Prospective Students
Uniquely James Madison College
James Madison College, Michigan State University, offers sophisticated multidisciplinary programs in the social sciences founded on a model of liberal education and designed to prepare students for law school, graduate study, decision-making roles in public and private enterprise, and careers in government, media, politics, social services, public administration, education, business and industry, and the foreign service. Students examine how public policy problems are identified, analyzed, and resolved in the United States and globally. It is an unusual, exciting, innovative place where students and scholars examine and debate important public affairs issues.
Madison students benefit from the unique combination of a small college environment and the rich diversity of a major research university. All first-year students and many upper-level students live in Case Hall. Case Hall is the locus of activity at James Madison College and houses all faculty and staff offices, as well as classrooms. This residential setting allows close interaction with faculty and fellow students with similar academic interests and provides extended opportunities for debate and discussion outside the classroom. In addition to student leadership opportunities, sports competition, and social events, Madison regularly offers related academic and cultural programs, speakers, and other extracurricular activities.
Entirely Michigan State University
Beyond James Madison College, the nationally and internationally recognized
programs and facilities of Michigan State University await. Founded in 1855
as the nation’s pioneer land-grant institution, MSU has a rich history of providing
educational opportunities to students with diverse interests, abilities, and
backgrounds. MSU is dedicated to intellectual leadership, academic excellence,
and service to the community, state, nation, and world. The university strives
for excellence in all academic fields and programs. This mission has created
an academically challenging, enriching, and invigorating atmosphere where internationally
recognized scholars and researchers guide students in their academic pursuits. 
Michigan State University offers more than 200 programs of study instructed by more than 2,500 gifted faculty members. Educational goals are enriched and broadened through access to scholars and researchers with diverse and unique interests. Michigan State is truly a world-class university that actively pursues its mission of teaching, research, and service internationally. With more than 200 academic programs in more than 60 countries, MSU’s Study Abroad program is one of the largest and most prestigious in the United States. Growing global interdependence demands gifted, educated, and knowledgeable citizens. MSU has and continues to provide the necessary training for citizens of this emerging international system.