Montana Tech Viewbook

MontanaTech

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Table of contents

Facts & Rankings 2

DegRee PRogRams 4

school oF mines & engineeRing 6

college oF letteRs, sciences 7& PRoFessional stuDies

highlanDs college 8

ReseaRch 9

camPus suPPoRt & ResouRces 10

athletics & club sPoRts 12

camPus liFe 14

camPus oveRview 16

exPloRe butte, montana 18

montana 20

histoRy & tRaDitions 22

aDmissions & Financial aiD 24

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www.mtech.edu/admissions

1-800-445-8324

male-to-Female Ratio 59:41

type of college PUBLIC

colors GREEN & COPPER

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opened 1900

enrollment 2,800

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average class size 20

countries Represented 14 athletic conferenceNAIA FRONTIER CONFERENCE

average high school gPa 3.39

student-to-Faculty Ratio 15:1

Placement Rate 93%

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2012 goldwater SCHOLAR Montana Tech student

Robert Hark was awarded a 2012 Goldwater Scholarship. Robert, from

Eureka, MT, will graduate in May 2013, with B.S. degrees in Chemistry,

Mathematical Sciences, and Statistics.

FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR Dr. Pat Munday, department head

in the PTC Department, spent a semester in the People’s Republic of

China as a Fulbright Scholar with Southwest University (SWU). SWU has

an enrollment greater than 50,000 and is in Congqing, a city in the Western

China Development Project with approximately 30 million people.

military friendly G.I. Jobs has awarded Montana Tech

the designation of Military Friendly School, for the third year running. The

2013 Military Friendly Schools list honors the top 20 percent of colleges,

universities, and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace

America’s military service members and veterans as students.

TOP TIER Montana Tech was ranked in the top tier of “America’s

Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report. Tech earned the No. 2 spot

for public colleges as one of America’s “Best Regional Colleges (West)”

MOVING & SHAKING Montana Tech houses an Earthquake

Studies Office on campus. The office monitors, analyzes, and reports on

Montana earthquakes; makes data from earthquake events available to the

public; and measures the seismic hazards present in the State of Montana.

DIGGING UNDERGROUND Tech’s Underground Mine

Education Center is going to do more than help teach students. It’s also

going to house a modern heat pump to harness geothermal energy on

campus.

TOP-NOTCH STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS, ALONG WITH THE GREAT MONTANA OUTDOORS, CREATE AN UNBEATABLE COMBINATION!

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IT’S BEST TO LEARN BY DOING.

School of Mines AND Engineeringhttp://www.mtech.edu/academics/mines/

Electrical Engineering (B.S., M.S.)

Environmental Engineering (B.S., M.S.)

General Engineering (B.S., M.S.) Options: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering

Geological Engineering (B.S.) Options: Geotechnical, Hydrogeology, Mining, Petroleum

Geophysical Engineering (B.S.)

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (B.S.)

Metallurgical/Mineral Processing Engineering (M.S.)

Mining Engineering (B.S., M.S.)

Petroleum Engineering (B.S., M.S.)

Safety, Health and Industrial Hygiene (B.S.) Option: Applied Health Sciences

Foundations of Engineering and Science Program (FESP)

Industrial Hygiene (M.S.) Distance Learning/Professional Track

Masters in Project Engineering and Management (M.S.)

HONORS PROGRAM: The Honors Program at Montana Tech gives undergraduate students of all majors the chance to engage in challenging and rewarding educational opportunities. These opportunities enhance Montana Tech’s already rigorous curriculum, both in and out of the classroom.

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whatever future you dream of, the right education will help you reach it. At Montana Tech, we provide a challenging and rewarding education for success-oriented students. Specializing in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines, any field of study you choose at Montana Tech will lead you toward success. Our students learn in state-of-the-art facilities performing hands-on work that is relevant to today’s industries. Pair that with Montana Tech’s long-standing reputation for excellence and you will be living the future you have always dreamed.

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www.mtech.edu/admissions 1-800-445-8324

YOUR FUTURE BEGINS HERE WITH HANDS-ON EDUCATION.

College of Letters, Sciences, and Professional Studieshttp://www.mtech.edu/academics/clsps/

Biological Sciences Options: Cellular, Organismal

Business and Information Technology Options: Accounting, Information Technology, Management

Chemistry (B.S., M.S.) Options: Biochemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Geochemistry, Professional

Computer Science

General Science

Health Care Informatics

Liberal Studies

Mathematical Sciences

Network Technology

Nursing (ASRN, BSRN)

Professional and Technical Communication (B.S., M.S.)

Software Engineering

Statistics

Pre-Professional Health Students may prepare for entry into professional schools of health (including medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, podiatry, chiropractic, etc.) by completing a Bachelor’s degree at Montana Tech.

highlands collegehttp://www.mtech.edu/academics/highlands/

Accounting Technology Options: Health Service, Human Resources

Associate of Science

Automotive Technology *

Bookkeeping*

Business Technology Options: Administrative Computer Specialist, MedicalOfficeSpecialistCarpentry *

Civil Engineering Technology

Computer Assistant*

Construction Technology/Carpentry

Drafting Technician *

Drafting Technology

Historical Preservation Technology

Medical Assistant

Medical Receptionist *

Metals Fabrication Technology

Network Technology *

Nurse Assistant (CNA) *

Pharmacy Technology (via Missoula College UM) *

Pre-Apprentice Line Program *

Radiologic Technology *

Surgical Technology (via Missoula College UM)

Sustainable Energy Technology – Wind *

Web Development and Administration *

* Certificates available

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Average Annual Starting Salary:

$64,924

Overall Placement: 94%

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Asel Sherimkulova ’12Shopokov, KyrgyzstanPetroleum Engineering

“I chose Montana Tech because it offers excellent knowledge, hands-on experiences, and respectable degrees for very affordable tuition

costs. Montana Tech students have an opportunity to learn from excellent professors both in classroom and outside the classroom.”

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The School of Mines and Engineering houses the heritage programs that gave Montana Tech its name and foundation for excellence. Growing from a small mineral science school that focused on programs such as Mining, Metallurgical, and Geological Engineering, we now offer degrees in eleven of the most sought after engineering fields in the world. As a student in the School of Mines and Engineering, you’ll quickly discover that our way of learning goes far beyond the classroom.

• InEnvironmentalEngineering,youwillworkonfindingmethods to purify water in underdeveloped locations such as Kenya and El Salvador.

• InMiningEngineering,youwillgainhands-onexperiencefinding, developing, and processing natural resources in our own Montana Tech Underground Mine Education Center.

• InPetroleumEngineering,you’llinvestigatehowwaterand natural gas interact in a well bore using our 50-foot-high flow-loop system (one of the highest vertical drops at any university).


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The College of Letters, Sciences, and Professional Studies (CLSPS) is comprised of several science and technology majors ranging from Business and InformationTechnologytoPre-ProfessionalHealth.Asa student in the CLSPS you will be exposed to real-world research projects while working closely with your professors and classmates.

• Asamathstudent,youcanparticipateinannualCalculus Bowl hosted by the Math Club. The bowl brings together students to compete in Calculus IandCalculusIIcategorieswithfinalroundsinajeopardy style format.

• Asachemistrystudent,youcanpresentfireexperiments in front of K-12 classrooms all across Southwest Montana.

• Asacomputersciencestudent,youhavetheopportunitytocompeteintheInternationalCollegiate Programming Competition, one of the most prestigious computer programming competitions of its kind.

“I chose Montana Tech because of the amazing scholarship opportunities and because of its overall reputation as a great school for the sciences. I enjoy the small class sizes and I love the new workout facility.”

Ashley Kelly Butte, MT Occupational Safety & Health- Applied Health Science Option

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College of Letters, Sciences & Professional Studies

HighlandsCollegespecializesinAssociate Degrees and Certificate programs that provide you with the job skills needed to enter or re-enter theworkforcequickly.AsaHighlandsCollege student, you can enjoy the traditional college experience while earning your degree in half the time, and at a quarter of the cost, as a Bachelor Degree seeking student. We aim to provide you with program opportunities in some of the fastest-growing fields in the country.


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• AsaConstructionTechnologystudent,you will help build the future by obtaining hands-onexperienceconstructingHabitforHumanityhomesinourcommunity.

• AsaRadiologicalTechnologystudent,youwill learn how to produce images of tissue, organs, bones, and vessels of the body.

• AsaCivilEngineeringTechnologystudent,you will work on real life projects such as measuring and confirming the elevation of Silver Bow County’s highest point or helping to establish a Continuously OperatingReferenceStation(CORS).

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“My experiences at Montana Tech have been great. I like the opportunities Tech has offered for students to get involved in campus events and activities. Once I graduate, I would like to work as a Health and Safety Supervisor on the oil rigs down in Texas.”

Chelsee Thornquest Hailey, ID Associate of Science

“I chose Montana Tech because of the one-on-one faculty to student interaction. I love getting involved with the research and programs on campus. I am involved with Tech’s hantavirus research that is conducted throughout the state. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has funded Montana Tech for numerous years to acquire blood and saliva samples from small rodent populations by means of live trapping. The blood and saliva is processed in Tech’s lab facilities to test for hantavirus antibody prevalence. This research has been ongoing since 1994 and allows students to get hands-on experience with real life based research, data processing, management, and publication writing.”

Cody RichardsonBoulder, MT Biology

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As a student at Montana Tech, you will find that

the majority of your class time will be spent

performing hands-on course work in both state-of-

the-art laboratories and in Montana’s vast, outdoor

laboratory. As an undergraduate student you

have the opportunity to enhance your classroom

experience, and further your career and educational

goals, by conducting an undergraduate research

project(URP).URP’scanrangefromcreatingyour

own original research project to assisting faculty

members in their nationally recognized research

projects.TakealookatasampleoftheURP’s

conducted in 2011-2012:

• EffectsofPneumoniaonRockyMountainBigHorn

SheepPopulationsandBehaviorinLostCreek

• GeochemicallySeparatingGroundwaterfrom

snowmelt in the upper boulder River, montana

• HarvestedGameasBioIndicatorsofHistoric

environmental conditions

• TheGraniteMountainMineDisasterof1917

• EconomicGeologyoftheOrphanGirlMine,Butte

• Location,Timing,andTemperatureEffectsofFall

SpawningSalmonidsinGeorgetownLake,Montana

• ObservationsoftheNestingHabitsofPeromyscus

maniculatus

• AnInvestigationofStudents’Relianceon

calculators

• IsolationandCharacterizationofMutantStrainof

MycobacteriaSmegmatis

Research

Find out more at http://www.mtech.edu/research/urp/

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ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Tech Learning Center (TLC)

• Walk-in,appointment,andonlinetutoringservices

• Educationalresourcesavailableforcheckout

• OffersMontanaTechSuccess,acollegestudy skills class

Disability Services

• Accesspointforaccommodationrequests

• Exploreoptionsavailableforassistivetechnology/resources

• Provideeducation/trainingtostudents,faculty and staff about disability needs

Career Services

• Providesassistanceincareerexplorationand job opportunities

• Connectsstudentsandalumniwithemployers

• Teachesstudentsinterviewskillsandassistswith resume writing

Library

• Accesselectronicbooks,journalsandmorefrom anywhere

• Meetyourfriendstodohomeworktogetheron the first floor or find a quiet place to study on the second floor

• Usethelibrary’scomputerstogetallyourprojects done.

Academic Advising

• Personalattentionfromfacultyadvisors

• Helptomaximizeyourlearningopportunities

• Professional,academic,andcareerguidance

Personal Support Counseling Services

• Personalcounseling

• Stressmanagement/testanxietysupport

• Healthandwellnesspromotions

Health Center

• LocatedoncampusintheStudentUnionBuilding

• Medicalprofessionalsavailable5daysaweek

• Annualflushotsavailablefreeofcharge

Campus Security

•Emergencynotificationprogramincludingemergency text messaging

•Securityoncampus24/7

•Escortservicesavailable

Campus Recreation and Wellness

• Fitnesscenter

• Intramuralsports

• Outdoorrentalequipment

Veterans Support

There are many services available on campus to help Veteran students be successful at Montana TechandHighlandsCollege.Hereareafewoftheservices available:

• Assistancewiththeapplicationsforadmission,merit scholarships, and federal financial aid.

• Assistancecompletingthepaperworkrequiredtouse your VA Educational Benefits on the Montana Tech Campuses.

• Aidinobtainingreasonableaccommodationsfordisabilities, to allow equal opportunity in campus life.

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Exciting opportunities aren’t limited to our classrooms; we invite everyone to challenge their inner athlete. Our fitness facilities and recreational activities allow you to play as hard as you study. The newly renovatedHealth,PhysicalEducationandRecreation(HPER)complexincludesanewweightroomandanewcardioroomalsoequippedwithseveralmulti-jungleweightmachines.IntramuralandClubsportsare offered for our team enthusiasts, and if the bleachers are where you are most comfortable, you can cheeryourfellowDiggersontovictorybybecomingaHPERHooligan.AtMontanaTechyoucanworkboth your mind and body, building the best person you can be.

NAIA SportsTheMontanaTechOrediggersareproudmembersoftheNationalAssociationofIntercollegiateAthletics(NAIA)FrontierConferenceandarerecognizedasoneofthetoptenschoolsonthechampions of character scorecard.

Men’s Sports: Basketball, Football, Golf

Women’s Sports: Basketball, Golf, Volleyball

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“Orediggers do the ordinary better than the rest. That is what makes us the best.

I am an Oredigger.” Nick Baker

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ore-dig-ger, v.: to be part of something bigger than myself

WORK HARD. PLAY HARD. IT’S HOW DIGGERS ARE WIRED.

The time you spend in the classroom and with your friends and colleagues is what shapes you into the person you will become. With so many ways to get involved and so many new adventures to take on, you’re bound to have a one of a kind experience that you will remember for the rest of your life.

Hereisasmallselectionoftheclubsandorganizations that students are involved in. We encourage you to get involved too!

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• Circle K

• CRABS Rugby

• Dance Club

• Engineers without Borders

• Hockey Club

• Judo Club

• Math Club

• Rodeo Club

• Running Club

• Ski and Snowboard Club

• Soccer Club

• Students for the Exploration and Development of Space

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WORK HARD. PLAY HARD. IT’S HOW DIGGERS ARE WIRED.

MINING & MUCKINGThe Mining and Mucking team joined two hundred students from universities across the globe near Camborne, Great Britain to take part in the 34thAnnualInternationalMiningCompetitionin Spring 2012. The two-day competition saw teams of six compete in men’s, women’s, co-ed, and alumni classes. Montana Tech took home first place in track stand, swede saw, and air leg and the co-ed team took home 2nd place overall out of 36 teams.

CANOE COMPETITIONEach year, Montana Tech participates in the American Society of Civil Engineer’s North-WestRegionalConcreteCanoeCompetition. General Engineering Professor Brian Kukay and his teams are quick and impressive both in and out of the water. The team spends the year dedicating themselves to designing, constructing, and fundraising for the competition. Last year the team placed 5th overall.

PROGRAMMING HUMANOID ROBOTSThe Montana Tech Computer Science department uses an Aldebaran RoboticsNaoH25HumanoidRobotfor student projects, recruiting, and research purposes. The CS Department is working towards entering Montana Tech into theRoboCupcompetition,aninternational robotic competition, with the goal of promoting research and education in the area of artificial intelligence.

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Campus Overview

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Overlooking the city from the shoulder of Big Butte, Montana Tech’s north campus can beseenformiles.Itstree-shadedperimeterenclosesboththestatelybuildingsoftheInstitution’spastandthemodernfacilitiesreflectingitspresentanditsfuture.

Since its inception, Montana Tech has come a long way. The university has maintained an onward and upward tradition, which has earned it a reputation as one of the finest science, engineering, and technical colleges in the country. The exceptional job placement rate of graduates and the success stories of alumni, combined with the low cost of attendance in a highly personalized environment, attest to both quality and value. Stressing a deep focus on achievement,MontanaTechprovidestheopportunityforstudentstobeINDEMAND.

Originally chartered as the Montana State School of Mines, Montana Tech has evolved into a dynamic institution composed of the School of Mines & Engineering; College of Letters, Sciences,&ProfessionalStudies;HighlandsCollege;GraduateSchool;andtheMontanaBureau of Mines and Geology. Prior to 1951, the college offered Bachelor of Science degrees inonlyfiveareas.Today,thecollegeoffers10certificateprograms,17associatedegrees,23bachelors,and10mastersprograms.TheInstitutionwhichnowhasanenrollmentofover 2,800 students, provides these graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary for successful lives and careers, conducts basic and applied research, and provides related services to the citizens of Montana and beyond.

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BUTTE FACTSPopulation: 34,200

Elevation: 5,538 FT.

IdealLocation: High in the Rocky Mountains, adjacent to the Continental Divide in southwestern Montana. Located at the intersection of I–90 and I–15 and home to the Bert Mooney airport.

Festivals:Montana Folk Festival, An Ri Ra Montana Irish Festival, Evel Knievel Days, 4th of July Freedom Festival, St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, Chinese New Year Parade

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RICHEST HILL ON EARTH

Butte was one of the largest cities west of the

Mississippiforgenerations.Initsheyday,between

the late 19th century and about 1920, it was one of

the largest and most notorious copper boomtowns in

the American West. Known for electrifying America,

the Mining City produced over 320 million tons of

copper which was used for the wire and equipment

that helped launched the U.S. into the modern age.

NATIONAL LANDMARK DISTRICT

Butte, Montana is home to the nation’s largest

NationalHistoricLandmarkDistrict,withover4,000

historicstructuresscatteredacrosstheHill.These

include some of the country’s first tall buildings,

elegant mansions, vintage Victorian homes, boarding

houses and hotels, and miner’s cottages that once

provided shelter for an estimated 100,000 people.

Butte, TodayNot only does Butte have a rich history, but it also

has a bright future. The residents of Butte are proud

and welcoming, embracing Tech’s students as their

own. Butte’s community is growing and a budding art

community thrives amidst the beauty of our restored

historic buildings. Butte is further enhanced by a

large interlinked trail system that stretches for miles,

which includes the reconditioned Ulrich-Schotte

Nature Trail where runners and strollers alike enjoy

exceptional bird watching along Blacktail Creek.

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Montanarepresentsthenaturalandthescenic.Hometo54stateparks,2nationalparks,andcountless other landmarks, you are bound to experience landscapes that will leave you breathless. Visit Glacier National Park and discover a world carved by glaciers, then trek over to Yellowstone and admire the vast expanse of land where bison roam freely and rivers rush with fervor. There are caves to explore and adventures to be had, but if solitary bliss is what you’re looking for, then a hike into one of our serene mountain lakes or waterfalls should do the trick.

Ifwinterisyourplaytime,thenyouareinluck.WintercloaksMontanainaseaofglisteningwhite.With over 15 downhill ski resorts, you can hit the slopes in a variety of settings. You may also choose to soak the cold away in one of Montana’s many natural hot springs and then cozy up next to a fire and immerse yourself into the warmth and quiet of a Montana winter night.

Although Montana is natural and rugged, you can also enjoy a variety of amenities in the towns and cities spread across this vast state. Montana’s interstate and highway system makes it possible for you to enjoy the great outdoors and then head into town in time to see a concert, catchamovie,shoptheeveningaway,orgotoafootballgame.HereinMontanait’seasytoloseyourselfinyoursurroundings.Formoreinformation,gotowww.getlostmt.comorwww.visitmt.comand find your Montana.

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Experience Big Sky Country while earning a world-class degree from Montana Tech. Visit www.getlostmt.com for more Montana adventures.

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CARRYING TRADITIONS FORWARD In1900,theMontanaStateSchoolofMinesopened its doors with total enrollment of 21 students. Early curricula at the Montana State School of Mines were designed around two degrees: Mining Engineering and Electrical Engineering. Thus, mining became the mainstay during the college’s formative period.

MIDDLE YEARSIn1943,theMontanaSchoolofMinesexperiencedagreatimpactfromWorldWarIIwhenitofficiallybecameaNavalCollege.Shortlyafterthewarended,actingpresidentFrancisThompson embarked on a program that was destined to modernize the Montana School of Mines’ curricula. Overall, what took place was a general freeing-up of curricula so that students had not only more technical electives, but also more options in the humanities and social sciences. The modern College was born and in 1965 became the Montana College of Mineral Science and Technology. Enrollment increased from 303studentsin1957to998studentsin1971.

TECH TODAYTheMontanaUniversitySystemwasrestructuredin1994and one of the major components of the restructure was that Montana College of Mineral Science and Technology would become affiliated with The University of Montana. As a result of this, the name was changed to Montana Tech of The University of Montana. Today, the university is known as Montana Tech and boasts enrollment of more than 2800 students on its two campuses.

The North Campus offers four year and graduate degrees in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math. The HighlandsCollegeoffersassociatedegreesandcertificateprograms, continuing education, and customized training. The student body presents a national and global snapshot with over39statesand14foreigncountriesrepresented.MontanaTech emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and hands-on learning and has a long-standing reputation for producing outstanding graduates.

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History & Traditions

Marcus Daly

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DIGGER HUNT Each fall, as part of Tech’s orientation activities, more than 250

students go on the quest to find Tech’s mascot Charlie Oredigger at

theAnnualDiggerHunt.

LATE NIGHT BREAKFAST

During fall and spring semester finals week, Montana Tech faculty and

staff pull out their aprons and jump behind the counter in the Dining

Halltocookbreakfastforaround200studentslateatnight.The

tradition of cooking breakfast allows a time for the students to wind

down and the campus to show their appreciation for the students hard

work and determination.

MULLETFEST Mulletfest is an annual softball tournament put on by students at

Montana Tech and is held no matter if it is sunny, raining, or snowing.

TRICK OR TREAT OFF THE STREET

The Montana Tech residence halls open for children in the area to

have a safe place to trick or treat. Students in the halls decorate and

handoutcandyforhoursonHalloween.

PAINTING THE “M” Each spring, Montana Tech students trek up to the Montana Tech

“M” on Big Butte to pour a fresh coat of white paint on the rocks. The

event is part of M Days at Tech, a springtime celebration.

THE GREATEST FOOTBALL RIVALRY

WhentheMontanaTechOrediggersandtheCarrollCollegeFighting

Saints play each other on the football field, the crowd knows that they

areabouttowitnessoneofthegreatestrivalriesintheNAIA.The

game day atmosphere is that of a big time college football game and

the stands are full with only the two school colors. Each school wants

nothing more than to beat the other.

BED RACES Homecomingoccurseachfall,andisalong-standingtraditionat

Montana Tech. Alumni, friends, and students participate in the week-

long celebration. Activities include bed races down Park Street, a foot

race up the Big “M,” decorating the Marcus Daly statue on campus, a

homecoming parade, and a football game.

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•Completetheapplicationform.•ApplyforscholarshipsbyJanuary15th•Applyforhousingandchooseamealplan.•Applyforfinancialaidonlineatwww.fafsa.govby

March1stforPRIORITYconsideration.

Foracompletelistingofadmissionstandardandrequirements visit www.mtech.edu/admissions

IMPORTANTCODES: FAFSACode–002531 ACTCode–2418 SATCode–4487

The value of a Montana Tech education

is undeniably a good investment.

COST OF ATTENDANCE

80% OF MONTANA TECH STUDENTS RECEIvE SOME FORM OF FINANCIAL AID AND/OR SCHOLARSHIPS.

MONTANA TECH AWARDS OvER $1.4 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO NEW AND TRANSFER STUDENTS EACH YEAR.

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admission & financial aid

Resident Costs

Tuition-15 credits 6435

Room & Board 7626

Books & Supplies 900

Miscellaneous 1600

Transportation 1600

Total 18161

Non Resident Costs


Room & Board 7626


Miscellaneous 1600

Transportation 1600

Total 29806

WUE/Advantage


Room & Board 7626


Miscellaneous 1600

Transportation 1600

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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITiES Marie Moebus Presidential scholarshiP: Awarded to first-time freshmen students who demonstrate the highest academic and extracurricular achievement, these scholarships are a combination of fee waiver, WUE or Advantage Scholarships, plus a cash supplement of up to $6,000 per year. Marie Moebus Presidential Scholarships are Montana Tech’s highest honor and are the most competitive scholarships offered. These scholarships are renewable for up to four years.

criteria:•Mustbeanincomingfirst-timefreshmanstudent•3.75GPAorhigher•ACT>30orSAT>2010•Activelyengagedincommunityandschool•MustbepursuingaBachelor’s(four-year)degreeat Montana Tech

In addition to the online scholarship application, you must also submit:•A500wordessay•Twolettersofrecommendation•Resumeofactivities

adVantaGe scholarshiP: Awarded to students who demonstrate high academic achievement, the Advantage Scholarship is open to selected degree programs at Montana Tech. The cost of attendance for a student receivinganAdvantageScholarshipwillbe150%ofin-state tuition for the student’s entire undergraduate term at Montana Tech, provided the student remains in good academic standing and is enrolled in an Advantage degree. This scholarship is available to all out-of-state students and equates to over $8,800 in savings per year!

eligible degree Programs: BiologicalSciences,BusinessandInformationTechnology,Chemistry,CivilEngineeringTechnology,ComputerScience,DraftingTechnology,EnvironmentalEngineering,GeneralEngineering—Welding,GeologicalEngineering,GeophysicalEngineering,MathematicalSciences,Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Metals Fabrication, Mining Engineering, Network Technology, Professional & TechnicalCommunication,Safety,Health,andIndustrialHygiene,SoftwareEngineering,Statistics

Western underGraduate eXchanGe (Wue): Awarded to students who demonstrate high academic achievement, WUE scholarships are open to all degree programs at Montana Tech. The cost of attendance for a student receiving the Western Undergraduate Exchange willbe150%ofin-statetuitionforupto4.5years,provided the student remains in good academic standing. This equates to over $8,800 in savings per year! You are guaranteedaWUE(orequivalent)ifyouarefromoneofthe eligible Western states, meet the criteria listed below, andapplybyJanuary15th.

eligible states:Alaska,Arizona,California,Colorado,Hawaii,Idaho,Nevada,NewMexico,NorthDakota,Oregon,SouthDakota,Utah,Washington,Wyoming

advantage and Wue criteria: 3.0GPA;ACT>=22orSAT>=1540withACTMath>=24orSATMath>=560.WUEs and Advantage may be available after the priority deadline.ContactanEnrollmentRepresentativeformoreinformation.

January 15 is the PriOrity deadline tO aPPly fOr schOlarshiPs.

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MontanaTechoffersover200differentscholarshipsforstudentsfromallbackgrounds,degrees,andacademicability.BelowisasamplingofsomeofTech’sScholarships:

COST OF ATTENDANCE

Resident Costs


Room & Board 7626


Miscellaneous 1600

Transportation 1600

Total 14939

Non Resident Costs


Room & Board 7626


Miscellaneous 1600

Transportation 1600

Total 19905

WUE/Advantage


Room & Board 7626


Miscellaneous 1600

Transportation 1600

Total 16201

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With our outstanding

graduate placement rate,

lowcostoflivinginButte,

extraordinary scholarship

program, and the availability

of internship opportunities

you will be hard pressed

to find a more affordable

education. Estimated Average Costs per year 2012-2013. Based on 15 credits per semester

As an incoming freshman in the Petroleum Engineering

department, I chose Montana Tech for many reasons.

I appreciated its stellar reputation for job placement upon

graduation. My parents loved its affordability. I also loved

its small town location and its wonderful outdoor recreation

opportunities. But what really sold me on Montana Tech

was how encouraging and supportive all of my interactions

have been. The relationships that I have developed during

my visits to Tech have been overwhelmingly positive.

Everyone, from the students, professors, and staff to even

the residents of Butte, seem to be behind you. For me, it is

the ideal place to be.

Kelly Hertel Lincoln, CAPetroleum Engineering

Come for a visit, and discover for yourself if Montana tech is right for you.

MontanaTech

www.mtech.edu/admissions

IN DEMAND

1300 West Park streetButte, Mt 597011-800-445-techwww.mtech.edu

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