Forge: Pathways & Belonging
Who are the Forge Community?
Upcoming November 2026 Events
Forge: Pathways & Belonging is both a place and a vision that welcomes all students at MSU and Gallatin College who are looking to find their footing, their people, and their purpose. These students include students who have taken a less traditional path to college, first-generation students, adult learners, returning and transfer students, rural students, students without a traditional high school diploma, students who support themselves financially, students attending school part-time, part- or full-time employees, career changers, veterans, students with access needs, parents and/or caregivers, among many others.
Where is the Forge Community?
Join your fellow students for relaxation, development, and networking opportunities at our comfortable and easily accessible student hub.
102 Strand Union Building (directly beneath SRO)
Monday-Friday | 8am-5pm
Forge in the News
October 29, 2026
Montana State to host annual first-generation college celebration and nontraditional
student week Nov 2-6
- November 1: Cat Scholarships Opens
- November 2: Spring '27 Priority Registration Begins
- November 2-6: National First Generation Student Week - Click Here for the Entire Agenda
- November 2-6: National Non-Traditional Student Week - Click Here for the Entire Agenda
- November 2, 9am-11am: First Generation & Non-Traditional Student Week Celebration Kick-Off @ Centennial Mall
- November 2, 12pm-1pm: INTRO 2 NACE: Assess your NACE Career-Readiness Competencies @ Forge
- November 2, 1pm-2pm: Forge Ahead! Campus Resources Tour @ Forge
- November 3: Election Day - VOTE!
- November 3, 12pm-1pm: Scholarships 101 @ Webex
- November 3, 1pm-3pm: Forge: Pathways & Belonging GRAND OPENING @Forge
- November 3, 3pm-5pm: Igniting Student Stories @ SUB Leigh Lounge
- November 4, 10am-11am: Forge Ahead! Campus ResourcesTour @ Forge
- November 4, 1pm-2pm: Forge Ahead! Campus Resources Tour @ Forge
- November 4, 3pm-4pm: Build a Better Budget Workshop @ Forge
- November 5, 3pm-5pm: First Generation Student Showcase @ NAH Inspiration Hall
- November 9, 12pm-1pm: MSU 101 - Growth Mindset & Resiliency @ SUB 233
- November 11: Veteran's Day
- November 13: Professional Connections - How to Ask for Career DIrections @ Forge
- November 13, 1pm-3pm: Financial Friday @ Forge
- November 16, 12pm-1pm: MSU 101 - Overcoming Procrastination @ SUB 236
- November 17, 1pm-2pm: KNOW YOUR NACE: Decode the Career-Readiness Competencies @ Forge
- November 18, 3pm-4pm: Plan Your Time - Create a Schedule That Fits Your Needs @ Forge
- November 23-27: Fall Break & Thanksgiving Holiday