Concurrent with the Summer and Fall Freshmen Orientation Programs is a special program for parents and families designed to acquaint you with MSU and its programs, facilities and services.
Registration Information
The program includes:
- A variety of sessions with University staff and faculty members
- A session with the Assistant Dean of your student's academic college
- Informal discussions with Student Orientation Leaders
There is a $40 program fee per family (which does not include meals or lodging). Information about the Parent/Family program will be included with the orientation materials your student will receive.
Schedule subject to change. A final schedule of events will be given at check-in.
Tentative Orientation Schedules
June & July Orientation Program Schedule (View August)
Monday |
| 9:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Check-in/Facility Tours and Info Sessions |
| 12:00 pm |
Museum of the Rockies Tour |
| 1:30 pm |
Parent/Family Welcome |
| 2:15 pm |
Student Welcome |
| 3:00 pm |
Assistant Dean Meetings |
| 4:15 pm |
Walking Tour of Campus/University Honros program/Jobs and Career/Info Sessions |
| 5:00 pm |
Dinner - Miller Dining Hall ($8.50) or on your own |
| 6:45 pm |
What to Expect: The College Years
A guide to parenting your college student.
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Tuesday |
| 7:00 am |
Breakfast - Miller Dining Hall ($6.50) or on your own |
| 8:00 am |
Financial Aid Information Sessio |
| 8:30 am |
Fee Payment Information Session |
| 9:00 am |
Cat Card information Session |
| 9:15 am |
MSU Bookstore information Session |
| 9:45 am |
Academic Department Meetings |
| 10:00 am |
The Nitty Gritty of College Life
Your chance to find out what MSU is like from a
current student's perspective. |
| 12:00 pm |
Lunch - Miller Dining Hall ($7.25) or on your own |
| 1:00 pm |
Student Health Services Information Session |
| 1:45 pm |
Acedemics! What Your Student Needs to Succeed
This session presented by a senior member of the Office of Academic Affairs will describe many of the opportunities available to your student and answer your questions about any academics and academic support at MSU. |
| 1:45 am |
Academic Information Session |
| 2:15 am |
Campus Resources for Safety |
| 2:15 pm |
Campus Resources for Safety
MSU offers many services to ensure your student has a safe and healthy MSU experience. |
| 3:30 pm |
Residence Halls - An Educational Experience
Slide Show and residence hall tours. |
| 5:00 pm |
Dinner - Miller Dining Hall ($8.50) or on your own |
| 6:15 pm |
Student Athlete Information Session |
| 6:30 pm |
Choose from the Following: Greek Life Info Session, ROTC Info Session, Disabillity Services Info Session |
| 7:30 pm |
Parent and Family Reception
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Wednesday |
| 8:00 am |
Parent/Family Breakfast - Our treat! (Advice from Freshman Orientation Staff) |
| 9:00 am |
Information Fair
This is your opportunity to check out
some of MSU's great clubs, groups,
organizations and services. |
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August Orientation Program Schedule (View June & July)
Wednesday |
| 10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Check-in |
10:00 - 11:30 am
Noon - 1:30pm |
Campus Tours
Departing every 10 minutes. |
11:00 am
1:00 pm |
Museum of the Rockies Tour |
11:00 am
1:00 pm |
Facility Tours and Information Sessions |
| 12:15 pm |
Student Welcome (for student last names A-K) |
| 1:00 pm |
Parent/Family Welcome (for student last names A-K) |
| 1:30 pm |
Assistant Dean Meetings (for student last names A-K) |
| 2:15 pm |
Student Welcome (for student last names L-Z) |
| 3:00 pm |
Parent/Family Welcome (for student last names L-Z) |
| 3:30 pm |
Assistant Dean Meetings (for student last names L-Z) |
| 4:45 pm |
Student Health Services Information Session |
| 4:45 pm |
Honors Program and Jobs and Careers Information Sessions |
| 4:45 pm |
Jobs and Careers Information Session |
| 5:30 pm |
Welcome Picnic - (Available for purchase) |
| 6:30 pm |
What to Expect: The College Years
A guide to parenting your college student. |
| 8:15 pm |
Parent and Family Reception |
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Thursday |
| 8:30 am |
MSU Libraries Information Session |
| 8:45 am |
MSU Bookstore Information Session |
| 9:00 am |
What MSU is Doing to Help Your Student Succeed |
| 9:45 am |
Academic Department Meetings |
| 10:45 am |
The Nitty Gritty of College Life
Your chance to find out what MSU is like from a
current student's perspective. |
| 11:30 pm |
Lunch - on your own |
| 1:00 pm |
Financial Aid |
| 1:30 pm |
Fee Payment Information Session |
| 2:00 pm |
Cat Card Information Session
Everything you've ever wanted to know about the MSU Student ID! |
| 2:15 pm |
Academics: What Your Student Needs to Succeed |
| 2:45 pm |
Campus Resources For Safety Information Session |
| 4:00 pm |
Residence Halls - An Educational Experience
Your student's life on campus. Slide show and residence hall tours. |
| 5:00 pm |
MSU Fraternity/Sorority Information Session |
| 5:00 pm |
Air Force ROTC Information Session |
| 5:00 pm |
Army ROTC Information Session |
| 6:30 pm |
College Debt: What can your family afford |
| 6:30 pm |
Disability Services Information Session |
| 6:30 pm |
Veteran's Information Session |
| 6:30 pm |
Student Athlete Information Session |
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Questions or Additional Help?
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Orientation Office:
orientation@montana.edu
(406) 994-2827 (888) 678-2287 (toll free)
