Registration & Orientation | Fall 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: Attend a Fall Registration Session (RSVP's open Feb 28, 2025)
All new incoming students will register for courses before the start of the Fall 2025 semester.
Freshman and Adult Learners will RSVP for a Fall Registration session on the Freshman & Adult Learners page. Registration sessions are reserved for first-time freshman and adult learners allowing for hands-on guidance from the Offices of Admissions and Advising.
Transfer students will work directly with advisors to register for courses once official transcripts have been received. More information is available on the Transfer Student page.
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. University
campus: Call (406) 657-2240 or email advising@msubillings.edu
City College campus: Call (406) 247-3019 or email ccadvising@msubillings.edu
Non-Degree or attending another college students will contact the advising office to register for their class. Non-degree seeking students or those who are attending another college or university where you will obtain your degree or certificate are not required to attend orientation or regular event programming.
STEP 2: Save the Date for New Student Orientation (July 14 - 15)
(RSVP's open in March)
New Student Orientation is separate from registration and is designed for all new incoming first-time freshmen, adult learners, and transfer students. This two-day 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, preview college clubs and organizations, and participate in workshops that 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.
*Students who pre-register for the Fall Kickoff event during New Student Orientation will guarantee their MSUB Fall Kickoff pack before supplies run out.
Parents and supporters are welcome to attend! To attend the Parent and Supporter Orientation, simply register online for Orientation along with your student. There is a non-refundable $25 Program Fee (per guest) associated with this orientation. This fee covers programming and meals! If your student has already registered and you wish to add on the Parent and Supporter Orientation, please contact the Orientation Office at admission@msubillings.edu and include your student's full name.
STEP 3: Save the Date for the Fall Kickoff Event (Sept. 2nd)
The Fall Kickoff event is one of the most anticipated events of the year and RSVP's will open on August 1st! The Fall Kickoff provides the opportunity to meet your professors, staff, and fellow
new students. Wear your event tee and find other students who attend your college!
The Kickoff is full of free giveaways, food trucks, student clubs, and engaging activities
hosted by MSUB professors and campus programs. Bring a friend and embrace the college
vibes!
*Be among the first 400 students to pre-register (online or at Orientation), and you'll
have early access to score your Kickoff pack on move-in day (Sept. 1st), guaranteeing
your VIP access (free food truck tickets, kickoff t-shirt, and more)!
Additional Resources
Want more information about MSUB? We're here to help.
If you have questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us!
You can email our staff at admissions@msubillings.edu, or call/text us Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm MT
Office: (406) 657-2888 Text: (406) 412-1349