Welcome Week 2024
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**Requires meal plan ID swipe or cash/card payment
9am | Residence Halls Open
Both residence halls open, with staff, faculty, and students available to assist you with moving in.
Rimrock & Petro Halls
10am-2pm | Taking Care of Business
Finalize parking, confirm your account, create a payment plan, get your Ucard, and more.
McMullen Hall & SUB 2nd Floor
10am-2pm | Fall Kickoff Pack Pick Up
Claim your Kickoff Pack early. Wear your event t-shirt to Kickoff to avoid the check-in line.
SUB Lawn
6:30pm | Grocery Bingo
B-I-N-G-O! Win groceries and other prizes while making new friends.
SUB Glacier
7:30pm | Socially Awkward Ice Cream Social
Connect with your fellow Yellowjackets and enjoy ice cream.
SUB 2nd Floor
Scavenger Hunt (All Day)
Solve clues and connect with new friends while exploring our campus and community. Prize winners will be announced during Jackets, Java & Jams at 6pm tonight. This activity can be completed any time today and will take approximately two hours to complete.
Find clues in the SUB Atrium or @msub_SAB on Instagram
Explore Billings (Times Below)
11am-12pm | Hike up the Rims (Heffner's Steps)
1:30-4pm | ZooMontana Trip
SUB Atrium (depart for all trips). Arrive on time!
6pm | Jackets, Java & Jams
Join the Student Activities Board for an evening of food, fun, and activities.
SUB Atrium
9am | Honors Orientation Breakfast**
Interested in Honors? Get acquainted with the Honors staff and faculty at this meet-and-greet breakfast.
SUB Banquet A&B
9:30am or 3:30pm | Guided Tours (at City College)
Explore the City College campus in preparation for the semester.
Tech Building Jacket Student Central (depart)
10am | MSUB Mile Tour
A quick tour around campus with expert guides.
SUB Atrium (depart)
11am-2pm | Fall Kickoff
New, returning, and transfer students will connect with staff and faculty to learn more about the University. Featuring swag, music, food, and more!
SUB Lawn
4:30pm | Residence Hall Floor Meetings
A brief opportunity for on-campus students to learn about your new home and meet your new neighbors.
Rimrock & Petro Halls
5:15pm | Trivia Night**
Join the Housing staff for some trivia and prizes during dinner.
Rimrock Cafe
8pm | Monsters University
Ever since he was a kid monster, Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) has dreamed of becoming a Scarer. To make his dream a reality, he enrolls at Monsters University.
Peaks to Plains Park (Rain Location: Petro Theatre)
Classes begin today!
9am-12pm | Donuts & Directions
Current staff, faculty, and students will be stationed around campus to answer questions and provide directions. Don't forget to grab a donut for the road and take advantage of our photo booth to capture that sweet moment of your first day of school.
University & City College Campuses
11am-1pm | Socially Awkward Ice Cream Social (at City College)
Connect with your fellow Yellowjackets and enjoy ice cream!
Tech Building Commons
11am-1pm | Native American Achievement Center Welcome
Good food and great company.
Native American Achievement Center
5-7pm | Yellowjacket Spirit Dinner**
Dining Services will serve up a tasty Yellowjacket-themed meal to fuel you for the semester ahead!
Rimrock Café
6pm | Challenge Course
Build teamwork skills and make friends with the MSUB Outdoor Adventure Leadership Program! Closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothes required.
SUB Atrium (Depart)
9am-12pm | Donuts & Directions
Current staff, faculty, and students will be stationed around campus to answer questions and provide directions. Don't forget to grab a donut for the road and take advantage of our photo booth to capture that sweet moment of your first day of school.
University & City College Campuses
1pm | Poppin' at the Library
Meet with the bookworms over at the Library. This delightful crew will be serving up hot fresh popcorn as well as information about the Library and the resources they offer.
Library 2nd Floor
7pm | Comedy Magician Dewayne Hill
This might be the best show of the year, featuring amazing comedy and magic from a nationally touring artist.
Petro Theatre
7pm | Women's Soccer Game (at City College)
Cheer on your Yellowjackets as they take on University of Mary to kick off the 9th Annual Rimrock Classic.
Yellowjacket Soccer Field
1pm & 6pm | Volleyball Games
Cheer on your Yellowjackets as they open their season with matches on day one of the Yellowjacket Volleyball Invitational.
Alterowitz Gymnasium
2pm | Grass Volleyball
Join Recreation Activities to play/watch volleyball!
Rimrock Lawn
5-8pm | BBQ & Bands
Food and games with MSUB club leaders (5-7pm) and live music (6-8pm). Don't miss your chance to connect with and join clubs! No meal plan? No problem! Dinner sponsored by ASMSUB.
SUB Lawn
9:30am | Service Saturday
Grab breakfast and a free t-shirt before connecting with peers while giving back to your community.
Rimrock Cafe
Cheer on your Yellowjackets in the following matchups:
11:30am | Volleyball vs Minot State
Alterowitz Gym
2pm | Volleyball vs Black Hills State
Alterowitz Gym
3pm | Women’s Soccer vs. Carroll College
Yellowjacket Field (City College)
7pm | Men’s Soccer vs Rocky Mountain College
Yellowjacket Field (City College)
6-9pm | Board Game Night
Make some friends and play some games!
SUB Upper Galleria