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Admissions

Before You Register

Pre-Registration Checklist

1. Campus Connection

Claim your account

2. Minot State Email

Set up account

3. Duo Authentication

Set up account

4. Financial Obligation Agreement

Instructions to accept

5. Minot State Housing

Apply for Housing

Request Exemption

6. Immunizations

Submit proof of immunization through the Minot State Student Health Portal.

Student Health Portal

7. Student ID

Bring a government-issued photo ID for identification at pick up.

Apply for Photo ID

Next Steps

1. Prepare for your advising session

This is your time to work one-on-one with an academic advisor to create your schedule and ask questions. During your advising appointment, your academic advisor will assist you with the following:
-Review requirements for your major, including General Education requirements
-Review course offerings

Let your advisor know if you have completed or are interested in any of the following:

-Advanced Placement (AP) exams
-Dual Credit
-Honors Program
-Music ensembles
-Leadership courses
-Additional major(s) and/or minor(s)

2. Learn about First-Year Experience.

First-Year Experience assists the transition to university life and learning through unique learning communities, peer mentors, and opportunities to engage with the campus and larger community.

3. Schedule the Math or English ACCUPLACER (if needed).

Students may be required or elect to take the ACCUPLACER to determine which English/Math course they are eligible to enroll in for the upcoming semester. The Math ACT/SAT subscore is used to assist with placement purposes; however, in some cases students will need to complete the appropriate ACCUPLACER test, as well. Students should visit with their academic advisor to determine if the placement test is necessary. The ACCUPLACER test is available year round by setting up an appointment with the MSU Academic Testing Center, (701) 858-3830.

Math Placement Policies

English Placement Policies

Traveling to Minot State

Car

We suggest entering our address into any road navigation aid system for directions to campus: 500 University Ave. West, Minot, ND.

Directions to Campus:

  • Take HWY 83 (Broadway) to University Avenue
  • Turn west on University Avenue

  • Check-in for registration is on the 1st floor of the Student Center and will begin 30-minutes before your scheduled start time. Student Center is building 22 on the map below.

    Click here to view the campus parking map. 

    All parking lots, S/E, S, and E, near the Student Center will be reserved for your use.

Plane

Multiple airlines offer flights to and from Minot, including Allegiant, Delta, and United.

Train

Minot has daily service on Amtrak.

We encourage you to park near the Student Center in lots marked S, E, or S/E.  You may park in any spot available during registration; no parking permits are required.

See Campus Parking Map 

Many hotels in the area offer discounts to attendees of Minot State University events. Ask for the "MSU Friends and Family rate" when booking.