Welcome to Graduate Studies at Montana State University Billings. The graduate programs at MSUB are committed to helping you achieve your professional goals. Nearly 70% of our graduate students find employment in their field prior to graduation.

Our graduate faculty are dedicated to providing you with exceptional teaching and research experiences to enhance your education. Our Graduate Studies Office is accessible and accommodating to students, and we have a one-stop shop positioned to serve the needs of graduate students.

Please contact our office for:

• Information about our graduate degree programs

• Enrollment/admission

requirements and application forms • Graduate assistantships and other

scholarship information • Educational advising and career

counseling • Assistance resolving issues you may

encounter during your studies • A resource for information along

the way to your degree

Office of Graduate Studies

200 McMullen Hall

Montana State University Billings

1500 University Drive

Billings, MT 59101

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Mountain Time)

Mr. David Sullivan

Graduate Studies Counselor

(406) 657-2053

dsullivan@msubillings.edu

Graduate Studies

Administrative Support

(406) 657-2238

gradstudies@msubillings.edu

Apply for Financial Aid, Graduate Assistantships, and Scholarships

• Scholarship deadline: February 1st • Priority deadline for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): October 1st

• For assistantship and scholarship listings visit

http://www.msubillings.edu/gradassistantship/ For help with loans, grants, and scholarships contact Financial Aid (406) 657-2188 or visit http://www.msubillings.edu/finaid/

Send Proof of MMR Immunization to Student Health Services (406) 657-2153

Create Your Campus Logins (Student Email, Desire2Learn, and MyInfo)

• For assistance visit http://www.msubillings.edu/is/is/help/ or contact the Information Technology Help Desk (406) 247-5755

Contact Your Advisor

• Over the course of your education, your advisor will track your progress towards degree completion on DegreeWorks – learn more at http://www.msubillings.edu/degreeworks/

• Create your Plan of Study with your Advisor. Register for Courses

• To register for courses sign in to MyInfo https://atlas.montana.edu:9003/pls/blagent/twbkwbis.P_WWWLogin

Order Your Books

• Books can be ordered online through Jackets and Company (406) 657-2577 http://www.jackets-and-company.com/home.aspx

Accept Your Fees and Pay Your Bill

• To accept fees and pay your bill sign in to MyInfo https://atlas.montana.edu:9003/pls/blagent/twbkwbis.P_WWWLogin

• Questions about your bill? Contact Business Services Student Accounts (406) 657-2140 Arrange a Campus Visit

• To request a graduate student orientation, contact Graduate Studies (406) 657-2238 • To request a campus tour, contact New Student & Retention Services (406) 657-2888

ID Card/U-Card

• Stop into First Floor McMullen Hall, West Side to get your picture taken for your ID Card • You can use this card to access campus facilities and as a debit card for campus purchases • Questions? Call the U-Card Staff at (406) 657-2023

Parking Permit

• Permits can be ordered online at http://www.msubillings.edu/police/parkinginfo.htm or in person at University Police & Parking in the Southwest corner of the parking garage.

Writing Lab (406) 657-1641 • Contact the Writing Lab for any questions regarding writing • Provides assistance creating, proofing, and formatting • Assists with APA and MLA • For more information or to submit writing go to

http://www.msubillings.edu/forms/asc/writelab/

Library (406) 657-1662 • Visit the library for a quiet place to study, access research tools, or

to find a book! • Information Commons (406) 247-5729, located on the 1st floor of the library, offers

scanners, printers, and computers equipped with various software (SPSS, iLife, Visual Studio.Net, ArcView, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Mathematica, etc.) for your use.

• For more information, or to access online databases, visit http://www.msubillings.edu/library/

Academic Support Center (406) 657-1641

Located on 1st floor of Student Union Building (SUB) • Provides free tutoring to all students • Provides GRE preparation

• For more information visit http://www.msubillings.edu/asc/

Resources for Online Students

• Online courses are accessed through Desire2Learn (D2L) http://www.msubillings.edu/it/elearning/D2LLogin.htm

• For technical support contact IT Student Helpdesk

(406) 247-5755

Multi-Media Technology Services (406) 247-5755 Located in College of Education (COE), Room 401

• Provides equipment and staff available to help you with media development

• Services include video, photo, multi-media, music, and presentation materials

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

Printing

• You can use your U-card to pay for printing at any of the following locations: COE

401, Lib 2nd floor, Info Commons, McMullen 213, or the Academic Support Center.

Disability Support Services (DSS)

(406) 657-2283 (Voice) or (406) 545-2518 (Video Phone) Located in College of Education (COE), Room 135

• Students with disabilities can request appropriate accommodations by contacting DSS

Thesis Information

• For information on preparing your thesis visit http://www.msubillings.edu/grad/PDF/CompleteThesisInstructions.pdf

Graduate Student Research Travel Fund

• To promote and encourage graduate student research, funds are allocated to students traveling to present their research at sectional, state, regional, or national presentations.

• For more information contact Graduate Studies (406) 657-2238

Academic Policies

See the online graduate catalog for full policy listings http://www.msubillings.edu/catalogs/ and more information on policies such as: • Registration Procedures

• Grade Appeal Process • Withdrawal Procedures • Grades and Academic Suspension • Waiver of Graduate Policy

University Police Located in S.W. Corner of Parking Garage

• The University Police Officers respond to all criminal complaints on campus property

• Visit the University Police website for more information on parking enforcement, campus policies, campus crime reports, safety procedures, and silent witness forms to report incidents

• For an escort to your vehicle or any building on campus call (406) 657-2147 • Emergency Number: (406) 657-2222

http://www.msubillings.edu/police/

Notary Public (406) 657-2365 Student Union Building, Room 213 • A free notarization service is

available for students.

• This service is provided Monday-Friday from 8 am-noon and 1 pm-5 pm.

Legal Services (406) 657-2365 Located in Student Union Building, Room 213

• ASMSUB employs a part-time attorney to meet with students regarding civil legal problems. Find out more by visiting http://www.msubillings.edu/asmsub/Legal_Services.htm

Student Resolution Officer (406) 657-2365 Located in Student Union Building, Room 213

• The Student Resolution Officer is available to help you with problems regarding grades, professors, or school problems in general.

ASMSU Billings Student Senate (406) 657-2365 Student Union Building, Room 213

• The Student Senate has weekly meetings inthe SUB. These meetings are open to thepublic, and if you have any concerns orproblems, please bring them to the Senate.

Student Code of Conduct

• A copy of the Student Affairs Policies andProcedures and Student Code of Conduct isavailable on the university website, or aprinted copy can be made available at theVice Chancellor for Student Affairs office.http://www.msubillings.edu/VCSA/StudentHandbook.htm

Student Rights and Responsibilities The following list is a brief introduction to important student notifications and policies. A full listing of student policies and notifications and complete descriptions are available online at http://www.msubillings.edu/geninfo/Policies.htm

Title IX and Sexual Harassment: Prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities.

• FERPA: Students have the right to view their studentrecords and are protected from others having access totheir records.

• Tobacco-Free Policy: MSUB is a tobacco free campus. Nosmoking or use of other non-FDA approved tobacco ornicotine products are allowed on or in any campus-ownedproperty. For more information call (406) 657-2153

Emergency Notification: Student can sign up for free emergency text messages in event of a campus emergency or severe weather conditions by visiting http://www.msubillings.edu/ens/

Student Union Building (SUB)

• The SUB houses many important amenities including Rimrock Café, Stingers Bistro, the Academic Support Center, Jackets & Company, the Office for Community Involvement, a game room, and a study lounge.

Jackets & Company (406) 657-2121 Located in Student Union Building

• Jackets & Company is your local campus store, offering textbooks, school supplies, clothing, and more. As a non-profit operation, owned and operated by MSUB, every dollar you spend stays on campus to support students, staff, faculty, and departments.

Student Health Services (406) 657-2153 Located on the 2nd floor of Petro Hall • Provides health care, mental health counseling, and health education • Find out more at http://www.msubillings.edu/studenthealth/

Child Care & Enrichment Center (406) 896-5820 Located at 2630 Normal Ave, across from Liberal Arts Building

• Provides a preschool program for children of MSUB students • Child care scholarships are available • For more information visit

http://www.msubillings.edu/childcare/

Recreation Activities (406) 657-2881 Rec Activities Main Office is located in PE 016

• The Fitness Center, located in the lower level of the PE building, has a large selection of cardio and free weight equipment.

• Learn about intramural sports by visiting the Rec Desk in the PE building or http://www.msubillings.edu/recactivities/

• Your student ID gives you free admission to MSUB athletic events: msubsports.com Dining Services (406) 657-2382 http://www.msubillings.edu/dining/ • Rimrock Café: in the SUB, offers all-you-care-to-eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner • Stingers Bistro: in the SUB, hosts Starbucks, Jamba Juice, and Smart-

Market products • Jazzman’s and SUB Connection: located in the Liberal Arts Building, features a

coffee shop, salads, sandwiches, bakery items, and much more! • Contact Dining Services, or visit their website for information regarding meal plans

Transportation (406).657.8218 The Met Transit Bus System provides transportation across Billings. Route 24 goes from City College to the University Campus. For more information visit http://www.mt-billings3.civicplus.com/284/Bus-Routes-and-Schedules

Career Services (406) 657-2168 Located in Library 100

http://www.msubillings.edu/careers/ • Offers career advice, internships, and help finding jobs

Office for Community Involvement (406) 896-5815 Located in Student Union Building, Room 225 Want to get involved in the community? Visit http://www.msubillings.edu/community/index.htm

Student Life Office, Located in SUB 219

• Visit http://www.msubillings.edu/studentlife/ for information on campus events and student organizations

Music, Drama, Arts

• MSUB hosts a variety of musical performances, art shows, and drama productions

• Upcoming events can be found at http://www.msubillings.edu/newscal/

American Indian Outreach (406) 657-2144 Located in Liberal Arts, Room 210

• Provides assistance for American Indian students and coordinates events. For more information: http://www.msubillings.edu/americanindian/

Diversity Center (406) 896-5902 Located in Student Union Building, Room 212

• Promotes a diverse and inclusive campus. Visit: http://www.msubillings.edu/diversity/

Office of International Studies (406) 657-1705 Located in McDonald Hall, Room 150

http://www.msubillings.edu/internationalstudies/

• A resource for international students, anyone interested in learning more about our international student population, and information on study abroad programs.

Housing and Residential Life (406) 657-2333 Student housing options for graduate students include two-bedroom and three-bedroom family housing apartments and the upperclassman dorm, Rimrock Hall. For more information visit http://www.msubillings.edu/reslife/ http://www.msubillings.edu/reslife/

Office of Graduate Studies 1500 University Drive

McMullen Hall, Room 200 Billings, MT 59101

Phone: (406) 657-2238 Toll Free: 1-800-565-6782

Fax: (406) 657-2302 www.msubillings.edu/grad

Montana State University Billings is an ADA/AA/EEO employer. Any person with disabilities concerned about accessibility and/or accommodation issues should

contact Disability Support Services (406) 657-2283.