Applied workforce degrees:

Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) degrees are minimum 30 credits (~1 year), Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees are minimum 60 credits (~2 years)
These degrees are designed to prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce.  Credits taken in these programs do not typically apply to Bachelor’s degree requirements.

General education/transfer degrees:

Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) degrees are minimum 60 credits (~2 years).  
These degrees are designed for transfer toward a Bachelor’s degree.

Yes, there are different tuition rates for Gallatin College and MSU.  Students’ tuition is based on where a student is listed as degree-seeking.  Students who are seeking degrees at both MSU and Gallatin College in the same semester must list their MSU major as their primary degree.

Gallatin College MSU currently offers over 20 Workforce degree programs. Learn more about program options here. 

In addition to the courses in each of the degree programs, Gallatin College also provides developmental education courses:

  • Foundations of Mathematics (M 063)  to be taken in the first third of semester, followed by Introductory Algebra (M090) for the remaining two-thirds of the semester
  • Effective Academic Practices (COLS 100) for students wishing to develop the organizational and study skills essential to a successful college career for 3 credits, and College Learning Strategies (COLS 103) offered as a less-in-depth 1 credit course
  • First Year Seminar (COLS 101US), a Core 2.0 freshman seminar identical to the University Studies First Year Seminar, offered to students wishing to take the course through the Gallatin College.

The tuition is just over $100 per credit hour plus additional fees. Please see the tuition and fee table for details.

Gallatin College students can either pay their tuition and fees online through their MyInfo site or at the MSU Student Accounts office in Montana Hall.

An Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is designed to prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce but may be fully or partially transferable to four-year programs. An Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree, and an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree, are general transfer degrees indicating that the student has completed their Core 2.0 and electives that can be used towards a bachelor's degree.

Yes, we offer the AA and AS degree.  Gallatin College’s transfer and general education degrees (Associate of Arts and Associate of Science) are designed to meet the needs of students who are undecided about their educational goals, prefer small class sizes, need academic skills improvement, or desire a more gradual entrance into the university.   Here are some of the unique aspects of Gallatin College:

  • Courses are offered primarily in the mornings and evenings at a community location (off the MSU campus).
  • MSU housing is not available for students in the transfer and general education degree programs (Associate of Arts and Associate of Science).
  • These degrees can be completed online, however, courses may be limited with this type of delivery. Please contact us to learn more. 

Students are always welcome to take just a few of our classes. Students admitted to MSU may enroll in a Gallatin College class with permission from Gallatin College, which is available from the Gallatin College office. Gallatin College students who need an MSU class will need to submit a transmittal of application materials before enrolling in an MSU class.

Our application can be found on the GC website. Please fill out on-line

  • Application
  • Application Fee
  • High School transcripts or GED (sent from school or state to Admissions Office) OR
  • College transcripts (unless from MSU – Bozeman)

A completed application for admission with a $38 non-refundable fee (free for MT residents), final official high school transcript posting graduation date or GED scores, official transcript(s) of ALL previous college coursework.

Please send a $38 non-refundable fee (if non-resident), a final official high school transcript or GED scores or college transcripts (other than MSU transcripts). ACT, SAT or COMPASS test scores within the past 3 years are not required, but useful for course placement if you already have taken them. Students born after 1956 are required to send documentation of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccinations (two doses) and TB skin test. Immunizations questions can be answered at Student Health services, 994-2311.

All Gallatin College classes are taught in English. In general, we recommend that students have a WIDA level 5 or 6 proficiency score, or the equivalent, in order to be successful in our programs.

At this time we have limited online classes. Please contact us directly for more information.

After you have received your letter of acceptance, you will receive a letter inviting you to attend an orientation session. You may call our office (994-5536) with questions concerning orientation.  Orientation is highly recommended as it is the best time to register for classes.

Yes, you may live in MSU housing if you are enrolled in a Workforce Program.  You cannot live on campus if you are enrolled in the AA or AS degree. The office of Residential Life can be reached at 406-994-2661 or online.

No you do not need to live on campus if you are taking only Gallatin College classes.

You may buy a Cat Card in the Hedges Complex Room 31. The fee is $15. A CAT card will allow you to access various services and discounts and serves as your student ID card.

Yes, as a Gallatin College student you have access to the library. The fees for the use of these facilities are included in your tuition and fees.

The student health service fee paid by general MSU students will be optional for Gallatin College students. If you pay the student health services fee you can use the facility. Additional charges for services will apply. 

Financial Aid is available for Gallatin College students. Please fill out the FAFSA online and use the MSU school code of 002532. Scholarships are available. Please see our Scholarship page. 

Gallatin College students may opt in and pay the Athletic fee that MSU students pay for athletic events and the Gym membership. 

Students are assigned an advisor based on their major at Gallatin College. Advisors are available year round by appointment.

You will need to apply to MSU. The application fee is waived for this process and it is not necessary to supply another set of immunization records or transcripts as MSU admissions will already have these on file if you were accepted to Gallatin College.

Please fill out an "Intent to Register" form found on the Registrar's website. 

Yes, students are allowed to pursue both an applied workforce degree and an MSU Bachelor’s degree at the same time.  Students who would like to take courses toward both degrees in the same semester must list the MSU major as their primary major and pay MSU tuition.  Students who want to pursue two degrees and would like to take advantage of Gallatin College’s tuition rate must take classes only toward the Gallatin College degree in any semester they are paying the Gallatin College tuition rate.  Students may not pursue an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science (general education degree) at the same time they are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree.

All Gallatin College courses are transcripted on an MSU transcript.  Therefore, Gallatin College and MSU grades are all factored into one grade point average (gpa).  Zero-level developmental courses do not count toward a student’s Earned Hours, but are factored into the gpa.

No.  Suspended students are not allowed to enroll at any other MSU college or university.  Students may pursue suspension appeal and reinstatement through the college from which they were suspended.  If MSU students wish to appeal with the intent to transfer to a Gallatin College degree program, please confirm support from the appropriate Gallatin College program prior to supporting the appeal.

Gallatin College students have access to the majority of MSU services, including the library, computer labs, Office of Student Success, and more.  Gallatin College students have the opportunity to opt-in to fees that provide access to the Student Health Center, MSU Athletic events, or the Hosaeus Fitness Center.

Gallatin College degree-seeking students are eligible to apply for financial aid.  Students complete the FAFSA with the MSU financial aid code: 002532.