INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE
Application for Admission
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Please refer to pages 2–5 in the application booklet for detailed application
instructions or see www.montana.edu/international/admissions/appinstructions.htm.
Print clearly or type. Be sure to complete all questions and note that several
statements in the application require signatures.
A non-re
fundable application fee of US$30 is required before the application can be
processed. This fee cannot be waived or deferred.
Itisacceptabletoreturnthecompletedapplicationform,thefinancialstatement
andsupportingfinancialdocumentsviaemail to globalstudy@montana.edu.
However, academicdocumentsandexamscoresmustbeofficialandoriginal,and
therefore must be sent by mail.
Allrequirededucationaldocuments(transcripts,marksheets,examresults,
certificatesdiplomas,etc.)mustbeoriginalorcertifiedtruecopies.Theymustbe
stampedandsignedbyaschoolofficialandsenttoMSUdirectlybytheissuing
school or sealed closed in a school envelope to be mailed by the applicant.
Photocopies are acceptable for admission purposes only. Originals must be
provided at enrollment.
AnexactEnglishtranslationmustbeprovidedforanyacademicdocumentthatis
notwritteninEnglish.
Examscores(suchasTOEFLorSAT)mustbesenttoMSUdirectlyfromthetesting
agency. Student copies cannot be accepted.
Abankstatementorotherformofdocumentationoffinancialsupportmustbe
providedtoassurethatfundsareavailableforthefirstyearofstudy.
Ifyouareapplyingasatransferstudent,MSUInternationalAdmissionswillnotifyyou
if we require further information to evaluate your academic credentials.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• See www.montana.edu/international/admissions/scholarships.htm and
www.montana.edu/wwwfa/scholarships.html for details.
AllinternationalundergraduateapplicationsareautomaticallyreviewedforOffice
of International Programs scholarships.
• SAT score-based scholarships are automatically awarded to many freshmen
enteringMSU.
Superiorstudentswhowillbefirstyear(freshmen)atMSUmayapplyforthe
PresidentialScholarship.Thisisanextremelycompetitivescholarship;applications
aredueinNovemberforthenextFallsemester.Seewww.montana.edu/honors for
information and required forms.
WHEN TO APPLY
• Applications can be started up to one year in advance of the beginning of the
desiredtermofentry(forexampleinSeptember2016forentranceinSeptember
2017).Applyingatleastsixmonthsearlyisstronglyencouragedtoallowsufficient
timeforprocessingtheapplicationandtheexchangeofdocuments,obtaining
a student visa and arranging travel. Applications that are submitted without
sufficienttimeforprocessingwillbeconsideredforthenextterm.
• Scholarship applicants should apply early.
• On-campus housing is guaranteed for all undergraduate students, but early
applicantsaremostlikelytobeassignedtotheirpreferredresidencehall.
CHECKLIST
-- Application Fee: $30.00 U.S Dollar
(required,checkpayableto
“MontanaStateUniversity”)
-- Completed application form
-- Request academic records
-- Request English test score report
-- Completedfinancialstatement
-- Bankstatement
Submit all required documents to:
International Admissions
MontanaStateUniversity
OfficeofInternationalPrograms
400CulbertsonHall
P.O.Box 172260
Bozeman,MT59717USA
Phone: +1-406-994-4031
Fax:+1-406-994-1619
For assistance or further information:
E-mail: globalstudy@montana.edu
www.montana.edu/international
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Semesterapplicantexpectstoenter:
Fall20____ Spring20____ Summer20____
Proposedeldofstudy/major:
Proposed Academic Status: Degree-seeking
Non-degreeseeking(1year)
Second bachelor’s degree
Complete legal name: (as it appears on passport)
surname/family first/given middle/maiden
U.S. Social Security Number: (if applicable)
Birth date: / /
Birth place:
Citizenship:
Are you a Permanent Resident of the United States? Yes
No
If you are currently in the U.S., what is your immigration status?
Permanent Address:
Phone:( )( ) Fax:( )( )
E-mailaddress:
Please provide additional contact information, if your current mailing
address is different from your permanent address.
Phone:( )( ) Fax:( )( )
A REQUIRED $30 U.S. NON-
REFUNDABLE APPLICATION
FEE MUST ACCOMPANY THIS
APPLICATION.
GENERAL AND PERSONAL INFORMATION
city/country
street
/number
street
/number
city
or town
city
or town
country
and postal code
country
and postal code
(country code)(city code)
(
country code)(city code)
(
country code)(city code)
(
country code)(city code)
country
daymonth year
(F-1,F-2,J-1,J-2,ETC.)
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DateyoutookorwilltaketheTOEFL: / TOEFLscore:
Native/rstlanguageisEnglish:
OPTIONAL: SATI:V M DateTaken /
ACT: DateTaken /
EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION
Please list all secondary and post-secondary schools or universitites attended. Attach additional page if needed.
Column 1·Listschoolnameandlocation.
Column 2 ·Writethecalendaryear(s)youattendedeachschool.
Column 3 ·Listyourage(s)whileattendingeachschool.
Column 4·Writethenameofanyexaminationpassed,orofcerticates,diplomas,ordegreesearned,suchas
CerticateofEducation(ordinaryoradvanced),Bachillerato,Abitur,Maturita,Baccalaureate,Studentereksa-
men,STPM,etc.,usingtheterminologyoftheeducationalsystemyouattended.
Secondary (High) School
1·NameofSchool,City/Country 2·Year(s)
Attended
3·Age 4·Certicates,Diplomas,Graduations,
StandardizedExaminations
Post-secondary School or University
1·NameofSchool,City/Country 2·Year(s)
Attended
3·Age 4·Certicates,Diplomas,Graduations,
StandardizedExaminations
Listanyacademichonorsyouhavereceived-prizes,scholarships,awards,etc.(Attachrelevantdocuments.)
Pleaselistanyextracurricularinterests/activities.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE/ESSAY
Onaseparatesheetofpaper,brieystateyoureducationalobjectivesincludingyourreasonsforwishingtoenrollat
MontanaStateUniversityorattachamoredetailedone-pageessay.(Anessayisrecommendedforthosewhowishtobe
consideredforscholarships.)
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year
year
month
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BE SURE TO REQUEST THAT OFFICIAL TOEFL SCORES BE SENT TO MSU.
MSUInstitutionalcodeis4488
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REQUIRED SAFETY AND SECURITY INFORMATION
Haveyoubeenconvictedofafelony(seriouscrime)? Yes No
Haveyoubeeninstitutionalizedforthreateningorcausingphysicaloremotionalinjurytopersonsor
property? Yes No
Haveyoubeendismissedand/orsuspendedfromacollegefordisciplinary(non-academic)reasons?
Yes No
Haveyoueverbeenrequiredtoregisterasasexualorviolentoffender? Yes No
Anafrmativeresponsetoanyofthesequestionswillnotautomaticallypreventadmission,butyouwillberequiredtoprovide
additionalinformation.Wearecommittedtocampussafety.
I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge the foregoing information is true and complete without evasion or misrepresentation.
I understand that if it is later found otherwise, it is sufficient cause for rejection or dismissal.
If my application is approved, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations, both academic and non-academic, of Montana State University,
its colleges, schools, departments and institutes, including but not limited to those rules and regulations stated in both the undergraduate and
graduate catalogs. I further acknowledge that, if admitted to Montana State University, I may be dropped therefrom if I fail to abide by these rules
and regulations and that my registration at Montana State University may be subject to cancellation.
Date of Application Applicant’s Signature
/ /
sign complete legal namedaymonth year
I, , do hereby guarantee that
will have a minimum of $32,090 (thirty-two thousand and Ninety U.S. dollars), in addition to travel expenses for the round trip from the
student’s home to Montana State University for each academic year that this person is a student at Montana State University.
Date / / Signed
Applicant’s Statement
I certify that all statements on this form are true and accurate, and that funds will be provided as specified above. I will notify Montana State Univer-
sity of any changes in my financial circumstances or in that of my sponsor. I understand that, should I be admitted and register, failure on my part or
on that of my sponsor to provide the needed funds will result in cancellation of my registration and my termination from the undergraduate program
at Montana State University. I authorize MSU to send bills to and communicate with my sponsor as necessary to assure payment of outstanding
charges to Montana State University.
Date / / Applicant’s Signature
sponsor
sign
complete legal name
name
of sponsor name of student applicant
relationship
to student applicantday
day
month
month
year
year
Montana State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual preference, marital status, age, religion, creed or political belief, mental or physical
handicap or disability, or status as Vietnam era or disabled veteran in admission, access to, or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices.
Evidence of practice not consistent with these policies should be reported to the Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action, Montana Hall, MSU, Bozeman, MT 59717-2430, USA. Phone:
+1-406-994-2042.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FINANCIAL CERTIFICATE
Financial documents is not required for admission purpose.Bankstatementsorotherformofdocumentationoffinancialsupport
mustbeprovidedfor issuing I2-0.FeesaredeterminedbytheMontanaBoardofRegentsannuallyandaresubjecttochange.
Keepacopyofthesedocumentsforyourrecords.ItmaybenecessarytoshowverificationoffinancialstatusattheU.S.portof
entry.
I-20 Financial Requirement: US$32,090
Sponsor’s Statement
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VOLUNTARY STATISTICAL INFORMATION
Gender: Male Female
Haveeitherofyourparents(orguardian(s))withwhomyouresidecompletedabachelor’sdegree? Yes No Unsure
Ifso,isthisadegreefromMontanaStateUniversityinBozeman? Yes No
Please indicate if you are:
HispanicorLatino(specifycountryoforigin)
NotHispanicorLatino
Please indicate all races that apply among the following:
BlackorAfricanAmerican
AmericanIndianorAlaskaNative(specifyprimarytribalafliationandreservation)
Asian(specifycountryoforigin)
NativeHawaiianorotherPacicIslander(pleasespecify)
White
Race/Ethnicityunknown
Other(pleasespecify)
Ifyouhaveadisabilityforwhichaccommodationsmaybenecessary,pleasesubmitacondentialwrittenrequestfordisability
accommodationstotheMontanaStateDisabilityServicesOfce,SUB180,MontanaStateUniversity,Bozeman,MT59717-
3960,fax#(406)994-3943.Writtendocumentationofdisabilityisusuallyrequired.Abrochuredetailingdocumentationrequire-
mentsmaybeobtainedfromtheOfceofDisability,Re-entryandVeteranServices.
No qualified student with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of,
or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any MSU program or activity.
WhatdoyouconsidertobethemostsignicantfactorinyourdecisiontoapplytoMSU?
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SIGNATURE
Iherebycertifythattothebestofmyknowledgetheforegoinginformationistrueandcompletewithoutevasionormisrepre-
sentation.Iunderstandthatiffoundotherwise,itissufcientcauseforrejectionordismissal.Ifmyapplicationforadmissionis
approved, I agree to abide by the present and future rules and regulations, both academic and nonacademic, and the scholastic
standardsofMontanaStateUniversity,itscolleges,schools,departmentsandinstitutesincludingbutnotlimitedtothoserules,
regulationsandstandardsstatedintheundergraduate/graduatecatalog.IfurtheracknowledgethatifIfailtoadheretothese
regulations or meet these requirements, my registration may be canceled.
IfIenrollatMontanaStateUniversity,Iagreetopayalltuition,fees,nes,anddebtstotheuniversitythatmaybe
incurredbyme.IunderstandthatMSUwilltakeactionagainstmetocollectanyunpaiddebts,includingwithholdingofregistra-
tion, transcripts and assignment of the debt for collection and I will be responsible to pay any costs incurred to collect the debt.
If I fail to pay any tuition or fees when due, I understand the university will treat any unpaid amount as an educational
loanextendedtonancemyeducation.
Applicant’s complete legal signature: ________________________________________________________________________
Name Date
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