Registration & Advising
Advising Appointments
We are happy to work with you in person, over the phone, or by a WebEx video call to discuss your academic plans. Appointments are available with your advisor by calling (406) 657-2240 or (800) 565-6782 x2240 to schedule. Appointments are generally scheduled for 45 minutes.
If you haven’t met your advisor, are unsure of who your advisor is, or are planning to change majors and need to meet with a different advisor, please contact us and we can make sure you meet with the correct advisor.
Some walk-in times are also available. They are designed for brief (10-15 minute) sessions, not for full initial registration appointments. We have one advisor available on walk-ins at a time and you are welcome to call the office to ask about the schedule.
As advisors, we can assist you with the selection of courses and academic issues, but the ultimate responsibility for meeting graduation requirements belongs to you, the student.
What type of student am I?
First-Time Students
We are excited you have chosen to attend MSU Billings! 🎉 First-time students have no prior college experience following high school graduation. Students that took college courses during high school are a part of this category.All first-time students are required to meet with an academic advisor to register for classes or they need to attend one of our summer Registration Sessions.
During the initial advising or registration session, students will receive information regarding Academic Foundations requirements, major-specific requirements, campus resources, and their next steps. Advisors will also help register students for courses. We request that you also attend New Student Orientation where you’ll receive a campus tour and take care of several other “new student” details while on campus.
Orientation Information & Registration Sessions
Assessment Testing – EdReady (Math) and the Writing prompt
Incoming students that have been out of high school for more than 3 years or those with other forms of high school completion are required to take our math (EdReady) and writing/reading placement tests. Students who have graduated in the last 3 years with a GPA less than a 3.0 are required to take our math (EdReady) and writing/reading placements tests as well. Thisis so we can make sure you register for the best math and writing courses, one's you'll be most successful in!
Transfer Students
You are considered a transfer student if you've completed 12 or more credits after high school. As a transfer student, we encourage you to visit with an academic advisor to learn how your credits transfer and begin developing a plan of study. The first step in the transcript evaluation process is to apply for admission. In that process, you will need to provide official copies of transcripts from all previous college level work. Once your application for admission has been processed and copies of your transcript(s) are received, we will be able to evaluate your credits to determine how your previous coursework would apply towards a program here at MSUB. Although we maintain course equivalency guides for all Montana colleges and universities, it is helpful if transfer students can provide catalogs with course descriptions for coursework completed at out-of-state institutions.
Request for Transmittal of Application Materials Form
Additional information on MSU Billings transfer credits practices for undergraduate students is available in the undergraduate catalog.
Additional information on MSU Billings transfer credit practices for graduate students is available in the graduate catalog.
Use this site to find information about course equivalencies across MUS campuses, guidelines for transferring general education and MUS core coursework, and guidelines for transferring AA and AS degrees to a four-year institution: Montana University System (MUS) Transfer Made Easy!
Returning Students
If you are returning to MSUB after having taken some time off, we require you to contact/meet with your advisor. We can assist you with planning course registration, reviewing changes in your degree program, and, if changing majors, re-examining your transcripts.
Returning students will need to complete a Readmit Application prior to registering. This can be completed in your MyMSUB account or with a Readmit Form. Readmit Forms are processed by the Registrar's Office.
406-657-2158
registrar@msubillings.edu
Post Baccalaureate/Graduate Students
Montana State University Billings offers various Masters degrees. For current information regarding graduate programs and degrees, visit the Graduate Studies & Research web site. Catalogs and additional information are available through the Office of Graduate Studies and Research, McMullen 200, 406-657-2238.
Academic advising for graduate students is done in the College of the student's graduate program. Initial advising is through the Office of Graduate Studies and Research, with subsequent assignment to a permanent faculty advisor. The faculty advisor assists the student with the development of a plan of study and guidance in completing the requirements for the chosen degree program.
Undeclared Major
We understand you have many decisions to make in college, and one of the hardest can be picking a major. If you have not selected a major, we register you as General Studies student. In an effort to assist you in completing degree requirements as efficiently as possible, you will be encouraged to focus on Academic Foundations requirements in your first semester or two. You will also be encouraged to visit the Office of Career & Employment Services to explore career interests.
Registration Assistance:
Web Registration Instructions & Navigating the Schedule (pdf)
Web Registration Instructions & Navigating the Schedule for Mobile (pdf)