Montana State University

Montana State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Montana State University has the Residence Hall Association. In fact, more students participate in the Residence Hall Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Montana State University include Intervarsity Christian Fellowship at MSU, Campus Crusade for Christ, Associated Students of Montana State University (ASMSU) and Brownie Club.

Montana State University students' favorite campus traditions are American Indian Council Pow Wow, Catapalooza and Rail Jame.

Does Montana State University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Montana State University.

Montana State University offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Montana State University students live off campus. In 2023, 32.5% of undergrads at Montana State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 67.5% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Montana State University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Montana State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Montana State University Athletics

At Montana State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Montana State University:

Is Montana State University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Montana State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The MSU campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

MSU offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students.

Additionally, MSU has 24-hour residence hall monitoring.

Plan a Visit to Montana State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Montana State University, take Interstate 90 to Bozeman, MT. If you need to fly, book your flight to Bozeman Yellowstone International airport.

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