Information for New Students and Summer-Only Students
Please note: Continuing students are automatically admitted to Summer Session. Former students are admitted to the University but must file an Intent to Register form with the Registrar's Office.
- Application Deadlines
- New Students
- Summer-Only and Other Non-Degree Students
- Immunization Requirements
- Contact Information
- Services for Students with Disabilities
New Students
Freshman Degree-Seeking Undergraduates are:
- pursuing a bachelor's degree at MSU
- students who, after completion of high school or its equivalent, have attempted fewer than 12 college-level credits
- required to submit a final, official high school transcript (sent directly to MSU from the student's high school) and scores sent directly from ACT or SAT (students who graduated more than three years ago are not required to submit ACT or SAT scores)
Students who did not complete high school are required to submit official GED scores and scores from ACT or SAT (students who would have graduated more than three years ago are not required to submit ACT or SAT scores).
Admission application procedure:
- Complete the standard MSU Application for Admission.
- Submit completed application to the Office of Admissions along with the application fee ($36.00 with online application or $30.00 with paper application) plus test scores and transcripts as requested on the application.
- Submit record of immunizations and tuberculosis (TB) screening form to the Student Health Service (see "Immunization Requirements," below).
The Office of Admissions will contact you by mail regarding the status of your admission within two weeks of the receipt of your application.
Transfer Degree-Seeking Undergraduates are:
- pursuing a bachelor's degree or second bachelor's degree at MSU
- graduated from high school or its equivalent, and have attempted 12 or more college-level credits following high school graduation
- required to have complete and official transcripts sent directly to MSU from each college or university attended
- in good standing at the previous institution(s)
Admission application procedure:
- Complete the standard MSU Application for Admission.
- Submit completed application to the Office of Admissions along with the application fee ($36.00 with online application or $30.00 with paper application) plus official transcripts from each college or university attended (sent directly to MSU by the colleges/universities).
- Submit record of immunizations and TB screening form to the Student Health Service (see "Immunization Requirements," below).
The Office of Admissions will contact you by mail regarding the status of your admission within two weeks of the receipt of your application.
Degree-Seeking Graduate Students are:- pursuing a graduate degree at MSU
- college graduates currently holding at least a bachelor's degree
Admission application procedure:
For complete details regarding applying to MSU as a degree-seeking graduate student, please contact The Graduate School at (406) 994-4145 or gradschool@montana.edu, or visit The Graduate School at MSU website.
Summer-Only and Other Non-Degree Students
Non-Degree Undergraduates:- do not currently hold a bachelor's degree
- do not plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at MSU
- are advised by University Studies
- are not eligible to receive financial aid
- may not represent the University in intercollegiate athletic competition
Admission application procedure:
- Complete the Admission Form for Summer Session 2013 and request admission as a non-degree undergraduate.
- Submit completed application to the Office of Admissions along with the $30 application fee payable to Montana State University.
- Submit record of immunizations and tuberculosis (TB) screening form to the Student Health Service (see "Immunization Requirements," below).
The Office of Admissions will contact you by mail regarding the status of your admission within one week of the receipt of your application.
Non-Degree Graduates are:- college graduates currently holding at least a bachelor's degree
- pursuing non-degree course work (are not eligible for financial aid)
Admission application procedure:
- Complete the Application for Graduate Admission: 1) online by selecting Online Application or 2) by mail by downloading the Paper Application (both applications available at the Graduate Applications page).
- Pay: $60 application fee
- Request that an official transcript from the institution granting your bachelor's degree be sent to the MSU Division of Graduate Education at the time you submit your application. Acceptance to MSU as a non-degree graduate student is automatic upon proof of a baccalaureate degree.
- Submit record of immunizations and TB screening form to the Student Health Service (see "Immunization Requirements," below).
The Graduate School will send you a letter of acceptance along with registration instructions within one week of receipt of your application and required transcript.
Immunization Requirements
Students must meet MSU’s immunization requirements before registering for classes. The Student Health Service requires a copy of an official health record or the signature of a health care provider on the Immunization Form to certify that you have met these requirements. For the immunization requirements, please consult the Student Health Service Web site. To save money and time, please update your immunizations with your family physician before you come to MSU. If you were born before January 1, 1957, you are considered immune to measles, mumps and rubella and are not required to have these immunizations. However, you will need to complete the tuberculosis screening form and you may need to have a TB test.
Immunization records may be included with your admission application or submitted directly to the Student Health Service by one of the following methods:
- Online: Go to www.montana.edu/health. Then click “Online Student Health.” To register for Online Student Health, you will need to know your MSU ID number and will be asked to select a user name. When you submit your records online, a hard copy of the documentation must also be sent by fax or mail.
- Fax: You may fax records to (406) 994-2504.
- Mail: Records can be mailed to Student Health Service, MSU-Bozeman, P.O. Box 173260, Bozeman MT 59717-3260.
If you are currently attending another school, you may ask the health service to send your records to MSU for you.
For more information, call the Student Health Service at (406) 994-2311.
For More Information About Admission, Contact:
Office of Admissions
(406) 994-2452 or 1-888-MSU-CATS
admissions@montana.edu
www.montana.edu/admissions
The Graduate School at MSU
(406) 994-4145
1-800-255-7962
gradschool@montana.edu
www.montana.edu/gradschool
Office of Summer Session
(406) 994-7136
summer@montana.edu
www.montana.edu/summer
Services for Students with Disabilities
Students desiring accommodations for a disability may request services through:Disabled Student Services
180 Strand Union
(406) 994-2824
TTY: (406) 994-6701
byork@montana.edu
www.montana.edu/wwwres
Enrollment in Montana State University is open to all students regardless of race, sex, religion, disability, age, national or ethnic origin, or marital status.
| Updated 1/16/13 |
