Recognition (Pinning) Ceremony

The Ceremony

The Recognition (Pinning) Ceremony, is typically held the Thursday afternoon prior to University Commencement. This ceremony serves to reunite Montana State University Mark & Robyn Jones College of Nursing students from the five campuses (Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Kalispell, and Missoula). It also serves to celebrate entry into the nursing profession.

Spring 2026

Pinning of BSN Students/ Recognition of Graduate Students

Location: Montana State University Strand Union Ballrooms, Bozeman

Date:  Thursday, May 7th 

Time:  1:30pm

Dress: Montana Business Casual

Guests:  up to 8 per student 

Contact: Pam Schulz, (406) 994-3784, pam.schulz@montana.edu

Livestream Link: Available at time of event

Summer 2026

Pinning of ABSN Students

Location: Montana State University Strand Union Ballroom A, Bozeman

Date: Friday, August 7th

Time: 1:30pm

Dress: Montana Business Casual

Guests: up to 8 per student

Contact: Pam Schulz, (406) 994-3784, pam.schulz@montana.edu 

Livestream Link: Available at time of event