Online Student Application Process
Applying as an Online Student
The University of Montana provides the opportunity to apply as a distance-only student,
meaning you only take online classes and do not attend classes in-person.
Students who are interested in applying for this status must meet the University's
general admission requirements for first-year and transfer students. This student
status is designed for those who are taking online courses only.
When applying for this status, students are not required to provide proof of immunization
or complete a Medical Requirement Form. Distance-only students are not eligible for
health insurance, services provided by the Curry Health Center, athletic event discounts
or the Campus Recreation facilities.
Let’s start simple: What kind of applicant are you?
(More than 12 credits? No worries — just check out the application process for transfer admissions.)
There Are Two Ways to Apply to UM
Once you are ready to apply as an online student, you'll select the application option
that best fits your needs:
The Common App is a shared application that allows you to apply to multiple nationwide
schools simultaneously. We recommend that students who are planning on applying to
multiple schools nationwide use the Common App.
Apply Montana allows students to apply to multiple colleges in Montana at once. We
recommend Montana residents use the Apply Montana application. The application is
free for Montana residents.
Application Application Information
Freshman applicants must meet one of the following admissions requirements:
- 2.5 GPA or higher
- ACT composite score of 22 or higher
- SAT combined score of 1120 or higher
- Class rank in the upper half of graduating class
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.
Yes. Admission to University of Montana is based on self-reported educational accomplishments provided at the time of application. All offers of admission are contingent on the verification of self-reported information with official documents.
UM Undergraduate Admissions retains the right to rescind an offer of admission or change a student’s campus if final official transcript(s) show that a student is no longer eligible for admission or that the student misreported academic accomplishments at the time of application.
To complete an application file, an admitted student must submit final official copies of transcripts before enrollment. "Final" means that all coursework is complete and all final grades have been assigned and posted on the transcript. High school transcripts must show the date of graduation, which must be prior to the print date of the transcript. "Official" means that the transcript has been issued directly to UM by the previous institution and has not been in the student's possession, except in cases where a transcript is issued to a student in a sealed envelope. In such cases, the student must submit the transcript to UM Admissions in the original, sealed envelope.
Students should request that transcripts be sent to the following address:
UM Undergraduate Admissions
Gilkey Building
950 Arthur Avenue
Missoula, MT 59812
admiss@mso.umt.edu
Online Students
Planning to attend UM as an online student? You’ll want to check out these dates.
Apply
Application Open Now
If you plan to start Fall 2025, your application is open now.
Next
Submit Your FAFSA
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, to receive federal funding for higher education.
Then
Start Your Checklist
You'll find your personalized list of tasks to complete on your Admitted Student Checklist. You must complete these tasks before you can register for classes.
Go Griz!
Start Classes
Fall semester 2025 will start Monday, Aug. 25.
“But wait! This isn’t me!”
Looking for a different application process? Choose the app that best fits your case. Or, tell us a little more about what you're looking for, and we'll get you where you need to be.