Welcome to the Yellowjacket Family!

We are very excited for you to start your academic career at Montana State University Billings! Below are your next steps to register for fall classes.

Step 1: RSVP for a Freshman Registration Session

RSVP NOW!

City College sessions are now full! Call City College Advising at 406-247-3019 to setup individual registration appointments.

Registration sessions are held at the University campus.
Two sessions are offered for each date, AM sessions held from 9-Noon or PM sessions held from 1-4pm
Students only need to sign up for one session.
NOTE: Registration is NOT new student Orientation

  1. Choose your campus.
  2. Select your registration date.
  3. Choose a morning or afternoon session.

If your preferred date or time isn't listed on the RSVP form, that session is full. Please select another available session or contact the Admissions Office for assistance.

July 8 - Session is now closed

July 22 - Session is now closed

August 4 - City College sessions are now full. Please contact Admissions for help on getting your Fall 2026 schedule of classes! Registration will remain open through September 9th.

Still Need your Fall Schedule?
Follow these steps to get your class schedule!

Step 1: Submit transcripts, immunization records and any advanced placement exams

Official Transcripts
Send in your official high school and any previous college transcripts —these are your ticket to meeting with an academic advisor and registering for Fall classes. For more information about submitting transcripts, visit New Student Transcripts FAQ.
Please send all official transcripts to the Office of Admissions. Official transcripts may be sent through parchment (electronically) or delivered to our office in a sealed envelope, or emailed directly from your highschool counselor/staff to admissions@msubillings.edu.

Please send all official transcripts to the Office of Admissions. Official transcripts may be sent through parchment (electronically) or delivered to our office in a sealed envelope. 

Office of Admissions: (406) 657-2888 | email: transcripts@msubillings.edu

Immunization Records:
Immunization records are often included on your high school transcripts. To see the requirements for MMR and Rubella, or to submit an exemption form, visit Immunization Requirements

Step 2: Complete your reading & writing and/or math placement (if required)

First-time freshmen with a 2.9 GPA or lower, GED/HiSET graduates, and homeschooled students who have not already completed math or writing coursework at MSUB should complete their required placement before scheduling an advising appointment.

Placement instructions have been sent to your preferred email address. Need us to resend them? No problem! Contact the Admissions Office, and we'll make sure they're back at the top of your inbox.

Step 3: Make your Advising appointment to register for Fall 2026

You're almost there! Once we've received your transcripts and any required placement results, it's time to call the advising office for your campus to schedule your advising appointment and register for classes.

University campus: (406) 657-2240
City College campus: (406) 247-3019
(Advising offices are open M-F, 8am-5pm MT time)

Step 4: Complete your FREE application for Federal Aid!

Contact the Financial Aid Office for one-to-one support on completing your application. Over 92% of MSUB first-time students who are full-time receive free grants and/or scholarships!

Office: 406-657-2188 | Email: finaid@msubillings.edu | Visit the Financial Aid Office

Step 5: Secure your home at MSUB!

Living on Campus? Let’s Get You Settled!
Yellowjackets planning to live on campus—don’t forget to secure your space! Single rooms, shared rooms, and family housing options are available through our Housing & Residential Life website.

Commuting to MSUB University or City College?
If you plan to live off campus in the local community, be sure to submit your housing waiver form.

Note: First-year students over the age of 21 and transfer students are not required to complete a housing exemption form.

YOU DID IT! Now RSVP for the Fall Kickoff | Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Don’t Miss the BIGGEST FREE Event of the Year!
Join us at the Fall Kickoff to meet your professors, connect with City College and University campus staff, and start building friendships with fellow new Yellowjackets.

Wear your event tee and connect with other students and faculty from your college, and dive into a day packed with free giveaways, food trucks, student clubs, and interactive activities led by MSUB professors and campus programs.

Be one of the first 400 students to pre-register and you’ll unlock VIP access!
Pick up your Kickoff Pack on move-in day (August 30), which includes *free food truck tickets, your event t-shirt, and more!

Calling all Parents & Supporters!

MSUB’s Parent & Supporter Program
Our Parent & Supporter Program offers meaningful ways for families to stay connected and involved in their student’s college journey. Through events and resources, we help parents and supporters engage in the academic, social, residential, and co-curricular aspects of student life.

At MSUB, we believe student success is a team effort—and that includes you. We’re here to help you stay connected to the University, the community, and each other.