Welcome! In this presentation we will be reviewing the different options in
both University Student Housing and Culinary Services here on campus.
What is University Student Housing or as we like to call it here USH. USH is compromised
of our 10 Residence Halls on campus. Spread across each of these residence halls we have
114 resident advisors that plan events and promote community building on each floor.
Overall, our resident advisors work with all 4800 on-campus residents.
Additionally, MSU has a first year live on requirement and a two semester contract.
Here's our Culinary Services Overview. On campus we have two dining halls the Miller Dining Commons
and Rendezvous Dining Pavilion. Both of which are open Monday through Friday from 7am to 7:30 pm.
However, we have a split system on weekends. On Saturday, Rendezvous is open from 7am to 7pm
and on Sunday, Miller is open from 7 am to 7pm. Montana State University also
provides free consultations with a registered dietitian to help accommodate any dietary needs.
We also pride ourselves on the fact that 25 percent of our ingredients are locally sourced.
So, what do our meal plans look like, here at MSU we have two different meal plans categorized by
number of days. Our five-day meal plan provides access to the dining halls from Monday through
Friday. While our seven-day meal plan provides access to the dining halls Sunday to Sunday.
Both of these meal plans have a choice to include 150 dollars cat cash on the student's Cat Card.
Additionally, both meal plans offer unlimited access to both
dining halls. Meaning, you can swipe in however many times you like in one day.
So, what does Safety and Security look like to Montana State University.
All halls are restricted access 24/7. Cat Cards must be used for entrance into any building.
Also, students have their own keys to their own rooms. And of course,
guests are allowed in building but they must be accompanied by a resident at all times.
Additionally guests must be formally checked in at the front desks between 10 pm and 7 am.
And finally we limit rooms to having no more than six people at any given time.
Here's some of the amenities we offer on campus. In hall community kitchens,
quiet study lounges and large social lounges, bike racks outside of each building,
high speed wired and wireless internet, 24/7 front desk and mail services, Cat
Card operated laundry machines, heat control in every room and student involvement opportunities.
Here are some of the living options we provide on campus, single gender buildings,
co-ed buildings and floors, mixed gender housing, living learning communities or LLCs,
sophomore and above, and 21 and up and we have some transfer student options.
Starting off the list of halls we have on campus is North Hedges.
North Hedges is able to house 650 students. It's co-ed both in building and on floor specifically,
has community bathrooms and is connected to Miller Dining Commons.
North Hedges also has a grand piano and a Solarium with a fireplace for residents to enjoy.
North Hedges is also home to our residential networking or resnet office and the help desk
which is open six days a week. The resnet office is where students can learn more
about the free software MSU has to provide as well as seek free tech consultation.
Number two on our list is South Hedges. South Hedges is very similar to North Hedges. It
can house 600 students, is a co-ed building with co-ed floors, has community bathrooms,
it's also connected to Miller ining Commons. However South Hedges houses five LLC floors or
living learning communities, the business, honors creative arts, sense of place,
and emerging leaders LLCs. South Hedges also has a ski wax room and a weight room.
Coming in at number three on our list is Roskie Hall. Roskie can house 600 students,
is a co-ed building, has community bathrooms and has a pod style living layout. Residents will also
have access to a ski wax room and a whole game pod containing a pool table and other activities.
Building number four is Langford Hall Lankford houses 425 students and is our only all-male
Hall on campus, it has community bathrooms and is situated right across the street from
Rendezvous dining Pavilion. Langford is also home to both honors and Engineering
LLCs which are located on the first floor. Additionally, residents in Langford have
access to a ski wax room, weight room and a recently remodeled game room.
Number five is Mullan. Mullan houses 140 students, is a co-ed building, has Community bathrooms and
is right across the street from Rendevous Dining Pavilion. It is the Freshman wing of Johnstone
Center and residents here have access to the weight room pool table and remodeled movie room.
Number six is Hapner Hall. Hapner houses 300 students is one of two female-only buildings
on campus, has Community bathrooms, sinks in resident rooms and residents
here have access to ski lockers, a weight room, a movie room and a practice room.
Number seven is Hannon Hall. Hannon houses 300 students and is the other female only building
on campus. It provides community bathrooms and is home to both an engineering and honors LLC.
Residents have access to sinks in their rooms,
a weight room, a practice room as well as floor lounges with kitchenettes.
Number eight we have the quads and total the quads house 130 students. However this is split
across six different quads with 24 residents in each building. They are co-ed buildings with
community bathrooms and each room is Suite Style with a separate room for a sink. Residents in
each quad also have access to a kitchen, dining room, living room, and laundry and study areas.
Number nine on the list is Madison. Madison is our mixed-gendered housing with room for 67 students.
Residents have semi-profit bathrooms and are set up in a single room suite style housing.
Additionally, Madison is partnered with the diversity and inclusion student commons.
Number 10 is Yellowstone Hall. Yellowstone houses 400 students, is a co-ed building with
co-ed floors, has community and semi-private bathrooms and has single double and semi-sweet
living options. Yellowstone is also home to the well-being LLC and is LEED gold certified.
Residents have access to ski lockers,
covered locked bike storage, and an outdoor patio with gas grills.
Number 11 is our newest dorm on campus Hyalite Hall. Hyalite houses 510 students,
is a co-ed building, has community and gender inclusive bathrooms, and has single, double
and triple room living options. Residents enjoy two-story open concept lounges, air conditioning
in public areas and hallways, as well as access to ski lockers and covered locked bike storage.
Here are three sophomore and above options. Each are co-ed buildings.
Starting this off, we have the Pryor and Colter wings of Johnstone Center. These
wings house 258 students, in both single and double rooms, that have sinks and carpets.
Next is the Julia Martin Apartments. These apartments hold 320 students and have individual
rooms for each student. They include 21 and up, sophomore and above, and transfer students.
And finally, we have the Gallatin and Jefferson Halls. These halls together
hold 200 students in suite style housing. Additionally, Gallatin is LEED gold certified.
What is Grad Guard. Grad Guard is a comprehensive coverage plan for
residents. The average cost is $11 per month with a hundred dollar deductible
and students can enroll in this program through the housing application but are welcome to obtain
coverage through other vendors. Although it is not required, Grad Guard is highly
recommended as MSU does not accept any liability for stolen or damaged property.
Break housing students may stay in their assigned rooms for Thanksgiving and Spring break at no
additional cost. However, dining halls will operate on a modified or limited schedule.
For winter break, there is an additional charge for students to stay on campus during winter
break including Headwaters complex and the Julia Martin Apartments. Guests, visitors
and non-resident students are not permitted to stay during any break. Hall's officially closed
during winter break. Staffing and services will be limited. Dining halls will be closed during
winter break. Mail delivery may be delayed or unavailable during winter break and students
who need to re-enter the rooms without staying the night will be charged a re-entry fee per instance.
Applications open on October 1st at 9am. There's a 300 non-refundable housing prepayment. Next
students will select all preferences and manage roommate requests. There is an online application
through University Student Housing's website and the application is a year-long housing contract
from August to May. Roommate assignments will start at the beginning of April.
Last but not least if you have any questions or are curious
about specific details here's the contact information to get you started. Thank you!