Montana State University

MSU researchers to send computer prototype to the moon

NASA announced a Montana State University team has won a coveted spot on a 2020-2021 lunar mission that will be the biggest trial yet for the radiation-tolerant computing concept LaMeres, conceived more than a decade ago. The team is being led by Brock LaMeres, a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at MSU. As part of the current mission, LaMeres's team will receive an additional USD 1.2 million in funding from NASA.

MSU graduate and faculty member win regional Emmy for audio

MSU professor Jeremiah Slovarp and MSU graduate Luke Scheeler won Emmys at the 56th annual regional awards ceremony, presented by the Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. They won in the audio category for their work on the Montana PBS-produced series 11th and Grant with Eric Funk which explores Montana artists’ personal stories and how this has impacted their music.

MSU’s newest dining hall and Culinary Services team take home awards from national competition

The National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) awarded Montana State University five major accolades. MSU’s Rendezvous Dining Pavilion won both the grand prize and the gold award for residential dining facilities in the large school category. MSU Culinary Services also won silver awards for special events and retail sales, along with the bronze award for best local foods recipe. Miller Dining Commons won the same NACUFS grand prize four years ago. For this recognition, MSU had stiff competition from a variety of notable universities from around the country including Duke, Harvard, Colorado State, and Florida State.

MSU offers more than 250 academic programs in a number of different colleges and departments at both the graduate and undergraduate level with multiple certificate options.

College of Engineering: MSU Engineering students can choose from a variety of engineering majors including chemical, biological, civil, industrial, and computer where they gain real work experience, such as building a radiation-resistant prototype computer that will be sent to the moon with NASA funding.

College of Business & Entrepreneurship: Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which is awarded to less than five percent of the world’s business programs, MSU offers degrees in fields like finance, marketing, management, and accounting.

College of Arts & Architecture: Accredited by NAAB, NASAD, and NASM, MSU offers majors in graphic design, film, photography, music technology, and many more including the world’s only MFA in Science & Natural History Filmmaking.

College of Letters & Science: The largest center for learning, teaching, and research at Montana State University, this college offers degrees in many of the sciences and interdisciplinary fields and students are often recipients of the Goldwater Scholarship.

College of Education, Health & Human Development: Accredited by multiple organizations (TEAC, ACEND, CACREP), MSU offers degrees in traditional and unique fields such as education and hospitality management.

College of Nursing: With excellent prospects for graduates and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education accreditation, the college prides itself on exceptional student performance. In fact, 93 percent of MSU nursing grads passed their N-CLEX exam in the first attempt. ​

College of Agriculture: Accredited by the Society for Range Management, the college offers the Sustainable Food & Bioenergy Systems Program, one of the Top 10 Environmental Programs in the U.S. (Mother Nature Network).

International Undergraduate Admissions Requirements

• GPA 2.5/4.0 (Freshman) or 2.0/4.0 (Transfer)
• TOEFL iBT 71 or IELTS 6.0 or PTE 48 or an approved English Pathway Program. MSU also has Intensive English program offered by Interlink on-campus.
• SAT/ACT for students who graduated from a high school in the USA or Canada

International Undergraduate Admissions Process

1. Complete an online application
2. Pay the online application fee of USD 38
3. Submit proof of English proficiency
4. Submit high school or college transcripts by an email

International Graduate Admissions Requirements

• GPA 3.0/4.0
• TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5 or PTE 54
• Statement of purpose
• GRE or GMAT
• 3 letters of recommendation

*Note: Each department has its own admission requirements, so please be sure to check the department’s website for specific requirements.

International Graduate Admissions Process

1. Complete an online application
2. Pay the application fee of USD 60
3. Submit the required admissions documents listed above and as requested by the department

International Admissions Deadlines

International Undergraduate:

• Fall semester: July 1
• Spring semester: November 15
• Summer semester: March 15

International Graduate (*):

• Fall semester: May 13
• Spring semester: October 1
• Summer semester: February 1

(*) Note: If these are different than the department, follow the department's dates.

INTERLINK Intensive English Language Program

This program provides intensive English classes for all levels. Students learn English with people from across the globe through listening, speaking, reading and writing courses. Undergraduate students who meet our academic requirements but not the English requirements of the university can be granted a conditional offer to study at MSU after improving their English at Interlink.

• Freshman Scholarship (No SAT/ACT) – up to USD 5,000

Available to first year students without SAT or ACT, that have a GPA of 3.0/4.0 and above. No separate application required.

• Transfer Scholarship (No SAT/ACT) – up to USD 8,000

Available to transfer applicants without SAT or ACT, that have a GPA of 3.0/4.0 and above. No separate application required.

• Merit based scholarship (with SAT/ACT) – up to USD 15,000

Available to both first year and transfer applicants with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 and above, and a minimum SAT 1130/ACT 23. No separate application required.

• International Bobcat Alumni Scholarship – USD 2,000

Available to freshman and transfer applicants who have had a parent or sibling previously study with and graduate from MSU, or who are currently studying at MSU. This is only made available during the first semester as a one-time payment. No separate application required.

• Presidential Scholarship – up to USD 25,000

For top students who have already been admitted. Full tuition waiver and stipend for four years. A separate application is required and must be submitted by December.

MSU also offers undergraduates a variety of college and departmental scholarships. These scholarships can be offered to students currently enrolled at MSU and include scholarships from the School of Art, College of Engineering, Gianforte School of Computing, among many others.

Graduate Assistantships

Many departments offer graduate students opportunities for Graduate Teaching and Research Assistantships. General duties of Graduate Teaching Assistants include helping with classroom and laboratory set up and grading exams for example. Some duties expected of the Graduate Research Assistant include performing experiments and attending conferences and seminars to present research results. International graduate students can apply to their prospective department of study for these opportunities.

A small city with a big personality, Bozeman is the 2^nd safest city in Montana according to the National Council for Home Safety and Security, 2019. With an average of 300 days of sunshine, a population of 45,250 people, and 1.5 hours away from the Yellowstone National Park, this picturesque town is surrounded by mountains and offers residents a plethora of amenities including a local symphony orchestra and multiple museums.

With free bus services available to all residents, Bozeman is considered one of the best places to live in America (Money, 2019). As the number one strongest micropolitical areas (Policom, 2019), Bozeman is a perfect location for those wishing to work, live, and study in the area.

As a vibrant and energetic college community, Bozeman offers the complete package. A 7^th top trail town, with over 30 trailheads within an hour’s drive (Trail Runner). It’s the perfect opportunity for incredible skiing and spectacular wildlife views in Yellowstone National Park. With a wide variety of activities and events available to residents, Bozeman can offer something for everyone.

Academic facilities

Innovative research takes place at MSU in 44 different research centers and in more than 300 fully equipped, on-campus labs. As the 26^th most technologically advanced university in the world, teaching facilities are modern with innovative technology to enhance the learning experience. MSU has eight buildings that are certified as LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program, including one of the campus’ newest buildings, the Norm Asbjornson Hall.

Halls of residence

There are 11 residence halls at MSU, with one additional residence hall due for completion in 2020. Halls benefit from free cable service, free linens, essential furnishings, and printing services. Additional facilities are available in some of the halls, such as communal kitchens, game rooms, computer labs, patios with grills, and bike maintenance and storage rooms.

There are two dining halls on site, the Rendezvous Dining Pavilion and the Miller Dining Commons. The Rendezvous Dining Pavilion was recently presented with the grand prize and the gold award for residential dining facilities in the large school category.

Sports and recreation

The Marga Hosaeus Fitness Center includes state-of-the-art gym facilities, a swimming pool, running track, tennis courts and more. Renovated in 2008, the center also has a climbing wall, cardio fitness center, martial arts room, and modern locker rooms to ensure students’ belongings are safe and secure.

In 2017 MSU was ranked number one Best Colleges in the USA for outdoor sports and recreation. MSU provides rental equipment for outdoor activities such as climbing, camping, and winter and water sports. Group expeditions are also hosted by staff and volunteers which vary from hiking and rock climbing to white-water rafting.

The Strand Union Rec Center provides students and visitors with games and entertainment. Students can book bowling lanes as well as play billiards, foosball, air hockey and arcade games.