the MSUB university campus in fall
Accepted to MSU Billings? Your next steps to gearing up for fall are as easy as 1-2-3!

  1. Schedule a time for the Accuplacer Placement Test.
  2. Reserve a time to register for classes.
  3. Attend Orientation Week activities this fall.

Which type of student are you? Select below to complete your next steps for placement testing and registration.

University Campus

Sign up for one of our six Yellowjacket Registration Days where we will prepare you to navigate the college processes like course registration and paying for college. Want to stay the night in Petro Hall too? Let us know you’re interested in the overnight option on your registration form, we’ll have dinner and entertainment that evening.

In your Yellowjacket Registration Day sign up, you will also register for an Accuplacer test to ensure appropriate class placement in writing, mathematics, and reading. See FAQs below for more information. 

Before class registration be sure there are no holds on your account i.e. turning in official transcripts and applying for housing (or completing a housing exemption form).

Select one of these dates and follow the link to the registration form.

*session does not include an overnight option

If for some reason one of the dates above do not work for you, please call Advising and Career Services at (406) 657-2240 to schedule an individual appointment.

Option 1: Attend a Yellowjacket Registration Day

Attend one of six Yellowjacket Registration Days. The first four options include an overnight option in our residence halls with activities.

The form includes dates for Accuplacer testing. If you have not completed a math or writing course at another institution, you will need to complete the Accuplacer Placement test prior to registration. You may select an Accuplacer date if needed while signing up for a Registration Day. Prior to attending a registration session, please be sure that we have received all of your college transcripts and that a transcript evaluation has been completed.

Select your date and follow the link to the registration form.

*session does not include an overnight option

Option 2: Schedule an individual appointment

Or call Advising and Career Services at (406) 657-2240 to schedule an individual advising appointment.

Option 1: Attend a Yellowjacket Registration Day

Attend one of six Yellowjacket Registration Days. Select your date and follow the link to the registration form. The form includes options for taking your Accuplacer test. The first four sessions include an overnight option in our residence halls with activities.

*session does not include an overnight option

Option 2: Schedule an individual appointment

Or call Advising and Career Services at (406) 657-2240 to schedule an individual advising appointment.

Prior to class registration, you will need to schedule an Accuplacer test if you are a first time freshman to ensure appropriate class placement in writing, mathematics, and reading. See FAQs below for more information.

 City College

Sign up for one of our six Yellowjacket Registration Days where we will prepare you to navigate the college processes like course registration and paying for college. Want to stay the night in Petro Hall too? Let us know you’re interested in the overnight option on your registration form, we’ll have dinner and entertainment that evening.

In your Yellowjacket Registration Day sign up, you will also register for an Accuplacer test to ensure appropriate class placement in writing, mathematics, and reading. See FAQs below for more information. 

Before class registration be sure there are no holds on your account i.e. turning in official transcripts and applying for housing (or completing a housing exemption form).

Choose to attend one of six registration days. This day will take place on both the University campus and City College campus. Follow the link to the registration form.

*session does not include an overnight option

If for some reason one of the dates above do not work for you, please call Advising and Career Services at (406) 657-2240 to schedule an individual appointment.

Option 1: Attend a Yellowjacket Registration Day

Attend one of six Yellowjacket Registration Days. The first four dates include an overnight option in our residence halls with activities. This day will take place on both the University campus and City College campus.

The form includes dates for Accuplacer testing. If you have not completed a math or writing course at another institution, you will need to complete the Accuplacer Placement test prior to registration. You may select an Accuplacer date if needed while signing up for a Registration Day. Prior to attending a registration session, please be sure that we have received all of your college transcripts and that a transcript evaluation has been completed.

Select your date and follow the link to the registration form.

*session does not include an overnight option

Option 2: Attend a Registration Session

If the dates above do not work for you or if a full day experience does not work for you, attend one of the registration sessions below. These sessions are offered at City College through Jacket Student Central. Students will learn how to use the different tools for registration, view the course requirements for their degree, map out their plan of study and register for classes.

If you have not completed a math or writing course at another institution, you will need to complete the Accuplacer Placement test prior to registration. You may select an Accuplacer date if needed while signing up for a Registration Day. Prior to attending a registration session, please be sure that we have received all of your college transcripts and that a transcript evaluation has been completed.

Call Jacket Student Central at (406) 247-3019 to schedule one of the registration sessions below. If there are conflicts with these days/times please call (406) 247-3019 to discuss other options.

  • Thursday, May 9th at 8:30-11:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday, May 22nd at 8:30-11:00 a.m.
  • Friday, May 31st at 2:30-5:00 pm
  • Wednesday, June 12th at 2:30-5:00 pm
  • Thursday, June 27th at 8:30-11:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, July 16th at 2:30-5:00 pm
  • Friday, July 26th at 2:30-5:00 pm
  • Wednesday, August 7th at 8:30-11:00 a.m.

Option 1: Attend a Yellowjacket Registration Day

Attend one of six Yellowjacket Registration Days. The first four sessions include an overnight option in our residence halls with activities. This day will take place on both the University campus and City College campus. Select your date and follow the link to the registration form.

*session does not include an overnight option

Option 2: Attend a Registration Session 

If the dates above do not work for you or if a full day experience does not work for you, attend one of the registration sessions below. These sessions are offered at City College through Jacket Student Central. Students will learn how to use the different tools for registration, view the course requirements for their degree, map out their plan of study and register for classes.

Please remember that first-time students must have the Accuplacer test completed prior to attending one of the registration sessions. Call Jacket Student Central at (406) 247-3019 to schedule one of the registration sessions below. If there are conflicts with these days/times please call (406) 247-3019 to discuss other options:

  • Thursday, May 9th at 8:30-11:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday, May 22nd at 8:30-11:00 a.m.
  • Friday, May 31st at 2:30-5:00 pm
  • Wednesday, June 12th at 2:30-5:00 pm
  • Thursday, June 27th at 8:30-11:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday, July 16th at 2:30-5:00 pm
  • Friday, July 26th at 2:30-5:00 pm
  • Wednesday, August 7th at 8:30-11:00 a.m.

Frequently Asked Questions

This day is designed to prepare you to navigate the college processes like course registration and paying for college. And of course, you’ll meet other students and get to know our campus community better! Want to stay the night in Petro Hall too? Let us know you’re interested in the overnight option on your registration form, we’ll have dinner and entertainment that evening.

It is required for all first-time freshman students under the age of 21. For transfer and adult learners it is highly recommended but we do accommodate individual and group advising sessions for convenience.

If you live in a state that does not neighbor Montana, you are not required to but are strongly encouraged to attend if possible.

We do not require anyone to stay on campus the night before but we highly recommend it! There will be dinner, entertainment, and opportunities to connect with other students.

Meet your peer leaders, have dinner and play Bingo (with great prizes!) in Rimrock Café, a photo scavenger hunt, free coffee and snacks from Stingers Coffee Shop, and a fun event with residence life in Petro Hall.

We welcome the supporters of our Yellowjackets on campus and find it beneficial to attend orientation with students. During Yellowjacket Registration Day, parents and supporters have the opportunity to attend workshops about academics, registration, services on campus, and financial aid. There is a $20 program fee per parent or guest, including meals. Guests may stay on campus for an additional rate of $10 per night. Please make arrangements with Housing and Residence Life at (406) 657-2333.

Check-in starts at 8:45 a.m. and the day wraps up by 5:30 p.m.

If you are staying on campus the night before, check-in starts at 4:30 p.m.

All students who have not yet completed writing and math at another post-secondary institution must take the Accuplacer test to help us place students in the appropriate writing, math, and reading courses. You can sign up for an Accuplacer testing in the form you’ll also sign up for Yellowjacket Registration Day. We have the following Accuplacer group sessions scheduled:

  • Friday, March 22nd at 3 p.m.
  • Friday, April 5th at 3 p.m.
  • Tuesday, May 21st at 3 p.m.
  • Friday, May 31st at 9 a.m.
  • Tuesday, June 4th at 2 p.m.
  • Friday, June 14th at 9 a.m.
  • Tuesday, June 18th at 2 p.m.
  • Tuesday, June 25th at 2 p.m.
  • Tuesday, July 2nd at 2 p.m.
  • Tuesday, July 9th at 2 p.m.
  • Friday, July 19th at 9 a.m.
  • Tuesday, July 23rd at 2 p.m.
  • Friday, July 26th at 9 a.m.
  • Tuesday, July 30th at 2 p.m.
  • Tuesday, August 6th at 2 p.m.
  • Friday, August 9th at 9 a.m.
  • Friday, August 16th at 9 a.m.
  • Tuesday, August 20th at 2 p.m.
If you have previously taken the COMPASS or Accuplacer within the past three years, you will not need to take the Accuplacer. Please contact us to make sure we have your scores on file.

Yes, there is a $20 programming fee and $10 for those who stay overnight on campus. This will not need to be paid on the day of the event as it is rolled into your first semester’s bill.

Please send us your official transcripts and AP test results as they are available because they may make a difference in which classes you will need to register for. You may send them to:

MSU Billings
Attn: Admissions & Records
1500 University Dr.
Billings, MT 59101

Orientation will take place the week fall semester begins. At orientation, we welcome all of our new students beginning with a speaker, convocation, and workshops the day before fall semester begins, Tuesday, September 3rd. There will be fun activities, food, and workshops to help make sure you’re all set to start your semester at MSUB. This day follows the first two days of move-in weekend.

Move-in Day for new incoming students is Sunday, September 1st. Watch your email for more details on this weekend and to register for specific events and outings!