How to Apply

Admission to the MSFRA begins with the completion of the MSU graduate student online application form, submission of the application fee, and the uploading of supporting documents.

Timing

We review applications as they come in throughout the year.

If you intend to begin in the fall semester of 2025, please submit your application no later than August 7, 2025 to allow for review and processing. The mandatory online student orientation will be held on August 21, 2025. Classes begin August 25, 2025.

Step 1: Complete the online application

Start the graduate application form here: https://explore.msu.edu/apply/

Tips:

Application type = Graduate
In the "other information" section, your major preference is "Food Regulatory Affairs (Masters)"
Add contact information for 3 recommenders in the references section. An email will be sent to your recommenders providing them the information on where to go to submit their letters electronically.
Under test scores: no GRE required
You can check on the status of your application at any time by logging into https://explore.msu.edu/apply/. and choosing "returning users."

Step 2: Pay the application fee

$65 for domestic students, $75 for international students

Step 3: Upload remaining application documents

Statement of purpose
Curriculum Vitae

Step 4: Submit your transcripts

Submit official transcripts for every post-secondary degree you have earned.
If you completed your undergraduate degree at MSU, you do not need to submit official MSU transcripts.
Transcripts from other institutions need to be submitted through an official e-scripting service.