Our Residential Community
Welcome to Christus Collegium!
Located just across the street from Montana State University’s campus, the residential community of the Christus Collegium is a multi-cultural, interfaith community seeking to foster global understanding and friendship.
Our Community
This unique ‘home away from home’ offers affordable student housing with an aim to provide our diverse, multi-cultural residents a safe and welcoming place to live and study. We support genuine connection through friendship, fellowship, and service in an inclusive environment.
The facility serves as a year round residence hall for up to 19 MSU students. Residents include students connected to the Center for Campus Ministry’s supporting ministries and a diverse group of international students.
A high level of maturity is required of residents due to the opportunities and challenges of sharing a “big house” with 18 other residents.
This unique ‘home away from home’ offers affordable student housing with an aim to provide our diverse, multi-cultural residents a safe and welcoming place to live and study. We support genuine connection through friendship, fellowship, and service in an inclusive environment.
The facility serves as a year round residence hall for up to 19 MSU students. Residents include students connected to the Center for Campus Ministry’s supporting ministries and a diverse group of international students.
A high level of maturity is required of residents due to the opportunities and challenges of sharing a “big house” with 18 other residents.
Our Rooms & Facilities
We offer spacious, furnished private rooms with dorm-style shared facilities at the best off-campus rental rate in Bozeman.
Every single-occupancy room is furnished with:
The other shared facilities include:
The Christus Collegium is ideally located adjacent to campus at the corner of Alderson and South 8th Avenue, the perfect off-campus location.
Rent & Contract Info: The rent is $475/month.
All utilities (i.e. water, heat, power, WiFi) are included. Payment can be made month-by-month or paid in advance by semester.
Rental agreements are by semester as follows:
Short-term rentals are subject to approval by the Administrative Manager prior to move-in.
We offer spacious, furnished private rooms with dorm-style shared facilities at the best off-campus rental rate in Bozeman.
Every single-occupancy room is furnished with:
- One twin bed
- One or two desks
- Two generous wardrobe closets
- One mini fridge
- One microwave
The other shared facilities include:
- Communal kitchen, with personal storage cupboards
- Resident TV & lounge area
- Quiet study room / library
- Coin-operated laundry facilities
- Locked storage room for larger items
- FREE onsite parking for cars and bikes
- Private courtyard with BBQ and community garden bed
The Christus Collegium is ideally located adjacent to campus at the corner of Alderson and South 8th Avenue, the perfect off-campus location.
Rent & Contract Info: The rent is $475/month.
All utilities (i.e. water, heat, power, WiFi) are included. Payment can be made month-by-month or paid in advance by semester.
Rental agreements are by semester as follows:
- Fall - August to December
- Spring - January to May
- Summer session - June & July
Short-term rentals are subject to approval by the Administrative Manager prior to move-in.
How to Apply for Housing at Christus Collegium
Please carefully read the following housing information - including the full 'Introduction for Resident Application' (PDF below) - before completing an application. If you're willing to accept the terms of residency, please complete the Residency Application found at the bottom of the page.
Introduction
The Christus Collegium is owned by the Campus Christian Center, a partnership of the United Methodist, Evangelical Lutheran and Episcopal Churches. The facility serves as the Center for Campus Ministry at Montana State University for the three churches, as well as a year round residence hall for up to 18 MSU students.
The following priorities are considered when accepting applicants for housing:
Priority is also given to those with strong personal references (see Application Procedure).
We do not accept applications from incoming freshmen because MSU requires first year students to live on campus and because of the level of maturity expected of our residents.
Those interested in applying to the Christus Collegium should give careful consideration to the unique character of this community.
Applicants agree to abide by the following list of expectations:
Application Procedure:
Move-in fees: A $100 security deposit and first and last months’ rent is due from all new residents upon move-in. This totals to $1050, based on the current rent. If the resident moves in mid-month, the first month will be pro-rated accordingly, roughly $16/day.
All applications and supporting documents can be submitted to: manager.christus@gmail.com
Questions? Call 406-586-3172
Please note: Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance to the community.
Introduction
The Christus Collegium is owned by the Campus Christian Center, a partnership of the United Methodist, Evangelical Lutheran and Episcopal Churches. The facility serves as the Center for Campus Ministry at Montana State University for the three churches, as well as a year round residence hall for up to 18 MSU students.
The following priorities are considered when accepting applicants for housing:
- An applicant who is a student of MSU or Gallatin College and a member of one of the supporting churches: United Methodist, Lutheran (ELCA) and Episcopal (USA). Applicants associated with other Christian denominations are also given special consideration.
- MSU and Gallatin College students of other faiths and cultures. We make every attempt to maintain a balance of nationalities and cultures in the residential community, so our “waiting list” is not always “first come, first served.”
Priority is also given to those with strong personal references (see Application Procedure).
We do not accept applications from incoming freshmen because MSU requires first year students to live on campus and because of the level of maturity expected of our residents.
Those interested in applying to the Christus Collegium should give careful consideration to the unique character of this community.
Applicants agree to abide by the following list of expectations:
- In recognition of the varied cultures and traditions represented, residents are expected to maintain an atmosphere of tolerance and mutual respect.
- Residents agree to attend the mandatory meetings at the beginning of each semester.
- Residents agree to work together to help keep the communal living spaces tidy.
- All residents are expected to abide by the written House Rules.
Application Procedure:
- Submit the following documents to the Administrative Manager by email, mail, or hand delivery: a) Completed Residency Application form (2 pages); b) Two written personal references (ex: from a professor, advisor, pastor, or employer); c) Documentation of MSU enrollment as an undergraduate, graduate student or faculty-sponsored researcher.
- At such time as a room becomes available, the Christus Collegium staff will look at the list of applicants and contact those who best fit the current needs of the community. Staff will then schedule a time with each of these candidates for personal interviews.
- Upon acceptance to the Christus Collegium, the new resident will sign a standard rental agreement and make move-in arrangements.
Move-in fees: A $100 security deposit and first and last months’ rent is due from all new residents upon move-in. This totals to $1050, based on the current rent. If the resident moves in mid-month, the first month will be pro-rated accordingly, roughly $16/day.
All applications and supporting documents can be submitted to: manager.christus@gmail.com
Questions? Call 406-586-3172
Please note: Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance to the community.
Download Application Forms:
| Introduction for Resident Application 2023 |
| Resident Housing Application |
| Resident House Rules 2024.pdf |
Note: You must download the application PDF and submit it via email or send a paper copy - it is not an online form. We do not offer an online application form at this time.