School of Liberal Arts & Sciences Requirements

Freshmen Admission

Graduates of an accredited high school or students who hold a high school equivalency certificate may be considered for admission as a freshman. A complete admission file must include:

1. A completed application for admission.
2. An official high school transcript showing the date of graduation or an official certificate of high school equivalency. High school students may apply for admission with a transcript indicating completion of the junior year (6th semester). Final official transcripts must be submitted before a student attends classes.
3. Results of American College Aptitude Test (ACT) or Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT) is recommended and may be required based on the review of other application materials. (Not required for students over 21 or those who have been out of high school for more than 3 years.)
4. A tuition deposit of $100 is required before students may register for classes (Non-refundable after May 1) The tuition deposit may be waived for documented cases of financial hardship. Contact the Admissions Office for additional information.
5. Adequate documentation of immunization against measles and rubella, typically in the form of two MMR vaccines, as required by the State of Montana Code Annotated 20-5-403.

In addition, all freshmen applicants must meet any applicable academic program admission requirements.

Students who have completed their secondary education through a Home School program are required to submit the following¹:

1. A completed application for admission.
2. Results of American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT) is recommended and may be required based on the review of other application materials. (Not required for students over 21 or those who have been out of high school for more than 3 years.)
3. A summary of high school curriculum (transcript).
4. A tuition deposit of $100 for students admitted to the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences is required before students may register for classes (non-refundable after May 1). The tuition deposit may be waived for documented cases of financial hardship. Contact the Admissions Office for additional information.
5. Adequate documentation of immunization against measles and rubella, typically in the form of two MMR vaccines, as required by the State of Montana Code Annotated 20-5-403.

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Please note that federal regulations may require a home school student to submit an official high school equivalency certification to be considered eligible for federal financial aid. In some cases, home schooled applicants may also be asked to submit additional information describing their curriculum, such as texts used, as well as a writing sample. If the homeschooled applicant has completed coursework concurrently at a high school or college, an official transcript(s) from the institution(s) must be sent to complete the applicant’s file.

In addition, all home schooled applicants must meet any applicable academic program admission requirements.

Transfer Students

An applicant is considered a transfer student if that student has attempted 24 credits or more at another college or university. A completed admission file must include:

1. A completed application for admission.
2. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities.
3. A tuition deposit of $100 is required before students may register for classes (Non-refundable after May 1.) The tuition deposit may be waived for documented cases of financial hardship. Contact the Admissions Office for additional information.
4. Adequate documentation of immunization against measles and rubella, typically in the form of two MMR vaccines, as required by the Montana Code Annotated 20-5-403.

In addition, all transfer applicants must meet any applicable academic program admission requirements.