Montana State University BillingsMove-In Guide
Billings, Montana
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1927🔗 www.msubillings.edu
Montana State University Billings' downtown campus is anchored by McMullen Hall, its first building since 1935 and now a National Register of Historic Places listing, with students under 30 credit hours required to live in one of the university's two residence halls, Petro and Rimrock.
Enrollment
3,881
Total Students
Freshman Class
970
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 30-31, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
100%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Contact the Housing & Residence Life Office with any move-in questions. Rooms in Petro and Rimrock Halls come furnished with two closets, two desks, a sink, and two beds; residents share communal bathrooms on each floor. This specific date should be confirmed directly with MSU Billings' Housing & Residence Life Office closer to move-in.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.
Move-in day logistics
- Check-in location
- Your assigned residence hall - Petro Hall or Rimrock Hall, the university's only two on-campus halls.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Petro Hall
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
Rimrock Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to Montana State University Billings's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - August 21, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$9,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- CVS Pharmacy0.7 miles
- Walgreens0.8 miles
- Target2.5 miles
- Walmart3.1 miles
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Checklists
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