Admissions guidelines Get a head start on college Fun classes you'll find in college

Summer Session 2005 is a great way to introduce yourself to the college atmosphere and course work. Whether you're trying to get some core courses out of the way or are taking a certain class that excites you, MSU offers a variety of classes to pique your interest.

If you have completed your sophomore year in high school, have a minimum grade point average of 3.00, and have completed the majority of the College Preparatory course work (see below), you are welcome to apply.

Come join the fun at MSU's Summer Session 2005!

Admissions guidelines

Students who have not graduated from high school, but have shown a demonstrated ability and general maturity will be considered for MSU Early Admission acceptance as a non-degree undergraduate student.

To be eligible for Early Admission, the applicant normally has:

1. Completed the sophomore year in high school.
2. A minimum high school grade point average of 3.25.
3. Completed the majority of the College Preparatory course work outlined below.

• Four years of English. In each year the content of the courses should emphasize the development of written and oral communication skills and literature.
• Three years of mathematics. The courses taken shall include Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II (or the sequential content equivalent of these courses). Students are encouraged to take a math course in their senior year.
• Three years of social studies. The courses taken shall include global studies (such as world history or world geography), American history and government, economics, Native American history, psychology, sociology, or other third-year courses.
• Two years of laboratory science. One year must be earth science, biology, chemistry, or physics.
• Two years chosen from the following: foreign language (preferably two years), computer science, visual and performing arts, or vocational education units which meet the Office of Public Instruction guidelines.

Students must also complete the following application procedures: Receipt of the following credentials in the Office of Enrollment Services constitutes a complete application for admission.

1. Application Form: The Undergraduate Application Form is available online. Return the completed and signed form to the Office of Enrollment Services, Montana State University, P.O. Box 172180, Bozeman, MT 59717-2180.
2. $30 Application Fee: Checks should be made payable to Montana State University. The application fee cannot be waived, deferred, or refunded. This fee must be paid before the application for admission will be processed.
3. Evidence of Exceptional Capability: The application must include transcripts and/or other evidence of exceptional capability in the area in which courses are to be taken. For example, evidence may include scores on national placement exams or samples of outstanding work. Arrangement to take the ACT or SAT tests may be made by contacting the MSU Testing Services at (406) 994-6984.
4. Letter of Recommendation: Letter recommending admittance must be submitted by the student's school principal, guidance counselor and/or teachers. Letters from teachers who work with gifted or talented students are particularly valued. Also a letter from the department head or faculty member in the university department in which a course is to be taken must state that the student is apparently prepared to take the course in question and is granted permission to do so.
5. Meeting with Enrollment Services: Early Admit candidates must meet with the Coordinator of Enrollment Services. Contact Enrollment Services to set up the meeting (406-994-6617 or 406-994-5543).

All materials must be sent directly to MSU's Office of Enrollment Services.

Get a head start on college

For current high school students accepted into the Early Admission Program, Summer Session core courses offer a jump start on a college career as well as an introduction to the level of work that is expected of a student at MSU.

Please visit Summer Session 2005 Core Courses to see what's available this year.

Fun classes you'll find in college

Summer Session 2005 offers a variety of core and non-core classes that are just plain fun!

Always wanted to learn how to ride a horse or improve your current horsemanship skills? How about taking ARNR 110 Western Equitation or ARNR 208 Intermediate Western Equitation? Learn basic western horsemanship and introductory horse training methods in ARNR 110, and advanced riding maneuvers and horse training techniques in ARNR 208.

If Rumba dancing is your thing, check out HHD 100 Ballroom Dance. Learn dance style, etiquette, interactive social skills and body mastery. In addition to the Rumba, you'll learn the Waltz, Cha Cha and Quick Step while exploring the history of ballroom dancing and differentiating between American and international dance styles.

Fascinated with regional environmental issues such as wilderness, wolf reintroduction, whirling disease and grizzlies? BIOL 103CS Environmental Science & Society explores the relationship between people and the environment, using the earth as an ecosystem to show the effects of human activities on natural ecosystems.

Interested in learning about and experiencing another culture? Try MLG 101 Elementary German I or HIST 115D A History of Japan. And if you're a musician, you can earn credit while performing in weekly community concerts by enrolling in MUS 355 Bozeman Community Concert Band.

The most important thing to know is that college is a fun and exciting place. Once you enter, the opportunities are endless!