Forms and Handbook

Student Handbook
This handbook contacts information directly relevant to students enrolled in ESPP's graduate programs and includes requirements, expectations, and other guidelines specific to ESPP. All ESPP students are expected to be cognizant of the dual requirements, expectations, and guidelines for both ESPP and their home departments. Also included in the ESPP handbook are university-wide rights and responsibilities as well as an extensive list of resources available to MSU graduate students.
ESPP Student Handbook (2023)
Program Forms
Please note that you may need to download the desired form(s) to your device and open them in Adobe Acrobat to enable full functionality.
- Environmental Science & Policy Dual Major Doctoral Degree
- Application
- MOU (due by the end of a student's 2nd year at MSU):
- MOU fillable Template (New)
- MOU Addendum fillable Template (New, use to make changes to your program after your MOU has been approved)
- Comprehensive exam completion form
- Dissertation completion form along with the Record of Dissertation form
- ESPP Dual Major PhD Degree Audit Form (Staff Use)
- Master's Specialization in Environmental Policy
- Graduate Certificate in Environmental and Social Systems Modeling
Have a question or need help?
All students who have questions regarding courses, requirements, or any other aspect of ESPP's graduate programs are encouraged to contact us at espp@msu.edu.