Our Pre-College programs will show you what life at The University of Montana is all about – from the classroom to what’s happening on weekends. You will meet people from all over the world, be inspired by our world-renowned faculty, take part in the excitement of campus life, and have the opportunity to explore the city of Missoula. To get a better idea of what Pre-College is all about here are a few programs we offer!
Daily Visits
The University of Montana hosts prospective students on daily visits to campus Monday-Friday throughout the entire year, except holidays. Typically, students have the opportunity to meet with an admissions counselor, take a guided tour of campus, and meet with a faculty member.
UM Days
Explore campus with other students and families during one of our open house programs called UM Days. UM Days include a tour of the residence halls, academic department meetings, campus tours, and opportunities to hear from various student services, such as Financial Aid, Residence Life, Career Services, and more.
Group Visits
We welcome the opportunity to assist groups planning to visit The University of Montana’s campus. Group visits are often arranged for programs such as GearUp, Upward Bound, Talent Search, and other school groups. Age-appropriate activities can be put together for your students to learn more about UM and the college admissions process. In addition, we are happy to provide you with suggestions to supplement your visit to campus, so you will be able to tailor your visit to meet the needs of your specific student group.
International UM Day
International UM Day is a special day of programming for high school foreign exchange students who would like to explore the opportunity of pursuing higher education in the United States. This day of events gives high school exchange students the opportunity to learn more about the university admissions process and visa requirements as well as spending the day touring campus, meeting current international students, and other various activities.
College Fairs and High School Visits
Each year admissions representatives from The University of Montana travel thousands of miles around the globe to attend college fairs, visit high schools, and host receptions. While none of these events will ever replace the actual experience of visiting campus, we use the opportunity to introduce you and your family to The University of Montana. Please check out the Find Your Counselor page to see where we will be in the near future.
Montana Digital Academy
The Montana Digital Academy (MTDA) provides courses for public, private, or home-schooled students across the state of Montana. MTDA is a full-featured program that helps students meet college admissions requirements, make up missed or failed classes, resolve scheduling conflicts, and take advanced coursework.
High School Pilot Program
High School Pilot Program Guidelines & Registration
The High School Pilot Program enables high school juniors and seniors of outstanding ability to earn credit in regularly scheduled University of Montana courses each semester.*
Eligibility: (1) High school juniors and seniors maintaining a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 (B) or higher and with approval from their high school counselors/principal and parent/guardian (under age 18) or (2) home-schooled students (who are at least 16) with an ACT composite score of 22 or an SAT combined score of 1540 are eligible to participate. Counselors should contact Enrollment Services-Admissions at (406) 243-6266 regarding students who do not meet these criteria. High school graduates are not eligible.
Course Selection: Courses selected should supplement or expand those available at the student’s high school. Recreational activity courses are excluded from the Pilot program. Students can search available classes online using the Academic Planner. Students may register for a maximum of six credits per term.
Application/Registration* Process for first term:
- Step 1: Get materials and forms. Pick up application materials from your high school counselor or view and print the forms online. View the course catalog online.
- Step 2: Meet with high school counselor. High school counselors serve as academic advisors to select eligible students and validate class choices. We suggest that the counselor, student, and parent work together to complete the application and approval form. High School Pilot participants do not have to pay the $30 application fee. The completed application is sent to: High School Pilot Program, Enrollment Services-Admissions, Lommasson Center 101, The University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812 prior to the beginning of the semester.
- Step 3: Register for your class(es). High School Pilot students register using the Cyberbear online registration system. If you are registering during the pre-registration time, you will follow the timeline assigned to freshmen. Note that your username will be your NetID (click “What is My NetID” to find out your username). Your initial password is the last six digits of your Student ID number. If a desired class if full, we recommend you attend the first day of class with an override slip which is available at the Griz Central Registration Counter in the Lommasson Center. Ask the instructor to sign you into the course. Pre-registration Immunization Records (required) should be mailed to: Curry Health Center, The University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812. Students cannot register for classes until the Curry Health Center has received the required form.
- Step 4 Pay for your classes. There is no tuition or fee waiver or discount for the High School Pilot Program. Students are responsible for all tuition and fees associated with their credit load. Staff and faculty using a Dependent Waiver must obtain the Dependent Waiver form from Human Resources and complete the process outlined above. Follow the instructions on Cyberbear for fee payment. You will need to meet certain payment deadlines depending on when you register. The average tuition and fees for in state students Spring 2011 for 2-6 credits is $470-$1259. Check online for current tuition and fee rates.
* Subsequent Registration: Registration for future semesters follows the same procedures except the application and Medical History record are not required. A new signed approval form is needed each semester.
* If the course selection is offered through the College of Technology or Continuing Education and Summer Programs, please contact those offices for registration information.
Documents:
High School Pilot Program Guidelines and Application
High School Pilot Approval Form
Dual Credit Program (COT)
Dual Credit Program – Guidelines and Registration
The High School Dual Credit program enables high school juniors and seniors of outstanding ability to earn college credit in regularly scheduled University of Montana College of Technology courses each semester at a substantially reduced tuition rate.
Eligibility: High school juniors and seniors maintaining a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 (B) or higher and with approval from their high school counselors/principal and parent/guardian (under age 18) are eligible to participate. (Counselors should contact Enrollment Services-Admissions (406) 243-7882 regarding students who do not meet these criteria.) High school graduates are not eligible.
Course Selection: Courses selected should supplement or expand those available at the student’s high school. Please see your high school counselor for currently approved courses for the Dual Credit program.
Application/Registration* Process for first term:
- Step 1: Get materials and forms. Pick up application materials from your high school counselor.
- Step 2: Meet with high school counselor. High school counselors serve as academic advisors to select eligible students and validate class choices. We suggest that the counselor, student, and parent work together to complete the application and approval form. High School Dual Credit participants do not have to pay the $30 application fee. Prior to the semester enrolling for dual credit, the completed packet is sent to:
UM High School Dual Credit Program
Enrollment Services-Admissions
The University of Montana College of Technology
909 South Ave. W.
Missoula, MT 59801 - Completed Medical History forms (required) should be mailed to:
Curry Health Center
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT 59812 - Step 3: Class registration. Once you are admitted and all of your requirements are met, including the completed medical history form and immunizations, the Registrar’s Office will register you for the dual credit class(es). The Registrar’s Office will then notify you by mail of your registration, and your acceptance packet will include information on how to finalize your bill and pay your fees.
- Step 4 Pay for your classes. Follow the instructions provided on Cyberbear for fee payment or contact the Cashier at The University of Montana College of Technology at (406) 243-7870. You will need to meet specific payment deadlines depending on when you register. Note: be sure to identify yourself as a High School Dual Credit participant to have any late or other appropriate fees waived.
Subsequent Registration*: Registration for future semesters follows the same procedures except the application and Medical History record are not required. A new signed approval form is required each semester.
Documents:
Dual Credit Program Guidelines and Application
Dual Credit Approval Waiver
Kermit and Kathleen Schwanke Honors Institute for High School Students
Kermit and Kathleen Schwanke Honors Institute for High School Students is a program designed to allow students who have completed their sophomore, junior, or senior years of high school to take “hands-on” courses taught by the outstanding faculty members associated with the Davidson Honors College. These course offerings are designed to enhance learning and invite classroom interaction. Students who successfully complete one of these courses will receive two semesters of college credit.
Upward Bound Program
Upward Bound Program is program for students attending Missoula Hellgate, Missoula Big Sky, Browning High, and Great Falls high schools. The high schools have been carefully selected because of the wonderful opportunity to serve a broad range of culturally diverse students with need for academic support in order for them to reach their dream of attending college. The program is comprised of three components—the academic year support services, summer instructional, and the Bridge Scholars’ component. It is designed to provide sustained service from ninth grade through high school graduation. Eligible students must be attending one of the above mentioned schools, be raised in a low income family and/or families where neither parent has earned a bachelor’s degree. Additionally, the student must demonstrate needs for program services and aspire to attend college once they graduate from high school.
Grizzly Athletics Camps
The University of Montana’s Grizzly Athletics hosts a number of both day and overnight camps in various athletic areas for youth and young adults.
Music Department Camps
The University of Montana’s Music Department hosts two summer camps for students grades 7-12, Piano Camp, and Band Camp.
SpectrUM
SpectrUM offers summer campus taught by enthusiastic, knowledgeable educators from a variety of backgrounds—including artists, secondary and elementary school teachers, biologists, physicists, and tinkerers. The camps are based on in-depth exploration of thematic topics to practice open-ended problem solving while interacting with peers who share similar interests. Instruction is through hands-on activities working with different materials and tools in an interdisciplinary approach that works well for different learning styles.
Computer Science Department
Spend a week this summer with experts in the Computer Science Department at The University of Montana to create interactive apps and games for Android phones and tablet computers. Explore the world of computer programming and discover the exciting possibilities of this emerging technology!
Confucius Institute
The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center is the proud home of the only Confucius Institute in the Northern Rockies region, a cooperative partnership between The University of Montana, the Office of Chinese Language Council International (Hanban), and Southwest University of Political Science and Law (SWUPL) in Chongqing, China. The Confucius Institute is part of an international network dedicated to providing education, public programming, and teacher training on Chinese language, history, culture, and current affairs. They offer different summer camps and activities for students and adults alike.
MOLLI
Grandparents, want to provide an exciting summer experience to your grandchild and yourself? MOLLI offered through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute encourages you to bring your 6-12-year-old grandchild to UM and learn from each other with scientific exploration in both the classroom and via field experience. In this interactive two-day summer camp, you can learn from experts about incredible edible bugs, bees, bones and stones, gardening and nutrition, explosive chemistry, or robotics! Grandparent and grandchild relationship optional; learning teams consist of one +50 adult and one 6-12-year-old child.
