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 2026 |
| January 11 (Sunday) |
Residence Halls Open |
| January 12 (Monday) |
Last Day to Pay Fees (more important financial dates) |
| January 12 (Monday) |
Instruction Begins |
| January 19 (Monday) |
Martin Luther King Day Holiday (no classes, offices closed) |
| January 20 (Tuesday) |
Last Day to Add Classes(for full session courses) |
| January 20 (Tuesday) |
Last Day to Drop without a W(for full session courses) |
| February 16 (Monday) |
Presidents Day Holiday (no classes, offices closed) |
| March 5 (Thursday) |
Midterm grades due to Registrar's Office by End of Day |
| March 16-20 (Monday-Friday) |
Spring Break Week (No classes, offices open) |
| March 25 (Wednesday) |
Last Day to Drop with a W(for full session courses) |
| March 27 (Friday) |
Registration for Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 opens |
| April 3 (Friday) |
University Day (no classes, offices OPEN) |
| April 14 (Tuesday) |
All "N" Day (no classes, offices OPEN) |
| April 20 (Monday) |
Summer and Fall Semester 2026 Graduation Applications Due |
| May 4-8 (Monday-Friday) |
Finals Week (Schedule) |
| May 8 (Friday) |
Spring Semester Ends/ Residence Halls close |
| May 9 (Saturday) |
Commencement |
| May 12 (Tuesday) |
Spring Grades Due by Noon |
| Summer Semester 2026 |
| May 11 (Monday) |
May Session Begins |
| May 25 (Monday) |
Memorial Day (no classes, office closed) |
| June 5 (Friday) |
May Session Ends |
| June 8 (Monday) |
First Session and 10 Week Sessions Begins |
| July 3 (Friday) |
Independence Day Holiday (no classes, offices closed) |
| July 10 (Friday) |
First Session Ends |
| July 13 (Monday) |
Second Session Begins |
| August 7 (Friday) |
Second and 10 Week Session Ends |
| August 11 (Tuesday) |
Grades Due in Registrar's Office by Noon |
| Fall Semester 2026 |
| TBA |
Residence Halls Open |
| TBA |
Orientation |
| August 26 (Wednesday) |
Last Day to Pay Fees (more important financial dates) |
| August 26 (Wednesday) |
Instruction Begins |
| September 2 (Wednesday) |
Last Day to Add Classes (for full session courses) |
| September 2 (Wednesday) |
Last Day to Drop without a W (for full sessions courses) |
| September 7 (Monday) |
Labor Day Holiday (no classes, offices closed) |
| TBA |
TekNoxpo |
| TBA |
Fall Career Fair |
| October 15-16 (Thursday and Friday) |
Fall Break (no classes, offices OPEN) |
| October 20 (Tuesday) |
Mid Term Grades Due in Registrar's Office by End of Day |
| November 2 (Monday) |
Last Day to Drop with a W (for full session courses) |
| November 2 (Monday) |
Registration for Spring 2026 begins |
| November 11 (Wednesday) |
Veterans Day (no classes, offices closed) |
| November 25 (Wednesday) |
Thanksgiving Break (no classes, offices OPEN) |
| November 26-27 (Thursday-Friday) |
Thanksgiving Break (no classes, offices closed) |
| December 14-18 (Monday-Friday) |
Finals Week (Schedule TBA) |
| December 16 (Friday) |
Semester Ends/Residence Halls Close |
| December 22 (Tuesday) |
Fall Grades Due in Registrar's Office by Noon |
