All application materials are submitted through MSU Graduate School’s online application portal. A complete application consists of:
- A 500-word statement of purpose and summary of academic background.
- Three letters of recommendation (submitted through the application portal).
- A C.V.
- An official transcript of all degrees conferred at the collegiate or graduate level. (The transcripts from U.S. domestic institutions must be sent via transcript services like Parchment or National Clearinghouse to admis@msu.edu, or in a sealed envelope with the name of the institution on it. More information for international transcripts is available from the Graduate School website).
- A portfolio of the applicant’s representative work in German.
International applicants must fulfill requirements as outlined on the MSU Graduate School website.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Those wishing to be fully considered for all funding opportunities should apply by December 1 for the following academic year.
For further information, please contact:
Prof. Lynn L. Wolff
Director of Graduate Studies, German Studies
E-mail: lwolff@msu.edu
Melissa French
Academic Coordinator for Graduate Affairs
E-mail: mfrench@msu.edu