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Housing
Making housing arrangements, whether on-campus or in the community, is the responsibility of the student. It is recommended that housing be secured as far in advance as possible.
On-Campus Options
The University provides nine residence halls with various living options. A room in the residence halls is guaranteed to any student desiring one! The halls offer many services including study rooms, computer facilities and kitchen areas and vary from coed halls to all-male or all-female residences. Options are available for older students, internationals, and those who prefer a quiet or smoke-free atmosphere. The residence halls are convenient and cost approximately US$500/month including meals. Students are encouraged to live in a residence hall during their first term at MSU in order to meet other students in a relaxed, secure and convenient environment. Undergraduates with fewer than 30 semester credits are required to live in a residence hall on campus. Students are urged to apply early for the best choice in halls and rooms. For a look at the different halls you can explore the Residence Life web page at: http://www.montana.edu/wwwocl/Reslife/ . You can easily downloadable an application form at the bottom on the "Contact Us" page on the Residence Life website:
http://www.montana.edu/wwwocl/Reslife/contact.html
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The MSU Residence Halls Food Service has three dining halls, and students can choose from many different meal plans. The food service provides wholesome and balanced meals, including vegetarian dishes. For a closer look at the food service options take a tour on their exciting interactive website at: http://www.montana.edu/wwwufs/
Important Note:
Receiving confirmation of on-campus housing DOES NOT indicate acceptance for admission to the University. Notification of admission will come from the Office of Admissions. A non-refundable housing deposit of $200 is applied as payment to the residence hall bill. Students should plan to apply for housing as soon as acceptance to the University is final; this will give the greatest choice of living arrangements.
Family & Graduate Housing offers affordable, convenient housing (small houses and apartments) with scenic vistas for a limited number of students with dependents. The apartments are located within walking/biking distance from the main campus, and are relatively close to many Bozeman amenities including the Gallatin Valley Mall, several grocery stores, retail stores, and movie theaters. Bozeman's close proximity to Hyalite Canyon and Yellowstone National Park naturally provides an excellent opportunity to explore outdoor activities including hiking, skiing, fishing, mountain biking, canoeing, and rafting. Family housing rental rates are less expensive than off-campus housing, but there is generally a waiting list. Students are advised to apply 8-10 months early. For further information, please see: http://www.montana.edu/fgh/
Off Campus Options
A wide variety of apartments and rental houses can be found within easy walking distance of campus, however due to the large student population they can be more difficult to locate especially in the fall. Prices vary tremendously depending on location, size, and number of people sharing the space. Houses can be shared by several people and usually rent for US$800 - $1200/month. Two-bedroom apartments generally rent for US$500-$700/month and sometimes you can find a room to rent in a house for closer to US$200 - $300/month. The best sources for locating off-campus housing or “roommates wanted” are: the Bozeman Daily Chronicle newspaper, classified section at http://bozemandailychronicle.com/ ; a bulletin board in the Student Union Building near the MSU bookstore; or a list of Apartment Complexes and Property Management companies is available in our office. Be aware that companies that assist you in locating housing will charge a fee. Students planning to live off campus should try and arrive in Bozeman a few weeks early since apartments fill up fast!
Temporary Housing
MSU residence halls offer temporary housing at a reasonable price for students arriving early who intend to live in the halls for the entire semester. Temporary dormitory housing costs approximately US$10.00 per night, must be paid upon arrival, and does not include food.
For those students not planning to live in the residence halls, several off-campus options are available depending on your needs and time frame. Below is a list of hotels within walking distance of campus and the approximate prices for a single room (if you are traveling with a friend and can share a room, the cost will be shared between you):
- City Center Best Western – 507 W. Main, 406-587-3158 (US$55.00)
- Lewis & Clark Motel – 824 W. Main, 406-586-3341 (US$40 - $55.00)
- Imperial Inn – 122 W. Main, 406-586-3354 (US$33.00)
- Youth Hostel – 405 W. Olive, 406-586-4695 (US$16.00) – bozeman4hostel@yahoo.com
If you would like an option with a kitchen unit you rent by the week or month, try contacting the motels below (these motels will be farther from MSU than the above list):
- Blue Sky Motel – 406-587-2311
- Bozeman Western Heritage Inn – 406-586-8534
- Comfort Inn – 406-587-2322
- Rainbow Motel – 406-587-4201
- Ramada Limited – 406-585-2626
- Royal 7 Budget Inn – 406-587-3103
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