Admissions and New Student Services, 120 Hamilton Hall (994-2452), is responsible for evaluating application materials, admitting students to the university, evaluating transfer credits and determining residency for new undergraduate students.

The Advance By Choice Program helps specific groups of students succeed at MSU. ABC staff and faculty provide a variety of services, including counseling, tutoring and basic courses in Math and English. To be eligible, students must be either low-income, disabled and/or first generation college (neither parent has earned a bachelor's degree). The program is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. For more information: 146 Strand Union, 994-4541.

Each student, upon entering a department, is assigned a faculty member who serves as an academic adviser. Academic advisers are valuable resources in terms of curricular information, academic responsibilities, career options within a field of study, personal guidance and friendship. Each student should schedule an appointment with his or her adviser during the advising period to discuss course selection and academic programs.

Students may change advisers at any time by contacting their departmental secretary, department head or assistant dean.

Ask-Us (994-INFO), the MSU campus information center, is located in the Strand Union. The center provides assistance to students, faculty, staff, community residents and campus visitors by providing reliable and accurate information on campus events and schedules as well as activities in the Strand Union.

Ask-Us provides catalogs and class schedules (checkout only), the campus lost and found service, magazine and newspaper checkout, change, student paycheck distribution, drop-off service, a fax service, up-to-date bulletin boards, stamp sales and ticket sales for various sports events, concerts, plays and lectures.

Career Services, located at 125 Strand Union (994-4353), offers a full range of career planning and placement services to students and alumni. Services include: career counseling, workshops on choosing a major, resume writing, interviewing, and career interest testing. The office has a computerized career exploration program, and offers help in finding internships and career-related summer jobs. The CS library features a wealth of job listings, career information and employer literature. In addition, the office holds a major Career Fair each year and schedules on-campus recruitment activities.

The Office for Community Involvement assists students who wish to serve their community, state or nation. The Office compiles a monthly database of volunteer opportunities from which students choose as required course work or as independently inspired service. Each year, the office holds "Into the Streets," a volunteer fair where students can learn about local non-profits seeking volunteers. The Office also coordinates a variety of community outreach programs for which student volunteers are actively recruited. These programs include: MSU America Reads * America Counts, a reading and math tutoring initiative; MSU BreaksAway, a program where our students volunteer to go to another community in another state or Mexico over spring break to provide service and learn about the diversity of cultures and issues outside of Bozeman and MentoringMinds, an after school program designed for 5th - 7th grade students living in our Family and Graduate Housing community to better prepare them for the transition from elementary to middle school.

The Community Involvement Office is also a site for the state AmeriCorps program called Montana Campus Corps. They host a team of currently enrolled students who are committed to a 900-hour 2-year term of service in exchange for an educational award of $2,362.00. Through this national service initiative, our students gain tremendous leadership and program coordinator skills and training. Their service work actively involves them in addressing a wide variety of community challenges throughout the academic year. For more information please call 406-994-6902, email: community@montana.edu or www2.montana.edu/community.

Budget Category	Resident	Non-Resident
Tuition/Fees	$4,590	$14,190*
Room/Board	5,500	5,500+
Books/Supplies	930	930
Transportation/Personal Expenses	2,470	2,470
Total Estimated Cost	$13,490	$23,090

(The Board of Regents for the State of Montana approve all student fee charges which are subject to change at any time.)

Note: All students will also be charged a supplemental health insurance fee. A student who already has adequate insurance may request that the health insurance fee be waived.

* Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Tuition/Fees 6,510

The challenges and opportunities of the college years are accompanied by pressures and uncertainties. CPS helps students face such pressures and uncertainties. Through individual or group counseling, professional staff work to facilitate a more effective and adaptive individual able to capitalize on his or her own resources and to cope with future situations. Located on the second floor of Swingle Health Center, CPS is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Services are free to all eligible MSU students. Call 994-4531. A 24-hour crisis help line is also offered after business hours, 586-3333.

College of Agriculture
202 Linfield................994-3681

Agricultural Business
Agricultural Education
Agriculture Operations Technology
Animal Science
Biotechnology
Environmental Sciences
Horticulture
Land Rehabilitation
Land Resource Sciences
Plant Sciences
Preveterinary Medicine
Range Science

Architecture
Art
Fine Arts
Media and Theatre Arts
Music
Music Education

Accounting
Finance
Management
Marketing

Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Health and Human Development
Health Promotion
Technology Education

Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Construction Engineering Technology
Electrical Engineering
Industrial and Management Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Technology

Anthropology
Biological Sciences
Cell Biology and Neuroscience
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Economics
English
History
Mathematics
Microbiology
Modern Languages and Literatures
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology

The purposes of the Dean of Students Office are to act as an advocate for students, to consult and work with individual students and student groups, and to work with other campus offices in creating a sense of community at MSU. Assistance is available on a "drop-in" basis or by appointment. A few of the services available are:

• Processing of withdrawals from the university
• Consulting with, or troubleshooting for students
• Coordinating conduct/discipline actions
• Hearing student grievances and appeals
• Providing general information or assistance

For undergraduates interested in pursuing an area of scholarly/creative inquiry outside the established departmental structure, a B.A./B.S. degree program in Directed Interdisciplinary Studies (DIS) can be approved. DIS is not a double-degree nor a major-minor degree program, but the integration of more than one intellectual or methodological perspective on a problem identified by the student and approved by a Faculty Advisory Committee. For details, contact the University Honors Program, Quad D, 994-4110.

Illegal substances and alcohol abuse are prohibited on campus. Moreover, the university discourages abuse of alcohol or use of drugs off campus, and has formulated a philosophy, policy and programs to counteract the hardship and cost incurred through substance abuse by students.

MSU's standards of conduct clearly prohibit the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, sale, possession or use of a controlled substance on institutional property. Consumption of alcoholic beverages on university property is prohibited by Board of Regents policy, except for individual residence hall rooms (in accordance with state law), individual family housing units or locations authorized by the president of the university. There is an alcohol approval process for on- or off-campus events organized by registered or affiliated student groups who intend to serve alcohol.

There is no better investment in your future than a good education. But the cost of a college education has risen dramatically during recent years. You are probably concerned about how to finance your student's education. At Montana State University we offer students a full array of scholarships, grants, fee waivers, loans and employment through the Office of Financial Aid Services

We encourage all students who need financial aid for college to apply by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Despite the fact that the growth of federal aid programs has slowed, MSU distributed approximately $55 million in aid of various types to approximately 8000 students in 2003-04 Creative financial aid packaging techniques are used at MSU in order to award financial assistance to as many eligible students as possible.

If you have any questions, please contact the First Year Initiative HELPLINE at 994-7359 or via e-mail at jsneva@montana.edu. Also, don't forget to check out our website at www.montana.edu/freshmen.

For many students, the fraternity or sorority is an ideal living-learning experience. These social living groups own their own houses, select their members, are self-governing and form friendships and memories that last a lifetime. Students can check out the Greek Houses during Formal Rush in the Fall. The Greek Coordinator is housed in the Dean of Students Office, call 994-2826.

The Student Wellness and Health Promotion Program, run by and for students (994-7337), provides programs and strategies to create a healthier college environment. Many students receive credit for their participation. Some of the most popular groups include:

• Alcohol and other drug awareness and prevention activities
• ASMSU Wellness Coalition - coordinates blood drives and other events
• Cat Cab - Safe ride home program
• Experiential Education - See page 6.
• Greek Wellness - Programs for and by fraternity and sorority members
• Insight - Early intervention and referral for alcohol problems
• SASA - Students Against Sexual Assault
• SHARE - Sexual health and responsibility education
• VOICE Center - Sexual assault victim advocacy and prevention

Students who are motivated in academic and creative pursuits may undertake interdisciplinary course work and undergraduate research through the University Honors Program. These studies complement departmental majors. Honors seminars and special course sections emphasize the development of analytic skills and expression through speaking and writing. Individual honors tutorials and supervised research opportunities are also available.

Students with energy, self-reliance and high standards of achievement are encouraged to discuss their interest with the program Director Victoria O'Donnell, Atkinson Quadrangle D, 994-4110.

The Office of International Programs, 400 Culbertson Hall (994-4031), plans and guides international efforts at MSU, including study abroad opportunities (see Off Campus Study) and coordination of intercultural events. The foreign student adviser is the campus contact for immigration information, serves as a liaison between foreign students and other MSU offices and departments, and is responsible for MSU Exchange Visitor Program with the U.S. Information Agency.

The Center for Native American Studies, a department in the College of Letters and Science, is committed to meeting the changing needs of American Indians and all Montana citizens through excellence in teaching, research and public service. Students may select a minor in Native American studies or take selected courses in fulfilling the university's core curriculum requirement.

The Center performs a vital function for American Indian students who will find a broad range of support programs and services at MSU. A full-time Indian student adviser, the American Indian Club Room, scholarships and tutorial assistance are among the many support offerings through the Center.

Study Abroad
MSU offers several study-abroad opportunities. The International Student Exchange Program allows students to spend a year at a campus in a foreign country (MSU has agreements with schools in 50 countries) while paying tuition, room and board as if they were still attending MSU. Students obtain credit and continue working toward a degree at MSU while studying abroad. Information on study abroad programs can be obtained at the Office of International Programs, 400 Culbertson Hall, 994-4031.

National Student Exchange
The National Student Exchange, a consortium of over 155 state-supported colleges and universities, allows students to study for up to a year at a university in another area of the country. The NSE encourages participants to broaden their academic, social and cultural awareness. Students are able to enroll at their host institutions with the same financial benefits enjoyed by in-state residents. Credits and grades are recorded at MSU as a part of the student's regular transcript.

To qualify, a student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and be a legal Montana resident. NSE is coordinated through General Studies, 418 Reid Hall, 994-3532.

The Registrar's Office, 101 Montana Hall (994-2601), is the centralized point of all administrative procedures relating to academic life. The registrar provides catalogs and course listings, helps students register for classes and keeps track of grades. The registrar's staff can help students file an "application to graduate," change student names (officially, of course), change addresses on official records, verify course enrollment and provide students with pass/fail forms. Questions on just about anything academic should be referred to this office.

Registration Checklist for Students

1. Refer to the Undergraduate Catalog for information about the courses; use either the printed or on-line schedule of classes to see course offerings.
2. Plan your next semester's schedule.
3. Obtain the Personal Data Form. For continuing students, it is available from your department or adviser during the advising period.
4. Use the Web Registration System to access student records and registration from the homepage at your assigned time. Students are not allowed to register early. Students may register anytime after the assigned time.

Classification of Students

• FRESHMAN - student who has earned less than 30 credits and who is entitled to a regular or conditional admission.
• SOPHOMORE - student who has earned 30-59 credits.
• JUNIOR - student who has earned 60-89 credits.
• SENIOR - student who has earned 90 or more credits.

Drop/Add Regulations
Beginning the first day of instruction, adding courses or changing sections requires a properly completed, student-initiated, Drop/Add Form. Drops may continue thru the 10th class day via the phone or web registration, after which time a completed Drop/Add form is required.

Add
Students may add a course upon the recommendation of their adviser and approval of the course instructor up to the end of the 10th day of instruction each semester. When a course in which they would like to enroll is full, they may still be able to ADD it. Adds are permitted after the 10th class day but require the student's academic dean's signature as well.

Drop
The student may not drop all courses. Students who desire to withdraw from all classes are to obtain a University Withdrawal through the Dean of Students Office. Each student is responsible for fees of all courses after the 15th day of University instruction.

When a student's semester or cumulative grade-point average falls below 2.00, the record of the student is reviewed by the University Scholastic Committee which is composed of the vice president for academic affairs, the dean of students and the dean or assistant dean of the respective college. The committee has authority to mandate probations, suspensions and curriculum transfers. The chairperson of this committee will notify students in writing of the action. Grade reports indicate the status of students, and it is the individual's responsibility to review his or her grade report each semester

Intercollegiate Varsity Athletics
Big Sky Athletic Conference championships are contested for both men's and women's teams in basketball, cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field, tennis, men's football, women's volleyball and women's golf and women's skiing. Conference member schools are California State University-Northridge, California State University-Sacramento, Eastern Washington University, Idaho State University, Montana State University- Bozeman, Northern Arizona University, Portland State University, University of Montana and Weber State University.

Men and women's alpine skiing competition for women is under the governance of the NCAA and is conducted through the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Skiing Association.

Rodeo - Men's and women's rodeo is under the jurisdiction of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association and the Big Sky rodeo region which includes Montana State University-Bozeman, the University of Montana, Western Montana College of the University of Montana, Carroll College, Montana State University-Billings, Montana State University-Northern, Dawson Community College, Miles Community College and Northwest College of Powell, Wyoming.

Outdoor Recreation
The ASMSU Outdoor Recreation Program, located in SOB Barn, provides low-cost equipment rental (backpacks, tents, bicycles, etc.), coordinated group outings, resource center (maps, trail guides, etc.), seminars and bicycle/ski workshops. For information on services, hours and policies, call 994-3621.

Intramurals
The ASMSU Intramural and Recreation Office, 202 Shoyer Gym, offers competition in over 50 activities and coordinates the use of ten handball/racquetball courts, one squash court, eight outdoor tennis courts, two indoor tennis courts, two indoor running tracks, two weight rooms, two cardio rooms, ten basketball courts, two swimming pools, a climbing room and a table tennis area. Use of these facilities and equipment checkout is available from the ASMSU Intramural Equipment Room upon presentation of valid student ID.

The Office of Student Activities, 282 Strand Union (994-3591), provides students with activities that enhance academic programs and offers assistance and advice to individual students and to the approximately 140 registered student organizations for students pursuing interests from chess to rock climbing. The director of student activities serves as a resource to campus student organizations.

Shortly after the spring elections, ASMSU hires 250 students to serve on ASMSU committees for the following year. Applications and other information are available in room 281 of the SUB, next to the Ask-Us-Desk.

Campus Entertainment
Campus Entertainment Committees include: Arts and Exhibits, Concerts, Films/Videos, Lively Arts, Comedy Spotlight, Lectures and Technical Services.

Montana State University expects all students to conduct themselves as honest, responsible and law-abiding members of the academic community and to respect the rights of other students, members of the faculty and staff and the public to use, enjoy and participate in university programs and facilities. Student conduct that disrupts, invades or violates the personal and property rights of others is prohibited and may be subject to disciplinary action. Academic integrity is the central and most valued principle of a university education. It is both vital to the development of genuine learning and essential to the production, distribution and application of knowledge. For a full report on these and other matters, contact the dean of students.

Students who carry seven or more credits are required to carry health insurance. Full-time students who cannot show proof of other health insurance are charged for the Medical Insurance Plan for Students at the time of fee payment.

The Swingle Health Center is located in the east wing of the Strand Union Building. Patients are seen by appointment between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on regular school days during the academic year. Patients with acute illnesses or injuries may be seen on a walk-in basis. Limited acute care is available Saturdays (8 - 11:30 a.m.). The Health Service staff includes physicians, dentists, nurses, registered pharmacists, certified lab and x-ray technologists and nutritionists. Primary funding comes from student health fees.

The Dental Clinic provides preventive and urgent dental care. Routine cleanings, complete examinations and emergency treatment is provided with nominal fees for services.

A complete brochure detailing the services and capabilities of the Health Service is available at the Center. Phone numbers for the Student Health Service include: Appointments 994-2311; Student Health Insurance Office, 994-3199; Pharmacy 994-5498; Nutrition 994-4380; Dental Clinic 994-2314.

The Testing Service, 243 Reid Hall, coordinates national test programs including the GRE, MAT, CLEP, PEP, CAT, Actuary, AMP, OAT, VAT, LSAT, MCAT and GED, as well as the ACT for college entrance. The Testing Service maintains a library of correspondence catalogs and resource materials about national test programs. For information call 994-6984.

The Undergraduate Scholars Program (USP) is a new program designed to encourage and facilitate undergraduate research and creative projects in all disciplines. Students can work one-on-one with a faculty member and get academic credit and scholarships. The annual USP conference showcases research results, and prizes are awarded for the best presentation in each college. The USP also assists students in finding summer research opportunities and internships all over the world. Contact Steve Holmgren for more information: 994-5393.

The University Police are on duty 24 hours a day to protect students and their property, as well as to monitor traffic and parking. The Police Department is located in the Huffman Building at Seventh Ave. and Kagy Blvd. The office maintains dispatch services 24 hours at day at 994-2121.

Students should make every effort to abide by the university's vehicle and parking regulations. Unregistered vehicles parking on campus will be issued citations and may be towed. Fines will also be issued for improper parking. Failure to pay fines by the date specified will constitute a second offense subject to an additional fine. Fines may be appealed to the Traffic Appeals Committee. Unpaid citations are turned over to Student Accounts for collection. Neither grade reports nor transcripts are available to students with outstanding fines.

Visitor parking regulations apply from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Park anywhere you wish, except in restricted areas, during the evening and on weekends.

During the week, visitors may park in our 134-space visitor lot (marked with diagonal lines) at the corner of 7th and Grant, across from the SUB. The attendant at the Information Kiosk can answer questions and direct you to your destination from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Lot fees are as follows:

You may also purchase a $2.50 daily hangtag which allows you to seek parking in any of the lots designated with a dot pattern. Hangtags may be purchased at the Information Kiosk or at the University Police Office, either in advance or upon arrival.

The solid black areas on the map designate handicapped parking spaces. No fee is charged for these spaces.

If you have questions about visitor parking or any special needs, please call the University Police Office at (406) 994-2121.