Sessions and Schedule Information

MSU Friday Schedule and Information

Overview

MSU Fridays are full-day programs which offer an in-depth preview of college life at Montana State University. MSU Fridays are free and open to prospective students and families. Prospective students and their families will have the opportunity to connect with faculty and students, learn more about academic facilities, explore campus, and meet with MSU Admissions Counselors.

Check in for MSU Friday is 7:30 - 9:00am with campus tours starting at 7:45. (More campus tours will be offered throughout the day in case you miss the early morning tours!) If you're interested in a residence hall tour, note that these are only offered at 4:00pm, so plan to stay on campus until the afternoon.

For more information, check out our recorded campus visit webinar that outlines campus visit opportunities and MSU Friday programs.

MSU Friday Dates for the 2025-2026 Academic Year

• October 17, 2025 - registration is open!
• November 7, 2025 - registration is open!
• January 23, 2026
• February 20, 2026
• March 6, 2026
• March 27, 2026

Sessions Offered at MSU Friday

With multiple sessions ongoing during most time slots throughout the day, we invite MSU Friday guests to choose their own adventures! Read more to explore the sessions we offer.

MSU Essentials: Admissions, Scholarships, and More

• MSU Basics: Hear from MSU Staff about MSU, Bozeman, student life, the Admissions process, and more!
• A Day in the Life of an MSU Student: Get inside tips on what it's like to be an MSU student from MSU students!
• Financing your Education: Information on scholarships, FAFSA, tuition payment plans, and more. 
• Student Panel: Your opportunity to ask current students about their MSU experience!
• Living on Campus: Learn about MSU's different residence halls and living options and dining on campus.
• Transfer Student Information Session: Looking to transfer to MSU from another institution? Learn about the transfer process, scholarship opportunities, and credit evaluation.
• Application Overview: A detailed look at the MSU application process with Admissions staff.

Academic Program Sessions

Regardless of your intended major, you'll be able to attend a session with your Academic College at MSU Friday! Meet staff, faculty, and current students in your intended College and learn more about your major program and additional opportunities. Check out our undergraduate programs and be sure to know which college houses your program!

Explore Academics: two time blocks mid-morning dedicated to the Academic Colleges. Attend the session(s) for the major(s) you're considering!

• College of Letters & Science
• Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship
• College of Agriculture
• Education programs (College of Education, Health & Human Development)
• College of Arts & Architecture
• Pre-Med program
• Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering
• Mark & Robyn Jones College of Nursing
• Health & Human Development programs (College of Education, Health & Human Development)
• University Studies (undeclared majors)
• Gallatin College (two-year programs and certificates)

Additional academic program sessions: Academic sessions outside the "Explore Academics" blocks.

• Honors College
• Army ROTC
• Air Force ROTC
• Pre-Law
• Pre-Health professions
• Gallatin College – Aviation program
• National Student Exchange
• Study Abroad

Student Support and Engagement at MSU

• Student Wellness: Learn about the newly opened Student Wellness Center, MSU students' one-stop-shop for fitness, recreation, medical services, and counseling, and the services and support MSU provides for students' well-being.
• What MSU Does to Ensure You Are Set Up for Success: Learn from our Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success about the many programs available to support students from their studies to their professional careers.
• First-Generation, Pell-Eligible, Rural Student Support: Learn how MSU's TRIO program supports first generation, rural, and low-income students, and students with disabilities.
• Leadership Development at MSU: Hear from the MSU Leadership Institute on the many leadership opportunities provided to MSU students in student government, club involvement, on-campus employment, leadership courses, and more.
• Disability Services: Learn about the services offered at MSU, differences between high school and college accommodations, and what documentation may be needed.
• Finding Belonging and Community: No matter your background or past experiences, you have a place at MSU. Learn from our Access and Success office about resources for finding community on campus and supporting individual needs.
• VA Educational Benefits and Veteran Services: If you are a veteran, guard/reservist, or dependent of a veteran and eligible for VA educational benefits, attend this session to ask questions about available services and resources.
• Office of Student Engagement: Learn about our 300+ clubs and organizations and events at MSU!
• Musical Ensembles: MSU has 18 musical ensembles, and you don't need to be a music major to participate. Learn more in this session!

Tours

• Campus tours: Offered multiple times throughout the day, starting at 7:45am. 
• Residence hall tours: Attend the Living on Campus session to get connected with a residence hall tour!
• Facility tours: Which facility tours we can offer varies but typically include the Student Wellness Center, Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering, the Schools of Architecture, Art, Film and Photography, and Music, the College of Education, Health & Human Development Research lab(s), Renne Library (a self-guided tour), Museum of the Rockies, and the BART Farm (weather permitting).
• Gallatin College East Campus: Considering Gallatin College? Their East Campus is a 15-minute drive from MSU. Visit the info table to learn more and for directions.

Sample Classes

Fun and engaging classes taught by MSU Faculty! Several are offered at each MSU Friday and they vary with every event.

Sample Schedule of Events

Click here to view a schedule of events from our 2024-2025 academic year MSU Friday sessions. Please note that this schedule will likely change for 2025-2026! You'll receive your full schedule upon check-in.

If you have questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us! You can email our staff at admissions@montana.edu, or call us Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm MT at 1-888-MSU-CATS.