General Information & Policies
Become a member of the Senior Academy and receive a number of exclusive benefits including: reduced Senior Academy course fees, early registration before general public, bring a guest for free to a class, Senior Academy membership card, 25% discount at MSU Billings Bookstore, free credit course audits, invitations to MSU Billings events, special events and outings. Membership benefits are exclusive to Senior Academy courses and programs and do not apply to other MSU Billings. For more information about the Senior Academy Membership visit www.msubillings.edu\55plus.
Membership
Membership Benefits:
- Reduced Senior Academy course fees.
- Early registration before general public
- Bring a guest one time only free of charge
- Senior Academy Membership Card
- 25% discount at MSU Billings Bookstore
- Free credit course audits
- Invitations to MSU Billings events
- Special events and outings
Senior Academy members receive a discount on all Senior Academy courses when they register for a class. Membership benefits are exclusive to Senior Academy courses and programs and do not apply to other MSU Billings classes and events. Please see Fees and Registration for more information.
As a member you are invited to bring a guest free of charge to a designated Senior Academy course. Not all courses are open to this particular benefit. Senior Academy classes that are eligible for this benefit are designated. Classes marked with ** are open for members to bring a guest.
Your Senior Academy membership card can be used at the MSU Billings Bookstore for a 25% discount. Your card can be used at all three bookstore locations, Main Campus at 1500 University Drive, the College of Technology at 3803 Central Ave, and Downtown at 112 N Broadway.
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Senior Academy members may be able to audit any lecture style undergraduate course offered by the university pending available space and permission by the professor. If you are interested in auditing a course contact the Senior Academy office by calling 406-896-5890 or email cpsinfo@msubillings.edu.
Fees and Registration
One-Year Membership fee:
Single - $25 Couples - $40
You are welcome to become a Senior Academy member at any time. Your membership is activated immediately after we receive your registration form and payment. Membership must be renewed annually and is effective from July 1 – June 30 each year.
A list of Senior Academy courses will be mailed to all members at least two weeks before the start of a semester. Information about upcoming events can also be viewed at the on this Web site.
Senior Academy Courses
Registration:
All Senior Academy course are open to any adult 55 and older. You may register for courses by mail, in person to MSU Billings, 208 N. Broadway Suite 414, Billings, Montana 59101, fax 406-254-9787, or by phone at 406-896-5890.
When are Courses offered?
Courses are usually offered three time s a year
- Winter/Spring (January – May)
- Summer (June – August)
- Fall/Winter (September – December)
Class Payment Policies/Deadlines:
Payment must be received in full prior to the start of any course, workshop, seminar, conference or special event. You may pay by check, cash or credit card (Discover, Master Card or Visa). Invoicing is possible, however all fees must be paid prior to the beginning of each course. Individuals requesting to be invoiced will be required to provide MSU Billings with their Social Security number. Please make checks payable to: Montana State University Billings.
Class Fee Refund Policy:
To qualify for a refund, enrollments must be cancelled 2 business days IN ADVANCE of the start of a course. To cancel an enrollment, students MUST call the MSU Billings College of Professional Studies and Lifelong Learning Senior Academy Office at 406-896-5890. Students who do not cancel an enrollment 2 business days IN ADVANCE of the course start date will be held responsible for full payment of applicable course fees. MSU Billings Senior Academy reserves the right to cancel any course in which there is an inadequate number of enrollees.
Cancelled Classes:
If MSU-Billings cancels a Senior Academy course for any reason, those pre-registered will be notified by telephone at least two business days in advance, provided they have given us a daytime number. You will be given the option to reschedule, have payment refunded, or to transfer your enrollment to another Outreach course.
Books and Supplies:
Some classes may require books, supplies or lab fees that will cover all supplies and materials needed for the class. These fees are due at time of registration unless otherwise specified.
To Register, Call 406-896-5890
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