders will be sent an email from the University that provides them instructions on how to upload their reference letter into your portal. Ask them to complete the form and write a letter assessing your ability to successfully complete the graduate program. Family members and friends are not appropriate recommenders. Please ask former professors, work supervisors, or others who can best assess your academic experience and potential.