Student Ambassadors
Meet the Bobcat Family
At Montana State University, we have countless opportunities for students to broaden their experiences and get involved on campus. Our office offers several unique opportunities to develop as individuals. Learn more about them and meet our students below!
Admissions Student Ambassadors
Our Admissions Student Ambassadors meet with prospective students and their families as part of their campus visit experience. They cover a broad range of topics, including student life, academic options, the application process, scholarships, and more. Our Student Ambassadors are trained by our Admissions Counselors, and many are active in leadership positions across campus.
Have questions about our Admissions Student Ambassadors? Email us!
Meet Our Admissions Student Ambassadors
Josh Fairbanks |Roscommon, MI
Admissions Student Ambassador Coordinator
Major: Accounting & Financing
Year in School: Senior
Involvement:
Orientation Coordinator, AdvoCat Tour Guide, Student Ambassador Coordinator
Favorite thing about your major:
I love all the work that the College of Business & Entrepreneurship does with career development, from career/internship fairs to resume writing and job application help.
Favorite activity to do in Bozeman:
Late night moped rides.
Favorite campus activity or tradition:
Lighting of Montana Hall! This is a great tradition that brings together campus and community.
Words of wisdom:
Take advantage of all that MSU has to offer! You’re only a college student once!
Grace Gibson | Haxtun, CO
Admissions Student Ambassador
Major: Agriculture Education Broadfield Technology
Year in School: Senior
Involvement:
Ag-Ed Club, Stockgrowers, Student Ambassador
Favorite thing about your major:
My favorite class is Meat Science because it is so knowledgeable and beneficial to everyone who buys meat at the store!
Favorite activity to do in Bozeman:
Bozeman 5ks/Marathons and CATURDAYS!
What was your first impression of MSU?
I really loved how active everyone was both academically and outdoorsy. Everyone here loves to have fun!
Words of wisdom:
Try everything once, but good things twice! This is a very exciting chapter of your life!
Hunter Solheim | Billings, MT
Admissions Student Ambassador
Major: Kinesiology
Year in School: Junior
Involvement:
Admissions Ambassador, Backcountry Hunting & Angling Club
Favorite thing about your major:
My favorite classes I have taken are billiards or bowling, but my favorite class in my major has been Strength and Conditioning Programming.
Favorite campus activity or tradition:
My favorite campus activities are the football games or any of the rodeos. I also enjoy hanging with friends in the library.
Why I decided to attend MSU:
I chose MSU because of the tight community it has, amenities for students, and the outdoor recreation.
Words of wisdom:
Make sure you take time to study and work on school but also take time to hang out with your friends and enjoy your time in college.
Regan Hanson
Admissions Student Ambassador
Major: Cell Biology & Neuroscience
Minor: Biochemistry
Year in School: Senior
Involvement:
Cancer Support Community University, Honors College, Research, Tour Guide, Student Ambassador
Favorite thing about your major:
Capstone/Medical Ethics, Microbiology, Research in the Center of Biofilm Engineering (CBE).
Favorite activity to do in Bozeman:
Music in the Mountains!
Why I decided to attend MSU:
I chose MSU because it is close to home and it offers great research opportunities.
Words of wisdom:
Be involved with as many activities as possible. Take advantage of all the different opportunities MSU has to offer.
Neva Clark | Great Falls, MT
Admissions Student Ambassador
Major: Biochemistry
Year in School: Sophomore
Involvement:
Undergraduate Chemistry Society, Orientation Leader, AdvoCat Tour Guide, Student Ambassador, Students for Suicide Prevention
Favorite thing about your major:
As a Biochemistry major, we take a seminar with other chem/biochem majors at least once a year. Through this, we meet other students, as well as learn skills regarding interviewing at a research lab, work on capstones, and get the chance to do a mock interview w/ a med school, grad school, or lab position.
Favorite activity to do in Bozeman:
I love getting outdoors by hiking with my dog, running trails, as well as trying new restaurants in Bozeman.
Why I decided to attend MSU:
As a Montana resident, I received a STEM scholarship that could be used at any Montana School. I toured MSU and heard about how amazing the research opportunities are, and I loved that wherever I was on campus, I had a mountain view.
Words of wisdom:
Get involved and meet new people! It’s great to meet people in classes so you have someone to study with.
Micah Rich | Peoria, AZ
Admissions Student Ambassador
Major: Sociology/Criminology
Year in School: Senior
Involvement:
Bowling Teacher, ESports Club (Valorant 2025 National Champions), AdvoCats, Student Ambassador
Favorite thing about your major:
Favorite Class: Technology and Society
Favorite thing about major: Internship Options/Connections
Favorite activity to do in Bozeman:
Hot Springs/Watching Northern Lights
Why I decided to attend MSU:
It was the perfect fit of size and community for me.
Words of wisdom:
Go for it. Whether it's going to a University like this, or getting involved with brand new people and activities... go for it! It’s so worth it.
Tom Horan | Straw, MT
Admissions Student Ambassador
Major: Accounting
Year in School: Junior
Involvement:
Tenor Bass Choir, AdvoCat Tour Guide, Student Ambassador
Favorite thing to do in Bozeman:
Going to Music Villa, playing all the guitars, and talking to Mario.
Favorite MSU activity:
Battle of the Bands. I have yet to perform but I’ve always enjoyed going.
First impression of MSU:
Big. Coming from a small town, I felt like I was in the big city just living in North Hedges
Words of wisdom:
If you see an open door in the residence halls, go say hi. That’s how I made one of my best friends.
Cadee Hess | Park City, MT
Admissions Student Ambassador
Major: Agriculture Communications
Year in School: Senior
Involvement:
TRIO Scholar, Hilleman Scholar, Sigma Alpha Sorority, Student Ambassador
Favorite thing about your major:
My favorite thing about my major is all the hands on learning we do!
Favorite activity to do in Bozeman:
I really enjoy floating the Madison river.
First impression of MSU:
When I first moved to campus and saw all the mountains surrounding my new home, I knew I made the right choice!
Words of wisdom:
Get involved on campus! Joining clubs is the easiest way to build a community.
AdvoCat Tour Guides
The campus tour program at Montana State University serves thousands of visitors each year. Under the supervision of the program coordinators, Anders Groseth, our Campus Visit Coordinators, and two student coordinators, MSU AdvoCats promote and personalize the University to prospective students, their families and other guests to campus. Through guided walking tours of campus, MSU AdvoCats educate visitors about academics and campus life, as well as the history, traditions and achievements of the University. The position of an MSU AdvoCat is a volunteer student leadership position. Guided tours last approximately one hour and are offered Monday – Friday at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. year-round.
Have questions about AdvoCats? Email us!
Orientation Leaders
We are very proud that the success of our Orientation program is due in large part to the quality, ability, and dedication of Student Orientation Leaders. Trained in such areas as communication skills, leadership and presentation of factual information, Orientation Leaders work closely with new freshmen, transfers, and parents. They are knowledgeable about campus activities, campus life and various services offered by the University, and develop close working relationships with MSU administrators and faculty while assisting with academic advising and the registration process.
Have questions about being an Orientation Leader? Email us!
Shannon Bangen
Associate Director of New Student Programs
shannon.bangen@montana.edu
Want more information about MSU? We're here to help.
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.