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Montana State University offers something beyond

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the conventional college experience. The people who live, work and play at MSU aren’t afraid to venture from what they know — to find a new place, to learn new things.

Our researchers are pushing boundaries in their fields to make cutting-edge discoveries.

Our professors are empowering students to go beyond the classroom to solve important real-world problems. And our students are making millions of acres of nearby wilderness their classrooms, lab spaces and playground.

At MSU, you’ll create a college experience that’s as unique as you are.

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think outside the ordinary

CO N T E N TS

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MSU is all about expanding your horizons with big ideas and bold adventures. Working as a peer tutor or tackling an internship can lead you to unexpected opportunities— and maybe even an exciting career.

What does it mean to think outside?

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Every opportunity brings its own set of challenges and MSU students aren’t afraid to push their limits inside and outside of the classroom. Overcoming adversity is made easier with the support of programs like SmartyCats Tutoring and TRiO Student Support Services.

Undergraduate research and hands-on learning are a big deal at MSU, which means that you can try something new and explore your passion through conducting groundbreaking research or developing your own creative projects.

Service learning is a key feature of the MSU experience and students are empowered to make a stand. Service Saturdays and student clubs offer endless chances to give back, whether it’s in the Bozeman community or around the world.

MSU’s dynamic professors and supportive learning environment allow you to embrace your inner explorer. Whether you are bagging the challenging Hyalite Peak or polishing a final paper, let your bold ideas lead the way.

With persistence and MSU’s many support tools such as the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success or the Freshman 15 initiative, you can challenge yourself to set your goals high and stay on track to graduate on time.

At MSU you’ll find endless opportunities for activities that fire you up, from attending a Bobcat football game or joining a student club to trying out a new hobby in the nearby mountains with the help of MSU’s Outdoor Recreation Center.

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research & discovery

MSU

is among the top 3 percent of the nation’s universities and colleges for research expenditures. Our research and creative work takes place throughout campus, across the state and on every continent on the planet. This means that our undergraduates experience unique opportunities far beyond the walls of a typical classroom.

Research hub 300 labs

44 research centers and 7 ag research centers

Expenditures

$120+ MILLION

MSU’s average annual research expenditures

▶ RIGHT: (left to right) Thermophile microbial environmental research in nearby Yellowstone National Park · MSU scientists are part of the Nobel Prize-winning international team that

detected gravitational waves a century after Albert Einstein predicted their existence. ·

A biochemistry student prepares an experiment in a research lab. · Plant science and plant pathology class in the Spanish Peaks, only an hour from campus.

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Montana State is among the top colleges and universities…

OF A KIND

Among the top 3 percent of colleges and universities in the nation for research expenditures

…in Montana

A major research university with a unique focus on undergraduate research and creative projects

No.1 public university, according to the Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges, based on value, post-graduation salary, and student experience.

The only university of its kind with unparalleled access to outdoor adventure and discovery

MSU SCHOLARS 6 Boren Scholarships

…in the region

Top producer of Goldwater Scholars: The Goldwater Scholarship is a competitive national award given to math, science and engineering students. MSU has produced 70 Goldwater Scholars. — 2018

— Forbes, 2018

Areas of study

2 Gates Cambridge Scholarships 70 Goldwater Scholarships 11 Rhodes Scholarships 6 Truman Scholarships

…and in the U.S.

Innovation and Economic Prosperity Winner: “Talent” award honors an institution with exemplary initiatives in education and workforce development.

—Association of Public and Land Grant Universities, 2016

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

MSU academic colleges by enrollment

1,553

1,268

1,132

1,522

1,821

3,930

4,055 1,116

Students enrolled in Honors courses

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Agriculture

Business & Engineering Entrepreneurship Arts & Architecture Education, Health & Human Development

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Letters & Science

937

Undeclared Nursing

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Enrollment

Demographics

16,703

UNDERGRAD

14,725

50% 50% IN -STATE

GRADUATE

1,978

25.2 1 213 3.53

AVG ACT

OUT- OF-STATE

AVG SAT

MSU is the largest and fastest growing university in Montana.

Representing all 50 states and 72 countries Fall 2017

AVG GPA

Fall 2017 freshman class

MSU was recognized by Bloomberg News for the innovative Freshman 15 program. MSU encourages students to enroll in 15 credits each semester, allowing them to take on less debt and graduate on time.

Types of employers hiring MSU Graduates 2% Farm/Ranch

5% Nonprofit 7% Post-secondary Ed

2% Military

37% Business/ Industry

7% Government 8% Other

12% K-12 Education

10 YEARS— 7 NEW BUILDINGS Animal Bioscience Gallatin Hall Jake Jabs Hall Norm Asbjornson Hall (2019) Parking Garage Rendezvous Dining Pavilion Yellowstone Hall

Fall 2017 freshman class

Career facts

Innovative solutions

3% Self-employed

Academic scores

17% Medical/ Health Care

EMPLOYMENT

STARTING SALARIES

JOB OFFERS

Percentage of graduates employed, full or part-time, or not seeking employment.

Average starting salary of all MSU graduates. Engineering and nursing graduates claimed top starting salaries, at about $55,500/year.

Average number of job offers received by recent graduates.

95%

$44,500

TOP NATIONAL EMPLOYERS Bend Research Blattner Energy BNSF Boeing CHS Fast Enterprises Intel Corporation KPMG Los Alamos National Labs Micron Technology

Moss Adams Nalco Champion Oracle Raytheon U.S. Forest Service U.S Geological Survey U.S. Peace Corps Verizon Workiva

Career Coaching Professional career coaches help students with their career exploration, employer networking opportunities and job or internship searches, as well as practice job interviews and resume critiques.

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TOP REGIONAL EMPLOYERS State of Montana Bozeman Health Northwest Farm Credit Morrison-Maierle Billings Clinic Yellowstone Club Zoot Barnard Construction Shodair Children’s Hospital

Professional Development Program The Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success offers free workshops for students to develop the professional communication and collaboration skills that are highly sought after by employers.

*Based on 2017 MSU Career Destinations Survey responses

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Glacier National Park

Montana — our 147,040square-mile classroom

Libby

MSU researchers and students from multiple disciplines continue to study the effects of asbestos, a contaminant of vermiculite mined near Libby for decades.

MSU’s Hilleman Scholars Program for Montana students is named after one of our most accomplished graduates, Maurice Hilleman — one of the pioneers of vaccine development.

Hilleman Scholars are selected based on personal essays, financial need, leadership qualities and potential.

Throughout their four years, they receive financial assistance as well as intensive academic and personal support to help them succeed and graduate.

Kila Marion

Ronan

MSU students conduct research and engage in creative projects across the state and all around the world. Service projects, special courses, exploration or the arts can take you to Italy’s ancient Roman frescoes or to a subglacial lake in Antarctica. Not to mention the on-campus research that’s out of this world, such as building radiation-tolerant satellites and studying black holes in distant galaxies.

Beginning in their first year, students are empowered to seek out engagement and discovery opportunities in their areas of interest.

Heart Butte Valier

Kalispell

Polson

Statewide impact and beyond

Cut Bank Browning

Whitefish

Trout Creek

HILLEMAN SCHOLARS

MSU researchers recommend ways to fight lake trout invasion in Glacier National Park.

Plains

Bigfork

Egg Mountain

MSU paleontologists were part of a team that discovered an iguana-like lizard that roamed the earth 75 million years ago.

The specimens are the oldest, most complete iguanian fossils discovered in the Americas.

Seeley Lake

Missoula

Stevensville

Helena East Helena Clancy

Pinesdale Corvallis Hamilton

Bullion Mine

Land Resources and Environmental Sciences students gather at the abandoned Bullion Mine to study land management issues.

Anaconda

Hometowns of Hilleman Scholars

Fairfield

Butte Whitehall

MSU BreaksAway On MSU BreaksAway trips, students spend their spring break volunteering to address needs in communities across the country.

In 2018, 47 students logged nearly 1,200 hours supporting nonprofit organizations in California, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico.

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Big Hole River

MSU students study arctic grayling, a fish species native to Montana, in the Big Hole River drainage.

Twin Bridges Sheridan

Dillon Art students and Earth Science students utilize and analyze wild clay found near Dillon and at other Montana sites as part of the International Wild Clay Research Project.

statewide impact

Chinook

Shelby Box Elder

Fort Peck

Conrad Hays

Brockton Poplar Wolf Point

Nashua

Nursing students conduct well-child exams and engage with the community through a partnership between MSU and the Fort Peck Indian Reservation.

Great Falls Ulm Stanford

Savage

Circle

Cascade

Glendive Lewistown

Engineering students designed and tested a high-altitude balloon system for teams nationwide to live-stream video of the August 2017 total solar eclipse.

Roundup

Harlowton

Townsend

Shepherd Three Forks

Bozeman

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Big Sky

Maurice Hilleman, Class of 1941, became a pioneer in vaccine development, often named alongside Jonas Salk and Louis Pasteur as giants who fundamentally changed the game in human health.

Lavina

Wilsall

Belgrade

Miles City

Livingston

Billings

Reed Point

Snow Science students learn about avalanche causes from ski patrol staff at local resorts.

Huntley Lame Deer

Joliet

Red Lodge

Yellowstone National Park

Crow Reservation

Ekalaka

MSU students prepared dinosaur fossils and redesigned an area of the Carter County Museum devoted to Native American artifacts.

A multi-disciplinary research team is helping improve community health by addressing well water issues on the Crow Reservation.

MSU is the University of the Yellowstone with the nearby national park serving as a classroom, lab and canvas for creativity.

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89 miles

Yellowstone

America’s first national park

MSU campus guide ACADEMIC BUILDINGS 1

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Popular recreation area in the Gallatin Mountains: hiking, climbing, kayaking, mountain biking and backpacking

Hyalite Canyon

Agriculture Complex (Animal Biosciences · Plant Biosciences · Plant Growth Center) Arts & Architecture Complex (Cheever · Haynes · Howard halls) Asbjornson Hall (Engineering & Honors College—Opening 2019) Chem/Biochem Building (Laboratories) Engineering Complex (Barnard · Cobleigh · Roberts halls) Gaines Hall (Chemistry · Biochemistry · Biology) Herrick Hall (Health & Human Development) Jabs Hall (Business) Leon Johnson Hall (Sciences) Lewis Hall (Ecology · Biology · Microbiology) Linfield Hall (Agriculture) Reid Hall (Education) Renne Library (Library · Writing Center · SmartyCats Tutoring) Sherrick Hall (Nursing) Traphagen Hall (Earth Sciences · Psychology) Visual Communications Building (Film & Photography · Black Box Theatre) Wilson Hall (Humanities · Math Learning Center · Writing Center)

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Atkinson Quads (Honors College) Hannon Hall (Women) Hapner Hall (Women) Headwaters Complex (Coed) Johnstone Complex (Coed) Langford Hall (Men) North Hedges Hall (Coed) Roskie Hall (Coed) South Hedges Hall (Coed) Yellowstone Hall (Coed)

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Alumni Plaza (“Spirit” sculpture) Bobcat Stadium Brick Breeden Fieldhouse Centennial Mall Marga Hosaeus Fitness Center Miller Dining Commons Montana Hall (Administration · Historic landmark) Rendezvous Dining Pavilion Reynolds Recital Hall Strand Union

Experience a 360° tour of campus and building interiors.

Visit montana.edu/tour

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16 miles

Downtown

Popular restaurants, concert venues, coffee shops and more

Bridger Bowl

Bozeman’s hometown ski area — only 20 minutes away

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24 miles

Big Sky Resort

One of the nation’s premier skiing destinations

Gallatin River

Scenic river canyon with whitewater rafting, hiking and camping

Popular river for floating and fly fishing

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A GUIDE TO MSU’S

ACADEMIC CO L L EGES

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AREAS OF STUDY

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE ●■ O O ● OT O ● ■ O O O ● O O ● O■ O ●O O O O ■ O ■ ■ ●■ ■ ● ●■ O O ● O O O ▲ ● O O O

Agricultural Business Agribusiness Management Farm & Ranch Management Agricultural Education Broadfield Teaching Ag Comm., Leadership and Extension Animal Science Equine Science Livestock Management & Industry Science Biotechnology Animal Systems Microbial Systems Environmental Horticulture Environmental Horticulture Science Landscape Design Environmental Sciences Environmental Biology Geospatial & Environmental Analysis Land Rehabilitation Soil Science Soil & Water Sciences Water Resources Entomology (multiple departments) Financial Engineering Genetics (multiple departments) Microbiology–Pre-Veterinary Track Natural Resources & Rangeland Ecology Rangeland Ecology & Management Wildlife Habitat Ecology & Management Plant Science Crop Science Plant Biology Plant Biotechnology Pre-Veterinary Medicine Sustainable Food & Bioenergy Systems Agroecology Sustainable Crop Production Sustainable Livestock Production

JAKE JABS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP ● O■ ■ ▲ ■ ▲ O■ ■ O O

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Business Accounting 2 Business Administration Business Certificate Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management Entrepreneurship Certificate Finance International Business Management Marketing Master of Professional Accountancy — one-year program

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Biological Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Land Surveying Computer Engineering Computer Science (STEM interest) Interdisciplinary Option Professional Option Computer Science

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Construction Engineering Technology Electrical Engineering Environmental Engineering Financial Engineering Industrial & Mgmt. Systems Engineering 3 Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Building Energy Systems Materials Mechatronics Mechanical Engineering Technology Military Aerospace Studies–Air Force ROTC Military Science–Army ROTC Military Studies

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Master of Science in Industrial & Management Engineering— one additional year

COLLEGE OF ARTS & ARCHITECTURE ● ● TT O■ O O O

Architecture (Environmental Design)1 Art Art Ed K–12 Broadfield Teaching Art History Graphic Design Liberal Arts Studio Studio Arts

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Film & Photography Film Integrated Lens-Based Media Photography Music Music Education Music Technology

Master of Architecture—one additional year

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, HEALTH & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT T O O T O O T T TT T TT TT T T T TT TT T TT TT T TT T T TT O ● O TT

Elementary Education K–8 Early Childhood Mathematics Reading K–12 Science Education Special Education Secondary Education Agricultural Ed Broadfield Teaching Art Education K–12 Teaching General Science Broadfield Teaching Biology Teaching Chemistry Teaching Earth Science Teaching Economics Teaching English Teaching French K–12 Teaching German K–12 Teaching Government Teaching History Teaching Mathematics Teaching Music K–12 Teaching Physics Teaching Reading K–12 Social Studies Broadfield Teaching Spanish K–12 Teaching Special Education Technology Education Industrial Technology Technology Ed Broadfield Teaching

COLLEGE OF LETTERS & SCIENCE (Humanities and Social Sciences) ● ●■ ●■ ●■ T ● T O■ O■ ●O■ TT ■ O ● O O ■ ■ O ■ ● ■ O■ TT O■ TT O■ ■ O■ TT

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Community Health Early Childhood Ed & Child Services Child Development Preschool–Grade 3 (P–3) Food & Nutrition Dietetics Nutrition Science Health Enhancement K–12 (Health & PE) Coaching Health & Human Performance Exercise Science Kinesiology Hospitality Management Food Enterprise Lodging & Facilities Management Restaurant Management: Farm-to-Table Human Development & Family Science Human Development Family & Consumer Sciences Teaching Personal & Consumer Finance Sustainable Food & Bioenergy Systems Sustainable Food Systems

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American Studies Anthropology Asian Studies Economics (multiple departments) Economics Teaching English English Teaching Literature Writing History History Teaching Museum Studies Science, Environment, Technology & Society Liberal Studies Environmental Studies Global/Multicultural Studies Global Health Global Studies Quaternity Sustainability Modern Languages & Literatures China Studies French & Francophone Studies French K–12 Teaching German Studies German K–12 Teaching Hispanic Studies Japan Studies Latin American & Latino/a Studies Spanish K–12 Teaching Native American Studies Philosophy Political Science Government Teaching Pre-Law Psychology Applied Psychology Psychological Science Sociology Criminology General Sociology Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies

COLLEGE OF NURSING ●

Nursing

HONORS COLLEGE ▲

Honors Baccalaureate degree

COLLEGE OF LETTERS & SCIENCE (Math and Natural Sciences) ■ ● TT O O O ●O O ●■ O■ O TT ● T O O O■ O O ■ ■ ●O■ O TT O■ ●O■ O O O O O ●■ O O TT ■ ■ ▲

Astrobiology (multiple departments) Biological Sciences (Ecology) Biology Teaching Conservation Biology & Ecology Fish & Wildlife Ecology & Management Organismal Biology Cell Biology & Neuroscience Biomedical Sciences Chemistry & Biochemistry Biochemistry Chemistry Professional Chemistry Teaching Earth Sciences Earth Science Teaching Geography Geology GIS/Planning Paleontology Snow Science Water Resources Genetics (multiple departments) Mathematics Applied Mathematics Mathematics Teaching Statistics Microbiology Environmental Health Environmental Microbiology Medical Laboratory Science Pre-Medical Pre-Veterinary Physics Physics Interdisciplinary Physics Professional Physics Teaching Materials Optics Pre-Medicine/Pre-Dentistry/ Pre-Optometry/Pre-Health Professions

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Pre-Law (L & S) Pre-Medicine/Pre-Health Professions (L & S) Pre-Veterinary Medicine (Agriculture)

GALLATIN COLLEGE Gallatin College offers 1- and 2-year programs for career preparation and 2-year associate degrees.

Please note: MSU’s academic programs are subject to change. This listing offers an overview as of June 2018. For the most up-to-date information, please see catalog.montana.edu, or contact the Office of Admissions at 1-888678-2287 or email admissions@montana.edu.

ACADEMIC OPTIONS

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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE

BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS 46 academic options

COLLEGE FACTS Facilities: Animal Biosciences Building · Linfield Hall · Plant Biosciences Building · Plant Growth Center · Wool Lab Farms: Bozeman Agricultural Research and Teaching Farm · Fort Ellis Research Farm · Horticulture Farm · Lutz Farm · Post Agronomy Farm · Red Bluff Research Ranch

Global reach

LRES research programs span ecosystems from nearby Yellowstone and Montana’s Golden Triangle to Mongolia and even Antarctica.

Ag research

The Montana Agricultural Experiment Station provides research opportunities for agriculture students at farms and research centers across the state.

cool stuff

you can do in your first year

Save the bees

Join a research team to explore why bees are endangered and what can be done to preserve them.

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Agricultural Business Agribusiness Management Farm & Ranch Management

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AGRICULTUR A L EDUC ATION

AGRICULTURE BUSINESS Learn business and economic principles for careers in agribusiness industries, farming and ranching.

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Develop broad knowledge and skills for teaching in schools or working in agriculture literacy, advocacy, extension services and more. ● T O

Agriculture Education Ag Education Broadfield Teaching Ag Communications, Leadership & Extension

EN V IRONMENTA L HORTICULTURE

EN V IRONMENTA L SCIENCES

Focus on the growth of plants for food and improving the environment through careers in production, extension or research.

Understand and critically analyze land resource issues for public and private agencies.

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Environmental Horticulture Environmental Horticulture Science Landscape Design

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PL A NT SCIENCE Study plant systems to optimize production through crop and soil management professions or research careers. ● O O O

Plant Science Crop Science Plant Biology Plant Biotechnology

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Environmental Sciences Environmental Biology Geospatial & Environmental Analysis Land Rehabilitation Soil Science Soil & Water Sciences Water Resources Entomology (multiple departments)

PRE-V ETERIN A RY MEDICINE Form a foundation of understanding to prepare for a future in veterinary medicine. ▲

Pre-Veterinary Medicine

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A NIM A L SCIENCE

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Animal Science Equine Science Livestock Management & Industry Science

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Focus on financial instruments and economic theory used to manage financial risk, operational management and sustainability in agribusiness.

Financial Engineering

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Biotechnology Animal Systems Microbial Systems

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Explore the interconnected processes of crop production, food and bioenergy for ag business, conservation and more.

Sustainable Food & Bioenergy Systems Agroecology Sustainable Crop Production Sustainable Livestock Production

Special programs

N ATUR A L RESOURCES & R A NGEL A ND ECOLOGY

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Work as a medical scientist, zoologist or microbiologist using technology to manage the genetic health and development of living organisms.

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BIOTECHNOLOGY

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Natural Resources & Rangeland Ecology Rangeland Ecology & Management Wildlife Habitat Ecology & Management

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RESEARCH & TEACHING FARM

MSU’s 254-acre Post Farm was ranked one of the best college research and teaching farms in the nation

by College Ranker.

Additional Minors ◀ OPPOSITE: Honeybee research · Soil Science · Plant Growth Center · Equine Science · Biotechnology research

The Entomology and Genetics minors are designed to serve students of departments within both the College of Agriculture and the College of Letters and Science, including Animal and Range Sciences, Cell Biology and Neuroscience, Ecology, Microbiology and Immunology and Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology.

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COLLEGE OF ARTS & ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE · SCHOOL OF ART

BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS 9 academic options

COLLEGE FACTS School of Architecture Facilities: Cheever Hall School of Art Facilities: Haynes Hall · Helen E. Copeland Gallery

Fired up

A team of MSU students and ceramics professors constructed a wood-fired ceramics kiln for a local community arts center in Brazil and built connections with artists from around the world.

cool stuff

you can do in your first year

Connect your classes with the world

Take exciting interdisciplinary courses, such as Radical Creativity and Farm-to-Market in our Design Sandbox for Engaged Learning (DSEL), helping you put your creative talents into action as you build connections with local businesses, food producers and more.

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A RCHITEC TURE Prepare for a Master of Architecture (required for licensure in most states) with scientific knowledge, technical expertise and high-level design thinking, or follow a career path in furniture design, theater set design or illustration and digital animation. ●

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Architecture (Environmental Design) 1

Master of Architecture— one additional year

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Computer numerically controlled (CNC) milling machines 18" x 32" laser cutting machines 3D printers and 3D scanners Large-format scanner and large format plotters

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Study graphic design, art history, art education and contemporary studio arts—including ceramics, jewelry, metalsmithing, painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and extended media. Students collaborate with professional artists, leading designers and renowned scholars to prepare for exciting careers in the creative industries.

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Art Art Education K–12 Broadfield Teaching Art History Graphic Design Liberal Arts Studio Arts

Graphic Design MSU’s BFA Graphic Design graduates are offered jobs at the nation’s top advertising agencies, design firms and in-house design departments.

cool stuff

you can do in your first year

Experiment with production styles

Study woodworking and welding for a handson experience of the three-dimensional form and build a foundation of understanding for ceramics, sculpture or metalsmithing. ◀ OPPOSITE: Graphic Design · Architecture · Studio Arts · Art History professor Regina Gee · Studio Arts RIGHT: (top to bottom) CAVE collaborative ‘artscience’ exhibit · The School of Architecture’s Designing for the Community course students create small shelter prototypes to address homelessness.

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COLLEGE OF ARTS & ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL OF FILM & PHOTOGRAPHY · SCHOOL OF MUSIC

BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS 10 academic options

COLLEGE FACTS School of Film & Photography Facilities: Visual Communications Building · Black Box Theater School of Music Facilities: Howard Hall · Reynolds Recital Hall

Gear checkout MSU Film and Photography students have access to a wide range of cameras — from 16mm movie cameras, digital SLRs and large-format still cameras with digital backs to HD and 4K video cameras.

cool stuff

you can do in your first year

Make a short film

Start using a camera your first week to tell a story while you discover how to use editing and sound to connect to audiences. Explore making documentaries to change the world or create experimental video and let your creativity soar.

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FILM & PHOTOGR A PH Y

MUSIC

MUSIC EDUC ATION

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

Explore film history, aesthetics and the industry before finding a niche in a production company or the creative industry. Delve into traditional silver-based darkroom techniques, alternative processes and digital technologies to build a career in photojournalism, art direction or photography.

Study performance, conducting and composition in an environment of strong academics and abundant performance opportunities. Chart your own path to success with the flexibility to pursue studies outside of music.

Earn a degree in music education and share your passion for music with the next generation of K–12 students. Learn teaching strategies and methods while continuing to develop your own skills as a well-rounded musician.

Develop skills in sound synthesis, recording, sound design for film and games, composition, film scoring, live sound production and live performance at the intersections of music and new technologies. Work with faculty who are award-winning composers and studio/live-sound engineers, dedicated to teaching and student scholarship.

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Music Education

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Music Technology

you can do in your first year

Join MSU’s Spirit of the West Marching Band

Perform at Bobcat football games and university events throughout the year alongside nearly 200 other students from a variety of colleges and majors.

Studio time Students gain valuable hands-on experience working in state of the art, professionally-equipped recording, post-production, composition, media creation and performance studios located in the School of Music.

Ensembles, etc.

18 Performing Groups— including vocal, wind, string, chamber, brass and jazz ensembles. MSU students perform on campus, across the country and around the world.

◀ OPPOSITE: Photography · School of Music’s Gamelan Sekar Gunung ensemble · Fiction Film Production · Spirit of the West Marching Band · Music Technology RIGHT: MonSTER Studios in the School of Music

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JAKE JABS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS 11 academic options within one major

COLLEGE FACTS Facilities: Jabs Hall · Bracken Center · 406 Labs · Bracken Business Communications Clinic · Jabs Entrepreneurship Center · Blackstone LaunchPad

Marketing excellence

Gain a more comprehensive understanding of marketing through the Ad Campaign Development class (Top 8 in the nation in 2018) or through the American Marketing Association student chapter (Top 20 in the world).

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Pitch your business ideas

The Venture Pitch Competition empowers freshmen to develop concepts for innovative products that they present to local business leaders. Interested in taking your idea all the way? The Blackstone LaunchPad provides industry networking opportunities and learning resources that can help you transform your dream into a viable business.

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Develop the necessary technical expertise and broad-based business knowledge required for long-term success in careers such as corporate or nonprofit accounting and finance, auditing/assurance, financial analysis and more.

Learn to make optimal investment decisions to serve as an analyst, portfolio manager or financial planner.

Refine skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership and ethical decision-making for a leadership position in the dynamic global marketplace.

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The Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship is one of the less than 5 percent of business schools worldwide to earn the elite AACSB accreditation.

Learn to build relationships among organizations and their consumers through research, brand management, marketing communication, product development and more.

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Enhance your business skills 1:1 coaching

The Bracken Business Communications Clinic offers one-on-one coaching to improve your writing, interviewing and presentation skills.

◀ OPPOSITE: Freshman Venture Pitch Competition · Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management · Freshman students present their idea for a ski hill rideshare service. · Jabs Hall forum with stock- and news-ticker · Risa K. Scott Collaboration Lab

Management Business Administration Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management

M A RK ETING

The Business Certificate teaches non-business majors to solve basic business problems using fundamental concepts of economics, accounting, finance, management and marketing.

The Entrepreneurship Certificate prepares non-business majors to start your own business or non-profit organization.

Destination: Wall Street Every year the American Financial Institutions course travels to New York City to tour America’s most prestigious financial institutions. Students meet with successful business professionals to gain valuable insights that prepare them for successful future careers in the financial sector.

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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, HEALTH & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS 63 academic options

COLLEGE FACTS Facilities: Culinary Arts Kitchen in Hannon Hall · Herrick Hall · Human Development Clinic · Marga Hosaeus Fitness Center · Reid Hall · Romney Hall

Local hospitality Hospitality Management students have the opportunities to intern at nearby boutique hotels, restaurants and destination resorts.

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Volunteer to help children improve in reading and math

Tutor kids in local schools to enhance their primary-level reading and math skills through the America Reads and America Counts programs.

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MA JORS & OPTIONS ELEMENTA RY EDUC ATION Shape young minds by teaching kindergarten through eighth grade.

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HOSPITA LIT Y M A N AGEMENT Become a skilled hospitality professional within lodging or dining industries with integrated problem-based learning and service learning through community engagement. ● O O O

Hospitality Management Food Enterprise Lodging & Facilities Management Restaurant Management: Farm-to-Table

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HE A LTH & HUM A N PERFORM A NCE

Prepare to teach health and physical education courses to K–12 grade levels and coach any sport with an emphasis on healthy lifestyle management and physical fitness.

Study human movement to work in the health and wellness or fitness industries, or pursue advanced education to work in sports medicine or rehabilitation.

FOOD & NUTRITION Work as a dietitian helping others foster healthy relationships with nutrition or explore a career in medicine, dentistry, industry or academia.

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Health & Human Performance Exercise Science Kinesiology

Human Development & Family Science Human Development Family & Consumer Sciences Teaching Personal & Consumer Finance

Examine the interconnected processes of food production through consumption and enjoy job opportunities in agribusiness, community health, resource conservation or in the management and marketing of local food systems. ● O

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◀ OPPOSITE: Elementary Education · Secondary Education · Dietetics students prepare pizzas with locally harvested ingredients in the Miller Dining Commons · Sustainable Food and Bioenergy Systems students build practical skills through hands-on production and marketing experiences. · MSU researchers received a $445,000 NSF grant to explore the use of Minecraft as a teaching tool.

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NORM ASBJORNSON COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS 29 academic options

COLLEGE FACTS Facilities: Norm Asbjornson Hall (Opening 2019) Barnard Hall · Cobleigh Hall · Roberts Hall Unique facilities: Center for Biofilm Engineering · Western Transportation Institute · Subzero Science & Engineering Research Facility · Montana Microfabrication Facility · Space Science & Engineering Laboratory

NASA satellites Engineering students at MSU have helped create nine satellites launched into space.

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Global engagement through Engineers Without Borders Work alongside other MSU students to help bring clean water and improved sanitation to more than 50 primary schools in the Khwisero District of Kenya. Get involved with fundraising, organizing or construction.

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MA JORS & OPTIONS BIOLOGIC A L ENGINEERING Learn to develop and operate biological systems and join the evolving biomedical, pharmaceutical, materials and environmental engineering fields. ●

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Learn the fundamentals of computing while diving into diverse and exciting fields like artificial intelligence, multimedia and computational biology.

Pair knowledge of computer science with social sciences, the humanities or business to be a creative problem-solver with a variety of impactful, in-demand career paths including social media, health care and data analytics.

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ePALs

Engineering Peer Academic Leaders are juniors and seniors who offer studying tips, advice for challenging classes and mentorship to help you navigate your early years as an Engineering student.

Mining on Mars The MSU Bridger Robotics Team placed among the top 20 teams at NASA’s 2018 Robotic Mining Competition.

An interdisciplinary team of engineering students collaborated to build a robot capable of digging into dense sand and collecting rocks that simulate chunks of frozen water buried beneath the surface of Mars.

◀ OPPOSITE: Civil engineering · Computer Science · Center for Biofilm Engineering · Computer Engineering · Chemical Engineering

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Technology road trip

Every spring break, MSU student members of the Association for Computing Machinery travel to meet with major tech companies such as Intel, Amazon and Google.

Bring your idea to life

The MSU Makerspace is open to all students to build, test and prototype their ideas using state-of-the-art equipment including 3D printers and CNC routers.

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Build a brighter future

Be part of the Bridger Solar Team designing and constructing a solar-powered car to compete in solar races held around the world.

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MA JORS & OPTIONS ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Plan, design and help construct the built environment with a focus on sustainability and protecting the natural environment. ●

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Informal gathering spaces located throughout the hall— such as a café and a living staircase—will also provide opportunities for students and professors to discuss ideas, work on projects and collaborate outside of class.

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MECH A NIC A L ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Apply scientific and engineering knowledge to implement designs and use hands-on expertise to make products and projects successful.

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MILITA RY STUDIES A unique course of study that can lead to a military commission or service in the National Guard. ▲ ▲ ■

Military Aerospace Studies– Air Force ROTC Military Science–Army ROTC Military Studies

The Women in Engineering program offers professional development and networking opportunities to create a community of successful women engineers and computer scientists.

EMPower

Housed within the engineering college, EMPower promotes the success of underrepresented minorities and women in STEM fields through scholarships, tutoring and more.

◀ OPPOSITE: Environmental Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Civil Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Electrical Engineering

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COLLEGE OF LETTERS & SCIENCE HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES

BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS 61 academic options

COLLEGE FACTS Facilities: Gaines Hall · Linfield Hall · Leon Johnson Hall · Traphagen Hall · Wilson Hall

Writing groups The MSU Writing Center offers course-specific writing groups with your peers that can deepen and advance your writing experience.

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Think globally

Represent a foreign country at the annual Model United Nations of the Far West conference in San Francisco, where MSU students have represented countries such as Qatar and Zimbabwe.

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HISTORY Analyze the histories of the U.S., world or ancient times to teach in schools or pursue a career in museums, law or public resource management.

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Modern Languages & Literatures China Studies French & Francophone Studies French K–12 Teaching German Studies German K–12 Teaching Hispanic Studies Japan Studies Latin American & Latino/a Studies Spanish K–12 Teaching

SOCIOLOGY Focus on the study of society and group dynamics in relation to national social issues and find a career in social work, criminal justice or public health. ●■ O

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◀ OPPOSITE: Anthropology · History · Psychology · Modern Languages & Literatures

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COLLEGE OF LETTERS & SCIENCE MATH & NATURAL SCIENCES

BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS 52 academic options

COLLEGE FACTS Facilities: Barnard Hall · Chemistry and Biochemistry Building · Gaines Hall · Leon Johnson Hall · Lewis Hall · Traphagen Hall · Wilson Hall

FYRE

The First Year Research Experience program connects first-year students to handson research experiences in a variety of academic disciplines.

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Yellowstone excursion

Explore the Yellowstone GeoEcosystem during a fall field trip. Students earn Earth Sciences course credits while exploring America’s first national park.

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Research microorganisms to develop a crucial understanding of ecosystems, human health and beyond for a focus in a premed path or medical laboratory science.

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Learn instrumentation, modern concepts and methods to support your understanding of the molecular nature of biomaterials and life processes for jobs in medicine, patent law or science writing.

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Use research to understand complex biological systems and develop breakthroughs in cell biology and neuroscience while preparing for advanced education in medical, dental or optometry school.

M ATHEM ATIC S Graduate with strong analytical, modeling and computational skills for advanced problem-solving to serve your career in fields such as business, government or academia.

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Geographic information scientists work as cartographers, spatial analysts and land use planners.

Paleontologists conduct research in the field, work in natural history museums, and serve as energy resource specialists.

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Physics Learning Center

MSU’s medical school acceptance rate is 20% higher than the national average.

Faculty and graduate student volunteers in the Physics Learning Center offer help with homework and general physics concepts.

◀ OPPOSITE: Cell Biology & Neuroscience · Mathematics · Microbiology · Earth Science · Biochemistry

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COLLEGE OF NURSING

BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAM 1 bachelor’s degree program

COLLEGE FACTS Facility: Anna Pearl Sherrick Hall Clinical sites for upper-division coursework: Bozeman · Billings · Great Falls · Kalispell · Missoula

NURSING Enroll in the pre-nursing major to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing and enjoy a career in the dynamic field of healthcare. ●

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of MSU nursing grads who took the NCLEX licensure exam passed on their first attempt, in most recent results.

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Improve community health

Nursing students volunteer in Montana communities by assisting in homeless shelters, bone marrow drives, wellness clinics and more.

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HONORS COLLEGE

COLLEGE FACTS Facilities: Norm Asbjornson Hall, Atkinson Quads Honors residential facilities: Atkinson Quads · Honors floors in South Hedges, Hannon and Langford halls

PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARS MSU Honors students have been awarded these soughtafter scholarships for advanced study: Goldwater · Rhodes · Gates Cambridge · Marshall · Truman · Udall · Boren · Fulbright · Newman Civic Fellow · Schwarzman · National Science Foundation

MSU Honors College

The Honors College prepares academically motivated students to think independently within a challenging and supportive community. The honors designation is an academic distinction that is awarded in conjunction with another major. It offers the experience of a highly selective liberal arts institution within the context of a broader university setting.

Honors students can take unique interdisciplinary seminars taught by MSU’s most distinguished professors and guests. See complete list of current offerings at montana.edu/honors.

Special offerings for honors students Great Expeditions: Enrichment through studies abroad Freshman Research Symposium: Introduction to the breadth of research opportunities on campus Honors Texts and Critics course : Emphasizes critical reading and analysis of fundamental texts in a variety of disciplines

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Honors Living Learning Community

As an honors student, you can choose to live in Honors residence halls. This community fosters a learning environment that engages students with subject matter beyond the classroom.

Hike and Read : A weekend in the mountains with hikes, presentations and book discussions Undergraduate Research/Creative Thesis: Excellent preparation for advanced education or careers Directed Interdisciplinary Studies: Design your own interdisciplinary degree in areas you are passionate about

▲ ABOVE: Honors residence halls such as the Atkinson Quads are typically quiet and students often form study and discussion groups.

RIGHT: Neil deGrasse Tyson visited with a small group of students for a master class before delivering a lecture to a sold-out crowd at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse.

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ALLEN YARNELL CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS SmartyCats Tutoring

SmartyCats with the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success provide free drop-in tutoring for biology, chemistry, math, physics and statistics courses, or $2 one-on-one tutoring sessions by appointment.

Success Coaching & Learning Management

Student success coaches equip students with the tools to improve academic performance through organization and time management, study strategies and tips for staying motivated throughout the semester.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

MSU LIBRARY Library

Conveniently located in the heart of campus, the MSU Library has a full range of materials and services for students, plus computer stations, group and quiet study areas and the popular Brewed Awakening coffee shop.

Paws to De-stress

Friendly and furry therapy animals visit the MSU Library during finals week to help students Paws to De-stress.

ACADEMIC SERVICES

FRESHMAN SUPPORT

Writing Center

Sophomore Surge

The MSU Writing Center offers free support to all students and can help with any kind of writing, from essays to multimedia projects.

Math Learning Center

Free drop-in tutoring is available at the Math Learning Center for students taking math and statistics courses.

Sophomore Surge connects first-year students with peer mentors as well as faculty and advisors for support in transitioning to life at MSU.

MSU Debut

A series of events — including a welcome BBQ and a block party — that give you a chance to meet other students and to get to know the MSU campus and city of Bozeman in your early weeks as a freshman.

STUDENT WELLNESS Diversity & Inclusion Student Commons

The MSU DISC provides support for those who identify with a range of identity groups and promotes inclusion while inspiring critical thinking about diversity.

University Health Partners

Following an integrated, collaborative model, UHP offers on-campus medical services, dental care and counseling for the health and well-being of all MSU students.

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tudying abroad gives students the opportunity to explore other cultures, engage in new ideas and enhance their college experience, all while earning academic credit and gaining a deeper understanding of their studies. More than 250 programs in 60 countries are available to students pursuing any major. The Office of International Programs–Study Abroad offers help and resources every step of the way.

Travel guides

Student Engagement Global Ambassadors are highly involved and returned study abroad students available to help guide you through the various ways to get involved on campus and to achieve your study abroad goals.

PRO GRAM HI GHLI GHTS I NC LUDE: Agriculture in a Global Context

International Engineering Certificate

A semester in Italy

Students travel abroad to develop an experiential, international perspective about issues in agriculture that directly affect Montanans and our neighbors around the world. This unique course features interactions with producers, policymakers and researchers who are shaping the future of agriculture and international trade.

The International Engineering Certificate is a step towards becoming a global computer scientist or engineer, someone who can live, work and perform anywhere.

Administered by the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering, the certificate makes students more marketable to employers as well as better global citizens.

Study Renaissance-era frescos, learn from renowned artists and capture sumptuous landscapes on canvas or in mosaics. The School of Art’s Italy program immerses students in the art and culture of Italy with intensive studio and art history experiences. …and many more

▲ ABOVE: (clockwise) Cologne, Germany by Silia Bruchal · Bagan, Myanmar by Kevin Talcott · Rome, Italy by Karalee Kothe · Seville, Spain by Maile All · Bratislava, Slovakia by Justin O’Dea · Ruco Pichincha, Ecuador by Wendy Morrison and Sofia Gonzalez STUDENT SERVICES/STUDY ABROAD

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hen you imagine your residence hall, do you picture a room for waxing your skis or tuning your bike? When you think of your meal plan, do you consider that it might include lattes and food courts with everything from bacon cheeseburgers to hand-tossed pasta and Mongolian stir-fry? At MSU, you get all this and more in your first-year college experience. Choose your own residence lifestyle: Living Learning Community, or all-male, all-female or coed living. Cook for yourself on the weekends in the shared kitchens, or go all-in with a full meal plan so you can focus on your studies.

Living Learning Choose any of 7 Living Learning Communities based on academic interests, designed to help you succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

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RESIDENCE HALLS OPEN TO FRESHMEN

The Den Located in South Hedges Residence Hall, the student success center offers free walk-in tutoring for math, physics, chemistry and writing. Also available through The Den are success advisors, career coaches and financial coaches.

Marga Hosaeus Fitness Center Award-winning facility features: • climbing wall • basketball courts • personal training • heated pool • indoor running track • free weights & machines • cardio equipment • group exercise classes • racquetball courts • saunas • massage • yoga classes

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Whatever your interests, there’s always something to do on or around campus.

Get out there The MSU Outdoor Recreation Program has workshops, group trips and rental gear for every season, skill level and activity, from mountain biking and camping to skiing and ice skating. Be sure to sign up for the FOOTsteps program, which takes freshmen to places like Yellowstone National Park for an incredible communitybuilding experience.

Explore Bozeman Bozeman offers a big experience in an easygoing community. Any day of the week you can see your favorite band perform live at the Rialto, grab a coffee or a bite to eat at any of more than 40 downtown restaurants or meet up with friends to enjoy community theater, ballet and indie films.

Catch a lift Powder Magazine named MSU one of the top 5 best colleges for skiers in the Mountain West, and it’s easy to see why.

Two amazing ski resorts are within an hour of Bozeman, including some of the biggest skiing in North America. At nearly 400 inches of annual snowfall at each resort, a perfect powder day is always within reach.

Go Cats Go Join the crowds of fans cheering for the Bobcats in 14 NCAA Division I sports plus the NIRA rodeo. MSU students enjoy free admission to all regular-season Bobcat Athletics events so you never have to miss a chance to show your school spirit. Or get in the game yourself with one of MSU’s many intramural or club sports.

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â–² Lone Peak at Big Sky Resort, near Bozeman

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Three next steps to get started at MSU (may be completed in any order) ➊ Apply for housing

➋ Register for Orientation

MSU’s housing application opens Oct 1, priority deadline is March 1. Apply as early as you can so we can accommodate your request. Learn more or apply online at montana.edu/reslife.

➌ Send your transcripts

You can register for a summer orientation session/class registration beginning early spring 2019. Sign up at montana.edu/ admissions/orientation.

Your final high school transcripts, and graduation date, should be sent directly from your high school electronically or to: MSU Office of Admissions · 201 Strand Union P.O. Box 172190 · Bozeman, MT 59717-2190

Schedule a campus visit

MSU Friday

We invite you and your family to experience MSU firsthand and have conversations with students, staff and faculty while you explore the campus. Come see all that Montana State University has to offer by scheduling a personalized visit or attending one of our MSU Friday programs. The Office of Admissions offers campus tours and meetings with admissions counselors any weekday (except holidays) year-round.

For the best experience, we recommend you schedule your visit two weeks in advance. This will allow us time to schedule requested appointments and send you a confirmation with details about your visit.

Register for a campus visit by calling 888-MSU-CATS or online at montana.edu/visit.

Financial Aid Questions?

Contact the MSU Office of Financial Aid Services 406-994-2845 finaid@montana.edu montana.edu/financialaid

Important date for financial aid

Connect with MSU

The priority date for filing your FAFSA is December 1 (for the following fall semester) to be considered for the widest range of financial aid. Apply as early as possible for both financial aid and admission. Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid available at: fafsa.ed.gov.

MSU’s school code is 002532.

Diversity Policy: Montana State University’s campuses are committed to providing an environment that emphasizes the dignity and worth of every member of its community 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.

At MSU Friday, you can meet faculty and students, see MSU’s academic facilities, tour campus and learn more about financial aid and scholarships.

Find dates and register at montana.edu/msufriday.

Join the Class of 2023 to meet your fellow Bobcats: fb.com/groups/montanastate2023 @montanastate montana.edu/youtube @montanastateuniversity

Visit montana.edu to learn more about MSU

Campus Crime and Security Statistics: In compliance with the Campus Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, MSU provides notice to all prospective students about campus crime statistics for the past three calendar years. These campus crime statistics and additional safety information can be found online at: www.montana.edu/reports/security.pdf or may be requested by contacting MSU’s Office of the Dean of Students at 406-994-2826.

Bulletin of Montana State University Volume LXXII No. 4 September 2018 (USPS 360-420) The Montana State University Bulletin (USPS 360-420) is published four times a year and distributed free by the Office of University Communications, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717–2220. Periodicals postage paid at Bozeman, Montana. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Office of Admissions, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717–2190.

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MSU BULLETIN Office of Admissions P.O. Box 172190 Montana State University Bozeman, MT 59717-2190 1-888-MSU-CATS 1-888-678-2287 406-994-2452 admissions@montana.edu montana.edu This publication was produced by the Montana State University Office of University Communications. Written by Hillary-Anne Crosby and Ron Lambert · Design by Ron Lambert · Photography by Kelly Gorham and Adrián Sánchez-González unless otherwise noted.