If you are applying to the Criminal Justice masters program and your overall undergraduate GPA is 3.2 or higher (or you have already completed a graduate degree), you do not need to submit GRE scores.
If you are applying to the Forensic Science masters program or Criminal Justice doctoral program, you must submit GRE general exam scores.
Visit the Office of Financial Aid for information about financial aid as well as a link to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.
Students are often eligible for certain loans if they take at least 6 credits. Loans are also available for computer equipment required in the program. Information may be obtained by contacting the financial aid office at 517-353-5940, e-mail, or by visiting the Office of Financial Aid website.
Since this is a degree-granting program veteran benefits may be applicable. Students eligible for veterans benefits must submit the required certificate to the VA office on campus. Information may be obtained by contacting the Veteran Certification Office at 517-355-5032, or visit Veterans Certification or the Office of Financial Aid.
If you are a Criminal Justice masters student, Ms. Barbara Kolar will be your advisor throughout the program. She can be reached via e-mail at kolarba@msu.edu or by phone at 517-353-9866. She can assist you with curriculum questions.
Forensic Science masters students should contact the coordinator of their concentration of study.
First-year doctoral students may address questions to Dr. Scott Wolfe, Director of Graduate Studies.
Students have specific enrollment periods, and will be sent notification by the Registrar’s Office when the enrollment period is approaching. Students typically enroll for fall and spring semester classes at the same time and summer semester separately. The fall/spring enrollment period is usually in early April and the summer enrollment period is usually in mid-March.
You can enroll in classes on the Schedule of Courses website. Click on Schedule Builder to search for classes and add them to your schedule. Follow the screen instructions to enroll. If you have difficulty enrolling in a course, you may need an override. Please contact Graduate Program Coordinator, Mike Chapko, if you have difficulty enrolling in a Criminal Justice course.
Enrollment Information can be found here.
Enroll using the Schedule Builder.
Phone: 517-355-3300
Email: chapkom@msu.edu
Phone: 517-353-7133