Dual Enrollment Success Guide
Everything you need to be ready for your first day at Great Falls College
Welcome to Dual Enrollment! This guide will walk you through the essential steps to get logged in, set up and ready to succeed in your college classes.
Know your Student IDs
Student ID
- Assigned to all Montana State University students
- This ID stays the same across MSU campuses (Bozeman, Billings, Northern and Great Falls College)
- Found on the enrollment letter mailed to you
- 8 numbers preceded by a dash (example: -01234567)
NetID
- Your personal login ID for Great Falls College systems
- Used to access:
- MyMSU-Great Falls College
- Canvas
- Microsoft Tools (Word, Outlook, etc.)
- 7 characters of letters and numbers (example: a12b345)
- You’ll create (claim) your NetID during your first login
Complete these steps for success!
Claim Your NetID
This is your first and most important step. Once claimed, you’ll use your NetID for nearly everything at Great Falls College.
Complete Dual Enrollment Orientation
Orientation helps you understand expectations, resources and how college classes work.
Log in to MyMSU-Great Falls College
This is your student hub. In MyMSU, you can: view your class schedule, access unofficial transcripts, check and pay your bill and see what textbooks and materials you need
Set Up Canvas
Canvas is where your classes live. Be sure to complete the Canvas Passport module, which covers: assignments, quizzes, syllabi, submitting work and communicating with instructors.
Use OTTER Tips
Need help with technology? OTTER Tips has you covered. OTTER Tips can help you: claim your FREE Microsoft Office account andd understand tech requirements for classes. Hint: You’ll need a laptop – Chromebooks won’t work for most courses.
Get Your Textbooks & Materials
Shop in person at the campus bookstore or online You’ll need your course materials by the first day of class.
Pay Your Bill
Good news – Dual Enrollment bills aren’t due until mid-semester. You can view your bill in MyMSU–Great Falls College and you will receive a mailed bill as well. Call Student Accounts with questions at (406) 771-5129.
You're almost there!
Once these steps are complete, you’re officially ready for your Dual Enrollment classes. If you get stuck or have questions, contact your Dual Enrollment experts listed above on this page.