The Culture of Carroll
Students from around the world choose to come to Carroll College because of the many wonderful opportunities available here. We encourage you to get involved in as many activities as possible, to fully immerse yourself in the Culture of Carroll!
Carroll is a Catholic, diocesan, residential college with a strong mission to serve others. We are located in the majestic Rocky Mountain West, between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. Helena is also known as "The Best Little Art Town in America."
While you are here, be sure to get involved:
- Embrace the great outdoors! Want to try skiing, mountain biking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, fly fishing, hiking, kayaking -- or many of the other great outdoor opportunities in Big Sky Country? Go with Carroll Adventure and Mountaineering Program (CAMP).
- Discover the culture of our faith - attend Mass, go on retreat, or participate in small groups with your Peer Minister or join Women at the Well and COR (for men).
- There are many student activities and organizations on campus. Join a student club, such as Intercultural Students Network, Carroll Outreach Team, or Engineers Without Borders (among many others listed at this link).
- Join the many Carroll students who volunteer or participate in community service projects.
- Helena is "The Best Little Art Town in America" - attend a play at the Carroll Theater or Grandstreet, visit the world-renowned Archie Bray Foundation for the Ceramic Arts, go to the Symphony or hear a great concert at the Myrna Loy( or from one of Carroll's many musical ensembles.
Who to Contact for Help
- Shannon Ackeret (sackeret@carroll.edu) can answer questions about your F1 or J1 visa status, I-20's, DS 2019 and travel restrictions. Provide cross-cultural advising and any other needs.
- Cynthia Thornquist (cthornquist@carroll.edu) can provide academic advising
- Lauri Rodriguez (careers@carroll.edu) can answer questions about OPT, CPT, or other employment questions.
- Isa Tomazeli (Itomazeli@carroll.edu) can connect you with other students who are interested in cultural exchange, through the Intercultural Students Network.
- Your RA (Resident Advisor). can help with questions about your dorm room, residence hall, roommates, etc.
- Your Peer Minister is available to help you with questions of faith, values, community participation, etc.
- The Residence Life Office will help you with any residence hall questions at 406-447-4532 or visit them in Borromeo Hall 131.
- Guillermo Perez-Ochoa is the student body president and can respond to any concerns you have about the student experience here at Carroll College.
