Program Contact Information

Undergraduate Advisors:
Dr. Walter Pett
(517) 353-7191 
         and
Dr. Christina DiFonzo
(517) 353-5328

Graduate Program Director:
Dr. Jim Miller 
(517) 432-0833

Graduate /Undergraduate Secretary:
Heather Lenartson-Kluge
(517) 355-4665

The Department of Entomology offers both Undergraduate and Graduate degrees. Drs. Walter Pett and Chris DiFonzo advise all undergraduate students in our Undergraduate Degree program.  Graduate students work primarily with their major professor regarding their advising needs during their graduate program here in Entomology.

Questions on policies and procedures regarding Entomology's Graduate Degree program can be directed to Dr. Jim Miller, Entomology's Graduate Program Director, or Heather Lenartson-Kluge, Entomology's Graduate/Undergraduate Secretary.  Emails and phone numbers for all of these individuals are listed above and they will be happy to help you in any way they can.

The Guide to Graduate Study

One of the most important resources for an entomology graduate student is the Guide to Graduate Study (September 2008 – pdf file). For your convenience, the guide’s appendices are also linked at the bottom of this page.

We consider this guide a constant work in progress. If you have corrections or suggestions to improve this guide, please send an email to Heather Lenartson-Kluge. Your input is very valuable to keep this guide current and informative to the people who need it most - graduate students!

Guide to Graduate Study Appendices

Appendix A - Check-list for Plan A Masters and Doctoral Degree(PDF)
Appendix B - Graduate-Undergraduate Entomology Student Society (GUESS)(PDF)
Appendix C - Department of Entomology Bylaws (PDF)
Appendix D - Core Curriculum (PDF)
Appendix E - Voucher Specimen Policy
Appendix F - Selected Forms Pertaining to Entomology Graduate Programs

The following forms are for all MS and PhD Entomology Graduate Programs:

• Analysis of Courses (PDF)
  
• Planning for Voucher Specimen Collection and Deposition (being updated)
  
• Request for Course Change (PDF)

The following forms are for MS Programs

• * Memorandum of Understanding (PDF) - GREEN PAPER!
• * Record of Completion - MS Degree (PDF) - GREEN PAPER!

The following forms are for PhD Programs:

• * MSU Report of the Guidance Committee (PDF)
  
• * Record of Examination - The Qualifying Exam (PDF) - BLUE PAPER!
  
• * Enrichment Proposal - Evaluation (PDF)
  
• * Enrichment Proposal/Coursework (PDF)
  
• * Enrichment Record of Approval/Completion (PDF) - GREEN PAPER!
  
• * MSU Record of Comprensive Examinations (PDF)
  
• * MSU Record of Dissertation and Oral Examination (PDF)
  
• * Record of Completion  - PhD Degree (PDF) - BLUE PAPER!
  

Appendix G - Guidelines for Recognition of Professional Accomplishments(PDF)
Appendix H - Statement on Ph.D. Qualification Examination(PDF)
Appendix I  -  Suggestions for preparing a Curriculum Vitae (PDF)
Appendix J - Applications for Permits and Approvals (being updated)