Become an MSU student in 5 easy steps

Step 1

Apply for Admission
(406) 994-2452 / (888) MSU-CATS (678-2287)
admissions@montana.edu

New students may apply for admission at any time without all the necessary required materials. Applicants will be notified of missing or incomplete documents needed to complete the admissions process.

• Apply online at: https://apply.embark.com/ugrad/montanastate/

• OR Send your application for admission along with your $30 check for the non-refundable application fee. Make check or money order payable to Montana State University. (Please note the $30 application fee can not be waived). Mail application form and fee to:

  MSU Office of Admissions
  P.O. Box 172190
  Bozeman, MT 59717-2190

  • Request that your official ACT or SAT test scores be sent directly to the Office of Admissions from ACT (MSU school code is 2420) or SAT (MSU school code is 4488) testing company (required for freshman applicants).
    • Request ACT scores at: www.actstudent.org/scores/send/index.html
    • Request SAT scores at: www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/scores/sending.html

  • Request that your final, official transcript posting final grades and graduation date be sent directly to the Office of Admissions from the high school (high school transcript are not required for transfer students)..
  • Request that all of your final, official college transcript(s), Advanced Placement, and/or International Baccalaureate be sent directly to the Office of Admissions, if applicable.
  • Before or after you have applied for admissions, MSU encourages you to visit the Montana State University campus or attend an MSU Friday (open to all students and family members).

• Check your acceptance letter for accuracy. Check your acceptance letter to determine exactly which transcripts, test results, etc. are necessary for your admission file, which must be completed by the 15th class day of the term you will be attending. Call us if your information needs to be updated.

  Is your name spelled correctly?
  Is your mailing address correct?
  Is your email address still current?
  Is your residency status correct?
  Is your chosen major correct?
  Please note your MSU Student ID number.

  Please contact Admissions if you have questions regarding your application status or admission requirements, or if you have decided not to attend MSU.
  • Once you have decided to attend MSU, submit the housing application (step 3), submit your Orientation materials and confirm your attendance (step 5) after registration for classes.

Step 2

Apply for Financial Aid
(406) 994-2845
• As soon as possible after January 1, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Include MSU in Bozeman as one of your college choices on the FAFSA. MSU's FAFSA Federal school code is 002532. See the scholarship and financial aid section in your Viewbook for more information about applying for financial aid. If you do not have a Viewbook, please contact the Office of Admissions.

• Montana State University awards millions of dollars in scholarships and waiver awards to new students who enter in the fall of each year. You might qualify for some of this money based on your academic record, financial need, group affiliation, or a combination of the three. If you qualify, some scholarships and awards are automatically awarded when you are offered admission to Montana State University.

  Check out all the details at: http://www.montana.edu/admissions/scholarships.shtml

• Inquire about College and Departmental New Freshman and Transfers Scholarships Applications within each MSU College and Department.

• If eligible, apply for VA educational benefits by contacting the Veteran's Affairs Office at (406) 994-3661 or at http://www.montana.edu/wwwres/veteran/.

Step 3

Apply for Student Housing
(406) 994-2661
housing@montana.edu
• Housing applications can be submitted online or can be downloaded and printed at http://www.montana.edu/campuslife/. If you do not know your MSU Student ID you can use your social security number.

• If you have less than 30 semester credits and will be attending Montana State as a full-time student, you are required to live in the residence halls, unless you are a single parent, a married student or complete the exemption process for another reason.

• Graduates, single parents, and married students can find out about Family and Graduate Housing opportunities at http://www.montana.edu/campuslife/ or (406) 994-3730.

Step 4

Submit Immunization Records
(406) 994-2311
• Required Immunizations (Health History Form) and the Tuberculosis Screening Form can be printed at http://www.montana.edu/wwwhs/medserv/immunization.html.

• For students entering in fall 2009 and beyond, please submit your required immunization data by logging onto the Student Health Service Web site (www.montana.edu/health) and clicking the "online student health" link.

• You must send proof of required immunizations and the Tuberculosis Screening Form to the MSU Student Health Service at least three weeks before your Orientation session. Proof of immunization is required to register for classes.

Step 5

Submit Orientation/Registration Materials
(406) 994-2827
• Information on orientation/registration is sent after students are accepted for admission. Complete the registration card and mail back to the Orientation office.

• Attend New Student Orientation. Information and the session dates can be found at http://www.montana.edu/admissions/orientation/.

• Once you have attended Orientation and registered for classes you will need to confirm your attendance. Log into the MyInfo website to confirm your attendance.

Disabilities
(406) 994-2824
Please call if you have any disability, which will require special accommodations or check resources available at
http://www.montana.edu/wwwres/.