Great Falls College MSU

Great Falls College MSU We are a dynamic 2-year college in Northcentral Montana that offers affordable & flexible education. Flexible classes: Take classes on your schedule.

Great Falls College MSU offers the opportunity to earn a degree in Great Falls, whether you're looking to train for a new career, upgrade you current career or start your path to a four-year degree. Save money: Tuition and fees at Great Falls College MSU is substantially less expensive than at Montana's four-year colleges. We offer day-time and evening classes, as well as programs that are entirel

y online. Small classes: Don't get lost in a lecture hall. Get to know your faculty. Class size are limited to 25 students and are taught by excellent faculty whose focus is teaching and learning. Student support: We offer a supportive environment where faculty works to make sure all students are successful. We have an adult education program, food pantry, Veterans Success Center, Native American Center and tutoring programs. Community Development: As the community’s college, we support social and economic development through outreach, lifelong learning, and active partnership. Great Falls College MSU is an EEO/AA – M/W/D/V institution. For more information about graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, or other important information, visit our website at catalog.gfcmsu.edu. Accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Alumni Spotlight:Elora Shepherd (formely Dover) is a 2019 graduate of Great Falls College who earned an Associate of Art...
09/01/2026

Alumni Spotlight:

Elora Shepherd (formely Dover) is a 2019 graduate of Great Falls College who earned an Associate of Arts Degree.

“I was involved in the student government and enjoyed being part of the campus community,” she said. “I love being able to put the artistic skills I learned at Great Falls College to use. Before attending Great Falls College, I had never worked with acrylic paints, and now they are my primary medium. I also developed a passion for photography through an elective course taught by Nancy Jones. Thanks to those skills, I've had opportunities to photograph several small events. These days, I take on commissioned artwork and do side work customizing Magic: The Gathering cards. I'm hoping to bring in a few more commissions so I can eventually set up a small art studio where I can better focus on my passions and creative projects.”

Whether you graduated in 2019, 2026 or back when we were the Vo-Tech or C.O.T or if you earned a certificate or took some classes before transferring, you are River Otter alums to us.

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🚨Attention: CDL Program informational session tonight, Monday Aug. 31st - 5:30 pm, on the Great Falls College campus, R...
08/31/2026

🚨Attention: CDL Program informational session tonight, Monday Aug. 31st - 5:30 pm, on the Great Falls College campus, Room 1449.

Attending one of these sessions is MANDATORY for enrollment in Great Falls College's CDL program. (see photo for additional session dates.)

These sessions provide important details about the program, requirements, and next steps. If an individual lives out of town, we can arrange a phone call or video meeting instead.

Information sessions are held on the first Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. and typically last about an hour. During the session, participants will receive their application packet and all the information they need about the training program.

📍Great Falls College is located at, 2100 16th Ave. S.

📍Directions to the classroom are as follows:

Park in south parking lot (accessed via 23rd street)

Enter through Door #6

First classroom on right, Rm. 1449

Nursing students, Alissa & Megan, share a twin glimpse from the first day of classes this past week📚🩺🍂🦦
08/29/2026

Nursing students, Alissa & Megan, share a twin glimpse from the first day of classes this past week📚🩺🍂🦦

What a week! 🙌 The fall semester is officially underway, and campus is buzzing once again. We're excited to have our stu...
08/29/2026

What a week! 🙌 The fall semester is officially underway, and campus is buzzing once again. We're excited to have our students back and can't wait to see what this semester brings.
👀Here's a look back at some of the images from our opening week.

Congratulations to Dr. Amy Pearson on an incredible achievement! 🎉This summer, Amy, a communications faculty member, com...
08/27/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Amy Pearson on an incredible achievement! 🎉

This summer, Amy, a communications faculty member, completed Montana State University's Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Support, earning 12 graduate-level credits through the Department of Health & Human Development.

Through the program, Amy strengthened her mental health literacy, gaining a deeper understanding of common mental health conditions, treatment approaches, the impact of stigma and the critical role that Adverse Childhood Experiences and social isolation can play in long-term mental health challenges and su***de risk. One of the most meaningful lessons she took away is that connection and belonging are fundamental to well-being.

Armed with this new knowledge, Amy is committed to making a difference in our campus community by actively listening, connecting individuals to resources, promoting mental health literacy and contributing to the Mental Health & Wellbeing Implementation Team. Her goal is to help foster a campus culture that prioritizes the emotional well-being of students, faculty and staff.

Amy also plans to apply these lessons in her own life by cultivating balance, practicing gratitude, and prioritizing joy.

Congratulations, Amy, for your dedication to supporting the mental health and well-being of others and for investing in lifelong learning that will positively impact your community for years to come!

Great Falls College partners with TimelyCare, a free virtual health and well-being platform available 24/7 to our students, faculty and staff, for those who would like support.

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08/24/2026

🎓 Welcome back, River Otters!

A new semester brings new opportunities and new possibilities.

In this message, Dr. Leanne Frost, CEO and dean of the college, shares her vision for the future of Great Falls College and the opportunities ahead for our students, employees and communities.

Let's make this our best year yet.

💙🦦 Let's go, River Otters!

08/24/2026

We hope everyone had a great last weekend of summer, and we can't wait to see you all in class!
Let's go, River Otters!

08/22/2026

Like a lot of incoming first-year students, Megan and Alissa took part in orientation this week so they'd be ready for the start of school on Monday.
Students in Physical Therapist Assistant, Nursing, Welding and Dental Hygiene took part in orientation with their cohorts as part of their academic program.
Other first-year students attended Otterly Prepared on Saturday to get acclimated to campus.
We know there can be nerves, but remember: You got this!
If you need help with anything, reach out.
We have tremendous support systems, from your academic advisor to Financial Aid, the Office of Student Care, the Military Family Center, the Native and Indigenous Cultural Center, free tutoring with the Academic Success Center, Accessibility Services and the Weaver Library.
And plug in to the River Otter community with the Office of Student Engagement.
Your first chance is tonight -- Saturday, Aug. 22 -- at River Night At the Ballpark with the Great Falls Voyagers. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Game starts at 6:30 p.m. First 500 people get free River Otter T-shirts. First 300 River Otters get free baseball hats.

What a welcome sight on campus this week- STUDENTS!! Students were back buying books, taking care of administrative bus...
08/21/2026

What a welcome sight on campus this week- STUDENTS!! Students were back buying books, taking care of administrative business in Student Central all week. And Friday was jam packed with program orientations, including Physical Therapist Assistant, Welding, Nursing and Dental Hygiene.
Everyone is feeling the energy and excitement of the new school year. See everyone on Monday for the first day of classes!

08/19/2026

Meet Megan and Alissa, two first-year students in our Registered Nursing program.

They’ll tell you all about some cool events we got coming up before school starts on Monday.

Upcoming events

🦦Mo’s Pool Party at Electric City Water Park, Friday, Aug. 21, 6:30 p.m.

🚨Event is FREE for all students, faculty/staff and alumni

👏Otterly Prepared at the college for new students, Saturday, Aug. 22, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

⚾River Otter Night at the Ballpark with the Great Falls Voyagers, Saturday, Aug. 22, Gates open at 5:30 p.m., First pitch at 6:30 p.m., free T-shirts and River Otter ballcaps while supplies last.

🚨FREE game tickets are available to students at the Office of Student Engagement; alumni can reach out to Lane McAlpine at [email protected] about free tickets.

Address

2100 16th Avenue S
Great Falls, MT
59405

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14067714300

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