Academics
RegistrationClosed ProgramsAll Theater, upper division courses in Film, Photography, Graphic Design, upper division Clinical Nursing, Music Technology, and Student Teaching.
LimitationsEnrollment in Business, Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Psychology, and Education courses is VERY limited. Incoming NSE students MUST have flexibility in course selection, despite the early registration date. Priority registration does not always ensure that students will be able to register for certain courses early. Equivalent prerequisites and math-level requirements are strictly enforced for all courses that require them. Registration in Architecture and Art is very limited and restricted to majors only. A portfolio may be required.
Notable Academic Programs- Biotechnology - We have degree programs in animal, plant, and microbial systems.
- Native American Studies - MSU has 8 unique, native American tribal lands within its borders.
- Environmental Sciences - Our environmental sciences departments are vast and have Yellowstone National Park and the national forests to utilize as their laboratories.
- Snow Science - MSU has the only undergraduate degree in snow science in the country. Students have hands-on labs with avalanches and snow pack studies in the mountains surrounding Bozeman.
- Geology - Our geology programs are extensive and have the surrounding mountains as their outdoor examples of the material the students learn within the classroom. Professors use many field trips to showcase the ideas.
Unique Academic Programs
- Snow Science
- Industrial Engineering
- Paleontology
- Japanese Studies
- Sustainability Studies
Options
Honors Access: Yes
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE StudentsAccounting, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Education...
++ show allAccounting, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Education, American Studies, Animal Sciences, Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Art, Art Education, Art History, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Biological Engineering, Biology/Life Science, Biomedical Engineering, Botany/Plant Sciences, Business Education, Business Management, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Child Development, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Coaching, Community Health, Conservation Biology, Construction Management, Creative Writing, Criminology, Dietetics, Early Childhood Education, Earth Science, Ecology, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Elementary Education, English, Environmental Design, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Epidemiology, Exercise Science, Experimental Pathology, Family Consumer Science, Feed Science, Finance/Banking, Fine Art, Food Science, French, Genetics, Geography, Geology, German, Global Studies, Health Education, History, Horticulture, Hospitality Management, Human Development, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Interdisciplinary Studies , International Relations, Japanese, Kinesiology, Land Use Planning and Management, Landscape Architecture/Design, Latin American Studies, Literature, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Military Sciences, Museum Studies, Music, Music Education, Native American/American Indian Studies, Natural Resources Conservation, Neuroscience, Nutrition, Paleontology, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Planetary and Space Sciences, Plant Pathology, Plant Science, Political Science, Psychology, Range Management/Resources, Recording Arts Technology, Secondary Education, Sociology, Soil Science, Special Education, Statistics, Studio Art, Technology Education, Tourism Management, Water Management, Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Management
Tuition / Finances
Figures per Semester are current as of 02/06/23
Finances
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Two semesters = one academic year
- Three quarters = one academic year
Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students
- Estimated cost: $3863.
- Expect 5-15% increase for the subsequent academic year.
- Figures are based on 15 hours. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your actual enrollment.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Host Payment students.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students
- No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Home Payment students.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
- Host Payment: 21
- Home Payment: 21
Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| NSE Program Fee |
$75 |
Year |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
| Housing Deposit |
$300 |
Semester |
Host & Home |
Optional |
| Activity Fee |
$15 |
Year |
Host |
Mandatory |
| Recreation Fee |
$25 |
Year |
Host |
Mandatory |
| ID Card |
$20 |
Year |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
| Parking Fee |
$235 |
Year |
Host |
Mandatory |
Important Notes: A housing deposit of $300 is required if choosing on campus housing. For students only exchanging Fall semester and living on-campus, a Contract Release application must be submitted through the Housing Portal to cancel the housing contract for the spring semester. Students may submit an appeal for the $300 cancellation fee by emailing University Student Housing with a brief summary of why the student should not have to pay the cancellation fee. Please contact University Student Housing for the contact information for the staff member who manages the appeal process. Appeals are not guaranteed.
Room / Meals
Figures are current as of 02/06/23
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- On-Campus Housing
- 25% living on campus
- Double: $5650 (includes meals)
- Full-year contract required for a full-year exchange
Off-Campus Housing
- Off-Campus Housing
- Approximate monthly cost: $750
- Proximity to campus: walking distance
- Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
Notes About HousingHousing is VERY competitive, both on- and off-campus. If you are interested in living in on-campus housing, please apply for housing ASAP. Students should be flexible with living off-campus in case on-campus housing is unavailable. On-campus housing is much easier to access in Spring Semester. You are allowed to apply for housing before you are formally admitted, so please apply as soon as possible: https://www.montana.edu/housing/
A housing deposit of $300 is required if choosing on campus housing. For students only exchanging Fall semester and living on-campus, a Contract Release application must be submitted through the Housing Portal to cancel the housing contract for the spring semester. Students may submit an appeal for the $300 cancellation fee by emailing University Student Housing with a brief summary of why the student should not have to pay the cancellation fee. Please contact University Student Housing for the contact information for the staff member who manages the appeal process. Appeals are not guaranteed.
Meal Plans
Notes About Meal PlansMSU has several meal plan options. Choose the one that fits your lifestyle best. Our newest dining hall opened Fall 2018. Commuter meal plans are available for students living off-campus.
Health
Figures per Semester are current as of 02/06/23
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| Health Insurance |
$2337.50 |
Semester |
Host & Home |
Optional |
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students do not need to purchase health insurance.
Requirements
Comments on Problems or Conditions for Access
Access to our local airport is an easy 20 minute drive from campus. Local taxis will bring you directly to campus. We also have the Greyhound Bus terminal in Bozeman. No train access available.
Other Health Related Comments
You do not need to purchase the MSU health insurance, but you must be able to show proof of health insurance.
