Montana State University-NorthernMove-In Guide
Havre, Montana
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1929🔗 www.msun.edu
Montana State University-Northern is a small public university in Havre, Montana, part of the Montana University System. It opened in 1929 as Northern Montana College. Students under 21 with fewer than 30 credits are required to live in the residence halls unless they get an exemption. The two residence halls, MacKenzie Hall and Morgan Hall, each house up to 200 students.
Enrollment
761
Total Students
Freshman Class
—
Not available
Move-In Dates
Aug 23, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
—
Not available
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
General move-in for new and returning students is Sunday, Aug. 23, ahead of orientation on Aug. 24 and 25. Classes begin Wednesday, Aug. 26. Hall meetings for Morgan and MacKenzie residents are held on move-in day.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Check-in location
- Residence hall check-in is held in the residence hall lobbies, 9:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 5:00pm.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
MacKenzie Hall
Morgan Hall
Housing Links
Who can live where
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Navigate Northern Days
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 24 - August 25, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$7,634
Estimated / Year
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Dates last checked October 2026.