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Pre-Orientation Checklist
We are excited you have registered for Orientation at The University of Montana. We want to help make your transition to life at UM as smooth as possible, so we have created a checklist to guide you!
Immunization form
Make sure to fill out the immunization form before coming to Orientation. It must be completed before you register for classes, so it will be easier for you to get that done before coming to your Orientation.
Insurance on campus
All students must have medical insurance before they can register for classes. UM offers an insurance package through Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
Take your math assessment
All incoming freshmen (and transfer students still needing to meet their math requirement) should plan on taking the University of Montana math placement exam prior to attending and selecting classes at Orientation. Please visit the new University of Montana Math Placement webpage to learn more about the placement exam. The website will contain information about the placement exam and a link to the actual testing site, called ALEKS.
In order to register for the ALEKS exam, you'll need The University of Montana's Course Code: MAHXU XDVMA
f you have questions please contact Sharon O'Hare at sohare@mso.umt.edu or 460-243-5672.
English placement
We will use ACT, SAT and MUS scores to place students into their beginning English course at UM. Please see the table below to figure out your English class. We will offer an assessment during Orientation for students who do not have current test scores or who like to challenge their placement. This does not mean that you are automatically registered for the class; you are eligible to register for it during Orientation.
|
MUS Writing Assessment Score |
SAT or ACT Writing Sub-score |
SAT Writing Section |
Combined Eng/Writing ACT |
Course Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5-6 | 11-12 | 700-800 | 32-36 | Eligible to enroll in ENEX 200 |
| 3.5-5 | 7-10 | 440-690 | 18-31 | Eligible to enroll in ENEX 101 |
| 2.5-3 | 5-6 | 390-430 | 16-17 | Eligible to enroll in WTS 100D or take exam to challenge placement |
| Below 2.5 | Below 5 | Below 390 | Below 16 | Eligible to enroll in WTS 100D |
KEY:
MUS Writing Assessment: The Montana University System Writing Assessment, which is an assessment given to all Montana high school students.
SAT/ACT: Standardized tests required for Admission at The University of Montana.
ENEX 200: Advanced English Composition, listed in UM's Class Schedule under English-Expository Writing
ENEX 101: English Composition, listed in UM's Class Schedule under English-Expository Writing
WTS 100D: Introduction to College Writing, listed in UM's Class Schedule under Writing Studies
All students at The University of Montana must complete one course in English Composition. In order to fulfill this General Education Requirement a student must either complete ENEX 101 or ENEX 200.
Apply for housing
You can complete the online form if you haven't registered for your residence hall room yet.
Access your university email account
If a professor wants to email you or Business Services wants to contact you they're going to use your UMontana email address! Learn how to access this new account before you get to campus! http://grizmail.umt.edu/ and click on Applied Students.
Apply for financial aid
Students applying for financial aid will need to complete the FAFSA.
Support programs for first year students
UM offers many support services to help students succeed in college. The Undergraduate Advising Center can assist you in this transition through their various programs.
Get a head start on registration
Watch a video where Monte learns how to register for classes!
Check out our student groups
There are over 100 student groups for you to choose from here at UM!
Join The University of Montana - Incoming Students 08-09 Facebook group
Communicate with future classmates before you set foot on campus on Facebook! Just search for it on www.facebook.com
Learn the school fight song
"Up With Montana" to sing at UM Grizzly games
Up with Montana, boys, down with the foe,
Good ol' Grizzlies out for a victory;
We'll shoot our backs 'round the foeman's line;
Hot time is coming now, oh, brother mine.
Up with Montana, boys, down with the foe,
Good old Grizzlies triumph today;
And the squeal of the pig will float on the air;
From the tummy of the Grizzly Bear.