To receive your Retro-active
Master of Architecture degree complete the easy steps below
Application form. To read more about the program click Here.
Step 1 Apply for
Retro-Active Master of Architecture degree
Apply to the MSU Graduate
program.
Click
Here to download the
Graduate Application form.
·Special
Notes regarding the completion of the Graduate Application form:
·You will be asked to
indicate on this form if you are a resident of Montana or a
non-resident, the cost for the course is the same for both residents
and non-residents. Residency status is gathered for
informational purposes only.
·Complete the form with
your biographical information. Please be as accurate as
possible.Particularly in
regards to your address and previous MSU enrollment dates.
·Enrollment Semester
information- Please indicated the semester in which you wish to
enroll in the program. Please
note that you must apply, enroll and complete the course work in 1
semester. The dates are listed below for the semesters;
Summer Semester
2009 May 18th through August 3rd, 2009
If you enroll
in this term Steps 1-3 must be completed by August 3rd,
2009
Fall Semester 2009 August 10th through December 11th,
2009
If you enroll in this term Steps 1-3 must be completed by December
11th,2009
·If you wish to
lookat the course
requirements and readings prior to enrolling to help you for planning
purposes please see STEP 3
below prior to completing your application to ensure that you pick
the correct term for you to have enough time to complete the
requirements.
·Make certain you sign
your application on page 2.
·To submit this form
you can either:
Send
an electronic PDF by e-mail to Rachael Ortego at
·Print out the form
and Send via fax to Rachael Ortego at406-994-7364
·Print out this form
and mail it to:
Rachael Ortego
School of Architecture
P.O. Box 173760
Montana State
University
Bozeman, MT
59717-3760
A
confirmation e-mail will be sent to your once your application has
been processed.
Please
proceed with steps 2 & 3.
Step 2 Register
for the One-credit On-line Graduate Elective
Montana State University requires
that a one-credit on-line graduate elective be completed in order for
the retro-active Master of Architecture degree to be awarded. This course,
ARCH 589 Graduate Consultation, is offered through MSU Extended
University. This course will be offered each semester for the
foreseeable future so all alumni will have a chance to receive their
retro-active Master of Architecture degree.
Registration for ARCH 589 will be
available during the following times. You will receive your
degree based upon the semester in which you register and complete the
one-credit on-line course.
Spring Semester
2009
January 14 through May 5, 2009
Summer Semester
2009
May 18 through August 3, 2009
Fall Semester 2009August 10through
December 11, 2009
Special
Notes regarding the completion of the Registration process:
·Once you are on the
Extended University registration page you will need to select ARCH
589 from the course list and complete the registration process.
·Payment for this
class occurs during this registration process. Payment can be
made by credit card or check. Extended University is handling payment
and registration. Checks can be made payable to MSU.If you need to contact them you can
call (406) 994-6683 or Toll Free: (866) 540-5660 or via e-mail at ContinuingEd@montana.edu
·The fee for this
class is $500 and includes all application fees, computer fees,
processing fees and graduation/diploma fees associated with the
class.
After you have
registered for this course proceed to Step 3
Step 3 Complete the
One-credit course ARCH 589 Graduate Consultation
To complete the course ARCH 589,
you will need to take a test on a series of readings related to the
issues of stewardship.
Special Notes regarding the completion of the Course and
Testing process:
·When you are finished
answering the test questions click “Done” on the test page to submit
your answers. Please make certain to provide an e-mail address in
question #31 on the test. The e-mail address acts as a locator for
your test and allows us to match it up to your application and thus
we are able to process a score for you.
·Your test will
automatically be sent to the School of Architecture where the grade
will be calculated. You will receive an e-mail confirmation within
5-7 days of taking your test regarding your test score and course
completion.
·A score of 80% or
higher is required to pass this graduate level course.
·Once you have successfully
completed the course you will be granted the M.ARCH degree from
Montana State University.You
will receive your M.ARCH diploma via mail according to the dates
below;
Fall Semester
2008 Graduates-Expect Diploma
May 15th-31st, 2009
Spring Semester
2009 Graduates-Expect
Diploma July 15th-31st, 2009
Summer Semester
2009 Graduates-Expect Diploma
December 15-31st, 2009
Fall Semester 2009 Graduates-
Expect Diploma May 15th-31st, 2009
Step 4 Retro Active
Master’s Visiting Professorship
Click
Here for more Information on the Retro Active Master’s
Visiting Professorship
