Orientation - Spring 2022

Please check the International Student Oreintation page for details about the New Student Orientation. All International Students must check in with the Office of International Programs when they arrive in Bozeman. The New Student Orientation is mandatory for all new undergraduate students and the immigration session is required for all International Students that arrive on campus.  

The first day of the spring semester classes is January 19, 2022.

 

Montana State University requires all degree-seeking students to attend orientation. Orientation must be complete before students can register. Please visit the Orientation website for more information.                       

It is important that you apply for housing as soon as possible. Please apply on the University Student Housing website. Only freshmen are REQUIRED to live in the dorms. If you are not a freshman and are interested in off-campus housing options, you should make plans prior to your arrival as housing can be challenging to secure at the start of the semester.

If you plan to live off-campus, you may need to stay in a local hotel until you find an apartment. You can find local accommodation by utilizing websites such as Kayak.com, Priceline.com, and Hotels.com, to name a few.

Once you have your flight itinerary, please fill out the Airport Pick-Up Request Form. We will arrange for a representative from MSU to greet you at the airport and assist in getting you on your shuttle to campus. Please make sure to reserve a plane ticket to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN). This service is free.                        

You WILL NOT be allowed to register for classes until all MSU immunization requirements are met and the Student Health Service checks and clears your records. Therefore, it is critical that you take care of meeting these requirements and return the Montana State University Health History Form as far in advance of orientation and registration as possible.

Required immunizations include two (2) MMRs (measles, mumps, rubella) and completion of Montana State University’s Tuberculosis Screening Form. Forms for reporting this information can be found online at http://www.montana.edu/health/immunization.html