Montana Technological UniversityMove-In Guide
Butte, Montana
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1900🔗 www.mtech.edu
Montana Technological University's Butte campus began in 1900 with just one building, Main Hall - now undergoing a $40 million renovation - and 21 students, with all first-year students under 21 required to live in one of three current residence halls: Centennial Hall, the Living & Learning Center, and Prospector Hall.
Enrollment
2,310
Total Students
Freshman Class
578
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 19, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
97%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Orientation runs three full required days (Wed-Fri, Aug. 19-21) until 5:00 p.m. each day, with optional events the following weekend (Aug. 22-23). Housing applications submitted with a deposit before May 1 receive priority consideration for a specific hall or room request, since assignment is otherwise first-come, first-served. Pick up your Digger Card (student ID) at the Student Union Office, which can also answer any move-in or orientation questions.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Orientation starts Wednesday, Aug. 19, and every new student is assigned a designated check-in time by the end of July - watch your email for it.
- Check-in location
- New students have checked in at the Student Union Building on the first orientation day, where you get your orientation schedule and are directed to residence hall move-in. Confirm the 2026 location in your check-in email.
- What you'll receive
- A furnished room with an extra-long twin mattress and bed frame, desk, chair, dresser or armoire and trash can, plus wireless internet, community laundry and kitchen facilities, and check-out of a vacuum and pots and pans. Bring your own bedding, towels and a surge protector; open-coil appliances, crockpots, candles, incense and space heaters are not allowed. Submit your photo ahead of time for your Digger Card to skip the line.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Centennial Hall
Suite-style · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Living & Learning Center
Suite-style · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Prospector Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to Montana Technological University's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 19 - August 21, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$10,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- CVS Pharmacy0.8 miles
- Walgreens2 miles
- Walmart3.2 miles
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