Graduate Admissions

Any person admitted to the Graduate School for any purpose must hold a bachelor’s degree; normally the undergraduate degree must be awarded by an institution having regional accreditation. A prospective applicant who holds a bachelor’s degree from an educational institution that does not have regional accreditation may request consideration from the Academic Dean of the College or School of interest. Such a request to the Academic Dean should be made prior to making application for admission.

Each department or program, under the leadership of the Graduate Coordinator, reviews applications and makes admissions decisions. These decisions may include specific undergraduate-level courses or other requirements as prerequisites to admission. Each applicant should consult the current Graduate School Bulletin for information regarding the admission process as well as the University and specific program requirements.

Graduate applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online and can access the application at http://www.grad.msstate.edu . Graduate applicants should consult the Graduate School Bulletin, http://www.grad.msstate.edu/pdf/bulletin.pdf , or contact the Office of the Graduate School at E-mail: grad@grad.msstate.edu , telephone: 662-325-7400, or write for information to this address: Office of the Graduate School, Mississippi State University, P.O. Box G, Mississippi State, MS 39762.