Montana State University in Bozeman
Bozeman, MT
Type: Four-year, public university
Support Level: Mainstream school, subject to Americans with Disabilities Act
Contact:
Brenda York, Director
Disability, Re-entry, and Veteran Services
Phone: 406.994.2824
E-mail: byork@montana.edu
Website: www.montana.edu/wwwres/disability/index.shtml
Students on record as having:
| Asperger Syndrome: | 3 |
| Autism: | 0 |
| PDD-NOS: | 0 |
| Total undergraduate enrollment: | 12,250 |
| Percent from out of state: | 31% |
| Average Combined SAT Score: | 1115.4 |
| Top 10% of high school class: | n/a |
| Top 25% of graduating class: | n/a |
| Top 50% of graduating class: | n/a |
| Annual in-state tuition: | $5221 |
| Annual out-of-state tuition: | $14,945 |
| Room and board | $6150 |
Specialized programs or services for AS/ASD: No
Relevant supports:
In Their Own Words:
Survey completed by Brenda York 3/06:
Does your school have any specialized services - for instance, a facilitated support group, organizational support, communication and advocacy with professors, or support for students to have work experience - for students with Asperger Syndrome and related conditions, such as Autism or Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified?
"We (staff) meet w/ students on a weekly basis just so there is some regular interaction that can help the student. "
Does your school offer any kind of supports that might be of help to a student with Asperger Syndrome? If so, with which student population(s) in mind were they created (for example, students with learning disabilities)? Please describe those programs and services.
"Again, weekly meetings - visiting w/ faculty and housing staff @ expectations of students w/ Aspergers. "
Do you have any counselors or other personnel on staff with specialized training in supporting students with Asperger Syndrome or other Autism Spectrum Disorders? Please describe.
"n/a"
Do you have any counselors on staff with experience supporting social skills and facilitating social integration?
"N/a - normal counseling available but not nec. someone with experience in the counseling center."
Are single residence hall rooms available on campus for students with Asperger Syndrome or other conditions that can lead to discomfort sharing personal space?
"Yes"