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The Bobcats will face Illinois State for the FCS national championship on January 5. Explore
MSU’s Spirit of the West Marching Band is heading to Nashville, and your donations will help offset the band's travel costs. Explore
Montana PBS will broadcast the Noël! Concert, performed by nearly 200 MSU students, on December 23 at 8 p.m. and December 24 at 7 p.m. Explore
Have a wonderful winter break, Bobcats! Classes resume January 13. Explore
Become a Bobcat! Learn more about applying for admission to Montana State. Explore
Take a virtual tour of the Montana State University campus. Explore

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Bobcat stadium with fans on the field following the game

How to Watch: Bobcat football heads to Nashville

The FCS title game will kick off at 5:30 p.m. MST on January 5.

A pile-up of football players from Montana State University (in blue and white uniforms with gold “M” helmets) and the University of Montana (in white uniforms with silver “Griz” helmets) during a high-intensity play. Players from both teams are locked in

Photo gallery: MSU defeats UM in FCS semifinals

See photos from MSU's historic win over UM in the FCS semifinal on Dec. 20.

A scenic view of Montana State University’s campus on a bright fall day shows students walking along pathways near Barnard Hall, a large red-brick academic building. Colorful autumn trees fill the landscape, with snow-capped mountains visible in the dista

MSU named site of new patent and trademark office

A woman wearing lab safety equipment working with chemistry tools in a lab.

MSU study reveals value of experiments on microbes

Events

Winter Break runs December 12th - January 12th

GradCat Winter Break Meet-Up 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Men's basketball to host Northern Colorado 7:00pm

OLLI at MSU Spring 2026 Reception 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Raptor Meet and Greet 10:00am

Impact.

You can make a real difference in the lives of students.

Our university's continued excellence is reliant on the generosity of alumni, friends, parents, faculty and staff. Every gift, no matter the size, helps Montana State fulfill its land grant mission and provides unparalleled educational opportunities for future generations.

Consider contributing to the President’s Excellence Fund that supports undergraduate research, academic competitions and in service-learning projects, or to another worthy program.

It is our goal that all students reach their highest potential.

Yes, I want to support MSU!

Snapshot

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More than 100 area trails |

The 47th annual American Indian Council Powwow at Montana State. |

$120 million in average annual research expenditures |

Aerial shot of campus. |

Montana State’s 2023 Spring Rodeo in the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. |

Bozeman has more than 60 miles of bike trails & lanes |

National Agriculture Week. |

MSU offers more than 250 academic options |

Montana State no. 1 in the region for Goldwater Scholars |

Montana State Commencement Ceremony Spring 2023. |

250+ study abroad programs in 60 countries are available to MSU students |

Spirit the bobcat during the first snow of the winter season |