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Students Applying for Classified Admissions

The following is a guideline designed to ensure that all paperwork necessary for taking courses through MS Public Policy and Administration Distance Education Program at Mississippi State University as a classified student are completed.

______ 1. Complete the application Online.

______ 2. Write a Statement of Purpose.

______ 3. Submit Three Letters of Recommendation.

______ 4. Request two Official Transcripts from the college in which you earned your baccalaureate degree (If the college transcript reflecting your baccalaureate degree list less than 60 hours of course work, you will need to submit official transcripts from previous colleges attended in which you earned undergraduate credit towards your degree).  Request official transcripts from all colleges you attended after earning your baccalaureate degree. 

______ 5. Submit a $30.00 application fee.

Mail all forms, transcripts, and application fees to:

AOCE
ATTN: Lisa Carraway
P.O. Box 5247
203 Memorial Hall
Barr Avenue
Mississippi State, MS 39762

______ 6. You will receive a letter of acceptance when you are officially admitted into the university.  Upon acceptance please contact your Graduate Coordinator for advising prior to registering for classes.

______ 7. Review the Student Orientation Guide for important information needed to successfully complete the registration process.

______ 8. Complete the Registration process.

______ 9. Textbooks are available for ordering 2 to 3 weeks prior to classes beginning. You can order your textbooks through the MSU Bookstore.

______ 10. Visit http://mycourses.msstate.edu and read the Student Resources.

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