Welcome to your Online Orientation!
For new, transfer & returning students.
Starting college is exciting but can also be overwhelming. You’ll be most successful if you understand campus processes and expectations before you start classes. We require all new, transfer, and re-admitted students to complete a series of online orientation modules. These modules should take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete and provide more information about Great Falls College, highlighting areas that will aid you in your success.
Please follow ALL STEPS BELOW to successfully complete your online orientation.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ONLINE ORIENTATION:
Step 1: Claim your Net ID
**If you have previously been a student with us or at another MSU Campus and know your NetID and password, you can skip this step and go directly to step 3.
Students have 2 main IDs that are used to access most services and software on campus.
MSU ID (also called Student ID or GID) – is in the form of 8 numbers preceded by a – (-01212121).
NetID – is in the form of letter 2 numbers letter 3 numbers (a12e345). The NetID is used to login to most campus resources.
The acceptance letter that was sent to you after you applied and were accepted to the college will have your MSU ID printed near the top and this will be important for obtaining your NetID and setting your password.
Claim Your NetID
- In your web browser, open Banner Web/MyInfo.
- Look for Don’t know your NetID? and click on the link that says Look it up here.
- Enter your MSU ID with the dash and click Submit.
- If you do not know your MSU ID, you can click I don’t know my MSU ID and you will be asked to provide your last name and last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you run into any trouble, please contact us by phone at 406-771-4440 so we can further assist you.
- Enter your date of birth in the format mm/dd/yyyy and click Submit. (example: July 21, 1996 would be 07/21/1996)
The screen that follows should show your NetID. It should look similar to a12e345.
Step 2: Set Your Password
Set Your Password
- In your web browser, go visit the Password Portal site and click on the blue Go to Password Portal
- Click on the Go to Setup Tool
- Enter your NetID, obtained from step one, and click the Continue
- Enter your MSU IDand date of birth in the same format as earlier but without the slashes mmddyyyy and click Continue.
- Select and configure your Authentication method(s). These are what you will use to login to the password portal to set or reset your password.
- 5 Challenge Questions –You are required to configure 5 challenge questions.
- Email – (optional) Provide an email address to use to receive a verification code.
- Text Message – (optional) Provide a cell number that can be used to receive a verification code.
- Note: You only need to setup one authentication method however, you are required to setup challenge questions regardless.
- You should be back at the start page of the password portal. To set your password, click Go to Reset Tool.
- Enter your NetIDand click Continue.
- Select one of the authentication options (you may have 1, 2, or 3 depending on what you setup in step 5).
- Authentication with Challenge Questions –You will be asked to answer 3 of your 5 challenge questions to proceed.
- Authenticate with Text –You will click Send Pin and wait to receive a text message with a pin code. Once received, enter it in the box and click Continue to proceed.
- Authenticate with E-Mail –You will select an email address (if you entered more than one previously), click Send Pin, check your email for the pin code, enter it in the box, and click Continue.
- You should see a page that has a list of password requirements and boxes to enter your password and confirm your password.
- Enter your desired password in both boxes and click Submit.
- You will see at least 2 lines showing a status as the password is updated. Wait for them to show success before navigating away from this page.
Step 3: Set up Duo Security
Duo is a two-factor authentication system that provides better security because it verifies your identity. All students are required to use this. It’s easy to set up. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions here.
Step 3: Complete the Online Orientation Modules
Use your Net ID and password for the “Student Login” on the online orientation page found here: https://orientation.www.gfcmsu.edu/
Step 4: Meet with your Advisor
After you complete your online orientation, a member from the Admissions team will contact you by phone and/or e-mail to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. This 45-minute advising appointment can be in-person or by phone and will cover everything you need to know to register for your classes and successfully navigate your chosen path at Great Falls College.
*Important Reminders:
- Please make sure you a) set up your voice mailbox b) your mailbox has room for new messages.
- Please regularly check your email.
- Be patient. We make phone calls daily to schedule advising appointments.
Questions?
If you have any questions or concerns through this process, please reach out to Admissions at [email protected] or (406) 268-3700.
Admissions Department
Call or Text
Call: (406) 268-3700
Business Hours
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
