Freshman Students in an "M" formation on the football field

 

Engagement Events are an important part of MSU Debut. This series of events equips you for a successful transition to Montana State University, empowers you to contribute to the Bobcat community, and fosters inclusion, integrity, and belonging.

 

Welcome New and Returning Bobcats!

Sunday, August 17: Food Truck Rodeo 

  • Romney Oval, 6PM-8PM
    • Join us for a night of amazing local food trucks, games and activities, and live music. Students and their families are welcome to join. Students eat free and cash sales are available.

Tuesday, August 19: M Photo - Convocation - First Meal

  • Bobcat Stadium, M Photo
    •  All new students are invited to join and be part of the iconic tradition! Be remembered as part of your class as you assemble into M formation for our yearly photograph.
  • Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, Convocation
  • Romney Oval, First Meal
    • We are rolling out the welcome carpet at the end of a packed day. Be served amazing food by staff and faculty and enjoy a summer night with your new MSU community.

Wednesday, August 20: First Day Welcome Tents

  • First Day Welcome Tents
    • Our academic faculty leaders will be happy to meet with new students at several centrally located resource hubs on campus.

Friday, August 22: Catapalooza, MSU Debut Concert

  • Catapalooza, 10AM-3PM
    • Hundreds of Student Organizations, Campus Offices, and Community Businesses take over central campus for a one-of-a-kind experience. Find your community and make MSU your home.
  • MSU Debut Concert, 7PM-9PM
    • MSU is happy to host an amazing outdoor concert specifically for students. Some great local music opens and food trucks onsite!

Saturday, August 23: MSU Debut Service Saturday

  • Various Service Projects Across Bozeman, All Day
    • Be part of a passionate and impactful service community at MSU. The Office of Student Engagement will coordinate several diverse projects for you to choose from. 

Sunday, August 24: Rock'n the M

  • Bridger Foothills Trail Head, 9AM-1PM
    • The college M visible from campus and over 100 years old has been maintained by MSU students throughout its life. Give the M a fresh paint job for the start of a new year!