We recognize the critical role that high school counselors and transfer coordinators play in advising students. As you prepare your students for their transition to The University of Montana, we would like to provide you with one place where you can find the most current information on admission requirements, scholarships, and deadlines. We are looking forward to meeting you and assisting you and your students in their college search and application process.
If we can answer any questions or tell you more about this great place please feel free to contact us directly at admiss@umontana.edu, or call us at 406.243.6266, 800.462.8636.
The View: Set in beautiful Missoula, Montana with views of the mountains and access to millions of acres of wilderness for students who love to recreate or simply love the beautiful outdoors.
A River Runs Through It: Yes, it does! The beautiful Clark Fork River runs right along campus. Students have easy access to the Missoula trail system which leads to nearby parks and wilderness areas.
Academic calendar: Fall and spring semesters with a three-week winter session in January and two five-week summer sessions.
Accreditation: Regionally accredited by Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. Professional schools and departments are approved by specialized accrediting organizations.
Degrees offered: Associate, bachelors, masters, first-professional and doctoral degrees, and technical certificates.
Campus: 156 acres at the base of Mount Sentinel and next to the Clark Fork River; includes 64 buildings and a 23,500-seat football stadium. UM's 180-acre South Campus offers housing, a golf course and soccer, softball and track fields. The UM College of Technology occupies two sites in central and west Missoula.
Housing: Nine residence halls; three apartment complexes for students with dependents; and one apartment complex for single junior, senior and graduate students.
Campus organizations: One-hundred and fifty clubs dedicated to academics, volunteer service, diversity, recreation, Greek life, politics, religion and many other interests.
Varsity sports: Men (Grizzlies) - football, basketball, indoor and outdoor track, cross-country and tennis. Women (Lady Griz) - volleyball, basketball, indoor and outdoor track, cross-country, tennis, golf and soccer.
Club and intramural sports: Eighteen club sports and more than 30 intramural sports.
Athletic conference: Big Sky Conference, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division I Football Championship Series.
Undergraduate Enrollment: 14,207
Average Class Size: 27
Popular Majors: Business (accounting, information systems, finance, marketing), Journalism (radio/TV, print, photo), Forestry & Conservation (Recreation Management, Wildlife Biology), Pharmacy, Education, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts ( music, media arts, theatre, dance)
Unique Programs: Wilderness & Civilization Program, Creative Writing, Entertainment Management, Broadcast Journalism
| March 1 | Priority Processing Admission Deadline for Fall Semester |
| November 15 | Priority Processing Admission Deadline for Spring Semester |
| December 31 | Scholarship Deadline for the Presidential Leadership Scholarship |
| December 31 | Scholarship Deadline for Montana Resident Entering Student Scholarship |
| December 31 | Priority Deadline for Non-Resident Entering Student Scholarship |
| December 31 | Priority Deadline for admission to The Davidson Honors College |
| February 15 | Priority Processing Deadline for FAFSA |
| March 1 | Priority Deadline for on campus housing |