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Be a Beaver Days

Be a Beaver Days is Minot State YOUR way!

Create a schedule to fit your interests on one or both days. Choose as many sessions as you'd like from the list below to customize your unique Beaver experience.

Please check-in on the first floor of the Student Center at least 15 minutes prior to your first session to claim your free gift(s) and find your classroom!

Questions or need help building your schedule? Call or text us at 701-639-2467.

Class list updated October 6, 2025.
To read class descriptions, please visit our course catalog.

Free to attend and participate!

This is the perfect time to see what life is like on the Minot State campus and to claim some swag! Students attending Be a Beaver Days will receive the following COMPLETELY FREE:

  • Backpack at check-in.
  • Minot State t-shirt to tie dye (available 11am-1pm).
  • All-you-can-eat lunch in the Beaver Creek Cafe.
  • Beaver sweatshirt at check-out.
  • Admission to one Beaver Athletics event on Oct. 17th or 18th. Choose from:
    • Women's Soccer @ Herb Parker Stadium
      • Minot State Beavers vs. Northern State University
      • Friday, Oct. 17 | 5:00pm
    • Men's Hockey @ Maysa Arena
      • Minot State Beavers vs. Maryville University
      • Friday, Oct. 17 | 7:30pm
      • Saturday, Oct. 18 | 7:30pm
    • Women's Volleyball @ Minot State Dome
      • Minot State Beavers vs. Northern State University
      • Saturday, Oct. 18 | 2:00pm

Thursday, Oct. 16 Sessions

CSCI 390 Ethical Hacking Th 9:00-9:50am
CJ 226 Criminal Investigation Th 9:30-10:45am
ENGL 251 Foundations in Brit Lit I Th 9:30-10:45am
MUSC 110 Audio/Video Production Th 9:30-10:20am
MUSC 223 Musicianship III Lab Th 9:30-10:30am
PSY 410 Cognitive Psychology Th 9:30-10:45am
SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology Th 9:30-10:45am
SPED 234 Disability in Society Th 9:30-10:45am
CSCI 425 Applied Cryptography Th 10:00-10:50am
NoDAKon Speaker Session Th 10:00-11:45am
ACCT 303 Intermediate Accounting III Th 11:00-12:15pm
ED 320 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Th 11:00-11:50am
MUSC 123 Musicianship Lab I Th 11:00-11:50am
MUSC 207 History of Rock & Pop Th 11:00-12:15pm
SOC 178 Applied Social Research Methods Th 11:00-11:50am
NoDAKon Keynote Speaker Th 12:15-1:00pm
PSY 460 Sensation and Perception Th 12:30-1:45pm
CSCI 340 Networking Th 1:00-1:50pm
ED 260 Educational Psychology Th 1:00-2:45pm
NURS 253 Nursing Perspectives Th 1:00-3:50pm
CSD 320 Introduction to Phonetics Th 2:00-3:15pm
MUSC 127 MSU Singers Th 2:00-2:50pm
ASC Workshop - How to Find Your Major Th 3:00-3:30pm
MUSC 165 Jazz Ensemble Th 3:00-4:20pm
ART 201 Art Methods for Elementary Education Th 3:30-6:20pm
PSY 503 Statistics I Th 4:30-6:00pm

Friday, Oct. 17 Sessions

CHEM 481 Biochemistry I Fr 8:00-8:50am
ACCT 315 Legal Environment of Business Fr 9:00-9:50am
CJ 229 Interview & Interrogation Fr 9:00-9:50am
CSD 427 Aural Rehabilitation Fr 9:00-9:50am
HIST 106 World Civilizations II Fr 9:00-9:50am
SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology Fr 9:00-9:50am
ACCT 200 Elements of Accounting I Fr 10:00-10:50am
BIOL 215 Genetics Fr 10:00-10:50am
BIOL 221 Anatomy and Physiology II Fr 10:00-10:50am
CSD 322 Speech Sound Disorders Fr 10:00-10:50am
DATA 347 Data Analytics and Visualization  Fr 10:00-10:50am
HIST 103 US History to 1877 Fr 10:00-10:50am
MUSC 122 Musicianship I Fr 10:00-10:50am
MUSC 260 Introduction to Music History  Fr 10:00-10:50am
ACCT 200 Elements of Accounting I Fr 11:00-11:50am
ACCT 201 Elements of Accounting II Fr 11:00-11:50am
BIOL 301 Evolution Fr 11:00-11:50am
COMM 101 Introduction to Communication Fr 11:00-11:50am
ECE 310 Intro to Early Childhood Education Fr 11:00-11:50am
HIST 103 US History to 1877 Fr 11:00-11:50am
MRKT 430 Professional Sales and Relationship Management Fr 11:00-11:50am
BIOL 111 Concepts of Biology Fr 12:00-12:50pm
BUS 269 Professional Ethics Fr 12:00-12:50pm
CIS 340 Enterprise Architecture Fr 12:00-12:50pm
MGMT 301 Fundamentals of Management Fr 12:00-12:50pm
MUSC 120 Concert Choir Fr 12:00-12:50pm
SOC 202 Popular Culture Fr 12:00-12:50pm
HIST 105 World Civilizations I Fr 1:00-1:50pm
MUSC 100 Music Appreciation Fr 1:00-1:50pm
MUSC 307 Music History & Literature II Fr 1:00-1:50pm
SOC 463 Sociology of Gender Fr 1:00-1:50pm
MUSC 099 Recitals/Concerts Fr 2:00-2:50pm
ASC Workshop - How to Find Your Major Fr 3:00-3:30pm
BIOL 202 Introductory Microbiology Fr 3:00-3:50pm
MUSC 160 Concert Band Fr 3:00-4:20pm

Other Sessions Available

TOUR CAMPUS | Student Center, 8 AM - 4 PM 
Our tour guides will show you around the Minot State campus.

ADMISSIONS MEETINGS | Student Center, 8 AM - 4 PM
Discuss the application process and get your questions answered.

MEET WITH FACULTY | Various locations, Based on availability
Meeting with professors is a great way to learn more about degree programs and requirements.

ESPORTS | Hartnett Hall, 9 AM - 2 PM
Hang out in our Esports Lab to chat and game with students from Minot State Esports.

TIE DYE | Student Center, 11 AM - 1 PM
Create your own tie-dye shirt with students from MSU Life.

CLIMB THE ROCK WALL | Wellness Center, 1 - 6 PM
Our 35' tower extends to all three floors of the Wellness Center. Climbers are required to sign a waiver.

HOW TO FIND YOUR MAJOR WORKSHOP | Hartnett Hall, 3 - 3:30 PM
Develop a plan for finding a major that fits with your interests, abilities, and values.
NURSING DEPARTMENT TOURS | Memorial Hall, Times vary each day
Explore the facilities where our nursing students learn and practice their skills.

Can't attend on these days?

Check out the calendar of tours and events to select a different time to visit campus!

Event Calendar