PS Complete MSU’s application for admission online, including the required personal statement. Fee Do not send the application fee. If you are accepted by the Department we will pay this for you. RL Three (3) letters of recommendation We require three letters of recommendation from individuals qualified to assess your promise of success in a graduate program (e.g. college or university faculty, individuals at research or other scholarly institutions, teaching assistants, etc). No special forms are required. Simply ask your referees to send their letters directly to the Department at the address listed above. Transcript Official copies of all transcripts from institutions of higher education. Please send your completed application form and supplementary information listed below, by December 15, directly to: Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Science Michigan State University 578 Wilson Road, 107 CIPS East Lansing, MI 48824