Growing up in Taiwan, Corrina was surprised to meet an University of Montana representative at a local college fair. But it didn’t take long for Corrina to be convinced UM was the place for her. What it boiled down to: ‘opportunities.” To experience a new place, to study while immersed in a new culture, and [...]

University of Montana students (and roommates!) Molly and Hanna became Facebook friends on UM’s Admitted Students Facebook fan page before ever meeting at UM.

The decision to leave home in California for Montana was a difficult one for Meryl who grew up in a small agricultural town on the Bishop Paiute Reservation. Meryl found that the support from Native American and minority staff and students on campus eased her transition to The University of Montana. She discovered her true [...]

Missoula, Montana has always been a longtime destination of trail blazers and pioneers. A playground of mountains and rivers, a community of thriving culture and arts, Missoula is also home to The University of Montana. A campus that was designed to launch great minds, and create life experiences that shape our future.

Listen to Ellie as she talks about what is like to experience the Wilderness and Civilization program at The University of Montana.

A Missoula native, Kelli decided to use The University of Montana’s internship opportunities to go to San Fransisco for 4 months to work with KPMG.

Shiloh’s family spends the weekend with her while enjoying some local University of Montana culture.

The University of Montana has some of the coolest clubs around; from our Fencing Club, to the Didgeridoo Club, UM students know how to get involved.

Like with many students the decision to leave home is difficult, but Neal discovered that it is very possible to find a second home.

Learning outside of the classroom is just as important as learning in the classroom. Students at the P.E.A.S farm learn about sustainable agriculture and what it means to give back to their community.

Many of our students chose UM for a specific reason or sometimes for several reasons. Jamie’s were for the opportunity to fish on one of the world’s most famous trout streams and then go to class all in the same day.

The transition between high school and college can be scary and exciting. Amy and Julie share their feelings about their first few weeks as freshmen.