Montana State University
Reviews

Meh

I really haven't gone off campus to eat. I have a 5 day meal plan, so eat on campus most of the time. The other days, I'm a bum and snack on things I've collected during the week or go to events with free food. But I've heard good things about lots of places within walking distance- plus there's the free bus for the rest of town. Decent student discounts, such as 10% off at IHOP.

Computers

There are a variety of computer labs available on campus; however, the wireless internet connection is in need of an update.

Totally Depends on Perspective

I love snow and cold, so I think it's great. If your a warm weather person stay away! There will be snow October thru April, and it will get below zero regularly December thru February. The grade is purely reflective of my preference.

Not So Great

Living off campus I have to commute to school every day. I can pretty much always get a spot, but it may take 10+ minutes to walk to class. Plus, I payed a premium price so that I could park closer (so much for that).

Seems Safe to Me

I don't ever worry about my safety on campus. I live off campus so I don't know as well what it's like at night, but Bozeman still has somewhat of a small town feel and it is a comfortable place to be.

Simple Makes It Happen.

Our school is definitely devoted to the safety of students and staff. With the simple and easy steps of adding lighting, transportation, a campus-wide tobacco ban, and 911 push button stands placed all over campus, it's easy to know who is in mind. The ASMSU student directed and run senate keeps our ideas on the move, I feel safe even when walking alone at night, knowing I can call up Campus Police anytime for an escort anywhere on campus is a comforting feeling, one that lets me know I am in a good place.

Simple Makes It Happen.

Our school is definitely devoted to the safety of students and staff. With the simple and easy steps of adding lighting, transportation, a campus-wide tobacco ban, and 911 push button stands placed all over campus, it's easy to know who is in mind. The ASMSU student directed and run senate keeps our ideas on the move, I feel safe even when walking alone at night, knowing I can call up Campus Police anytime for an escort anywhere on campus is a comforting feeling, one that lets me know I am in a good place.

Simple Makes It Happen.

Our school is definitely devoted to the safety of students and staff. With the simple and easy steps of adding lighting, transportation, a campus-wide tobacco ban, and 911 push button stands placed all over campus, it's easy to know who is in mind. The ASMSU student directed and run senate keeps our ideas on the move, I feel safe even when walking alone at night, knowing I can call up Campus Police anytime for an escort anywhere on campus is a comforting feeling, one that lets me know I am in a good place.

Not Terrible

The dorms are varied. Unless you want to live in an same sex dorm your room will be tiny. You also need to ask around about the personality of each dorm.

Dining Opportunities on Campus

There are several dining opportunities on campus including multiple food vendors in the sub ranging anywhere from a grill, to a salad bar, with a wrap shack, asian, and mexican food all mixed in.

Unique?

The program I am in (Sociology and Gender Studies) is the only thing I have ever experienced that sets this university in the A+ pile for me. I have had the benefit of having a WONDERFUL teaching staff to learn under. The Sociology department here is WESOME! I love the professors (with the exception of 1). They have been awesome with my health issues and so understanding when I have had severe health complications. They have taken time out of their days and schedules to bring me up to sped on what I have missed, and personally called me to check in when I am under the weather (as under the weather for me means laying on my possible death bed). They have been loving, caring, and have felt like family in some circumstances. Without them, Especially Tami Eitle and Rozan Pitcher, I would have never gotten as far as I have.

What to Do...

It is difficult to find nightlife in this town. There are not many inexpensive bars, and the only things open all night are two diners. If you want to find a good party, you have to know people. There really aren't parties that you can just show up at.

The Greek community is turning around

While there have been bad reports about Greeks at MSU in the past. Individually, some houses are changing for the better and are working hard to make Greek life more prominent at MSU. I have heard the opinions of independents about Greeks, and its clear much of that will be changing. I loved joining one of the fraternities and believe I have a ton more fun there then if I stayed Independent and in the dorms.

Skip the Clubs That Is for 21 Years or Older

There are fraternity and Sorority parties that are free and music is better. There are alot of social events-dorm parties. Join the Cat Club.

Lots of White Students

The campus is somewhat diverse in race and religion. We have quite a large Eastern European/Middle Eastern demographic at MSU, but also many people from Montana with Ranching and Farming backgrounds. Not many African Americans.

Great All the Way Around

Montana State University is great in all areas of interest to students. There are multiple options for majors and specalizing in arcitecture and engineering. The recreation, scenery, and safety are all the best they can be here. First of all the recreation is awesome! There is skiing in 3 different hill all within 30 minutes drive. There is a museum whose exibits change monthly, bowling, go-carts, several swimming areas, a mall, a downtown that rocks, and much more Im sure I'm forgetting. The scenery is amazing in all areas, downtown is built like it is a centery old makes it all the better to walk down. There are mountains all around the area, showing off its purple and blues in the fall and its brillient white in the winter. The tress turn a beautiful mix of fall colors that people acually come here to see every year. The safety is top notch as well. there are incidents but all towns have them. Bozeman is increadably safe nothing really ever happens here.

The Schwag

Miller dining hall as you will learn when you room in Roskie, North, or South hedges will make you seek food elsewhere. The food is not very good and campus dining halls close early at 7. If you can pull it off I would go only with the 5 day option and save some money to eat elsewhere off campus

I have found a really great match...

I have found a really great match here at MSU, so I would definitely say that I want spend the rest of my school career here. The overall mix of natural beauty and the opportunity to study is perfect for me.

Being at Montana State has been a...

Being at Montana State has been a great experience, hands down one of the best choices of my life. In Bozeman, there’s no such thing as a stranger, just a friend you haven’t made yet. There is always something to do, either scholastically or socially.

Recently, I’ve really enjoyed...

Recently, I’ve really enjoyed being here, but my first year it was kind of hard getting into the swing of things. I recommend being a full-time student because it will help you get into the college life quicker.

It’s sunny a lot here. I’m from...

It’s sunny a lot here. I’m from the West Coast, so Bozeman seems like the sunshine capital of the world. Just because it’s Montana, don’t expect there to be three feet of snow on the ground all the time, though. We could always have more snow.

It’s Montana, whaddya think you...

It’s Montana, whaddya think you should pack? It’s cold here.

Public transportation is pretty...

Public transportation is pretty much nonexistent in a town of this size, but a lot can be said for CatCab, the cheap taxi service for students on weekends.

I don’t think Bozeman has ever...

I don’t think Bozeman has ever heard of the words ‘public transportation.’ Thankfully, most of the time, it’s pretty easy to get from point A to point B on a bike.

If you’re coming to Bozeman from a...

If you’re coming to Bozeman from a big city like I did, you might get confused. There is not a trolley, there is hardly a bus system, and a lot of people seem to be fine with it. The airport is even miniscule here!