Frequently Asked Questions

Starting in mid-February, you can register online through your Undergraduate Admissions Checklist in MyInfo. Follow our step-by-step guide to finding your Undergraduate Admissions Checklist and registering for Orientation here.

Yes. All incoming students need to complete a formal Orientation session before registering for classes.

Yes. Each part of Orientation is crucial and you must participate in the entire program in order to register for classes.

Classes are gradually released throughout the summer so that all incoming freshman have a comparable selection of classes to choose from. All students will be able to register for a full schedule of classes regardless of which Orientation they choose to participate in. However, students attending the August session may be more limited on time selections.

The Orientation Program Fee for the June and July sessions includes priority registration and additional mailings, as well as covers the transition to online programming including information on academic course curriculum, MSU’s course registration systems, student support services, confirming one’s bill, connecting with an Academic Advisor, fall semester class registration and more.

Yes. If you would like to switch your Orientation session, please email [email protected] with your full name, your Student ID number, and which session you would like to switch to.

Yes! Veteran and Non-Traditional Student Orientations will appear as an option for students that have self-identified with either group on their application.

Summer course offerings can be found online at montana.edu/myinfo (click on Schedule of Classes and select 2021 Summer Session) or in the Summer Bulletin. To obtain a Summer Bulletin, please contact the Office of Summer Session at (406) 994-7136, 212 Montana Hall, Bozeman, MT, 59717, via email at [email protected] or visit the summer session website at montana.edu/summer.

To register for summer courses, contact the Academic Advising Center at (406) 994-3532 to discuss advising and registration. Registration for summer 2021 will begin in late April.

• Incoming freshmen and non-traditional freshman students: Incoming freshmen are required to register for and complete a formal Orientation session before registering for their fall courses.
• Incoming transfer and Veteran freshman and transfer students: These students are required to register for and complete an Orientation session and meet with an Academic Advisor before registering for fall semester classes.
• Incoming non-degree seeking students: Non-degree seeking students are not required to attend a formal Orientation session. Please contact the Academic Advising Center at (406) 994-3532 to register for your fall course(s). Additional details on how to register for fall semester will be emailed to you.