Montana State University

Dean of Students Office

Montana State University
P.O. Box 174220
Bozeman, MT 59717-4220

Tel: (406) 994-2826
Fax: (406) 994-5931
E-mail: deanofstudents@montana.edu
Location: SUB 174

Dean of Students:

Dr. Matthew Caires

Dean of Students Office

Montana Hall With The Bridgers

Welcome to the Dean Of Students Office!

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.

The Dean of Students Office assists students through the following services and interactions:

  • Consulting with or troubleshooting for students
  • Coordinating fraternities and sororities
  • Coordinating conduct/discipline actions
  • Hearing student grievances and appeals
  • Providing general information or assistance
  • Administering and interpreting the Student Conduct Code
  • Processing withdrawals from the university

Please click here to see a flowchart of the connections, relationships, and responsibilities which the Dean of Students Office currently maintains.

Dr. Matt Caires
Dr. Glenn Puffer
Erin Macdonald Peck, M.Ed
Erika Swanson

Matthew Caires

Dean of Students

mcaires@montana.edu

Glenn Puffer

Associate Dean of Students

Erin Macdonald Peck

Assistant Dean of Students

Fraternity and Sorority Life

erin.macdonald3@montana.edu

Erika Swanson

Assistant Dean of Students

Parent & Family Association

erika.swanson@montana.edu

BreAnna Bentley

Administrative Assistant

deanofstudents@montana.edu