Welcome to the Office of the Registrar
The Office of the Registrar serves the academic community by enforcing all academic
policies, maintaining the permanent and official records of Montana State University
– Northern's students, and recording of grades and evaluations. The office also manages
the graduation process for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as commencement
ceremonies.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact us by e-mail at registrar@msun.edu,
by phone at 406-265-3703, or visit the office. We are located in Cowan Hall, Room
220. The Office of the Registrar is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
| Spring Semester 2023 |
| January 6th (Friday) |
Last Day to Pay Fees (more important financial dates) |
| January 8th (Sunday) |
Residence Halls Open |
| January 9th (Monday) |
Instruction Begins |
| January 16th (Monday) |
Martin Luther King Day Holiday (no classes, offices closed) |
| January 17th (Tuesday) |
Last Day to Add Classes(for full session courses) |
| January 17th (Tuesday) |
Last Day to Drop without a W(for full session courses) |
| February 20th (Monday) |
Presidents Day Holiday (no classes, offices closed) |
| March 2nd (Thursday) |
Midterm grades due to Registrar's Office by Noon |
| March 13th-17th (Monday-Friday) |
Spring Break Week (No classes, offices open) |
| March 22nd (Wednesday) |
Last Day to Drop with a W(for full session courses) |
| March 27th (Monday) |
Registration for Summer 2023 and Fall 2023 opens |
| April 7th (Friday) |
University Day (no classes, offices OPEN) |
| April 12th (Wednesday) |
All "N" Day (no classes, offices OPEN) |
| April 20 (Thursday) |
Summer and Fall Semester 2023 Graduation Applications Due |
| May 1st-5th (Monday-Friday) |
Finals Week (Schedule) |
| May 5th (Friday) |
Spring Semester Ends/ Residence Halls close |
| May 6th (Saturday) |
Commencement |
| May 9th (Tuesday) |
Spring Grades Due in Registrar's Office by Noon |
| Summer Semester 2023 |
| May 8-12 (Monday-Friday) |
Summer Break |
| May 15 (Monday) |
May & Full Sessions Begin |
| May 29 (Monday) |
Memorial Day (no classes, office closed) |
| June 2 (Friday) |
May Session Ends |
| June 5 (Monday) |
First Session Session Begins |
| July 4 (Tuesday) |
Independence Day (no classes, offices closed) |
| July 7 (Friday) |
First Session Ends |
| July 10 (Monday) |
Second Session Begins |
| August 11 (Friday) |
Second and Full Sessions End |
| August 15 (Tuesday) |
Grades Due in Registrar's Office by Noon |
| Fall Semester 2023 |
| August 21-22 (Monday-Tuesday) |
Orientation |
| August 23 (Wednesday) |
Instruction Begins |
| August 30 (Wednesday) |
Last Day to Add Classes(for full session courses) |
| August 30 (Wednesday) |
Last Day to Drop without a W(for full session courses) |
| September 4 (Monday) |
Labor Day Holiday (no classes, offices closed) |
| October 13 (Friday) |
Mid Term Grades Due in Registrar's Office by End of Day |
| October 20 (Friday) |
Spring Semester 2024 graduation applications due |
| October 26 (Thursday) |
Last Day to Drop with a W(for full session courses) |
| November 1 (Wednesday) |
Registration for Spring 2024 begins |
| November 10 (Friday) |
Veterans Day (no classes, offices closed) |
| November 20-24 (Monday-Friday) |
Thanksgiving Break (no classes, offices OPEN) |
| November 23-24 (Thursday-Friday) |
Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes, offices closed) |
| December 11-14 (Monday-Thursday) |
Finals Week (Schedule) |
| December 14 (Thursday) |
Semester Ends/Residence Halls Close |
| December 19 (Tuesday) |
Fall Grades Due in Registrar's Office by Noon |
