Montana State University's Bozeman campus is anchored by Montana Hall, a central landmark since 1896 whose cupola is a major identifying image for the university, home to the Museum of the Rockies and the largest Tyrannosaurus rex skull ever found, with first-year students housed in campus residence halls.
Enrollment
17,165
Total Students
Freshman Class
3,718
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Jan 10, 2027
Next: Spring 2027
Acceptance Rate
84%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Spring 2027 Move-In Details
Residence halls open Sunday, Jan. 10, at 12:00 p.m. Orientation and registration are Monday, Jan. 11.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Residence halls (11)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Hannon Hall
Single-sex
Hapner Hall
Single-sex
Headwaters Complex
Suite · Coed
Hyalite Hall
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Johnstone Center
Langford Hall
Single-sex
North Hedges Hall
Roskie Hall
South Hedges Hall
The Quads
Suite · Coed
Yellowstone Hall
Apartments (1)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Julia Martin Apartments
Apartment · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
- Single-sex:
- Open to residents of one gender only.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$11,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- CVS Pharmacy1 miles
- Walmart1.8 miles
- Target3.1 miles
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Dates last checked October 2026.