Forge: Pathways & Belonging
Who are the Forge Community?
Upcoming September & October 2026 Events
Forge: Pathways & Belonging is both a place and a vision that welcomes all students at MSU and Gallatin College who are looking to find their footing, their people, and their purpose. These students include students who have taken a less traditional path to college, first-generation students, adult learners, returning and transfer students, rural students, students without a traditional high school diploma, students who support themselves financially, students attending school part-time, part- or full-time employees, career changers, veterans, students with access needs, parents and/or caregivers, among many others.
Where is the Forge Community?
Join your fellow students for relaxation, development, and networking opportunities at our comfortable and easily accessible student hub.
102 Strand Union Building (directly beneath SRO)
Monday-Friday | 8am-5pm
- September 28, 12pm-1pm: Professional Connections - How to Ask For Career DIrections Workshop @ Forge
- September 28-October 1: Fall 2026 Career Fair, Networking Events, and Student Prep
- October 1: 27-28 FAFSA Opens!
- October 1-31: Financial Awareness Month
- October 5, 12pm-1pm: MSU 101 - Growth Mindset & Resiliency @ SUB 233
- October 7, 2pm-3pm: Know Your NACE: Decode Your Career Readiness Competencies @ Forge
- October 8, 12pm-1pm: MSU 101 - Study Strategy Basics @ SUB 236
- October 13, 11am-12pm: INTRO 2 NACE: Assess Your Career Readiness Competencies @ Forge
- October 14, 12pm-1pm: MSU 101 - The Study Cycle @ SUB 236
- October 15: Spring '27 Graduation Applications Due
- October 16, 10am-11am: Build a Better Budget Workshop @ Forge
- October 19, 12pm-1pm: MSU 101 - Overcoming Procrastination @ SUB 236
- October 21, 10am-11am: Plan Your Time - Create a Schedule That Fits Your Needs @ Forge
- October 21, 4pm-5pm: Scholarship 101 via WebEx
- October 22, 11am-12pm: Professional Connections - How to Ask For Career DIrections Workshop @ Forge
- October 28, 12pm-1pm: Build a Better Budget Workshop @ Forge
- October 29, 12pm-1pm: MSU 101 - Find Flow & Establish Habits @ SUB 236
- October 30, 12pm-1pm: Know Your NACE: Decode Your Career Readiness Competencies @ Forge