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MONTANA
STATE UNIVERSITY
BOZEMAN · MONTANA
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Become a Montana State University student in 5 easy steps
GET STARTED WITH THIS CAT CHECK CHECKLIST
www.montana.edu/admissions/catcheck.shtml
APPLY FOR ADMISSION
(406) 994-2452 • (888) MSU-CATS (678-2287)
[email protected] • montana.edu/admissions
New students may apply for admission at any time without all the necessary
required materials. Applicants will be notified of missing or incomplete documents
needed to complete the admissions process.
• Once you have completed your application for admission (pages – for freshmen and
pages – for transfer students), return it along with your $ check for the nonrefundable
application fee. Make check or money order payable to Montana State University (Please
note the $ application fee cannot be waived). Mail application form and fee to:
MSU Office of Admissions · P.O. Box 172190 · Bozeman, MT 59717-2190
• OR apply online. See this link: www.montana.edu/admissions/apply.html
Online application fee is $.
• Request that your official ACT or SAT test scores be sent directly to the MSU Office of
Admissions from ACT (MSU school code is ) or SAT (MSU school code is )
testing company (required for freshman applicants).
*Request ACT scores at: www.actstudent.org/scores/send/index.html
*Request SAT scores at: http://sat.collegeboard.org/scores/send-sat-scores
• Request that your final, official transcript posting final grades, and graduation date be
sent directly to the Office of Admissions from your high school (high school transcripts
are not required for transfer students).
• Request that all of your final, official college transcript(s), Advanced Placement score report,
and/or International Baccalaureate transcript be sent directly to the Office of Admissions.
• Before or after you have applied for admission, MSU encourages you to visit the Montana State
University campus or attend an MSU Friday (open to all students and family members).
• After you have applied, track your admissions status online at “MyInfo.” Go to www.montana.
edu/myinfo. Log into MyInfo using either your MSU Student ID or your Social Security
Number and click on “Admissions Checklist.” If you need help signing into MyInfo, please see
our instruction page at www.montana.edu/admissions/myinfo.html.
A PPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
(406) 994-2845 • fi[email protected] • montana.edu/wwwfa
• As soon as possible after October , submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA), available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Include MSU in Bozeman as one of your
college choices on the FAFSA. MSU’s FAFSA Federal school code is . See the scholar-
ship and financial aid section in your Viewbook for more information about applying for
financial aid. If you do not have a Viewbook, please contact the Office of Admissions.
• Montana State University awards millions of dollars in scholarships and waiver awards to
new students who enter in the fall of each year. You might qualify for some of this money
based on your academic record, financial need, group affiliation or a combination of the
three. If you qualify, some scholarships are automatically awarded when you are offered
admission to Montana State University.
Check out all the details at: www.montana.edu/admissions/scholarships/.
Office of Admissions • Montana State University • Bozeman, MT 59717-2190
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• Inquire about College and Departmental New Freshman and Transfer Scholarship oppor-
tunities within each MSU College and Department.
• If eligible, apply for Veterans Affairs educational benefits by contacting the Veteran Services
Office at () - or at www.montana.edu/wwwres/veteran/.
APPLY FOR HOUSING
(406) 994-2661 • [email protected] • montana.edu/reslife
• Housing applications can be submitted online at www.montana.edu/reslife/applications.html.
Paper applications are available upon request.
• If you have less than semester credits and will be attending Montana State as a full-time
student, you are required to live in the residence halls, unless you are a single parent, a mar-
ried student or complete the exemption process for another reason.
• Graduate students, students with dependent children and married students can learn about
Family and Graduate Housing opportunities at www.montana.edu/fgh or () -.
SUBMIT IMMUNIZATION RECORDS
• Required Immunizations Form and the Tuberculosis Screening Form can be submitted
online or printed at www.montana.edu/health/immunization.html.
• You must send proof of required immunizations and Tuberculosis Screening Form to the
MSU Student Health Service at least three weeks before your Orientation session. These
documents are required to register for classes.
S UBMIT ORIENTATION/REGISTRATION MATERIALS
(406) 994-2827 · [email protected] · montana.edu/admissions/orientation
• Information on orientation/registration is sent after students are accepted for admission.
• Attend New Student Orientation: Information and the session dates can be found at
www.montana.edu/admissions/orientation/.
• Registration for classes will occur during your Orientation session.
888-MSU-CATS • [email protected] • www.montana.edu
Montana State University’s campuses are committed to providing an environment that emphasizes the dignity and worth of every member of its com-
munity and that is free from harassment and discrimination based upon race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services
(as defined in state and federal law), veteran’s status, sex, age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic
information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. Such an environment is necessary to a healthy learning, working, and living
atmosphere because discrimination and harassment undermine human dignity and the positive connection among all people at our University. Acts of
discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation will be addressed consistent with this policy.
Crime Statistics: Campus crime statistics for the most recent three-year period can be found online at: www.montana.edu/wwwmsupd/ or may be
requested by contacting MSU Admissions.
ADMISSIONS APPLICATION PACKET
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Log on to your Admissions Checklist to check the status of your financial aid,
housing application, immunization records and orientation registration.
WWW.MONTANA.EDU/MYINFO
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FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
If you are a first-time college student, or have attempted fewer than
college-level credits after graduating from high school, you must meet
the following admission requirements and college preparatory classes.
Students who do not meet all of the freshman admission require-
ments are still encouraged to apply for admission and submit the
necessary credentials. Montana State is allowed a number of exemp-
tions to the stated requirements and will examine each student’s
credentials on an individual basis for admissibility.
Academic requirements
• An ACT composite score of ; or
• SAT of (prior to March ); or
• SAT of (after March ); or
• A . cumulative grade point average; or
• Rank in the upper half of your high school graduating class.
In order to begin a University Academic Plan at Montana State
University, students must demonstrate readiness in areas of math-
ematics and writing. Typically, students demonstrate through scores
earned on standardized examinations:
• Math: ACT Math of + or SAT Math of + (prior to March
) or SAT Math Test of .+ (after March ).
• Writing: ACT English/Writing or ELA of + or a minimum
score of on the Writing Subscore (prior to September ) or
+ on the Writing Subject Score (effective September ). SAT
Writing of + or on the Essay Subscore (prior to March )
or SAT Writing/Language Test of + (after March ).
For more information on admissions requirements, please visit
Admissions website: www.montana.edu/admissions/apply.html.
College preparatory program
• Four years of English.
• Three years of math, including Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra
II, or sequential equivalent. Students are encouraged to take a
math class their senior year of high school.
• Three years of social studies, including one year of global studies,
one year of American history, and one year of government or
another third-year course (e.g. economics, psychology, sociology).
• Two years of laboratory science. One must be in earth science, biol-
ogy, chemistry or physics. The second year may be one of those sci-
ences or another approved college preparatory laboratory science.
• Two years chosen from the following: foreign language, comput-
er science, visual and performing arts, or vocational education.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Complete this application or apply online at www.montana.edu. In
addition, the following documents in each category must be submitted:
Incoming freshmen
• High School Self-Report Form (for students still in high school
or graduated less than years ago) or High School Equivalency
Test results
• $ nonrefundable application fee
• ACT or SAT scores sent electronically from the testing agency
(ACT Code: and SAT Code: )
• Final official high school transcripts mailed after final grades and
graduation date have been posted.
• Official transcripts from each college (including AP and/or IB),
if applicable
Nontraditional freshmen
(out of high school for or more years)
• Official high school transcript or High School Equivalency
Test results
• $ nonrefundable application fee
• Official transcripts from each college attended (including AP
and/or IB), if applicable
Early admission freshmen (concurrent high school/
university attendance)
• Official high school transcripts
• ACT or SAT scores sent electronically from the testing agency
(ACT Code: and SAT Code: )
• Letter of recommendation from high school principal or
guidance counselor
• University professor recommendation, giving permission to
attend specific class
• Interview with Asst. Director of Admissions, call Office of
Admissions for appointment.
New Transfer students (attempted or more college level
credits after graduating from high school)
• $ nonrefundable application fee
• Official transcripts from each college or university attended
Canadian students
• Documents as noted per category above
• Financial certificate guaranteeing minimum funds required
• Proof of English proficiency if native language is not English
Nondegree students
• $ nonrefundable application fee
International students
You are an International Student if you are not a U.S. citizen, per-
manent resident (green card), refugee, on political asylum in the
U.S., a Jay Treaty beneficiary or you are living in the United States
under an F, B, H, J, L, or M visa. If any is true, please fill out an
International Student Application for Admission available at:
www.montana.edu/international/admissions/apply.html
APPLYING FOR MSU ADMISSION
PRIORITY PROCESSING DATES
Students are encouraged to apply early to ensure a smooth
transition to MSU. If you have any questions about the
admission requirements or application process, please visit
our website at www.montana.edu/admissions or contact the
Office of Admissions at () -, --MSU-CATS
Students who have submitted an admission application
and all required documents by the following dates will
receive priority in admission processing:
Fall Semester · July 1; Spring Semester · December 1;
Summer Semester · May 1
Students can expect to receive information regarding their
admission status promptly following receipt of their application.
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PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.
Term of Enrollment: Fall Spring Summer Year________ Nonrefundable application fee $30
MAIL TO: OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS • MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY • P.O. BOX 172190 • BOZEMAN, MT 59717-2190
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full legal name _________________________________________________________________________________________
Last First Middle
Previous name (s) _______________________________________________________________________________________
Social Security Number __________________________________________________________________________________
We ask that you voluntarily provide this number which permits MSU to distinguish between individuals of
the same or similar names. This is especially important should you request a transcript at a later date or
wish to be considered for financial aid.
Mailing Address* ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City State Zip
*Note: this is where all mail will go, so please let the Office of Admissions know if this changes.
Telephone ( ) _____________________________________________________ S t u d e n t C e l l ( ) ____________________________________
E-mail ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Birthdate (mo/day/yr) and Birthplace _________________________________________________________ Country of citizenship ________________________________
If not U.S., are you a permanent resident of the U.S.? Yes No
PARENT INFORMATION (Optional)
Name ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Last First
Relationship (check one): Father Mother Guardian Grandparent
Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
City State Zip
Telephone ( ) ________________________________________________________ E-mail ______________________________________________
EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION
Have you previously attended Montana State University–Bozeman? Yes No
If Yes: Early High School Admit student Dates: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Continuing Education student Dates: ________________________________________________________________________________
Nondegree undergraduate or graduate student Dates: _____________________________________________________________
Degree seeking undergraduate or graduate student Dates: ________________________________________________________
Please indicate your educational goal:
Bachelor degree (indicate field of study or undecided) ____________________________________
Second bachelor degree (indicate field of study) _________________________________________
Nondegree undergraduate* (only available to people who do not have a bachelor’s degree and are not
pursuing a degree at MSU.) _____________________________________________________________________________________________
*Not eligible for financial aid
APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
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ACADEMIC HISTORY All applicants must complete this section.
A. High School
1. I will be graduating or I have graduated Graduation date ____________________________
Complete name of your high school ___________________________________________________________________
City/State __________________________________________________________________________
2. Is this high school accredited by your state department/office of education or by a regional association? Yes No
B. If you have received or will receive the GED or HiSET equivalency instead of a high school diploma, please indicate:
GED HiSET
Date taken (mo/year) ___________________________________________ City/State __________________________
C. College/University All applicants who have attended or are attending a college or university are required to submit
official undergraduate transcripts (regardless of GPA or academic standing).
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY (COMPLETE NAME) CITY/STATE
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Were you ever suspended or dismissed for academic reasons from any of the colleges/universities listed above? Yes No
If yes, please describe ____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
SAFETY AND SECURITY INFORMATION All applicants must complete this section.
1. Have you ever been convicted of a felony (please include instances of deferred sentencing)? Yes No
A felony in Montana State law is defined as a crime for which more than one year in prison may be imposed.
2. Have you ever been subjected to court-ordered confinement for threatening or causing physical or emotional injury to persons
or property? Yes No
3. Have you ever been disciplined by, suspended from, or placed on probation at any educational institution for nonacademic reasons?
Yes No
Suspension is defined as a sanction imposed for disciplinary reasons that results in a student leaving school for a specified time period. Dismissal from a college for disciplinary rea-
sons is defined as permanent separation from an institution of higher education on the basis of conduct or behavior.
4. Have you ever been required to register as a sexual or violent offender? Yes No
An affirmative response to any of these questions will not automatically prevent admission, but you will be asked by the
college to provide additional information. This information will be reviewed by a campus committee to ensure campus safety. Any
falsification or omission of data may result in a denial of admission or dismissal.
RESIDENCY INFORMATION
Are you claiming in-state tuition classification as a Montana resident? Yes No
I will or I have graduated from an accredited Montana high school within the past three years, and I attended that high school
for my entire senior year. Yes No (If no, complete the following questions. If yes, skip to p.8)
A. Does your parent or legal guardian claim you as a federal income tax exemption? Yes No If no, skip to Section B.
If yes, please complete the following about your parent/guardian.
1. Who claims you as a federal tax exemption?
Name__________________________________________ Relationship _____________________________________
2. Date he/she began living in Montana (mo/day/yr) ________________________________________________________
DEGREE EARNED
(IF APPLICABLE)
DATES ATTENDED
(TO/FROM)
TOTAL COLLEGE LEVEL
CREDITS ATTEMPTED
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3. Date of extended absences from Montana (mo/day/yr) _________________________ to _________________________
Reason for absence ________________________________________________________________________________
4. Has he/she filed a Montana state income tax return? Yes No
as a part-year resident as a full-year resident
List the last three years Montana income taxes have been filed (4-digit year): ___________ ___________ ___________
5. Date of his/her Montana voter registration (mo/day/yr) ____________________________________________________
6. Does he/she have a current Montana driver’s license? Yes No
Current issue date (mo/day/yr)______________ Is this a renewal? Yes No
7. Date of his/her current Montana vehicle registration (mo/day/yr) ____________________________________________
8. What is his/her employment status? (check all that apply) __________________________________________________
full-time part-time retired unemployed seasonal permanent
Name and address of employer _______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Date of start of employment ____________________________
B. If your parent or legal guardian does not claim you as an income tax exemption, please complete the following.
1. Date you began living in Montana (mo/day/yr) __________________________________________________________
2. Dates of extended absences from Montana (mo/day/yr) _________________________ to ________________________
Reason for absence ________________________________________________________________________________
3. Have you filed a Montana state income tax return? No Yes as a part-year resident as a full-year resident
List the last three years Montana income taxes have been filed (4-digit year): ___________ ___________ ___________
4. Date of your Montana voter registration (mo/day/yr) _____________________________________________________
5. Do you have a current Montana driver’s license? Yes No Issue date (mo/day/yr) _____________________
Is this a renewal? Yes No
6. Date of your current Montana vehicle registration (mo/day/yr) ______________________________________________
7. What is your employment status? (check all that apply)
full-time part-time retired unemployed seasonal permanent
Name and address of employer _______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Date of start of employment _________________________________________________________________________
8. What is your spouse’s employment status? (check all that apply)
full-time part-time retired unemployed seasonal permanent
Name and address of employer _______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Date of start of employment _________________________________________________________________________
C. Dates of military service, if applicable (mo/day/yr) _________________________ to _______________________________
City and state from which you entered the service ___________________________________________________________
D. Please fill in table below with information about yourself for the past two years:
FROM TO PLACE OF RESIDENCE EMPLOYMENT SCHOOLS ATTENDED
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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VOLUNTARY STATISTICAL INFORMATION
Gender: Male Female
Have either of your parents or guardian(s) with whom you reside completed a bachelor’s degree? Yes No Unsure
If so, is this a degree from Montana State University in Bozeman? Yes No
Please indicate if you are:
Hispanic or Latino (specify country of origin) _____________________________________________________________
Not Hispanic or Latino
Please indicate all races that apply among the following:
Black or African American ____________________________________________________________________________
American Indian or Alaska Native (specify primary tribal affiliation and reservation) _______________________________
Asian (specify country of origin) _______________________________________________________________________
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander (please specify) ____________________________________________________
White
Race/Ethnicity unknown _____________________________________________________________________________
Other (please specify) _______________________________________________________________________________
Have you served in the military for a period of active duty longer than 180 days? Yes No
If you have a disability for which accommodations may be necessary, please submit a confidential written request for disability
accommodations to the Montana State University Disability Services Office, SUB 180, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
59717-3960 Fax: (406) 994-3943. Written documentation of disability is usually required. A brochure detailing documentation
requirements may be obtained from Disability Services.
No qualified student with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of,
or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any MSU program or activity.
What do you consider to be the most significant factor in your decision to apply to MSU? ______________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE (required)
I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge the foregoing information is true and complete without evasion or misrepre-
sentation. I understand that if found otherwise, it is sufficient cause for rejection or dismissal. If my application for admission is
approved, I agree to abide by the present and future rules and regulations, both academic and nonacademic, and the scholastic
standards of Montana State University, its colleges, schools, departments and institutes including but not limited to those rules,
regulations and standards stated in the undergraduate/graduate catalog. I further acknowledge that if I fail to adhere to these regu-
lations or meet these requirements, my registration may be canceled.
If I enroll at Montana State University, I agree to pay all tuition, fees, fines, and debts to the university that may be incurred by
me. I understand that MSU will take action against me to collect any unpaid debts, including withholding of registration, tran-
scripts and assignment of the debt for collection and I will be responsible to pay any costs incurred to collect the debt.
If I fail to pay any tuition or fees when due, I understand the university will treat any unpaid amount as an educational loan
extended to finance my education.
Applicant’s complete legal signature: ___________________________________________________________________________
Name Date
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NEW FRESHMAN HIGH SCHOOL SELF-REPORT FORM*
*Only required for new freshman applicants who have been out of high school less than three years.
1. New freshmen applicants may apply at any time without all the necessary required materials. Applicants will be notified of
missing or incomplete documents needed for the admissions process.
2. Official high school transcripts should be sent only after graduation.
Name __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Graduation date _______/_______/_______ Complete name of your high school ______________________________________
City/State _______________________________________________ H.S. phone ( ______ ) _____________________________
High school class rank ______ out of (how many) ________ Cumulative high school grade point average on a 4.0 scale ________
Complete Test scores (official ACT or SAT scores required to complete application)
ACT _______ _______ _______ ________ ______________ ___________ ____________ ____________________________
ENG MATH READ SCI English/Language Arts Writing Composite Test Date(s)
SAT _________________ ____________ _____________ ________________ ________________ __________________________
Evid. Based Reading & Writing Math Total Writing & Language Test Math Test Test Dates
If you have not taken the ACT or SAT, please specify your intended test date __________________________________________
By my signature on this application, I understand that this information may be used as a preliminary basis for
admission to Montana State University. It is complete and correct as of this date. If this information changes, I
will notify MSU Admissions of the changes and understand that my admission status will be reevaluated.
Office of Admissions · Montana State University · P.O. Box 172190 · 201 Strand Union · Bozeman, MT 59717-2190
Phone 406-994-2452, 888-MSU-CATS (678-2287) · Fax 406-994-7360 · [email protected] · www.montana.edu
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CAMPUS PHONE NUMBERS AREA CODE (406)
WWW.MONTANA.EDU
Bookstore at MSU ...................... 994-2811
Career Services .........................994-4353
College of Agriculture ................... 994-3681
College of Arts and Architecture. . . . . . . . 994-4405
Architecture ........................................[email protected]
Art .....................................................ar[email protected]
Film and Photography .....................................[email protected]
Music ...............................................[email protected]
College of Business ..................... 994-4421
College of Education, Health and
Human Development .................... 994-4133
College of Engineering ..................994-2272
Chemical Engn. .....................................[email protected]
Civil Engn. ........................................[email protected]
Construction Engn.Tech. .............................[email protected]
Computer Science ....................................[email protected]
Electrical & Computer Engn. ............................[email protected]
Industrial Engn. .................................. [email protected]
Mechanical Engn. ................................ mieinf[email protected]
Mech. Engn. Tech. ................................ [email protected]
General Engn. ...................................[email protected]
Bio Engn. ..........................................[email protected]
College of Letters and Science .........994-4288
College of Nursing ......................994-3783
Activities and Engagement .............994-2933
Dean of Students Office ................994-2826
Directory Assistance .................... 994-0211
Disability Services .....................994-2824
Family & Graduate Housing ............994-3730
Financial Aid Services ..................994-2845
Gallatin College .........................994-5536
Graduate School ........................994-4145
Honors College ..........................994-4110
Information Desk ......................994-INFO
Intercollegiate Athletics ................ 994-4221
International Programs ................. 994-4031
MSU Libraries ...........................994-3139
Orientation ..............................994-2827
President’s Office ....................... 994-2341
Recreational Sports and Fitness .......994-5000
Registrar’s Office ....................... 994-2601
Residence Life/University Food Service 994-2661
ResNet ..................................994-1929
Student Health Service ................. 994-2311
University Student Accounts ............ 994-1991
University Studies/Academic Advising ...994-3532
Veteran’s Services ...................... 994-3661
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Office of Admissions, (406)994-2452
Toll free, 888-MSU-CATS
[email protected] montana.edu/admissions
