Dates & Deadlines
Dates and deadlines — love them or hate them, they’re how you figure out when your program starts, when to apply for scholarships, when to show up to campus, and pretty much any other question you might have.
Application Deadlines
UM evaluates applications on a space-available basis until one week before the term
begins.
The earlier students submit the completed application and all required documents,
the higher their priority in admissions processing and scholarship consideration.
To receive priority consideration, submit your application and all required documents by March 1 if you plan to enroll
for fall semester or by Nov. 15 if you plan to enroll in for spring semester.
General Application Deadlines
Check out the dates below to learn application deadlines for upcoming semesters.
Jan.
10
2025
Spring 2025
If you plan to attend UM or Missoula College in Spring 2025, submit your completed application by Jan. 10, 2025.
Aug.
18
2025
Fall 2025
Planning to start at UM or Missoula College in fall 2025? Submit your completed application by Aug. 18, 2025.
Jan.
8
2026
Spring 2026
If you plan to attend UM or Missoula College in spring 2026, submit your completed application by Jan. 8, 2026.
Aug.
17
2026
Fall 2026
Ready to start at UM or Missoula College in fall 2026? Submit your completed application by Aug. 17, 2026.
Undergraduate - University of Montana
Getting your bachelor’s on campus starting in fall 2025? You’ll want to check these dates out.
Today
Apply
The application for Fall 2025 is open now. Start your application today!
2024
Dec. 1
Students who apply by Dec. 1, 2024, will receive their admission decision before winter break.
2025
Feb. 1
Apply by this date to be admitted in time to complete your General Scholarship Application by March 1.
2025
April 1
Apply by April 1 to be admitted in time to get your class schedule by May 1.
Scholarships
Planning on starting at UM in Fall 2025? These are the scholarship application deadlines you need to know!
Dec.
1
2024
WUE Scholarship
Students who are eligible for the Western Undergraduate Scholarship must complete UM's general admission application by Dec. 1.
Dec.
6
2024
Honors Scholarship
Students seeking scholarships from the Davidson Honors College must complete the Honors Application by Dec. 6.
March
1
2025
Academic Awards
Students who are eligible for the University of Montana Academic Achievement Awards must complete UM's general application for admission by March 1.
March
1
2025
General Scholarships
To be considered for all other general scholarships at UM, complete the general scholarship application by March 1.
March
1
2025
Complete FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is open now for students planning to attend college in 2025-26. UM’s priority deadline for receipt of the FAFSA is March 1, 2025.
Next Steps
Wondering what happens after you apply? Keep scrolling to learn more about what you need to do once you are accepted to UM or Missoula College.
Missoula College
Starting with an associate’s degree in Spring or Fall 2025? Begin here. (Missoula College is also your source for occupational and tech training programs, plus a host of trades programs!)
Today
Apply Now
The applications for Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 is open now. Start your application today!
ASAP
File Your FAFSA
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, to receive federal funding for higher education. File soon as possible for best results.
Then
Apply for Housing
Did you know Missoula College students can choose to live on-campus? Submit your housing application ASAP, as residence halls are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Next
Submit Health Records
Provide your immunization records and other required information. Find more information about what is required on your Admitted Student Checklist.
Then
Pick Your Classes
Complete your Academic Interest Questionnaire to prepare for class registration. Check your Admitted Student Checklist for information.
Steps for Transferring to UM
Planning to transferring to UM? You'll want to keep these steps in mind.
Today
Apply Now
The applications for Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 are open now. Start your application today!
Then
Send Transcripts
Request official transcripts from each college you’ve attended be sent to UM.
ASAP
File Your FAFSA
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, to receive federal funding for higher education.
Then
Apply for Housing
Planning to live on campus? Submit your housing application by this date for the best room selection. After March 15? No problem, just get your housing application in as soon as possible!
Next
Submit Health Records
Provide your immunization records and other required information by this date. Find more information on your Admitted Student Checklist.
Missoula College Transfer Steps
Planning to transferring to Missoula College? These are your steps.
Today
Apply Now
The applications for Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 are open now. Start your application today!
Then
Submit Transcripts
Request official transcripts from each college you’ve attended be sent to UM's Admissions office, which handles admissions for both UM and Missoula College.
Next
File Your FAFSA
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, to receive federal funding for higher education. File as soon as possible for best results.
Then
Apply for Housing
Planning to live on campus? Submit your housing application as soon as possible, rooms are filling fast!
Next
Submit Health Records
Provide your immunization records and other required information by this date. Find more information on your Admitted Student Checklist.
Deadlines for Enrolling as an International Student
You are considered an international student for Admissions if you are not a U.S. citizen and need a non-immigrant visa to study and live in the United States.
Nov.
15
2024
Application Deadline for Spring 2025
If you plan to start at UM in spring, you must submit a completed application and all supporting documents by this date.
Jan.
16
2025
Spring Semester Begins
Classes start on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025.
June
15
2025
Application Deadline for Fall 2025
If you plan to start at UM in Fall 2025, you must submit a completed application and all supporting documents by this date.
Aug.
25
2025
Fall Semester Begins
Classes start on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025.
Applying to one of our professional programs? You’ll want to check out the Graduate School website — many programs have their own specific start dates!
School of Law
Considering enrollment in the Blewett School of Law? Start here.
Sept.
16
2024
Application opens for Fall 2025
The application to apply to attend UM's School of Law beginning in fall semester 2025 will open on this date.
4-6
weeks
Admission Decisions
Admission decisions are typically rendered 4-6 weeks after you submit your application.
July
15
2025
Application Closes for 2025
Apply by this date to start in Fall 2025.
August
18
2025
Fall semester 2025 begins
UM law students begin classes one week before the rest of campus.
Pharmacy
Start here for Pre-Pharmacy, Pharm.D., and other pharmacy-related grad programs.
January
4
2025
PharmCAS Priority Deadline
Submit your PharmCAS Application
Next
Interview Invites
Qualified applicants will be invited to interview.
1-2
weeks
Admission Offers
Strong candidates will receive an admission offer after interviewing.
May
1
2025
Final PharmCAS Deadline
August
25
2025
Fall Semester begins
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Interested in the doctorate in Physical Therapy? This one’s for you.
June
15
2024
PTCAS Application Opens
Nov.
1
2024
PTCAS Application Closes
Dec.
2024
Interview Invitations Sent
Jan.
2025
Applicant Interviews
Aug.
25
2025
Fall Semester Begins
Classes will begin on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025.