Griz Guide

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“I’m in LOVE WITH MONTANA. For other states I have admiration, respect, recognition, even some affection.

But with MONTANA IT IS LOVE. And it’s difficult to analyze LOVE when you’re in it.”

–― JOHN STEINBECK

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GRADUATES FOR OVER A DECADE

UM STUDENTS HAVE WON

TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIPS HIGHLY COMPETITIVE NATIONAL

MORE THAN ALL OTHER MONTANA SCHOOLS COMBINED

MOST

IN

SCENIC CAMPUS

AMERICA

– R OLLING STONE MAGAZINE

SECOND

MOST BEAUTIFUL

CAMPUS IN US

– TRAVEL & LEISURE 5

UM DEGREES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES & SCIENCES

Geosciences • • Earth Science Education option • • • Accounting • African American Studies • • • German Accounting Information Systems • Anthropology • • Gerontology • Global Humanities & Religions • • Administrative Systems Management • Archaeology option • General Liberal Studies option • Big Data Analytics • Cultural and Ethnic Diversity option • Religious Studies option • Business Administration • Forensic Anthropology option • Global Leadership • Digital Marketing • Linguistics option • Global Public Health • Entertainment Management • Medical Anthropology option • Greek • Entrepreneurship & Applied Science • Historic Preservation • Small Bus. Management • • • Arabic Studies • History • • Finance • Biochemistry • • History Education option • International Business Management • Health Professions option • History-Political Sci. (combined degree) • Management Information Systems • Biology • • Human and Family Development • Marketing • Cellular and Molecular Biology option • International Development Studies • Sustainable Business Strategy • Ecology & Organismal Biology option • International Field Geosciences • Field Ecology option • Irish Studies • PHYLLIS J. WASHINGTON Genetics and Evolution option • Japanese • • COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Human Biological Sciences option • Latin • & HUMAN SCIENCES Natural History option • Latin American Studies • Communicative Sciences & Disorders • • Teacher Prep in Biology option • Linguistics • Early Childhood Education • • Teacher Prep in General Science option • Math Sci.- Comp. Sci. (combined degree) • Elementary Education • Central and Southwest Asian Studies • • Mathematics • • Health and Human Performance • Chemistry • • Applied Mathematics option • Community Health & Environmental Chemistry option • Combinatorics & Optimization option • Prevention Science option • Forensic Chemistry option • Mathematics Education option • Exercise Science option • Pharmacology option • Pure Mathematics option • Health Enhancement option • Chinese • • Health Behavior Coaching • Classical Civilization • Statistics option Medical Laboratory Science • Teaching & Learning • Classics • Microbiology • • Classical Civilization option • Military Studies • W.A. FRANKE Classical Languages option • Mountain Studies • COLLEGE OF FORESTRY Latin option • • • & CONSERVATION Communication Studies • • Native American Studies Neuroscience • Climate Change Studies • Comm. & Human Relationships option • Cellular and Molecular option • Ecosystem Sciences and Restoration • • Organizational Communication option • Cognitive Neuroscience option • Aquatic Ecological Restoration option • Rhetoric and Public Discourse option • Terrestrial Ecological Computer Applications • Nonprofit Administration • Philosophy • • Restoration option • Computer Science • • Environmental Ethics • Ecological Restoration • Bioinformatics • Physics • • Forestry • C omputer Science - Mathematical Astronomy option • • Forest Operations option • Science (combined degree) • Computational Physics option • Forest Resources Computer Science Teaching • • • Management option • Computer Programing • Political Science American Politics option • GIS Sciences and Technologies • East Asian Studies • Intl Relations & Comparative Parks, Tourism, & Economics • • Politics option • Recreation Management • English • • Public Administration option • Resource Conservation • Creative Writing option • Public Law option • Wilderness Studies • English Teaching option • Political Sci. - History (combined degree) • Wildland Fire Sciences & Management • Film Studies option • Pre-Engineering Wildlife Biology • • Linguistics option • Pre-Law Aquatic option • Literature & the Environment option • Psychology • • Terrestrial option • Literature option • • • English as a Second Language • Russian Russian Studies • COLLEGE OF HEALTH Environmental Studies • • Sociology • • PROFESSIONS & Film Studies • Criminology option • BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Forensic Studies • Inequality and Social Justice option • Pharmaceutical Sciences • French • • Rural & Environmental Change option • Pre-Medical Sciences Geography • • South and Southeast Asian Studies • Pre-Nursing C ommunity & Environ.

Spanish • • Pre-Physical Therapy Planning option • Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies • • • Social Work • Physical Geography option •

These firms hire our graduates: 6

and more.

ONE OF THE NATION’S MOST ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE

“GREEN COLLEGES”

– THE PRINCETON REVIEW

SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM Journalism

UM DINING WINS GRAND PRIZE FOR

• •

COLLEGE OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS

Art • • Art History and Criticism • Art Studio • Dance • • Dance Education Specialization • Media Arts • • Music • • Music Education • Theatre • • Theatre Education •

SUSTAINABILITY

FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY FOOD SERVICES

• Major • Minor

• Certificate • Online Available

THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS NAMED

UM A GOLD LEVEL

BICYCLE FRIENDLY

UNIVERSITY ONLY 3 OTHER SCHOOLS IN THE U.S. HAVE GOLD LEVEL STATUS.

MISSOULA

BEST

COLLEGE ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE • Accounting Technology • Administrative Management • Diesel Equipment Technology • Food Service Management • General Associates of Arts • Hospitality Management • Information Technology • Management • Medical Assisting • Medical Information Technology • Paralegal Studies • Radiologic Technology • Registered Nursing • Respiratory Care • Sustainable Construction Technology • Surgical Technology • Welding Technology

(ONE+ YEAR PROGRAMS) • Business Media Design • Carpentry • Computer Aided Design • Computer Support • Culinary Arts • Customer Relations • Facilities Management • Heavy Equipment Operation • Hospitality Management • Medical Reception • Pharmacy Technology • Precision Machining Technology • Sales and Marketing • Welding Technology

MISSOULA COLLEGE

GRADUATES WORK FOR: ALLEGIANCE THE BOEING COMPANY COMMUNITY MEDICAL HOSPITAL DARK HORSE CUSTOMS THE DEPOT FAMILY LAW SELF HELP CENTER

US COLLEGES &

CERTIFICATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

CERTIFICATE OF TECHNICAL SKILLS • Construction Helper • Construction Managment • Computer Tomography • Cyber Security • Electrician Helper • Entrepreneurship • Green Building • Health Information Technology • HVAC • Medical Claims Specialist • Precision Machining

UNIVERSITIES FOR

MOUNTAIN

BIKING

- singletracks.com

TEN SPOON WINERY WATKINS & SHEPARD PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL NORTHWESTERN ENERGY MONTANA STEEL INDUSTRIES WATSON CHILDREN’S CENTER GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY FIRST CALL COMPUTER SOLUTIONS AND MANY MORE!

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SUCCEED 4-Year Graduation...Guaranteed.

Academic Advising

Exploratory Studies Program (ESP)

American Indian Student Services (AISS)

Want to graduate in four years or less? We guarantee it with our Four Year Graduation Guarantee program (Four Bear). Sign up freshman year and save yourself the cost of an additional year of college tuition.

With so many options it can be hard to decide on a major. UM’s Exploratory Studies Program is a focused, hands-on approach for exploring multiple majors while staying on track for graduation.

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In addition to faculty and professional advisors in academic departments, the Undergraduate Advising Center’s professional advisors can help a student in any major succeed.

Dedicated to Native American achievement and success at UM. umt.edu/aiss

Disability Services for Students (DSS)

DSS ensures that UM programs are as accessible to and usable by students with disabilities as they are for any other student. Services include exam modifications, interpreters, textbooks in audio format, housing modifications, extended testing time and private testing environments. umt.edu/dss

Office of International Programs (OIP)

OIP assists international students by providing prearrival assistance, personal advising, orientation and interpretation of immigration laws. umt.edu/fsss

TRiO

TRIO provides support services for low-income or first-generation college students and students with disabilities. umt.edu/trio

Tutoring

UM offers tutoring in all subjects with special emphasis in writing, math and the sciences. Be sure to take advantage of STUDY JAM, twice weekly tutoring sessions in a casual and fun setting. umt.edu/tutoring

Veterans’ Resources (VETS)

The Veterans Education and Transition Services (VETS) Office assists veterans and their dependents with education benefits and the transition to academic life. umt.edu/veterans 9

GRIZ PRIDE! When two UM alumni meet anywhere in the world, we open our conversation with a simple “GO GRIZ.”

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INTRAMURAL

& CLUB SPORTS

OVER

baseball, soccer, flag football, dodgeball, inner tube water polo, tennis, lacrosse, golf, cycling, rowing, rugby and more

200

STUDENT

ORGANIZATIONS

on campus cater to interests such as student government, music and theater, social service, political action and ethnicity

MONTANA GRIZ A N D LADY GRIZ

NCAA DIVISION I

MEN’S: Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Tennis, Track (Indoor/Outdoor) WOMEN’S: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track (Indoor/Outdoor), Volleyball 10

GRIZ NATION There’s a great sense of loyalty among Grizzlies. WE BLEED MAROON. This spirit can be witnessed at campus events like Griz games, plays, music concerts, lectures and at local businesses and events around town.

GRIZ SPIRIT Grizzlies have a spirit of adventure, innovation and ingenuity that can’t be matched. Western Montana is a hub of adventure and outdoor exploration in all seasons. Or maybe your gravitational pull will come from our local music scene, theater, festivals, art galleries or a Griz game.

GRIZ RECREATE

45-foot, indoor climbing wall with a bouldering cave, golf course, 150 pieces of cardio and weight equipment, an indoor track, fitness classes, cycling and pilates studios, white water rafting, backpacking, camping trips, a squash court, seven racquetball/handball courts, gear rental and an indoor pool.

UNIVERSITY TOWN, MISSOULA, MONTANA With about 70,000 people, Missoula has the sophistication and attractions of a bigger city while keeping its small-town feel and laid-back style. Whatever your thing is – strolling, shopping, festival-going, coffee-drinking, music-listening or theater-going – you will find it in Missoula.

3 MONTES ARE PROFESSIONAL

MASCOTS #6

coolest IN THEtowns NBA in the US

– Matador Travel Network

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Nearly every student is eligible to obtain some form of financial aid to assist with the cost of education. There are two types: merit-based aid (scholarships) and aid based on need.

NEED-BASED AID

UM awards need-based aid using the Department of Education criteria for award levels. To be considered for needbased aid, including student and parent loans, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

SCHOLARSHIPS

(based on 2017-18 costs)

PAYING FOR COLLEGE

AVERAGE 9-MONTH COST OF ATTENDANCE ESTIMATED EXPENSES

VALUE

COST OF ATTENDANCE

$24,943 $9,178 $1,400 $73 $2,100 $1,362

WUE*

$9,726 $9,178 $1,400 $73 $2,100 $1,362

*WUE (Western Undergraduate Exchange) is a scholarship awarded to incoming students only through the admissions process and is a highly competitive merit based scholarship.

UM scholarships are awarded based on merit. Incoming students are eligible and will automatically be evaluated for UM Entering Student Scholarships (including the Western Undergraduate Exchange-WUE). To be considered for these scholarships and to maximize your financial aid opportunities, complete an application for admission as early as possible. Awarding begins November 15.

The Presidential Leadership Scholarship (PLS) is the University of Montana’s premier freshman scholarship and does require a separate application to the Davidson Honors College (DHC). Presidential Scholars are chosen solely on academic merit with scholarships being renewable for a total of four years. All application forms completed and submitted by December 1 will be considered for the Presidential Leadership Scholarship. Eligible candidates for the PLS must be recent high school graduates who have not previously enrolled as a regular college or university student. Finalists in the autumn 2017 class of Presidential Leadership Scholars posted an average of 3.81 GPA, SAT combined score of 2013, and ACT composite score of 31. For more information please visit www.dhc.umt.edu.

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OUT-OF-STATE

$7,063 $9,178 $1,400 $73 $1,400 $1,362

$20,476 $39,056 $23,839

TOTAL:

INCOMING MERIT BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

IN-STATE

TUITION AND FEES ROOM AND BOARD** BOOK AND SUPPLIES LOAN FEE ALLOWANCE TRANSPORTATION MISCELLANEOUS

**Room and Board based on double room and basic meal plan

UM SCHOLARSHIP PORTAL

UM centralizes other scholarship opportunities through the UM Scholarship Portal. The portal is accessible to all incoming and continuing UM students regardless of student’s major or program of study. As an incoming student you may want to be considered for a departmental or additional renewable scholarship should complete the General Application found on the UM Scholarship Portal (umt.academicworks.com/users/sign_in) and opens midNovember each year.

RAISE.ME

UM is a proud participant in the Raise.Me Scholarship Program which empowers you to earn microscholarships before your Senior Year in High School.

Join the UM Raise Me Scholarship Program for free and start earning UM scholarship money today www.raise.me/join/umontana!

MORE THAN 54 46 FEMALE MALE %

%

26%

9K+UNDERGRAD STUDENTS 2K+ GRADUATE STUDENTS

OUT-OF-STATE

AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

STUDENTS

AVERAGE ANNUAL

SNOW FALL

FALL

AVG. TEMP. 60 •

Cast a line

•

Catch some tunes

at the River City Roots Festival • Join Griz Nation

42”

WINTER

AVG. TEMP. 33

Hit the slopes •G rab a coffee at a local coffee shops •S ee the Nutcracker performed on stage

SPRING

•

AVG. TEMP. 58

Soak up sun on the Oval • Hike in the 3.8 million acers of wilderness that surrounds UM • Shop Farmers Market

SUMMER

•

AVG. TEMP. 80

loat the rivers on a F tube, boat, or SUP board • Enjoy a Summer Concert • Get a jump on graduation & take a summer course •

NOTABLE UM ALUMNI Jeannette Rankin

American politician, women’s rights advocate and the first woman to hold national office in the United States

HOW TO GET HERE

Carroll O’Connor

Actor who starred as Archie Bunker in the tv show “All in the Family”

Colin Meloy

Lead singer of The Decemberists; and actor

J.K. Simmons

Actor who has appeared in the “Law& Order” tv show, “Juno” and in the “Spider-Man” movies

Missoula International Airport (MSO) is 10 min. from campus

Greyhound station is 7 min. from campus. Both city & UM buses are free for all.

Amtrak available to Whitefish & Greyhound down to Missoula

I-90 and Hwy-93 are both 5 min. from campus.

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UM RESIDENCE HALLS HAVE

WIRELESS INTERNET, ETHERNET & CABLE PORTS, SMART TV’S IN THE LOUNGES, NO-EXTRA-CHARGE LAUNDRY & NEW, SUSTAINABLY BUILT FURNITURE IN

60 HANGOUT AREAS.

LIVING

THIS IS MORE THAN A UNIVERSITY WHEN YOU’RE HERE. IT’S HOME. Nine residence halls offer a variety of living options, from a single room to four-person, apartment-style suites.

All residence halls are on campus, keeping you close to your dining options and student services. Some halls also have optional Living Learning Communities, where students are grouped together according to their interest or participation in programs, including chemistry, the Global Leadership Initiative, or the Davidson Honors College. Resident assistants will guide your transition to college, helping you get the most out of your campus living experience.

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TOP 7

HEALTHIEST

COLLEGE DINING HALLS IN US

-BON APPETIT

FARM TO COLLEGE PROGRAM UM PURCHASES LOCAL PRODUCTS FROM 132 MONTANA FARMS, RANCHES, & BUSINESSES. THROUGH THE

THIS SUPPORTS THE STATE ECONOMY ANDPROVIDES NUTRITIOUS FOOD OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS.

EATING

WITH GREAT FOOD COMES GREAT RESPONSIBILITY.

UM Dining is committed to sustainability by purchasing locally produced goods, water and energy conservation, waste reduction and diversion, and outreach and education. Our Farm to College program brings fresh, locally grown and processed food to campus through direct relationships with local farmers, ranchers, and businesses. When it comes to dining, you don’t have far to go to get great food. The Food Zoo, an all-you-care-to-eat cafeteria style restaurant, provides an extensive menu that changes daily. Have particular dietary needs or restrictions? No problem. We have a registered dietician to help, and you can use the Food Zoo menu planner to identify dietary options, including vegetarian/vegan, gluten-free, halal/ haraam, and international cuisine. The campus is also home to a food court with six local restaurants, Pizza Hut, two convenience stores, four coffee shops, and two Jus Chill’n coffee and smoothie bars.

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DOING

GET INVOLVED.

Getting involved on campus is all about friendships, networking, and following your passions or discovering new ones. Join a Greek house for lifelong contacts. Find like-minded people and do meaningful community service. Join one of 53 academic student clubs. Meet and share food with students from other cultures from across the world.

Participate in one of hundreds of dynamic fundraising adventures— from dance-a-thons to dunk-tanks—to support great causes. Gain valuable resume creditials by taking a leadership role in an honor society. Choose from almost 200 student groups across campus or start one of your own…we’ll walk you through it.

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UM STUDENTS

VOLUNTEER

OVER 220K HOURS

ANNUALLY.

IT’S ALL HERE BANDS THAT HAVE PLAYED CONCERTS AT UM INCLUDE MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS, PAUL MCCARTNEY, FOO FIGHTERS THE BAND PERRY, RODNEY CARRINGTON, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, MIRANDA LAMBERT

AND MORE

UM IS A COMMUNITY WITHIN A COMMUNITY. The UM campus boasts restaurants, coffee shops, a movie theater, game room, and nearly 200 student groups that focus on everything from religion to sports, academics to hobbies. In Missoula, the people are friendly and the opportunities for fun are endless. Join us. The University Center is activity central. This student union features a theater with the least-expensive movie tickets in town, a pool hall, a hair salon, restaurants, The Bookstore at UM, a student art gallery, study space with the fastest Internet on campus, and more. The UC Student Involvement Network offers fun and educational activities throughout the year, from Zombie Tag to leadership conferences. While the UC provides plenty of fun, the Curry Health Center keeps your body and mind healthy. Student services include scheduled appointments with a staff physician or dentist, a walk-in clinic, pharmacy, wellness coaching, and counseling services. You can use your existing health insurance or opt-in for student health insurance.

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CAMPUS VISITS

UP CLOSE & PERSONAL

Experience the University of Montana in person. The campus visit program operates year round and offers an opportunity to see inside UM and create your own impression. The campus visit includes an information presentation about UM, a guided tour of campus, optional meetings with faculty in your area of interest if requested, and complimentary lunch at our awardwinning Food Zoo whenever available. Visits are available Monday through Friday, except holidays. If possible, come during the academic year to experience campus life at its fullest. (Although Missoula is spectacular during the summer.) To give us time to prepare and arrange for faculty to meet with you, schedule your visit at least two weeks in advance. During holidays and breaks, visits and tours are limited. Register for a campus visit at admissions.umt.edu/visit.

UM DAYS (OPEN HOUSE PROGRAM):

Prospective students and their families can experience what life is really like at the University of Montana by attending one of our UM Days. It’s a full-day event that includes an admissions and financial aid presentation, campus tour, student panel, a separate session just for parents, residence hall tours and academic department meetings. We’ll even buy your lunch.

GRIZ NIGHT:

Held during the month of July, Griz Night is our overnight campus visit experience for high school juniors and seniors. Spend the night in a residence hall, experience a college class, tour campus, relax on the Oval and learn what it means to be a Grizzly from current UM students and professors.

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has the sophistication and UNIVERSITY Missoula attractions of a bigger city while keeping its small-town feel and laid-back style. Whatever

MORE THAN

68K

TOWN,

MISSOULA, MT

NICE PEOPLE

your thing is – strolling, shopping, festivalgoing, coffee-drinking, music-listening or theater-going – you will find it in Missoula.

LIVE HERE

MORE THAN

200

LOCALLY OWNED

NO.

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RETAIL, FOOD

GREATEST PLACE

TO LIVE IN AMERICA

& BEVERAGE

ESTABLISHMENTS IN DOWNTOWN

MISSOULA

MISSOULA – OUTSIDE MAGAZINE, 2014

MISSOULA IS ONE OF THE TOP 100 ADVENTURE TOWNS. “An eclectic college town and Rocky Mountain retreat: World-class hiking, skiing, biking, and white-water paddling are all within minutes of town.”

- NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE

MISSOULA, MT: BEST RIVER TOWN IN AMERICA.

“THE PLACE WHERE PEOPLE WHO CAN CHOOSE TO LIVE ANYWHERE CALL HOME.” - OUTSIDE MAGAZINE

47I TRAILS 2,470 TRAILS 39 RUNS BIKE

RUNNING

SKI/SNOWBOARD

MONT. SNOWBOWL 2,600 FT. VERT. DROP

NATIONAL

HEADQUARTERS THE BOONE & CROCKETT CLUB NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION ADVENTURE CYCLING ASSOCIATION

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JOSH I FOUND UM TO BE A

PERFECT FIT,

AND GOING THERE

WAS ONE OF THE

BEST DECISIONS

I COULD MAKE.

Josh Sticka had a moment of clarity in his gross anatomy class during his first year of medical school. His lab partner had attended an Ivy League school, and Sticka remembered thinking, “I went to UM as an undergrad, and he went to Harvard, and here we are at the same level.”

A Billings native with dreams of becoming a doctor, Sticka was advised by a surgeon mentor to stay closer to home for his undergraduate studies. “He said, ‘As long as you get a good education, it might make sense not to spend too much money. You can still be successful.’”

As a premed major at UM in the ’90s, Sticka started out in computer science, discovered a love of physics and became astrophysics major. He joined the Davidson Honors College, was active in student government and the pre-med club, and became coordinator of the Advocates, a student group that promotes and supports UM. The WWAMI program then provided a pipeline to medical school in Washington.

“I found UM to be a perfect fit, and going there was one of the best decisions I could make,” said Sticka, now a pediatric cardiologist in Missoula. “I got a great education in a wonderful place.”

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KASEY Kasey OUTSIDE MAGAZINE

NOMINATED KASEY AS 2014’s

WORLD’S TOP FAMILY GUIDE

Although Kasey Austin has been to Patagonia and Peru, the University of Montana holds a special place in her heart.

“I was just blown away by the hospitality,” she says about her first day on campus.

Austin, who graduated from UM in 2011 as a Presidential Leadership Scholar with a degree in education, grew up in Billings and comes from a family of adventurers. As the vice president of operations for Austin Adventures, she now manages a guide team, hiring people to lead tours in places like Yellowstone and Crater Lake, and works with international partner companies to develop adventures on all seven continents. Outside magazine nominated her as the world’s top family guide in 2014.

While at UM, Austin began pursuing a wildlife biology degree. But then she volunteered at a local school through the Flagship program and joined the culture club there, where she discovered she loved teaching about different countries.

For Austin, the best part of UM was not just the beautiful places on campus, but the supportive people she encountered along the way.

“I think it definitely made me appreciate the community-feel,” she says. “That’s something I will always continue to look for.”

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APPLY FOR ADMISSION 800-462-8636

admiss@umontana.edu

The application for admission to UM is available online at admissions.umt.edu.

Request your official test scores (freshmen) be sent directly to UM Enrollment Services-Admissions.

UM’S ACT CODE IS 2422 UM’S SAT CODE IS 4489

www.actstudent.org sat.collegeboard.org

If you are going to be a college freshman, we require for you to: complete the application for admissions, pay the $30 application fee, and submit an unofficial high school transcript (if you are still in high school) as well as test scores. If your high school posts your ACT/SAT scores on your transcript there is no need to send in additional scores. Please ensure that you ask your high school to send your final high school transcripts with a posted graduation date, final GPA, and class rank (if available) upon graduation.

All freshmen applicants are automatically considered for incoming student merit scholarships based on their GPA and test scores. UM does Superscore tests so if you have multiple test scores from the same test please feel free to submit them all.

SEND FINAL TRANSCRIPTS AND OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS TO: Enrollment Services-Admissions, Lommasson Center, Room 101 University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812.

APPLY FOR FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID 406-243-5373

faid@mso.umt.edu

umt.edu/finaid

se the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for help paying for college U based on family income and assets. There are two ways to complete the FAFSA: fill out the form online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or obtain the application from your high school counselor.

Include University of Montana school code 002536 as one of your college choices on the FAFSA. Online information and tips are available at umt.edu/finaid. he FAFSA for the next academic year is opens on Oct. 1, and it is permissible to use an T estimate of your household income when completing the form. Our priority deadline is Nov. 15.

You do not need to have completed your income tax return before submitting the FAFSA.

RESERVE HOUSING 406-243-2611

housing@mso.umt.edu

umt.edu/residencelife

To reserve your residence hall room, complete the application online and submit a $200 prepayment and a $25 processing fee.

Freshmen with less than 30 semester credits are required to live on campus.

New student housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

UM also provides housing options for students with spouses and/or dependents.

For more information contact University Villages at 406-243-6030.

COMPLETE THE OSS STEPS

omplete the steps sent in late spring by the Office for Student Success (OSS), C for all newly admitted freshmen. Upon admission to UM, OSS emails instructions for how to proceed and sets all of the academic tasks you must complete before June 1 to be registered in the high-demand courses for your major. One of those tasks – completing the Academic Interest Questionnaire (A-IQ) – allows you to indicate specific interests within your chosen major, as well as list high school courses and courses taken for college, IB and AP credit.

ATTEND AN ORIENTATION PROGRAM 800-462-8636

orientation@mso.umt.edu

rientation Programs support your transition to campus.

O Visit the orientation website for up-to-date information at umt.edu/orientation. fter you register for an Orientation Program, we will send you an email confirmation A with information about academic advising, immunizations, course registration and next steps.

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BECOME A GRIZ (FRESHMAN)

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ACADEMIC ADVISORS are here to help you coordinate registration planning, the transfer

process and to give you advice on prerequisites and/or electives for your major.

To contact an advisor for assistance or to find out more information on UM’s academic programs, please check with the appropriate advisor listed on the Advising Directory website at umt.edu/uac/advisingdirectory.

If the academic program you are interested in is not listed on the Advising Directory, please refer to the appropriate UM College or School listed below for contact and program information.

College of Humanities and Sciences – www.hs.umt.edu School of Business Administration – www.business.umt.edu College of Education and Human Sciences – www.coehs.umt.edu College of Humanities and Sciences – www.cfc.umt.edu College of Health Professions & Biomedical Sciences – www.health.umt.edu School of Journalism – www.jour.umt.edu School of Law – www.umt.edu/law College of Visual and Performing Arts – www.umt.edu/umarts Missoula College (Two-year campus) – www.mc.umt.edu

TRANSFER CREDITS AND CREDIT EVALUATION To access our transfer equivalency guide to determine how your credits taken at another institution may transfer into UM, go to admissions.umt.edu/transfercredits For other information, visit our transfer student admissions website at admissions.umt.edu/admissions/transfer To access helpful videos produced by UM students on topics covering everything from course registration to graduation, go to youtube.com/uacstaff

TRANSFER FROM A MONTANA UNIVERSITY SYSTEM (MUS) SCHOOL IF YOU ATTENDED ONE OF THE MUS SCHOOLS IN THE PAST 5 YEARS AND WISH TO ATTEND UM THE PROCESS IS STRAIGHTFORWARD:

• • • • •

You don’t need to fill out UM’s Admissions Application.

Ask your Registrar’s Office for a Transmittal of your file to UM. Pay $8 instead of $30.

All transcripts and application information are sent together.

Send final transcripts after your final semester if you are not done when you process the transmittal.

• Be sure to speak with an academic advisor as soon as possible to determine how your transfer credits count toward UM degree requirements.

TRANSITIONING FROM MISSOULA COLLEGE • You don’t need to fill out UM’s Admissions Application.

• Ask the Missoula College Registrar’s Office to transfer your file to the Mountain (main) Campus.

• It’s free!

• All transcripts and application information are sent together.

• AAS students transitioning should pursue information on the BAS degree.

• Be sure to speak with an academic advisor as soon as possible to determine how your Missoula College credits count toward UM degree requirements.

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HOW TO TRANSFER

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TRANSFER STUDENT

CHECKLIST 1. APPLY FOR ADMISSION

• Complete the online application at admissions.umt.edu/apply • Make sure to request official transcripts from your current or previous institution(s) which we will need to admit you.

Mail to: Enrollment Services, 101 Lommasson, Missoula, MT 59812-2016. 406.243.6266

2. SEND FINAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS

• Once you’ve completed your final semester at your current institution send us an updated official transcript.

3. PREVIEW HOW YOUR CREDITS MAY TRANSFER • admissions.umt.edu/transfercredits

4. APPLY FOR HOUSING

• • • •

Housing is available in residence halls for students transferring with less than 30 credits.

For transfer students with over 30 credits we have on- and off-campus living options.

Residence Life: www.umt.edu/residencelife Off-Campus Renter Center: www.umt.edu/asum/asum_agencies/Off_Campus_Renter_Center

5. COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA

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• Financial Aid will continue to be awarded after the priority deadline has passed.

3. CLEAR YOUR HOLDS

AFTER YOU ARE

ADMITTED…

1. COMPLETE THE ONLINE ORIENTATION FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS

• You will receive an email with information about how to access this online orientation.

• Use the information to develop your graduation plan.

• Check out the Transfer Student Orientation website for more information: umt.edu/orientation/transfer.

2. LOG INTO YOUR UMCONNECT STUDENT EMAIL ACCOUNT, AND CHECK IT REGULARLY

• umt.edu/umconnect • You will need to use your NetID to log in, which can be found by clicking the “What’s my NetID?” link on the UMConnect page. Your initial password will be the last six digits of your Student ID Number (begins with 790, located on your acceptance letter).

• To check your hold status log into your CyberBear account (cyberbear.umt.edu), using your NetID login. Click on the top link that says “Student Services” followed by “Student Records” and then “View Holds.”

• The most common student account hold is a Health Hold, which means the Curry Health Center needs a completed Medical Requirement Form (found in acceptance packet) as well as verifiable documentations of your immunizations. If you have any questions please contact the Curry Health Center directly at medreception@mso.umt.edu or 406.243.4330.

4. REGISTER FOR CLASSES

• Once you have completed steps 1-3 you will be able to register for your courses at UM. • Please refer to your email and the Orientation website for specific date information regarding course registration.

5. ATTEND AN ON-CAMPUS ORIENTATION (OPTIONAL)

• Please see the Orientation website at admissions.umt.edu/orientation for more specific information about the on-campus orientation options, including the dates of the programs.

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