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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

 

Fan Fest

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