Opportunity awaits.
The Academic Scholars Program offers enhanced opportunities
Special consideration for first-year Honors College admission
Access to smaller and personalized classes
Options for housing with other Academic Scholars
Recognition on your MSU transcript and at graduation
The Honors College at Michigan State University invites you to join the Academic Scholars Program - a distinctive opportunity designed for first-year students to connect with enriched academic experiences as a pathway toward Honors College admission.
It was definitely good to build a foundation and it set a standard that excites me. It really calmed my nerves being able to start early, and I just feel way better prepared.
-Peyton T., MSU Student
One of my favorite parts of the community that MSU has built within the Honors College is that anytime I need help or have questions, there’s always someone to go to, and that’s been helpful on such a large college campus... It’s given me the opportunity to explore different avenues I’m interested in since we don’t have the same prerequisites as other students.
-Jeanette D., MSU Student
Accelerating Connections and Excellence
As part of the Academic Scholars program, you have the chance to apply for the Summer ACE Program - Accelerating Connections and Excellence, which welcomes a select number of incoming Academic Scholars to participate in a seven-week hybrid honors class and program. MSU Honors College staff and faculty offer guidance on the academic and social transition to the university, and further introduce up to 35 Academic Scholars to resources and opportunities available on and off campus.
Build connections with students and faculty through an honors course and get acclimated to your new community early by living on campus for one week in July, all while taking advantage of a reduced summer course tuition rate.
Discover your path at MSU. Connect with like-minded students.
Focus on your success.
MSU prohibits sex/gender discrimination in any program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator and can review the university’s policy at: tinyurl.com/msunotice
As a first-generation student, the program helped me gain a sense of what college is actually like because I don’t have any background on that from my parents. The program has really set the foundation for progress when the semester starts.
-Cayla H., MSU Student
