City College at Montana State University Billings believes that every student who is academically capable of successfully completing a course of study available through City College should be given the opportunity of enrolling in the University without regard to age, creed, handicap, national origin, race or sex.
City College at Montana State University Billings regularly reaches out to encourage underrepresented prospective students to attend the institution. Staff representatives of the Office of New Student Services make frequent visits to high schools, community colleges, and tribal colleges to provide guidance to students as they consider and explore their educational future.
NOTE: Students making application to attend City College at Montana State University Billings should be aware that the Admission Requirements may have changed since the publication of this document.
For information regarding admissions or to obtain an application for admission, please:
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City College at Montana State University Billings
3803 Central Avenue
Billings, MT 59102
Students wishing to attend City College at Montana State University Billings should apply for admission as early as possible prior to the term in which enrollment is desired.
City College at MSU Billings requires first-time students to have earned either a high school diploma from an accredited institution, a GED, or HiSET. Students may be required to complete placement steps in order to determine the appropriate course sequence. In an effort to meet individual needs, City College has established special admission procedures for students seeking admission to competitive programs. Contact City College at MSU Billings for this information at (406) 247-3007.
NOTE: Students making application to attend City College at Montana State University Billings should be aware that Admission Requirements may have changed since the publication of this document.
For information regarding admissions or to obtain an application for admission, please:
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City College at Montana State University Billings
3803 Central Avenue
Billings, MT 59102
Applicants who have attempted 12 or more GPA credits at another regionally accredited college or university are considered transfer students. To be admitted to City College at Montana State University Billings, transfer students must do the following:
Montana Resident Transfer Students will be admitted upon receipt of an official and complete transcript from each college or university attended. A resident transfer student applicant must meet the criteria for “good academic standing” as defined by City College at Montana State University Billings.
Non-Montana Resident Transfer Students must meet the in-state student requirements and must also have a 2.00 cumulative grade point average for all college level work before his/her admission is approved.
Transfer applicants should apply for admission as early as possible prior to the term in which enrollment is desired.
A former student of Montana State University Billings or City College at Montana State University Billings who is in good standing and who was not in attendance the preceding term will be eligible for registration after completing the following:
Returning students should apply for re-admission as early as possible prior to the term in which enrollment is desired.
In an effort to meet individual needs, City College at MSU Billings has established special admission procedures for undergraduate students which pertain to non-high school graduates, home-schooled students, high school students, and non-degree applicants.
Note: Students making application to attend City College at Montana State University Billings should be aware that admission requirements may change at any time. Please contact the Office of Admissions at (406) 247-3007, or 1-800-565-MSUB ext. 3012.
Office of Admissions
City College at Montana State University Billings
3803 Central Avenue
Billings, MT 59102
Students in these categories would also complete the process of application outlined in the “All New Students: How to Apply” section above as it is appropriate to their circumstances. However, the following information also applies:
Non-high school graduates may be admitted on the basis of the General Educational Development (GED) test, or High School Equivalency Test (HiSET). The MT Board of Regents has established minimum scores for these tests. Students can visit with the Admissions staff at 406-247-3007 or 1-800-565-MSUB ext. 3012 for current information.
High School Connections is a program that gives high school students the opportunity to earn high school and college credits simultaneously—the same class earns credits for both. The High School Connections dual enrollment program at MSUB is part of a statewide initiative to increase the number of students pursuing post-secondary education by smoothing the transition between secondary and post-secondary education and to help reduce college debt. High school Connections is an opportunity for high school students to complete a college class within their high school schedule, with a familiar teacher, and in a familiar classroom. To speak directly with the Director of Dual Enrollment call (406) 247-3015 or visit www.msubillings.edu/dualenrollment
Dual Enrollment students have the opportunity to earn credits at an incredibly reduced rate. For Montana residents, the first two classes taken through Dual Enrollment are free through the statewide MT OCHE One-Two-Free program. After the first two free courses, the cost of the program is approximately $50.00 per credit. Tuition and fees are subject to change by the Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education.
Credits earned are fully transferable in the Montana University System and transfer widely to other accredited colleges and universities, but please verify degree requirements and acceptance of credits.
University Connections is a dual credit program available to all high school and home school students across Montana. The University Connections program allows high school students to take college-level classes directly through MSUB and City College, both on-campus and online. Dual Enrollment students have the opportunity to earn credits at an incredibly reduced rate. For Montana residents, the first two classes taken through Dual Enrollment are free through the statewide MT OCHE One-Two-Free program. After the first two courses, the cost of the program is approximately $50.00 per credit. Tuition and fees are subject to change by the Montana Board of Regents of Higher Education. Additional course fees may apply. For questions regarding current tuition and fees, please contact the Business Office at (406) 657-2301. High school seniors are still eligible for the University Connection program the summer following graduation. Enroll in an Online University Connection course, and the technology fee will be waived.
An applicant who wishes to pursue studies for personal growth and who does not wish to work toward a formal degree at City College at Montana State University Billings may apply as an undergraduate non-degree student. Acceptance into this category does not constitute acceptance into a degree-granting program. All applicants should have sufficient educational background to qualify for the course or courses in which enrollment is sought and must certify on the application form that they have graduated from high school or appropriate Ability-to-Benefit test. A maximum of 32 semester hour credits earned as a non-degree student may be applied to an undergraduate degree at City College at Montana State University Billings if the applicant applies and is accepted into a degree program. Financial aid is not available to students in this category, nor may they qualify for the WUE (Western Undergraduate Exchange) program.
This category is not open to students currently on academic suspension from City College at Montana State University Billings or on academic suspension from any other college or university.
No academic credentials or transcripts are required in support of the application; however, non-degree students who later wish to change to a degree program must furnish required supporting credentials and must meet all the regular admission requirements. Financial aid is not available to students in this category.
Each student is responsible for knowing and for complying with all regulations regarding the admission procedures. Failure to be informed or to comply does not excuse a student from responsibility or from any penalty or difficulty which may be encountered. Misrepresentation or falsification of a student’s enrollment status or application for admission will be sufficient grounds to cancel a student’s current registration and to suspend the student for two semesters. It is the student’s responsibility to know their enrollment status at their former institution(s).
Under Board of Regents’ policy (301), MSU Billings “may deny or condition admission, readmission, or continuing enrollment of any individual who, in the judgment of the campus, presents an unreasonable risk to the safety and welfare of the campus and persons thereon. In making such judgment, the campus may, among other things, take into account the individual’s history and experience relative
Based on this policy and completion of the application for admission and other application materials (which may include but not be limited to the Safety Questionnaire, counselor input, advising or other student affairs interview and input), a student may be denied admission or may be given provisional admission at part-time or full-time status under the guidance of an advisor.
Reasons for denial shall be communicated to the individual in writing. Applicants may appeal their denial to the Vice Chancellor for Student Access and Success.
City College at Montana State University Billings participates in the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE), a program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education and other western states. Through WUE, undergraduate students who are not residents of Montana may enroll at City College at Montana State University Billings and pay reduced nonresident tuition and fees. This WUE tuition rate is in-state tuition plus 50 percent of that amount. Because City College at Montana State University Billings participates, residents of Montana may enroll under the same terms in designated institutions and programs in other participating states.
Resident students from the following locations may participate if they meet eligibility requirements: Alaska, Arizona, Montana, California, Oregon, Colorado, Nevada, South Dakota, Hawaii, New Mexico, Utah, Idaho, North Dakota, Washington, Wyoming, and U.S. Pacific Territories and Freely Associated States (Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Guam, Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), and the Republic of Palau).
All degrees and programs are offered to first-degree undergraduates in WUE. This program may be subject to enrollment limits established by the Montana Board of Regents. Application forms for WUE are available at the Office of Admission (406) 657-2888 or 1-800-565-MSUB.
International applicants must meet the out-of-state admission requirements in addition to the following:
Fall Semester: June 1
Spring Semester: October 1
Summer Semester: February 1
Fall Semester: July 15
Spring Semester: November 15
Summer Semester: March 15
For more information on international student, admission call the International Studies Office at (406) 657-1705 or email internationaladmissions@msubillings.edu
International students must maintain academic status according to US immigration law and MSUB policies.
MSU Billings has signed formal agreements for International Study Abroad. Please see the Office of International Studies for additional information on Study Abroad.
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