2014 MSU Viewbook

L E A R N I N G , D I S C O V E R Y & E N G A G E M E N T U N D E R T H E B I G S K Y

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY

EXPLORERS GUIDETO ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, COLLEGE LIFE, FINANCIAL MATTERS AND MORE

B I G I D E A S A N D B O L D A D V E N T U R E S I N B O Z E M A N , M O N T A N A

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15,294MONTANA’S

L ARGEST AND FASTEST-GROWING

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2 E X P L O R E R S G U I D E | M O N TA N A S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y | Apply online at www.montana.edu/apply

A COMMUNITY OF EXPLORERS

Exploring is central to what we do at Montana State University. There’s something about our environment that inspires big ideas and bold adventures. Strong academics, real-world research and creative projects, and the energy of an active Rocky Mountain community define Montana State and those who study, live and play here.

learn from expert professors

at MSU, you explore and create gain an elevated perspective

Bozeman, Montana, is an exciting place to begin the

next stage of your life.A vibrant college town

located at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Bozeman attracts outdoor enthusiasts,

scientists, writers, filmmakers — people who

invent, create and discover in a place unlike anywhere else.

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MSU BY THE NUMBERS

MSU is as remarkable as its setting. Created as a land-grant institution, it is a welcoming, adventurous community of students, faculty and staff distinguished by its commitment to address the world’s greatest challenges.

— From the Montana State University Vision Statement

WELCOME 1

learn from expert professors

at MSU, you explore and create gain an elevated perspective

CON T E N T S

2 About MSU12 List of Majors and Programs14 Academic Colleges30 Living on Campus32 Bobcat Athletics34 Bozeman Life36 Cost to Attend/Financial Aid38 Scholarships40 Visit Campus/Next Steps

MORE AT montana.edu/tour

FA L L 2 013 F R E S H M E N:

Montana residents

56%Nonresident students

44%

FA L L 2 013 F R E S H M E N:

Average HS GPA

3.41Average ACT score

25.2Average SAT score

1719

TOP 10 STUDENT HOME STATES

Montana 9,024Washington 857California 725Colorado 663Minnesota 419

Idaho 307Oregon 277Alaska 227Wyoming 203Illinois 155

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MOUNTAINS & MINDS

contribute new ideas

focus on your futuresee through a new lens

Established: 1893

Location: Bozeman, Mont.

Enrollment: 15,294 (Fall 2013)

Average HS GPA: 3.41

Average ACT: 25.2

Average SAT: 1719

Mascot: Bobcat

School colors: Blue & Gold

Degrees offered: associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees

Accreditation: Regionally accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU); professional schools and departments approved by specialized accrediting organizations

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WALLPAPER Gaines Hall houses classrooms and lab facilities, as well as the Academic Advising Center. It earned a LEED green building certification for leadership in energy and environmental design.

ABOUT MSU 3

The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classifies MSU as one of only 108 colleges and universities in the nation (out of more than 4,600) that maintain “very high research activity.”

Of those 108 institutions, only 51 are also classified as having “significant

commitment to community engagement.”

And of those 51, MSU is the only college or university with a Carnegie enrollment profile of “very high undergraduate.”

This means that MSU undergraduate students have unique access to cutting-edge research and creative opportunities — and to an engaging educational experience that fully integrates learning, discovery and service.

ONEOF A KINDMSU IS IN

A CLASS OF ITS OWN

Very High Research ActivityYou have unique access to discovery opportunities. Many MSU professors are experts in their fields. Their high level of research activity equates to unique experiences for students to work alongside them on cutting-edge research.

Community EngagementYou are challenged to make a difference. Through class projects, student clubs or community organizations, MSU students are encouraged to apply their knowledge to improve lives in communities in Montana and around the globe.

Very High UndergraduateYou get our focused attention. Because MSU is a predominantly undergraduate institution you’ll have access to opportunities — like hands-on research — that are reserved for graduate students at many other institutions.

MSU is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as:

Very High Research Activity

Community Engagement

Very High Undergraduate

At MSU, these attributes mesh toenhance your education

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Get the help you need. SmartyCats provides free one-on-one or group tutoring for anyone who wants help with homework and class material, needs assistance preparing for exams, or is feeling a little behind. For the 2012 academic year, 1,485 students took advantage of more than 15,000 hours of FREE tutoring.


The Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success provides numerous services to aid students in pursuit of their academic goals. Student tutoring, learning strategies workshops and student success advising are just a few of the programs offered. The office also offers MSU 101, an

“academic boot camp” to help boost academic performance.

L E A R N A N D P R E P A R E A T M S U

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

MORE AT montana.edu/success

pursue your goals

strive to succeedtap into the right resources

MSU has many services and programs available to make sure students succeed and graduate on time.

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MSU’s Office of Career, Internship & Student Employment Services has a team of professionals that will help you with anything from resumé critiques and practice job interviews, to career exploration and employment opportunities. MSU also hosts career fairs each fall and spring that bring hundreds of employers to campus to meet qualified graduates.

WALLPAPER The Renne Library supports learning through information resources (most of which are electronic), as well as research assistance for students, and technology-rich classrooms. The library also offers a wide variety of group study spaces, collaboration areas and quiet spaces.

MORE AT montana.edu/library

TOP TUTORSSM A RT YC ATS

SmartyCats provides student-based peer tutoring for anyone who wants help with homework and class material, needs assistance preparing for exams, or feels a little behind. For the 2013 academic year, 2,157 students took advantage of more than 19,000 hours of tutoring.

ABOUT MSU 5

FLEX STUDYTHE LIBRARY

COMMONSin Renne Library

allows for

ENDLESSCONFIGURATIONSof student-created

study spaces

M S U L I B R A R Y

The Renne Library is one of the busiest buildings on campus, with 30,000 visits in a typical week. Library resources include:

• A brand-new Innovative Learning Studio (ILS) where students can use wireless Apple TVs and big screen projection to access thousands of teaching and learning apps from mobile devices

• Technology checkouts include laptops, digital cameras, GPS devices, projectors, headphones and more

• Research assistance from librarians in person, or by phone, email, text, or chat

• Services including a writing assistance center and an IT help desk

• The library’s Special Collections & Archives houses unique primary source and original materials in the areas of Montana agriculture and ranching, Yellowstone National Park and its ecosystem, Montana history, Native Americans, and trout and salmonid fish.

Whether you need a job on campus, an internship in your field or help finding the right career, you can get help.


C O N N E C T A N D E N G A G E A T M S U

CAMPUS LIFE

find your independence

make new friendsdevelop life skills

MSU has a unique spirit of adventure, involvement and fun. It’s about participating — whether that means going to all of the Bobcat games, volunteering for local nonprofit organizations, joining a club of like-minded students, or

just winding down early on Friday nights to catch the first chair on the ski lift Saturday morning.

MSUSPIRITADVENTURE &ENGAGEMENT

MSU HASMORE THAN

300 STUDENT CLUBS& ORGANIZATIONS

sports & recreationcultural clubs

service organizationshonor societiesinterest clubs

and many more

ABOUT MSU 7

WALLPAPER Gold Rush draws more than 20,000 cheering fans to the first home football game at Bobcat Stadium each fall.

TOP 10 TRADITIONSON (OR N E A R) C A M PUS

Move-In Day Catapalooza

Freshman ConvocationBobcat Fest in Downtown Bozeman

Gold Rush — first home football gameCat/Griz (MSU vs. Univ. of Montana)

Parent Family WeekendHomecoming

The Undie RunPaint the “M”

MSU’s campus atmosphere is friendly and open. Students often gather at the Strand Union Building (SUB) where food and entertainment are abundant. Between classes, you can grab a bite to eat in one of the eight dining options. In the evenings at the SUB you can catch a $2 movie at the Procrastinator Theatre, or hit the Recreation Center to bowl a few frames, play pool or test your gaming skills.

TOPFITNESSCENTER The Marga Hosaeus Fitness Center recently won the Outstanding Sports Facility Award from the National Intramural Recreational Sports Association

• Cardio training machines

• Free weights and strength machines

• 25-yard swimming pool

• Nine handball/racquetball courts, squash court

• Indoor/outdoor tennis courts

• Climbing wall

• Men’s and women’s saunas

• Martial arts mat area

• Stretching and ab work areas

• Indoor track, three double gyms

• Fitness classes: spinning, yoga and many more

• Intramural sports

• Fireplace lounge

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

make fresh tracks

reach new heightsblaze your own trail

A D V E N T U R E H U B

Bozeman is an all-season adventure hub. In winter, skiers can choose from two nearby downhill ski areas, Big Sky Resort and Bridger Bowl — one of the best community ski hills within 20 minutes of a major university campus. Groomed public Nordic trails provide cross-country skiing right in town. During the summer and fall, hikers and cyclists can access hundreds of miles of mountain trails in the surrounding Gallatin National Forest or camp by serene alpine lakes. Floating the Madison River is a popular summer activity, along with more thrill-inducing kayaking on the rapids of the Gallatin and Yellowstone rivers.

VENTURE

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WALLPAPER The Skyline transit service provides transportation from campus to Big Sky Resort. Streamline, Bozeman’s free shuttle service, runs routes to Bridger Bowl Ski Area.

Although Bozeman frequently experiences sunny winter days, MSU was No. 4 on The Weather Channel’s list of America’s Snowiest Colleges and Universities list with 93.5" per year (in town). The nearby ski hills typically accrue more than 350" of powder, which is referred to locally as cold smoke.

8 EPIC OUTINGSN E A R BOZEM A N

Ski at Bridger Bowl 20 minutes from campusHit the slopes at Big Sky Resort, an hour away

Hike the “M” TrailExplore Yellowstone National Park

Fly fish the Gallatin, Madison, Jefferson or Yellowstone rivers

Hike the Hyalite Creek Trail past seven waterfalls Mountain bike the Leverich Canyon Trail

Hike to the top of Sacajawea Peak

F L Y F I S H I N G C O L L E G E

FLY ROD AND REEL’S LIST OF TOP 10

FLY FISHING COLLEGES

202,700' vertical drop

350"+ annual snowfall

BRIDGER BOWL

604,350' vertical drop

400"+ annual snowfall

BIG SK Y RESORT

T WO GREAT SKI AREAS NEARBY

7,750 T O TA L ACRE S OF DOWNHILL

minutes from campus

minutes from campus


D I S C O V E R A N D C R E A T E A T M S U

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

collaborate and innovate

stretch your mindlearn from leading professors

The long list of MSU graduates receiving prestigious awards continues to grow. Recent graduates have been awarded these sought-after scholarships for advanced study:

Goldwater (math & science)Rhodes (study at Oxford)Gates Cambridge (study at Cambridge)Marshall (study in the United Kingdom)Truman (for exceptional college juniors)Udall (for careers related to the environment)Boren (for international study)Fulbright (wide variety of fields)Mitchell (study in Ireland or Northern Ireland)

MSU HAS ADISTINGUISHED

H I S T O R Y OF DE VELOPINGTOP SCHOLARS

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WALLPAPER Honors Seminar students discuss contemporary topics in small groups.

TOP TIEREDUC AT ION

MSU is ranked in the top tier of U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of the nation’s best universities. Rankings are based on several key measures of quality, including academic reputation, graduation and retention rates, student/faculty ratios and average alumni giving, according to the publication.

MORE AT montana.edu/honors

Honors courses rarely have more than

15students in a class and

have students from many

disciplines who offer different perspectives

• Great Expeditions: Enrich your studies abroad

• Freshman Research Symposium: Introduction to the breadth of research opportunities on campus

• Honors Texts and Critics : Emphasizes critical reading and analysis of fundamental texts in a variety of disciplines

• Undergraduate Research/Creative Thesis: Excellent preparation for advanced education or careers

• Hike and Read : A weekend in the mountains with hikes, presentations and book discussions

See complete list of current offerings at montana.edu/honors

UNIQUE HONORS COLLEGE OFFERINGS

The mission of the Honors College is to prepare academically motivated students to think independently and become their own best teachers — all within a challenging and supportive community. Honors students can take unique interdisciplinary seminars designed and taught by MSU’s most distinguished professors. Seminars are capped at 15 students to promote interaction with faculty and peers. There are also many special honors sections of departmental offerings. These courses are restricted to Honors students and are considerably smaller than regular classes. Additionally, honors students are routinely invited to join outstanding scientists in their labs or pursue independent studies with acclaimed scholars and artists in a variety of fields.

HONORS COLLEGE


WALLPAPER Big Sky Country is a phrase commonly used to describe Montana’s clear blue skies.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

find your niche

explore your optionsget involved

Twenty percent of MSU’s incoming students choose to explore their options before deciding on a specific major. University Studies is a great place to start. Students can take courses that allow them to explore possible majors while working on coursework that

counts toward their college degree. They receive individualized advising to help them create an academic plan that fits their individual needs.

E XPLORINGSTUDENTS

20%OF INCOMINGMSU S T UDE N T S ARE UNDECIDEDO N A M A J O R

College of AgricultureAgricultural Business ● ■

Agribusiness Management OFarm & Ranch Management O

Agricultural Education T Agricultural Education Broadfield Teaching TAgricultural Relations O

Animal Science ● ■Equine Science OLivestock Management & Industry O

Biotechnology ●

Animal Systems OMicrobial Systems OPlant Systems O

Environmental Horticulture ● ■Environmental Horticulture Science OLandscape Design O

Environmental Sciences ●

Environmental Biology OSoil & Water Sciences O

Geospatial & Environmental Analysis ●

Land Rehabilitation ●

Natural Resources & Rangeland Ecology ● ■

Rangeland Ecology & Management OWildlife Habitat Ecology & Management O

Plant Science ●

Crop Science OPlant Biology O

Sustainable Food & Bioenergy Systems ●

Agroecology OSustainable Crop Production OSustainable Livestock Production O

Special Programs/Selected MinorsEntomology ■

Genetics ■

Pre-Veterinary Medicine ▲

College of Arts & ArchitectureArchitecture (Environmental Design) 1 ● Art ●

Art Education K–12 Broadfield Teaching T T

Art History O ■

Graphic Design O Liberal Arts Studio O Studio Arts O

Film & Photography ●

Film OPhotography O ■

Music ● ■Music Education T Music Technology O

Jake Jabs College of Business & EntrepreneurshipBusiness ●

Business Administration ■

Accounting2 O ■Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management ■Finance O ■International Business ■

Management OMarketing O

College of Education, Health & Human DevelopmentCommunity Health ●

Early Childhood Education & Child Services ●

Elementary Education K–8 TEarly Childhood Education OMathematics OReading K–12 TScience Education OSpecial Education O

Family & Consumer Sciences ● TFood & Nutrition ●

Dietetics ONutrition Science O

Health Enhancement K–12 (Health & PE) T

Coaching ■

Health & Human Performance ●

Exercise Science OKinesiology O

Secondary Education TGeneral Science Broadfield Teaching TSocial Studies Broadfield Teaching TAgriculture Education Broadfield Teaching TArt Education K–12 Teaching T TBiology Teaching T TChemistry Teaching T TEarth Science Teaching TEconomics Teaching TEnglish Teaching TFamily & Consumer Science Teaching T TFrench K–12 Teaching T TGerman K–12 Teaching T TGovernment Teaching THistory Teaching T TMathematics Teaching T TMusic K–12 Teaching TPhysics Teaching T TReading K–12 TSpanish K–12 Teaching T T


Sustainable Food Systems OTechnology Education ●

Industrial Technology OTechnology Education Broadfield Teaching T T

College of EngineeringBioengineering ●

Chemical Engineering3 ●

Civil Engineering3 ●

Bio-Resources Engineering OComputer Engineering ● ■

Computer Science ● ■

Interdisciplinary Option OProfessional Option O

Construction Engineering Technology ●

Land Surveying ■

Electrical Engineering ● ■

Financial Engineering ●

Industrial Engineering 4 ●

Mechanical Engineering ●

Mechanical Engineering Technology ●

Special Programs/Selected MinorsAerospace ■

Materials ■

Mechatronics ■

Military Aerospace Studies–Air Force ROTC ▲

Military Science–Army ROTC ▲

College of Letters & Science Humanities & Social SciencesAmerican Studies ●

Anthropology ● ■

Economics ● ■Economics Teaching T

English ●

English Teaching TLiterature O ■Writing O ■

History ● ■ History Teaching T T Japan Studies O ■ Museum Studies ■

Science, Environment, Technology & Society O

Liberal Studies ●

Environmental Studies OGlobal/Multicultural Studies OQuaternity O

Modern Languages & Literatures ●

China Studies ■

French & Francophone Studies O ■French K–12 Teaching T TGerman Studies O ■German K–12 Teaching T THispanic Studies O ■Latin American & Latino/a Studies O ■Spanish K–12 Teaching T T

Philosophy ● ■Political Science ● ■

Government Teaching TInternational Relations OPolicy & Analysis OPolitical Institutions OPolitical Theory O

Pre-Law (L & S) ▲

Psychology ● ■Applied Psychology OPsychological Science O

Religious Studies ● ■Sociology ● ■

Criminology O

Special Programs/Selected MinorsNative American Studies ■

Women’s & Gender Studies ■

Please note: MSU’s academic programs are subject to change. This listing offers an overview as of May 2014. For the most up-to-date information, please contact the Office of Admissions at 1-888-678-2287 or email [email protected].

● Major (shown in bold) O Major option T Teaching major ■ Minor T Teaching minor ▲ Specialized program

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C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T

Following a rigorous application and evaluation process, MSU was awarded the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching’s community engagement classification. This designation recognizes MSU’s commitment to teaching that encourages volunteer service in communities and spreading of knowledge that benefits the public. Service and outreach projects are embedded in MSU’s coursework, research and extracurricular activities to enhance learning and improve lives around the world.

MORE AT montana.edu/academics/majors

MORE THAN

250 STUDENT SCHOLARS

presented their work at the

Annual Student Research Celebration

in spring 2014

Each year the Undergraduate Scholars Program provides financial and logistical support to enable hundreds of students in all disciplines to pursue research and creative projects.

College of Letters & Science Natural Sciences & MathematicsBiological Sciences (Ecology) ●

Biology Teaching T TConservation Biology & Ecology OFish & Wildlife Ecology & Management OOrganismal Biology OGenetics ■

Cell Biology & Neuroscience ●

Biomedical Sciences OChemistry ● ■

Chemistry Teaching T TBiochemistry O ■

Earth Sciences ●

Earth Science Teaching TGeography OGeology OGIS/Planning O ■

Paleontology OSnow Science OWater Resources ■

Mathematics ● ■Applied Mathematics OMathematics Teaching T TStatistics O ■

Microbiology ● ■Biotechnology OEnvironmental Health OEnvironmental Microbiology OMedical Laboratory Science O

Pre-Medicine/Pre-Health Professions ▲

Physics ● ■Interdisciplinary OPhysics Teaching T T

Special Programs/Selected MinorsAstrobiology ■

College of NursingNursing ●

University ProgramsHonors College ▲

Leadership Fellows Program ▲

Undergraduate Scholars Program ▲

University Studies ▲

Pre-Professional ProgramsPre-Law (L & S) ▲

Pre-Medicine/ Pre-Health Professions (L & S) ▲

Pre-Veterinary Medicine (Agriculture) ▲

Gallatin College MSUGallatin College provides 1- and 2-year programs for career preparation.

Montana State OnlineMSU offers online courses. See listing at eu.montana.edu/online

1 Master of Architecture one additional year2 Master of Professional Accountancy one additional year3 Master of Environmental Engineering one additional year 4 Master of Industrial Engineering one additional year

SUPER 6 RESOURCESFOR SUCCESS AT MSU

Writing Center

Math Learning Center

Departmental Science Help Centers

MyCatCareers.com

ChampChange

SmartyCats Tutoring

A C A D E M I C A D V I S I N G

The Academic Advising Center is open to all undergraduate students. Professional advisors are available to help students with questions on core curriculum, changing majors, or looking for ways to enhance their college experience.

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A plant propagation class checks the status of their recently grafted apple and blue spruce trees in MSU’s Plant Growth Center. Grafting is a horticultural technique that combines the desirable characteristics of one plant, such as strong root systems, with desirable characteristics of another, such as pest resistance, into one robust plant.


Learn to cultivate resources and food production systems.

Gain a deep understanding of the relationships and interactions between

land, plants and animals.

Participate in diverse experiences in the classroom, lab and in the field.

Learn how to manage a farm or ranch.

Conduct research with faculty experts in renewable plant systems

and range-livestock stewardship.

The College of

AGRICULTURE

College of Agricultureprofessor & researcher John Priscu’s Antarctic Expedition was one of

DISCOVER MAGAZINE’S

TOP 100 SCIENCE STORIES OF 2013

WALLPAPER Wheat is Montana’s top commodity — the 2013 crop was valued at more than $1.7 billion. MSU’s College of Agriculture conducts critical wheat research that helps protect crops from diseases and drought.

Immunology

Production Ag

Agribusiness

Soils and Water

Livestock

Environmental Quality

Zoonotic Disease

Land Use

LE A R N A BOU T

Montana State’s Sustainable Foods & Bioenergy Systems

program named

ONE OF10 BEST ENVIRONMENTAL

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Nature Network

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Genetic TechnologyAn animal and range sciences student prepares livestock samples for a genetic sequencer. The newly acquired piece of equipment can profile genetic information, enabling livestock producers to make sound breeding decisions.

Winning WoolMSU’s Wool Judging Team took fifth place at the 2014 National Western Judging Contest. Wool judges evaluate sheep fleece for several factors including the crimp of the wool, which is measured by the number of bends per unit (inch or centimeter).

Agricultural Business ● ■

Agribusiness Management OFarm & Ranch Management O

Agricultural Education T Agriculture Education Broadfield Teaching TAgricultural Relations O

Animal Science ● ■Equine Science OLivestock Management & Industry O

Biotechnology ●

Animal Systems OMicrobial Systems OPlant Systems O

Environmental Horticulture ● ■Environmental Horticulture Science OLandscape Design O

Environmental Sciences ●

Environmental Biology O

Soil & Water Sciences OGeospatial & Environmental Analysis ●

Land Rehabilitation ●

Natural Resources & Rangeland Ecology ● ■ Rangeland Ecology & Management OWildlife Habitat Ecology & Management O

Plant Science ●

Crop Science OPlant Biology O


Agroecology OSustainable Crop Production OSustainable Livestock Production O

Special Programs/Selected Minors Entomology ■

Genetics ■

Pre-Veterinary Medicine ▲

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Each year 10 Montana students can enter the Montana Cooperative Veterinary

Medicine program to prepare for admission to veterinary schools at Washington State

or Colorado State.

MSU IS A PARTNER IN MONTANA’S ONLY VE TERINARY PREP PROGR AM

connect with the elements

be outdoorsgrow food

MORE AT montana.edu/info-ag

Areas of Study ● Major O Major option T Teaching major ■ Minor T Teaching minor ▲ Specialized program

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C L A S S C L O S E - U PMusic Technology students at MSU gain an integrated experience in composition, sound design, audio technology and interdisciplinary collaboration. Music Technology courses provide students with the range of skills and experience they need to adapt in this quickly evolving industry. Students have access to state-of-the-art studio space as well as software and hardware used in the creation of cutting-edge music and sonic art.

Develop the skills and craft necessary to inspire others through music education,

performance, composition and technology.

Acquire skills to create compelling film, photography and

graphic design expressions.

Experience a rich array of academic experiences unique to the region, such as the opportunity to explore and document

nearby Yellowstone National Park.

Master how to develop solutions to housing, commercial and habitat needs.


The College of

ARTS & ARCHITECTURES C H O O L O F A R C H I T E C T U R E | S C H O O L O F A R T S C H O O L O F F I L M & P H O T O G R A P H Y | S C H O O L O F M U S I C

WALLPAPER Granite is commonly found in Montana — and Granite Peak, east of Bozeman, is the highest point in the state. Granite is also a desirable material in architecture and sculpture, known for its durability and enduring color and texture.

Built Environment

Artistic Expression

Filmmaking

Graphic Design

Music Education

Sonic Art

Storytelling

Photography

LE A R N A BOU T

CHEEVER HALL

Spend a week in a West Coast urban

center to study design challenges

faced by highly populated cities.

Travel abroad with a music ensemble,

engaging in diverse musical traditions and performing in venues across Europe, Africa

and Asia.

Study for a semester in Europe, South America

or Asia. Or take summer study

electives in places like Scotland, Morocco, Kenya and Nepal.

Architecture (Environmental Design)1 ● Art ●

Art Education K–12 Broadfield Teaching T T

Art History O ■

Graphic Design OLiberal Arts Studio OStudio Arts O

Film & Photography ●

Film OPhotography O ■

Music ● ■Music Education TMusic Technology O

1Architecture Master’s three additional semesters beyond BA

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Architectural Explorations Architecture students utilize 3D printers, CNC milling machines, laser cutters and more traditional supplies to create scale architecture models of their designs.

Painting Proficiency Students in painting studio explore aesthetic and technical concepts in painting.

On Set Film students gain hands-on experience in nearly all aspects of the film industry. They fill roles from producer and script writer to camera operator and sound crew.

Music Performance MSU students have many opportunities to perform on campus and locally in MSU’s 18 voice and instrumental ensembles.

60 COMMUNITY DESIGN PROJECTSThe School of Architecture’s Community Design Center has developed more than 60 collaborative projects of the built environment since 2005, ranging from recreation facilities to retirement centers.

MORE AT montana.edu/info-caa

challenge convention

express yourselfcreate something original

Music and art students provide free lessons to

155 area youth

through Arts without Boundaries

a statewide nonprofit committed to

encouraging participation in the arts

Areas of Study ● Major O Major option T Teaching major ■ Minor T Teaching minor

Technology & Industry The Jake Jabs College of Business & Entrepreneurship regularly hosts nationally acclaimed guest speakers. Recently professionals from R/GA, a global interactive agency, visited campus to discuss their work with Google Glass and other cutting-edge interactive technologies.

Coming Soon: Jabs HallThe Jake Jabs College of Business & Entrepreneurship recently broke ground on a brand new building. A generous $25 million gift from an MSU alumnus, Jake Jabs, will provide a state-of-the-art facility. The building will open for fall 2015 classes. Spaces in the building are designed to be collaborative and good for interdisciplinary projects.


WALLPAPER Aspen groves are commonly found in the nearby mountains. Montana’s pristine environment attracts many outdoor-oriented businesses and entrepreneurs to Bozeman.

Learn how to channel innovation and creativity to build, grow and manage

a sustainable business.

Develop your business communication skills — written and oral — through the

Bracken Business Communications Clinic.

Gain hands-on experience through internships, student consulting courses

and study abroad opportunities.

Participate in resumé critiques, mock interviews and one-on-one coaching to

enhance your professional image.

The Jake Jabs College of

BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

680 students received free professional attire donated by the local business community at the

college’s Executive Closet.

Innovation

Leadership

Sustainability

Nonprofit Organizations

Market Research

Financial Markets

Accounting Practices

Digital Marketing

LE A R N A BOU T

MSU senior business majors scored in the 94th percentile on the Major Field Test–Business, a standardized assessment of business knowledge and problem-solving, administered to business seniors in more than 600 institutions across the country.

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JAKE JABS COLLEGE OF BUS INESS & ENTREPRENEURSH IP 19

Business ●

Business Administration ■

Accounting1 O ■Entrepreneurship & Small Business Mgt. ■

Finance O ■International Business ■

Management OMarketing O

1Accounting Master’s — one additional year beyond BS

MORE AT montana.edu/info-bus

lead the way

think bigstart something new

BETA ALPHA PSI (accounting club)

ENACTUS (entrepreneurship club)

F INANCE CLUB

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT CLUB

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CLUB

MARKETING CLUB

MONTANA INVESTMENT GROUP

Among the distinctions that helped the college earn AACSB accreditation is that every course is taught by a professor — not a graduate student assistant.

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Areas of Study ● Major O Major option ■ Minor

C L A S S C L O S E - U PDuring a biennial trip to New York City, business students have the opportunity to tour the New York Stock Exchange, the NASDAQ and Standard & Poor’s as well as hear from the New York Federal Reserve, which implements monetary policy for the United States. Students also meet with professionals at well-known financial institutions such as Morgan Stanley and Citigroup to ask questions of industry veterans. The experience helps students connect their classroom materials to careers in business.

Peak PerformanceHealth and human development professors and students conduct a variety of skiing-related research

— from alpine boot flex to muscle activation — at Bridger Bowl, the local ski hill 20 minutes north of town.

The Science of FoodStudents majoring in dietetics or sustainable food and bioenergy systems develop, prepare and serve meals in the foods lab. In the class, they are challenged to consider health and environmental issues such as dietary restrictions and which ingredients can be sourced locally.


Learn creative and effective ways to improve the quality of people’s

lives through teaching.

Conduct research on methods to help athletes improve performance.

Help families develop quality relationships and healthy lifestyles.

Understand early childhood development in order to improve learning and nutrition.

WALLPAPER Forests surrounding Bozeman make the region an ideal home for outdoor enthusiasts in all seasons. MSU’s Human Performance Lab conducts research on Nordic, Alpine and freestyle skiers to help them perform more efficiently.

The College of

EDUCATION, HEALTH & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Well-being

Language Proficiency

Aerobic Capacity

Efficient Movement

Cognitive Development

Life Cycle

Teaching & Learning

Subject Mastery

LE A R N A BOU T

Health & human development

students have a 5-year cumulative

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REGISTERED DIETITIANS

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Education majors can student teach in international settings. MSU works with Educators Abroad to place students in one of 50 countries. In addition, Educators Without Borders offers opportunities to study in England, France, Mexico and Thailand.

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Secondary Education TGeneral Science Broadfield Teaching TSocial Studies Broadfield Teaching TAgriculture Education Broadfield Teaching TArt Education K–12 Teaching T TBiology Teaching T TChemistry Teaching T TEarth Science Teaching TEconomics Teaching TEnglish Teaching TFamily & Consumer Science Teaching T TFrench K–12 Teaching T TGerman K–12 Teaching T TGovernment Teaching THistory Teaching T TMathematics Teaching T TMusic K–12 Teaching T

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Education students have gained more than 1,100 hours of clinical classroom experience while volunteering in the After School Program, a partnership with the Greater Gallatin Valley United Way.

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Areas of Study ● Major O Major option T Teaching major ■ Minor T Teaching minor

C L A S S C L O S E - U PMSU’s education program is designed to provide as much in-classroom and real-world experience as possible. From their first year, students spend time in area classrooms and work with school-related programs.

Swanky Study Space Computer science students have access to a recently renovated study and tutoring facility that features a collaborative and contemporary feel.

Engineers Supporting Communities The MSU student chapter of Engineers Without Borders helps Kenyans design and build clean water systems. This allows more children to attend school rather than spending their day walking miles to retrieve water.

Engineering Design Fair Students display projects during the Engineering Design Fair held each semester. The work is a culmination of their learning. Projects range from renewable energy to devices that help people overcome disabilities.


Prepare to engage and lead a global, multidisciplinary workforce to

solve complex problems.

Learn about renewable energy research such as fuel cells and wind to meet

growing energy needs.

Gain hands-on experience working on high-level projects, like building

satellites for NASA.

Be ready to apply engineering principles to help improve quality of life.

WALLPAPER Snowfall in Bozeman averages 93.5" annually, with more than 300" in the surrounding mountains. MSU is known for snow science research, particularly on avalanches and winter road conditions.

The College of

ENGINEERING

Dynamics

Materials

Human Factors

Computer Software

Energy Transfer

Fiber Optics

Circuits

Structures

LE A R N A BOU T

MSU alumnus Norm Asbjornson recently gave $50 million to the College of Engineering to design and build a state-of-the-art center for innovation.

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330 COMPANIES & ORGANIZ ATIONSRECRUITED MSU ENGINEERINGS T U D E N T S F O RE M P L O Y M E N T ( 2 013 AC A D E M I C Y E A R )

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Computer science students in the popular robotics class learn to program, test and refine robots in preparation for RoboGames, the Olympics of the robotics world. The hard work of the students paid off with five medals in six events in recent games.

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Construction Engineering Technology ●

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Financial Engineering ●

Industrial Engineering 2 ●

Mechanical Engineering ●

Mechanical Engineering Technology ●

Special Programs/Selected Minors Aerospace ■

Materials ■

Mechatronics ■

Military Aerospace Studies–Air Force ROTC ▲

Military Science–Army ROTC ▲

1 Environmental Engineering Master’s degree — 5-year program 2 Industrial Engineering Master’s degree — 5-year program

MSU’s SubZero Science & Engineering Research Facility was named one of 15

“mind-blowing college labs” by Popular Science magazine.

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Areas of Study ● Major O Major option ■ Minor ▲ Specialized program



Learn about and gain an appreciation for historic, philosophical and cultural

contributions to society.

Expand capacity for analytical thought and creative expression.

Become proficient in languages and global cultures.

Cultivate skills to integrate and synthesize data to create information

and knowledge.

WALLPAPER Rivers such as the famed Yellowstone and Madison make Bozeman the epicenter of blue-ribbon fly fishing. MSU is home to the world’s most wide-ranging collection of books and manuscripts devoted to trout and salmon.

The College of

LETTERS & SCIENCE{ H U M A N I T I E S & S O C I A L S C I EN C E S }

Creative Writing

Macroeconomics

Culture & Language

Human Behavior

Belief Systems

Identity

Government & Policy

Artifacts

LE A R N A BOU T

G I V I N G B A C K

Students learn best when they engage with classroom material and the broader community. Service learning opportunities in the humanities and social sciences include teaching Spanish in local schools or working with residents in retirement communities to create narratives of their memories.

MSU’s Department of Psychology has eight active research labs

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C L A S S C L O S E - U PMSU English students participate in a variety of internship opportunities for several publications in the community. English majors can learn the ropes of professional journalism through an internship at the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Bozeman’s major newspaper. Working closely with the assistant managing editor, an intern gains experience writing and editing news stories in the Associated Press style.

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Language Learning The Multimedia Language Resource Center, located in the recently renovated Gaines Hall, engages auditory and visual senses to enhance learning and present cultural content as students acquire new language skills.

Anthropologic Expertise Anthropology students learn to distinguish and interpret subtle characteristics of an artifact that can provide clues about its time period and geographic region.

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History ● ■ History Teaching T T Japan Studies O ■Museum Studies ■

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Environmental Studies OGlobal/Multicultural Studies OQuaternity O

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French & Francophone Studies O ■French K–12 Teaching T TGerman Studies O ■German K–12 Teaching T THispanic Studies O ■Latin American & Latino/a Studies O ■Spanish K–12 Teaching T T

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International Relations OPolicy & Analysis OPolitical Institutions OPolitical Theory O Pre-Law ▲

Psychology ● ■Applied Psychology OPsychological Science O

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G L O B A L F L U E N C Y

The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures offers courses in Arabic, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish and has direct exchange programs in Costa Rica, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Morocco and Spain.


A snow science class visits Big Sky Resort to study the path of a historic avalanche that caused significant damage to a chairlift. The class is tasked with figuring out what size barrier would be necessary to protect the chairlift if an avalanche were to follow approximately the same route. The students use their science skills and the latest technology to make geographic calculations about the avalanche chute.


Engage in cutting-edge research with professors who are experts

in their disciplines.

Gain an understanding of the physical world and apply that knowledge to help solve

real-world problems.

Help advance human knowledge through supporting or disproving theories

and conceptual models.

Learn to observe, hypothesize, experiment, report and present scientific data.

WALLPAPER Hydrothermal features such as Yellowstone’s Mammoth Terraces are natural laboratories where MSU researchers study a sulfuric environment that closely resembles that of the Earth several billion years ago.

The College of

LETTERS & SCIENCE{ M AT HEM AT I C S & N AT U R A L S C I EN C E S }

MSU’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry recently ranked 28th in the nation, surpassing Yale, Princeton and other top U.S. schools, in terms of federal support for chemical research and development according to Chemical and Engineering News.

Scientific Method

Algorithms

Equations

Empirical Evidence

Statistical Analysis

Field Work

Data Collection

Methodology

LE A R N A BOU T

MSU math students recently ranked in the

TOP 11PERCENTof the William Lowell

Putnam Mathematical Competition — one of the most prestigious

and difficult math contests in the world

MSU is home to the Museum of the Rockies, which has one of the largest and most famous collections of dinosaur fossils in the world, all found in Montana.

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Biology Teaching T TConservation Biology & Ecology OFish & Wildlife Ecology & Management OOrganismal Biology OGenetics ■

Cell Biology & Neuroscience ●

Biomedical Sciences OChemistry ● ■

Chemistry Teaching T TBiochemistry O ■

Earth Sciences ●

Earth Science Teaching TGeography OGeology OGIS/Planning O ■ Paleontology OSnow Science OWater Resources ■

Mathematics ● ■Applied Mathematics OMathematics Teaching T TStatistics O ■

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Biotechnology OEnvironmental Health OEnvironmental Microbiology OMedical Laboratory Science O Pre-Medicine/Pre-Heath Professions ▲

Physics ● ■Interdisciplinary OPhysics Teaching T T

Special Programs/Selected Minors Astrobiology ■

UNIVERSITY OF THE YELLOWSTONE®

Due to its proximity to Yellowstone National Park, MSU is the leading institution in Yellowstone studies, from astrobiology to microbes, with much of the research done by undergraduate students in chemistry, mathematical sciences and microbiology.

MORE AT montana.edu/info-sci

solve a puzzle

understandfind the missing piece


High Impact PhysicsPhysics students in MSU’s Space Science Engineering Laboratory (SSEL) work on an inter-satellite link that will enable satellites to communicate and transfer information. The SSEL is an interdisciplinary lab that regularly builds satellites and software for NASA missions.

Smart ClassroomA college algebra class takes advantage of one of MSU’s technology-enhanced active learning (TEAL) classrooms. The TEAL classrooms facilitate a

“flipped” class where students read or review lecture materials outside of class and actively solve problems during class. Students sit in pods and flat screen monitors around the room project the professor’s notes.


Learn in a supportive environment that encourages exploration, facilitates

research and embraces service.

Build a strong foundation of knowledge in science, physiology and nursing care.

Provide care in underserved communities in the U.S. and internationally

through service-learning projects.

WALLPAPER Yarrow is a common Montana wildflower traditionally used by American Indians for its medicinal properties. The College of Nursing established the Caring for Our Own Program to support American Indian students interested in nursing.

The College of

NURSING

Heart Rate

Health Assessments

Epidemiology

Patient Chart

Wellness

Neonatal

Clinical Outcomes

Vital Signs

LE A R N A BOU T

87%of MSU nursing graduates who responded to a

recent career survey reported full-time

employment in Montana. Average starting salary was

$49,169

C L O S E - U PWith guidance and support from a practicing nurse and professor, upper-level nursing students gain clinical experience in the Bozeman Deaconess Hospital Emergency Room. The students apply what they’ve learned in the program to manage patient symptoms and provide the necessary care. Clinical rotations in a variety of areas ensure students are exposed to all areas of a hospital, including the medical floor, intensive care unit, hospice and endoscopy.

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MSU OFFERS THE ONLY GRADUATE AND DOCTORAL NURSING PROGRAMS IN MONTANA

Simplified CPRNursing students offer training sessions for hands-only CPR to many other groups on campus and in the community. Their goal is to save lives by training others in the community to take action and administer compressions when someone is in need of aid.

Sim LabThe Simulation Laboratory enables nursing students to practice patient care in a safe environment. The simulation manikins enable professors to create different scenarios in which students learn how to respond to various symptoms and determine the appropriate care. The simulation manikins, both adult and infant, are life-like with a pulse and veins.

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WALLPAPER Yarrow is a common Montana wildflower traditionally used by American Indians for its medicinal properties. The College of Nursing established the Caring for Our Own Program to support American Indian students interested in nursing.

Nursing ●I M P A C T I N G G L O B A L H E A L T H

Service-learning is incorporated into the College of Nursing’s curriculum. Students have several opportunities to travel to rural areas of the state or abroad to provide basic care in underserved areas. These experiences expose students to different cultures and make them aware of cultural considerations when they provide care. Student nurses provide basic health assessments, wound care, dental screenings, health education and pre-natal care.

MORE AT montana.edu/info-nur

take action

help peopledo something vital

MSU’s College of Nursing won a $1.08 million grant from the Indian Health Service to continue providing support to American Indian and Alaska Native students through its Caring For Our Own Program (COOP).

$1.08 MILLIONGRANT FORINDIAN & NATIVE

HEALTH

Areas of Study ● Major

MSU Clinical Centers for upper-division coursework

G U I D E T O R E S I D E N C E H A L L S


R E S I D E N T I A L L I F E A T M S U

LIVING ON CAMPUS

MSU Residence Life | 406-994-2661 | montana.edu/reslife

• All female• Sinks in each room• Two dining halls nearby• Newly renovated• Updated kitchen• TV room• Conference room• Practice room • Updated workout room• Ski lockers

HAPNER

• All female• Sinks in each room• Hannon Dining Hall located within the building• Living/learning community: Engineering

HANNON

• Co-ed housing• Laundry facilities• High-energy atmosphere• Entertainment zone• Adjacent to Miller Dining Hall

HEDGES NORTH

• Co-ed, three buildings• For continuing sophomores and above• Two- to four-bedroom carpeted suites• Kitchenettes• Shared living rooms in three- and four-bedroom suites• Free housing during breaks

HEADWATERS

• Co-ed housing• Apartment-style living• Furnished living area• Full kitchen• Miller Dining Hall within walking distance

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WALLPAPER Gallatin Hall, part of the Headwaters Complex, is the newest residence hall. Another 400-bed hall is currently under construction.

GOOD EATSON C A M PUS

Three dining halls with a variety of menus

Gourmet burgers at Bobcat Grill

Stone Hearth Pizza and Pasta at Wild Flour

Wraps, sandwiches and salads at Avogadro’s Number

Casual and ethnic foods at Union Market

Frozen treats at Freshen

Specialty coffees at SRO Café

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• Co-ed housing, three wings• Pryor and Colter wings for students 21 and older

• All single rooms

• Mullan wing is open to all ages and is active and involved in the community

JOHNSTONE

• All male• Newly renovated• Weight room• Updated movie room• Game/entertainment room• “Big Cube” lounge• Enlarged bike rack area• Renovated kitchen• Computer kiosk in the lobby• Living/learning community: Engineering

LANGFORD

• Co-ed housing• Suite-style living with community kitchens, dining rooms, TV lounges and living areas• Studious environment• Kitchenettes• Shared living rooms in three- and four-bedroom suites• Honor’s communities

THE QUADS

• Co-ed housing with a community feeling• Laundry facilities on each floor• Ski wax room• Game pod• Kitchen• Near “Roskie Beach” (volleyball and basketball) and intramural fields

ROSKIE

• Co-ed housing• Remodeled weight room• Kitchen, spacious lounges• Billiards room• Special interest floors: Sophomore and above• Living/learning communities: Business; Honors; Emerging Leaders; Arts & Architecture (equipped with a project lab)• Adjacent to Miller Dining Hall

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CIVIC-MINDED CATSMSU student-athletes are expected to excel on the field, in the classroom and in the community. Last year Bobcat athletes completed 2,829 total hours of community service on top of their busy academic and athletic schedules.

BIG SKY EXCITEMENTMSU’s NCAA Division I athletic events brim with blue and gold spirit. There are 15 men’s and women’s teams, so there are always opportunities to take a study break and head to the field, court, course or stadium to get fired up. MSU has won 21 Big Sky Conference championships and has been awarded the Big Sky Conference Men’s All-Sports trophy twice. Student athletes at MSU also have an impressive academic record. The Cats have achieved a collective GPA above 3.0 for 25 consecutive semesters.

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WALLPAPER Bobcat Stadium regularly draws sellout crowds who cheer on the Bobcats. The MSU football team has won the Big Sky Conference three of the last four years.

TOP 12GA M E DAY E X PER IENCE

Bobcat Stadium was recently recognized on StadiumJourney.com’s list of Top 12 College Football Neighborhoods. The selections were made based on the fans, food, pep band and good game day presentation. Bobcat Stadium was in good company, rounding out the list that also included the Alabama Crimson Tide, Florida Gators and Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

MORE AT msubobcats.com

Team Sports • Basketball ● ● • Cross Country ● ●

• Football ● • Golf ●

• Rodeo (NIRA) ● ●

• Skiing (Alpine & Nordic) ● ●

• Spirit Squad ● ●

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BOZEMAN A BEST TOWNOutside magazine included Bozeman on its list of “Best Towns 2013,” highlighting

“17 towns that redefine living well.” The article pointed to Bozeman’s unique restaurant options, access to trails in town and proximity to skiing.

E X P L O R E T H E A R E A A R O U N D M S U

BOZEMAN LIFE

WALLPAPER Peets Hill is a popular landmark near campus that connects several trails and offers 360° views of the city and the surrounding mountains.

Travel & Leisure magazine ranked Bozeman No. 18 on its inaugural

“America’s Best College Towns” list. Bozeman was the only town in Montana and one of only a handful of towns in the West to be recognized on the list.

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BOZEMAN NAMED 1 OF 7TOP TRAIL TOWNS BY

TRAIL RUNNER MAGAZINE

T O P T R A I L T O W NBozeman recently gained the “Bike-Friendly Community” endorsement of the League of American Bicyclists. The city earned a silver designation, the second highest of five levels.

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NONSTOP FLIGHTS TO AND FROM BOZEMAN

8 LOCALLEISU R E AC T I V I T IES

Live music nights at Wild Joe’s Coffee SpotDine on the deck at the Co-op

Music on Main Soak at Norris Hot Springs

Ski groomed Nordic trails right in townBozeman Film Festival at the Emerson

Bike Swap and Ski SwapSweet Pea Festival

MORE AT montana.edu/about/bozeman

BOZEMAN’SMAIN STREET TO MOUNTAINS TRAIL SYSTEM

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The extensive “Main Street to the Mountains” trail system weaves through Bozeman on historic railroad corridors, atop scenic ridge lines and through city parks, creating biking and hiking connections between the city and the surrounding mountains. A recent grant will enable construction of a 2-mile pedestrian and bicycle path from downtown to the “M” and Drinking Horse Mountain trailheads.

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F I N A N C I A L S O L U T I O N S A T M S U

COST TO ATTEND

M E S A G R A N T M A T C H I N G F U N D S

A new MSU financial aid program is available to help eligible hardworking MSU and Gallatin College students with limited income save money for college expenses. The Matched Education Savings Account program, or MESA, is designed to help eligible students pay for college and increase financial literacy. For every dollar a qualifying MSU student in the MESA program saves (up to $500), it will be matched with $3.

B E C O M E F I S C A L LY S AV V Y

MSU is dedicated to helping students make smart financial choices. The Office of Financial Education focuses on reducing debt and aims to educate students to make wise decisions and develop solid financial habits. Financial coaches are there to help students understand their options and figure out the best solution. To schedule an appointment with a financial coach, please call 406-994-4388.

WALLPAPER Chemistry/Biochemistry Building on a bright winter day.

MORE AT montana.edu/success/financialeducation

MSU’s Freshman 15 initiative encourages students to be fiscally and academically responsible. By taking 15 credits each semester they can graduate in four years and save money in the process. At MSU, there is no cost for additional credits after a student pays for the first 12, so taking 15 hours equates to a cost savings each semester.

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MSU works hard to remove financial barriers. In 2012–13 the university distributed more than $120 million in aid to students and their families. We focus on helping students find the right academic path quickly so they can graduate in four years, save on college costs and get started in their careers or advanced education.

Financial Aid OptionsFinancial aid is money to help students pay for college. The money comes from the federal government, state governments, the university, and a variety of other public and private sources.

• Scholarships • Grants • Tuition waivers • Loans • Student employment

Most financial aid is awarded on the basis of need.

GrantsGrants do not have to be paid back. Federal grant programs include Federal Pell Grant and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant.

LoansLoans are borrowed money that has to be paid back over a period of time after you leave school. Federal loans and programs include Federal Perkins Loans and the Federal Direct Loan Program, which consists of Federal Direct (subsidized and unsubsidized) Loans and Federal Direct PLUS Loans for parents of dependent students. Direct unsubsidized loans and Parent Plus loans are non-need based.

Applying for Financial AidApplying for financial aid is a straightforward process. Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This can be done online at fafsa.ed.gov.

The good news is that there is no deadline. However, to be considered for the widest range of financial aid, MSU’s priority deadline for filing the FAFSA is March 1 (for the following fall semester). The results are sent to the colleges you listed on the FAFSA form, so be sure to list MSU’s school code 002532 on your application.

Once we receive your FAFSA information, we may contact you if any additional information is needed.Your financial aid eligibility will be sent to you based on the information you provide.Financial aid offers have an expiration date, so be sure to accept or reject the offers. If you don’t respond by the deadline, the award will be canceled.

Once you are accepted for admission and have registered for classes, you will receive a bill listing your charges and the financial aid you accepted. You’ll just need to confirm your attendance with MSU’s University Student Accounts Office to arrange payment.

F I N A N C I A L A I D C O N T A C T I N F O R M A T I O N

The Office of Financial Aid Services provides informational brochures to help you determine which type of financial aid is best suited for you. Most of these publications are available on MSU’s website or the U.S. Department of Education’s website.

Office of Financial Aid ServicesMontana State UniversityP.O. Box 174160Bozeman, MT 59717-4160

Phone: 406-994-2845 | Fax: 406-994-6962Email: [email protected] Website: montana.edu/wwwfa

For more information about federal student aid: studentaid.ed.gov.

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1MARCHPriority date for filing your FAFSA

I M P O R T A N T D A T E F O R A I D

The priority date for filing your FAFSA is March 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. You have to apply for need-based financial aid every year by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid available at: fafsa.ed.gov. MSU’s school code is 002532.

MSU DISTRIBUTED

MORE THAN

$120MILLION IN STUDENT AID

Estimated Cost of Attendance (per year)

2014/2015 Resident Nonresident

Tuition/Fees1 $6,800 $21,390

Room/Board2 $8,380 $8,380

Books/Supplies3 $1,250 $1,250

Total Estimated Cost $16,430 $31,020

As of printing date. Estimated costs may be adjusted.

1 MSU’s undergraduate tuition rate applies to undergraduate students at all class levels (freshman, sophomore, junior and senior). There is not a higher rate for junior and senior students. These figures do not include a supplemental health insurance fee required of students who do not have proof of insurance coverage.

2 For on-campus residents, these costs include in-room high speed Internet service, unlimited entry into residence hall dining areas, cable TV and unlimited local phone service. Room and Board is based on a double room, 7-day meal plan. This figure also represents an amount reasonably incurred for off-campus housing and food costs. Food and housing costs will vary depending on a student’s living arrangements and lifestyle.

3 The actual cost of books and supplies will vary depending upon curriculum.

NOTE: Financial Aid budgets include a personal/transportation/miscellaneous figure of $1,640 per semester ($3,280 per year). Personal/miscellaneous expenses will vary depending on individual circumstances.

NOTE: The expenses shown above reflect estimated costs for a student carrying a full-time load (12 or more credits) for fall and spring semesters. These expenses include fees and other charges. Actual fees may vary based on specific course fees or the number of credits carried each semester. These figures are subject to change at any time and should be regarded as estimates only.


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SCHOLARSHIPS & SUPPORT

Y E L L O W R I B B O N P R O G R A M

The Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program) is a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. This program allows institutions of higher learning (degree-granting institutions) in the United States to voluntarily enter into an agreement with the VA to fund tuition expenses that exceed the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition rate. The institution can contribute up to 50 percent of those expenses, and the VA will match the same amount as the institution for 100 percent eligible Post 9/11 GI Bill veterans. Contact MSU Veteran’s Services at 406-994-3661 for further information. montana.edu/veteran

S T U D E N T S U P P O R T S E R V I C E S , P R O G R A M S A N D O R G A N I Z A T I O N S

• Academic Advising Center • Air Force ROTC • American Indian Research

Opportunities • Army ROTC • Associated Students of MSU (ASMSU) • Career, Internship & Student

Employment Services • Counseling & Psychological Services • Dean of Students Office • Disability, Re-Entry & Veteran Services • First Year Initiative Program • Fraternities and Sororities

• The Math Learning Center • Gallatin College MSU • Office of Activities and Engagement • American Indian/Alaskan

Native Student Center • Office of International Programs • Outdoor Recreation Program • Parent/Family Association • Pre-Professional Programs • Student Health Services • Summer Sessions • The Writing Center • WWAMI Medical Education Program

WALLPAPER The Quads residence halls house honors students in a quiet, studious atmosphere.

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New Student ScholarshipsResident Freshman University ScholarshipsFor the fall of 2014, awards up to $12,000 ($3,000 per year renewable) were offered to Montana freshmen. Contact the Office of Admissions or visit the following website to see what is available for fall 2015 Montana freshmen.montana.edu/admissions/scholarshipsres.shtml

Nonresident Freshman Achievement AwardsFor the fall of 2014, awards up to $60,000 ($15,000 per year renewable) were offered to nonresident freshmen. All nonresident achievement awards are renewable. Contact the Office of Admissions or visit the following website to see what is available for fall 2015 nonresident freshmen.montana.edu/admissions/scholarshipsnonres.shtml

Departmental ScholarshipsCollege and Departmental New Student ScholarshipsSome academic colleges and departments at MSU offer scholarships that reward academic achievement. If financial need is one of the criteria for a college or departmental scholarship, it will be necessary for students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to March 1. Contact the college of your choice or visit the college website for details.

Audition/Portfolio Review ScholarshipsSome scholarship awards are available through music and theatre auditions, art and photography portfolio reviews, and screening of videos and films. Contact: School of Music 406-994-3562; School of Film and Photography 406-994-2484; School of Art 406-994-4501.

Merit ScholarshipsThe Presidential ScholarshipThe Presidential Scholarship is Montana State University’s most prestigious scholarship for incoming freshmen, in recognition of academic achievement, demonstrated leadership and exemplary public service. Finalists will be interviewed on campus in early March 2015. Up to 25 Presidential Scholarships may be awarded. In fall 2014 the scholarship included tuition waivers worth approximately $21,000 for Montana residents, $74,000 for nonresidents; as well as a $4,000 stipend per year. Those finalists not awarded a Presidential Scholarship will be considered for a Provost Scholarship, which carries a tuition waiver and a $1,000 stipend. Scholars who maintain the required academic standards may expect to have their awards renewed for four years. Presidential and Provost Scholars also receive admission to the Honors College. A cumulative GPA of 3.75 and a composite score of 30 on the ACT or 2000 on the SAT (all three scores) are the expected norms for applicants. For more information, call 406-994-4110 or email [email protected].

National Merit ScholarshipsMSU is proud to sponsor Merit Scholarships each year. Students are eligible for $750/year.

Western Undergraduate Exchange AwardsFor the fall of 2014, the first 120 freshmen who applied for admission and submitted test scores within our WUE range were offered this award, which was worth more than $46,000 over a four-year period (see the website for details). Only legal residents of the following states are eligible for WUE awards: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

American Indian ScholarshipsNative American ScholarshipsBoth need-based and merit-based academic scholarships are awarded to qualified Native American students. For need-based scholarships, applicants must complete and submit the FAFSA prior to March 1, 2015. For academic scholarships, applicants should contact the Center for Native American Studies, P.O. Box 172340, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717-2340, 406-994-3881. Other funding opportunities for American Indians can be found at http://www.montana.edu/admissions/nativescholarships.shtml

Montana Indian Tuition WaiverThe Montana Indian Fee Waiver is available to qualified Montana residents. For more information, contact the MSU Office of Financial Aid, 406-994-2845, or at [email protected].

Native American Nonresident Tribal Homelands Scholarship Program (THSP)MSU offers a Tribal Homelands Program that allows a limited number of eligible Native American students to qualify for a waiver of approximately $13,000 per year. THSP is open to eligible nonresident Native American new freshmen and transfer students interested in attending MSU in the fall, and whose tribal affiliation once called the Montana area their Homelands. For further information, contact the MSU Minority Representative in the Office of Admissions; 1-888-MSU-CATS, or at [email protected].

MORE AT montana.edu/scholarships

STAYING ON TRACK FOR GRADUATIONDegreeWorks is a web-based tool that enables you to map out your education. The tool tracks what classes you’ve taken, which ones you still need to make sure you stay on track to graduate when you want to. It also allows you to explore your options. You can see what classes you’d need if you decided to change your major or how many more classes you’d need to take if you added another major or a minor. It’s all accessible online in an easy to use program.

Athletic ScholarshipsIn addition to the university admissions standards, athletes must meet NCAA/Big Sky requirements and MSU requirements for athletic financial assistance.

Contact Intercollegiate Athletics, P.O. Box 173380, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717-3380, 406-994-4221 for information about athletic opportunities.

Please consult the administrators of these scholarships for the most current requirements and eligibility standards.

Note to prospective students: If you qualify, some fall freshman scholarships and awards are automatically awarded when you are offered admission to Montana State University. It is essential for prospective students planning to enroll in the fall to apply for admission and have ACT and/or SAT scores sent to Montana State University as soon as possible. Some of these scholarships and awards may only be available for a limited time. Scholarships are generally considered merit-based financial aid and are usually awarded for academic or athletic skills.

Our commitment to youMontana State University awards millions of dollars in scholarships and waiver awards to new students each fall. Scholarships are awarded based on academic record, financial need, group affiliation or a combination of the three.


E X P L O R E M S U I N P E R S O N

VISIT CAMPUS

SCHEDULE A CAMPUS VISIT We invite you and your family to experience MSU firsthand. The Office of Admissions offers campus visits any weekday (except holidays) year round. The best way to learn about MSU is to make an actual visit and have some one-on-one contact with students, staff and faculty. We invite you to explore Montana State University by scheduling an individual visit or attending one of our MSU Friday visit programs.

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 online at montana.edu/admissions/visit or by calling 888-MSU-CATS.

WALLPAPER MSU’s park-like campus centers around the Michael P. Malone Centennial Mall. In 2014, for the second year in a row, the Arbor Foundation designated MSU a Tree Campus USA.

EXPERIENCE MSU FRIDAY MSU Friday events give prospective students and their families a chance to meet with faculty and students, explore academic facilities, tour campus, and investigate financial aid and scholarships. Register for one of these exciting programs by contacting the Office of Admissions.

Go to montana.edu/msufriday for dates and registration information.

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Montana State University does not dis crim i nate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, religion, creed or political belief, mental or physical handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran in admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities, nor in its employment policies and practices. Programs listed are in effect as of printing date. MSU reserves the right to add or with draw programs at any time sub ject to the concurrence of the Board of Regents of Higher Education.

Montana State University’s annual security report is available online at www2.montana.edu/policy/security_report. This is a report required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the university. The policy statements address the school’s policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security, including crime prevention, fire safety, university police authority, crime reporting policies, sexual assault policies and other matters of importance related to safety and security. If you would like to receive the combined Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report, you may request a printed copy be mailed to you by sending a request to Office of Legal Counsel, Room 211 Montana Hall, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana 59717 or calling 406-994-4570.

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APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AIDComplete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov to fill out your application. The FAFSA priority deadline for Montana State is March 1.

6STEP

TAKE AP OR IB E X AMS Register and take any Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) exams. Have your scores sent to MSU so you can be considered for college credit.

MORE AT montana.edu/admissions/visit

2STEP

MEET AN MSU REPMSU representatives travel all across the country to provide information sessions at high schools and college fairs. If there isn’t a session in your area or you aren’t able to attend, you can email [email protected] or call 888-MSU-CATS for more information.

STEP 3SCHEDULE AN MSU VISIT

We encourage you to schedule your visit two weeks in advance so you can maximize your time. Call 888-MSU-CATS or go to montana.edu/admissions/visit or check out MSU’s virtual tour if you are unable to travel to campus in person.

STEP 4APPLY FOR ADMISSIONOnce you’re ready to apply for admission, go to montana.edu/apply and fill out your online application. Your application will be saved so you can return later and complete it at your convenience.

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APPLY FOR HOUSINGThe priority deadline for the Residence Hall application is March 1 for new students. This deadline is in place especially for students with specific roommate or special accommodation requests.

7 to get started at MSUNEXT STEPS

Bulletin of Montana State University Volume LXVII No. 4 July 2014 (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.

Directions to Campus

From the west: Take I-90 exit 305 onto North 19th Avenue and follow it south to Kagy Boulevard. Turn left onto Kagy and continue to South 7th Avenue; turn left and continue to parking areas.

From the east: Take I-90 exit 309 onto Main Street, proceed west to Willson Avenue, turn left and travel 18 blocks to Kagy Boulevard. Turn right and continue to South 7th Avenue, turn right again and continue to the parking lots on your left.

Parking: Please stop by the Parking Information Kiosk on South 7th just south of Grant St. for details on where to park and parking fees (see map at right). Parking fees will be validated at the Admissions Office.

1STEP

TAKE THE ACT OR SATRegister for and take the SAT or ACT. Have your scores sent to MSU. MSU’s ACT code is 2420. MSU’s SAT code is 4488. Remember, only your highest score will be considered for admission. There are no penalties for taking either test more than once.

Important things to keep in mind as you plan for college

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LET’S CONNECT

This publication was produced by the Montana State University Office of University Communications. It was written by Lee Cook and Ron Lambert and designed by Ron Lambert. Photography by Kelly Gorham unless otherwise noted.

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