(This application is for Master’s applicants only. First time college students should use the Undergraduate Admissions page.)
Students may apply online or fill out a paper application. Complete, sign and submit paper application to Montana Tech's Graduate School Office with all required information.
Please send all materials to:
Montana TechGraduate School1300 West Park Street Box 20Butte, MT 59701Priority Deadlines
Please see the deadlines on the main Grad School Admissions Page here.
Applications will be accepted after these deadlines. However, consideration for desired admission term cannot be guaranteed.
Application Fee
A non-refundable check or money order payable to Montana Tech in the amount of $50.00 must accompany the application. Your application will be processed when the fee is received.
Official transcripts are required from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended. Contact the Registrar at previous schools and request official transcripts be forwarded directly to the Graduate School Office. At least one transcript must include evidence of receipt of Bachelor's degree. Transcripts marked "issued to student" are not acceptable. If your undergraduate education took place outside of the U.S., you are responsible for having your transcripts evaluated on a course-by-course basis by one of these organizations:
An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above is required for full admission. For provisional admission status, an undergraduate GPA between 2.7 and 3.0 is required. For provisional probationary status, an undergraduate GPA between 2.5 and 2.7 is required. For students who have completed graduate work or post-baccalaureate study with a GPA above 3.0, exceptions can be considered.
Include a typewritten statement outlining academic and professional goals and how they relate to the chosen field of study.
Three references are required for admission. Reference Forms must be sent to the Graduate School Office directly from the reference. If sent by applicant, place forms in a sealed envelope with the reference’s signature over the seal.
General Test Scores are not required for applicants from ABET-accredited or US-regionally accredited institutions. GREs are also not required for any applicants to the Mining Engineering Program. All other applicants should instruct Educational Testing Service to submit official scores to the Graduate School Office. Montana Tech's School Code is 4487.
Instruct Educational Testing Service to submit official scores to the Graduate School Office. Montana Tech's School Code is 4487.
These programs have additional application requirements:
If applying for Graduate Teaching Assistantship, tuition waiver, or Graduate Research Assistantship, submit Financial Award Application with the Admission Application. You may also refer to the Financial Awards page for more information.
Please refer to the Montana Board of Regents Policy regarding Montana residency
An official record of immunization against Rubella and Measles (two doses of MMR) is required by Montana State Law before registration for all students born after December 31, 1956. This record must include dates of immunizations and physician’s or nurse’s signature or initials.