Your First Day
- Your first day on campus
- Your first day of class
- Your first day of lab/studio/etc
- Your first day of advising students
- Your first day as a mentor
Your first day on campus
Virtual Tour
Self-Guided Walking Tour
Your first day of class
MSU prepares students to graduate equipped for careers and further education. Working
alongside world-class faculty mentors, students discover new knowledge that helps
to improve quality of life around the globe. This supportive and collaborative learning
environment helps students succeed in competing for national and international scholarships
and awards.
Your first day in lab/studio/etc
Work with your department to make arrangements for your lab/studio and office space.
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Office of Research Compliance - The Office of Research Compliance oversees University programs designed to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for research by creating and supporting an environment that furthers research integrity and scholarly activity.
- Training - Biosafety, Radiation, CITI and Specialized training
- Procurement Services - Procurement Services provides professional purchasing services for instructional, research, and administrative components of the University.
- Undergraduate Scholars Program - one of the largest multidisciplinary undergraduate research programs at MSU. The USP program is here to help undergraduate students in all disciplines pursue research, scholarship, and creative projects.
- Undergraduate Research Opportunities
- Research Alliance - The Research Alliance is a consortium of research support units across campus that includes the Office of Research Development, the Center for Faculty Excellence, the MSU Library, and Research Cyberinfrastructureworking together to support and increase the excellence of the university's research enterprise.
- Startup Funds - Faculty startup packages vary on what they include and where they come from. Check with your Department accountant to discuss what your package entails and how you can use it to support your success.
Your first day of advising students
At MSU, we believe that academic advising is a critical component of a student's University experience. Advising teaches students how to navigate their academic journey and take ownership of their college experience. While advising happens differently in some departments, the Advising Commons has resources to help you with your role as an advisor.
Your first day as a mentor to undergraduate and graduate students and postdocs
Mentorship encompasses all aspects of what we do at Montana State University from understanding the goals and wishes of freshman undergraduate students to guiding graduate students and postdocs through their academic journey to enabling the success of early career faculty in pursuing excellence in scholarship and teaching throughout faculty careers.
The Graduate School strives to foster an environment that produces outstanding graduate scholars who contribute new ideas and knowledge using creative and innovative approaches to solve challenges in an evolving world.
The Graduate School enriches the graduate student experience by providing excellent service, timely oversight, and relentless advocacy for student success.
Here are some other resources to start you on your mentorship path: