Connect With Us

At Montana State University, you will find great people every step of the way to help you during your collegiate experience. Meet our staff below, and please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions. You can also reach our main office at 406-994-2452, or admissions@montana.edu.

 

 

 

Leadership

Mike Ouert

Mike Ouert

Director of Admissions 
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Mike provides leadership to the Office of Admissions and manages new undergraduate student enrollment by developing marketing, recruitment and processes that reach over 100,000 prospective students from around the world annually.
   201 Strand Union Building
   (406) 994-5541
   mrouert@montana.edu 
Anders Groseth

Anders Groseth

Associate Director - Recruitment
He/Him/His
Anders plans and coordinates travel for Admissions Counselors throughout Montana and the U.S. He also visits high schools, attends college fairs and meets with prospective students and families on campus. He also oversees our AdvoCat student tour guide program.
   201 Strand Union Building
   (406) 994-5662
   anders.groseth@montana.edu 
Dallas

Dallas Dallman

Associate Director - Application Processing

Dallas directs the application processing team within the Office of Admissions. She also provides admissions counseling and academic support to high school students wishing to attend MSU under our Early Admissions program.
   103 Strand Union Building
   (406) 994-5543
   dallas.dallman1@montana.edu 
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Shannon Bangen

Associate Director - New Student Programs She/Her/Hers

Shannon oversees large-scale events and programs within the Office of Admissions. She manages New Student Orientation, MSU Friday, STATE Days, the Montana Counselor Tour, and more. She also oversees the Orientation Leader program.
   103 Strand Union Building
   (406) 994-2453
   shannon.bangen@montana.edu 
Alyssa Simmons

Alyssa Simmons

Associate Director - Operations

 

 

   103 Strand Union Building
   (406) 994-5544
   alyssa.simmons@montana.edu

 

 

Admissions Counselors

Our Admissions Counselors visit high schools and attend college fairs across the country, and meet with prospective students and families visiting campus. 
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Anna Herbert

Admissions Counselor

   201 Strand Union Building
   406-994-1983
   anna.herbert@montana.edu
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Emily Cappis

Admissions Counselor

   201 Strand Union Building
   406-994-4971
   emily.cappis@montana.edu
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Andromeda Abarr

Admissions Counselor

   201 Strand Union Building
   406-994-4453
   andromeda.abarr@montana.edu
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Charly Allmer

Admissions Counselor

   201 Strand Union Building
   406-994-2202
   charlene.allmer@montana.edu
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Mandy Brandt

Admissions Counselor

   201 Strand Union Building
   406-994- 1775
   amanda.brandt2@montana.edu

 

 

Admissions Evaluators

Our Admissions Evaluators are responsible for admitting freshman and transfer undergraduate students to Montana State. In addition, they research and evaluate academic coursework, transfer credits, and provide academic support and counseling to students and families in conjunction with other MSU faculty and staff.

Our Admissions Evaluator alpha groups have recently changed. Please check below to ensure you're contacting the correct staff member.

Cyndie Deurmeier

Cyndie Deurmeier

Admissions Evaluator

 

New Incoming Freshmen & Transfers:

Student last names Aa - Bt

   103 Strand Union Building
   (406) 994-4753
   cyndie.deurmeier@montana.edu
Laynee

Laynee Carda

Admissions Evaluator                 


New Incoming Freshmen & Transfers:

Student last names Bu - Em

   103 Strand Union Building
   (406)994-5546
   laynee.carda@montana.edu 
Michelle Holt

Michelle Holt

Admissions Evaluator

 

New Incoming Freshmen & Transfers:

Student last names En - Hd

   103 Strand Union Building
   (406) 994-6409
   michelle.holt@montana.edu
Zane Wofford

Zane Wofford

Admissions Evaluator

 

New Incoming Freshmen & Transfers:

Student last names He - Ld

   103 Strand Union Building
   (406) 994-5545
   zane.wofford@montana.edu
Molly Stewart

Molly Stewart

Admissions Evaluator

 

New Incoming Freshman & Transfers:

Student last names Le - Nd

   103 Strand Union Building
   (406) 994-4215
   molly.stewart3@montana.edu
Grace Ide

Grace Ellen Ide

Admissions Evaluator

 

New Incoming Freshmen & Transfers:

Student Last Names Ne - Rn

   103 Strand Union Building
   (406) 994-6620
   grace.ide@montana.edu
Greg Owens

Greg Owens

Admissions Evaluator       

 

New Incoming Freshmen & Transfers:

Student last names Ro - Su

   103 Strand Union Building
   (406) 994-2459
   greg.owens@montana.edu
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Amy Huber

Admissions Evaluator

 

New Incoming Freshmen & Transfers:

Student Last Names Sv - Zz

   103 Strand Union Building
   (406) 994-2487
   amy.huber1@montana.edu

 

 

Admissions Specialists

Our Admissions Specialists are responsible for welcoming campus visitors, handling information from prospective student inquiries, and assisting with the campus visit program.

Nikole

Nikole Drummond 

Admissions Specialist

   201 Strand Union Building
   (406) 994-2452
   admissions@montana.edu
patty

Patty Carr

Admissions Specialist

   201 Strand Union Building
   (406) 994-2452
   admissions@montana.edu 

 

 

Campus Visit Program Coordinators

Our Campus Visit Coordinators work with prospective students and their families to coordinate personalized campus visits to Montana State University, as well as organizing visits for a variety of student groups that visit MSU.

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Johanna Moore

Campus Visit Coordinator

   201 Strand Union Building
   (406) 994-1989
   johanna.moore@montana.edu 
Shelby Jackson

Shelby Jackson

Campus Visit Coordinator

   201 Strand Union Building
   (406) 994-1989
   shelby.jackson1@montana.edu

 

 

New Student Programs

Our New Student Program team works in conjunction with the Associate Director of New Student Programs to support the operation and coordination of large-scale events and programs in the Office of Admissions. This includes our MSU Friday campus preview days, STATE Days, the Montana Counselor Tour, and our New Student Orientation programs. You can contact the Orientation team by calling 406-994-2827 or by emailing orientation@montana.edu.

Erin Dockins

Erin Dockins

New Student Programs Specialist

   103 Strand Union Building
   (406) 994-6619
   erin.dockins@montana.edu
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Karlee Walker

New Student Programs Coordinator

   103 Strand Union Building
   (406) 994-5569
   karlee.walker@montana.edu
Ellie Dunn

Ellie Dunn

New Student Programs Coordinator

   103 Strand Union Building
   (406) 994-2829
   ellie.dunn@montana.edu


Promotions & Technology

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Nick Blakeslee

Enrollment Management Analyst

Nick is the technology specialist for the Office of Admissions. He oversees all technical systems for the Office of Admissions.
   201 Strand Union Building
   (406) 994-5542
   nicholas.blakeslee@montana.edu 

Eric Kapalka

Systems Support Specialist

Eric provides functional technical support for recruitment and admissions processes. Areas of support include prospective student communications, data collection, electronic data loads, data analysis and extraction, new software implementation, documentation and team member training.

   201 Strand Union Building
   (406) 994-2456
   eric.kapalka@montana.edu 
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Rachel Towery

Communications and Promotions Coordinator

   201 Strand Union Building
   (406) 994-2454
   rachel.towery@montana.edu


 


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If you have questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us! You can email our staff at admissions@montana.edu, or call us Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm MT at 1-888-MSU-CATS.