Messaging

Success & Preparation: MSUB’s high-quality education aims to transform, empower, and prepare students from diverse backgrounds to succeed. MSUB aims to be a place where students feel accepted for who they are — to “BE U @ MSUB.” Hands-on learning is a hallmark of MSUB, where students receive more hands-on, practical experience as part of their education, setting them apart from other college graduates as they enter the workforce and compete for jobs.

MSUB has dedicated student support resources in place to help students have a meaningful and successful college experience including an on-site career and employment department committed to connecting students to internship and employment resources to boost their success in gaining employment after graduation. Students can also take advantage of the numerous academic opportunities available to them; over 100 undergraduate students from all disciplines present research annually at local, state, and national conferences, and 89 percent of MSUB seniors are engaged in some form of service-learning, internships, study abroad, and/or research.

Campus & Community Engagement: Students are highly encouraged to get involved in campus life. Students who are engaged in clubs and organizations have opportunities to develop valuable leadership skills, make lifelong connections, 14:1 student to faculty ratio and influence the student campus experience. MSUB offers 60+ student clubs and organizations — there is something for every student. of seniors are engaged in 89%

MSUB has a strong connection to the Billings community and internships, research, service focuses on shaping its students through civic engagement learning, study abroad and experiential and service learning. Initiatives are developed to help foster student civic pride, stewardship, of first-year and sustainability and encourage students to be part of community-driven social change. Civic engagement and 62% students participate in servicepride are hallmarks of MSUB, with over 62 percent of first- learning year students and 75 percent of seniors participating in projects service-learning projects.

Location & Destination: MSUB is situated near outdoor recreation for world-class skiing, rock climbing, fishing, One of the most affordable universities in Montana hiking, biking, and is close to many state and national parks. Billings is the regional health care corridor and houses two of the largest hospitals and health care networks in the Professors will know you by name state. Billings also is home to a large economic district with international, national, regional, and local businesses and also houses the Billings Logan International Airport, the second largest airport in Montana with direct flights on major airlines 86% departing daily to numerous destinations. of professors hold the highest degree in their field Personality: Determined, Successful, Resourceful, Learn by Doing, Close-knit Community, Active, Inclusive, Civic & Credits transfer Community-Minded, Service-Oriented, Be U @ MSUB, You’re seamlessly between not just a number — you’re a Yellowjacket! all public Montana