Freshman University Students

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

• 2.5 grade point average or
• Rank in the upper half of your high school graduating class

Please note: If you do not meet the requirements listed here, we still encourage you to complete the application for admission. We will review applications on an individual basis.

General Admission Policy
Students must have graduated from a high school accredited by the state accrediting agency or have completed the General Educational Development test (GED) or High School Equivalency test (HiSET) to be admitted to any campus of the Montana State University System or applicants must be beyond the age of compulsory school attendance in Montana, sixteen years old (16) at the time of application to MSUB. At the discretion of the institution, for students who complete their secondary education through homeschooling or unaccredited secondary schools, this requirement may be met by “satisfactory performance” on the ACT, SAT, or a recognized testing instrument.

SECONDARY EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited high school or passing score on an approved high school equivalency exam such as the HiSET or GED. Students who complete their secondary education through home schooling may talk to their Admissions Counselor through which option best suits them.

COLLEGE PREPARATORY PROGRAM

Four years of English, three years of math including Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II, or sequential equivalent. Three years of social studies, including global studies, American history, Government or another third-year course. Two years of laboratory science including Earth science, biology, chemistry or physics. Two years chosen from the following: foreign language, computer science, visual and performing arts, or vocational education.

MONTANA BOARD OF REGENTS POLICY

For more detailed admission requirements, please visit the Montana Board of Regents Residency Policy