MSUB New Student Orientation 2025

Welcome to MSU Billings

The Yellowjacket community is excited that you are starting your academic journey at MSUB! You are joining a welcoming campus community who holds a shared vision to support you in your education, career, and beyond! Registration and orientation is requiredfor all new, incoming students and is designed to provide academic advising, introduce students to their degree requirements, aid students in course registration, and prepare them to join the Yellowjacket family. 

STEP 1: Spring Course Registration/Advising Appointment

All new incoming students will register for courses before the start of the semester. 

Freshman, Adult Learners & Transfer students will contact the Advising office to schedule a appointment.

Note: Transfer students will work directly with advisors to register for courses once official transcripts have been received. 

International students will work with directly with the Office of International Studies on their registration and orientation process. +1-406-657-1705 or email ois@msubillings.edu

Readmit students will work directly with our advising teams to get registered for classes. 

*All students are highly encouraged to be registered for the Fall term prior to attending New Student Orientation.

STEP 2: Sign Up for Spring New Student Orientation (January 9, 2025)

RSVP by January 2, 2025 (5:00pm) to reserve your seat at the University or City College orientation session.

Check In is from 1:00pm to 1:30pm

Office: (406) 657-2888  Text: (406) 412-1349

New Student Orientation is seperate from registration and is designed for all new incoming first-time freshmen, adult learners, and transfer students. This three hour event is designed to welcome you as a new student and provides meaningful sessions, timely information, and activities where you'll meet new Yellowjackets, explore student service programs, master the art of navigating campus programs, and work with Admissions staff who will prepare you for your first year at MSU Billings. Orientation will also connect you with campus resources, residence hall advisors, and meet new friends and a fun way to explore all MSU Billings has to offer. Parents and supporters are welcome to attend!

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