MSU Office of International Programs - Admissions

Montana State University
P.O. Box 172260
400 Culbertson Hall
Bozeman, MT 59717-2260

Debra De Bode, Director

Tel: (406) 994-7418
Fax: (406) 994-1619
globalstudy@montana.edu

Are you a beginner, an intermediate, or an advanced speaker of English? We welcome everyone!

A.C.E. at Montana State University offers intensive English classes for all levels. You will improve your English with people from all over the world by actively joining in our Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing courses. For more detailed information, you can check the A.C.E. website.

 

The benefits of A.C.E. Language Institute at MSU:

• "Conditional Admission" to MSU for undergraduate students: if you do not meet the English proficiency requirement but you are academically admissible to MSU, you can be conditionally admitted to MSU which means that you will learn English at A.C.E. before attending MSU. When you complete Level 6 at A.C.E., you enter MSU directly, with no TOEFL score.
• Expert instructors who love to teach
• Challenging classes limited to 17 students
• Match up with a friendly American "Conversation Partner"
• Participate in interesting MSU classes when you reach the most advanced level
• Intercultural presentations with your international classmates

A.C.E. will assist you with:

• Airport pick-up and New Student Orientation
• Familiarizing you with campus and campus life

MSU offers you:

 

 

• Bachelor's degree programs in over 100 fields of study, masters degrees in 39 and doctoral degrees in 13 fields.

• Library, free transit bus system, campus restaurants and shops in the Student Union Building

• Complete sports facilities including swimming pool, gym, soccer fields, tennis courts, weight room, fitness classes and more

• Student Recreation Centers: bowling, billiards, video games, sports equipment rental, outdoor adventure trips, and classes in outdoor skills like rock climbing and boating

• Computer labs with over 600 computers and free internet access

• Campus events such as movies, concerts, athletic games, and the annual International Food Bazaar

• Professional academic and immigration advising

Looking for a safe, friendly and fun city to live and study in?

 

 

Bozeman is a lively, young city located in a beautiful valley surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, many rivers, clean air and starry skies. Our town is a safe and friendly place with an easy-going life style.

Students enjoy many outdoor activities like snowboarding, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, fly-fishing and biking. Visiting art galleries, museums, and many excellent restaurants is also popular.

Bozeman's sunny climate reflects its mountain valley location. Summers are pleasant, with warm days, cool nights and an abundance of sunshine. The dry weather makes both summer and winter an enjoyable experience.

Bozeman Area Population: 75,000

Nearby Attractions: Yellowstone National Park, 150 km - Bozeman is the gateway to YNP where natural features, oustanding scenery and abundant wildlife await you. Bridger Bowl Ski Area, 25km; Big Sky and Moonlight Basin Ski Resorts, 73km.

Free buses will take you anywhere in town, from campus to downtown and even to the nearby ski resorts.

Levels at A.C.E. Language Institute:

 

 

The A.C.E. Level 7 program is specifically designed to assist prospective international graduate students to prepare for graduate school in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing and research.  With the approval of Dr. Ron Larsen, Vice Provost and Interim Dean of The Graduate School, A.C.E. was permitted to make recommendations for graduate admission in terms of language proficiency. The MSU Graduate School accepts completion of Level 7 in lieu of TOEFL or IELTS scores for admission purposes, and academic departments also have the choice of accepting this recommendation and completion of Level 7.

Courses

Classes will meet for 20 hours per week.

Audit/Audit Review (10 hours/week for one semester)
This class consists of two elements: attendance at an upper-level MSU class along with an A.C.E. instructor for three hours per week.  The second part is seven additional hours per week of developmental work on academic reading, writing, critical thinking and preparation for exams all of which are meant to give the students the listening, reading and thinking skills necessary for advanced academic work.  Students must complete all work and exams for the MSU course and pass with at least an 80% grade.

Advanced Academic Speaking (5 hours/week for one semester)
This class meets daily and is aimed at providing speaking, listening, discussion and presentation skills.  The final project is a PowerPoint presentation on the students’ areas of graduate study.

Advanced  Academic Writing (5 hours/week for one semester)
This course focuses on the academic writing skills necessary for success in graduate school.  These include summarizing, reviewing (critically) literature in the student’s field, identifying appropriate research materials, performing research, and writing up research.  Great emphasis is given to appropriate citation, paraphrasing, and avoidance of plagiarism.

Special classes are also available depending on adequate interest & enrollment:

• Conversation Practice
• Pronunciation
• Reading Mechanics
• English through Music
• Spelling and Punctuation
• Writing with Computers
• TOEFL Preparation
• GRE Preparation
• College Vocabulary
• Developmental Writing
• The English of Mathematics

   

2013 A.C.E Session Schedule

 

Session	First Day of Class	Last Day of Class
Spring I	January 7	March 1
Spring II	March 4	May 3
Summer I:	May 13	June 21
Summer II:	June 24	August 2
Fall I:	August 26	October 18
Fall II:	October 21	December 13

 

Holidays:

Spring Break 2013: March 11-15  

2014 A.C.E Session Schedule

 

Session	First Day of Class	Last Day of Class
Spring I	January 6	February 28
Spring II	March 3	May 2

Tuition & Fees for 2012

 

Full-time tuition 7.5 weeks/20 hours of class per week	$2,600
Health Insurance**	$180
Student Service/facilities fee	$275
A.C.E. Placement Test for students conditionally admitted to MSU	$60
One-time housing placement fee	$200
Application to A.C.E.	$100
Courier delivery of I-20	$65
TOEFL Test (institutional)	$60
Airport pick-up	included
*Additional 3 hours/week (e.g. TOEFL, Academic Vocabulary, English of Math.) are included with Levels 1-5. Additional elective fees apply for Level 6-7.
**Unless student already has own insurance

 

Residence Life Fees*

 

Single room/21 meals per week* 3 meals per day, 7 days a week	$1,750-$2,420
Single room/15 meals per week* 3 meals per day, 5 days a week (excludes weekends)	$1,750-$2,420
Double room/21 meals per week* 2 persons per room; 3 meals per day, 7 days a week	$1,750-$2,420
Double room/15 meals per week* 2 persons per room; 3 meals per day, 5 days a week (excludes weekends)	$1,750-$2,420
Estimated summer room cost/no meals included	$550
Homestay - limited availability, pre-application required	$1,125
* Prices may vary depending on room size and availability.

 

 

How to apply?

If you wish to apply for conditional admission at MSU, please contact Ms. Susan Reisch, sreisch@montana.edu or go to our application instructions webpage.

If you wish to apply to A.C.E. directly, please contact A.C.E. Language Institute Enrollment Services, enroll@cultural.org