Transfer Student Application Process

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Applying to UM

Curious about what applying to UM as a transfer student entails? You've come to the right place! Scroll down to read more about the transfer application process.

Let’s start simple: What kind of applicant are you?

Have you completed more than 12 college-level credits since high school graduation? Congrats — you’re in the right place! You’ll apply for transfer admission. (Fewer than 12 credits? No worries — just check out the application process for freshman admission.)

Explore how your credits will transfer

The Transferology tool allows you to see how courses transfer to the University of Montana. Create an account, add courses you've taken and search for matches. You'll see how your previous courses may transfer as credit to UM.

Try the Transferology tool.

There Are Two Ways to Apply to UM

Once you are ready to apply as a transfer 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.

Common App

Apply Montana

Explore admission requirements

Transfer student applicants must present a 2.00 (C) cumulative grade average (on a 0-4 scale) for all college level work attempted to be eligible for admission.

Transfer Admission Requirements

NEXT STEPS

Transfer Students

Ready to transfer to UM? We've got you covered. Take a look at these steps that you'll take on the road to becoming a UM student.

Apply

Application Open Now

Start your application today! If you plan to start at UM in Spring 2025 or Fall 2025, your application is open now.

ASAP

Send Transcripts

Request that each college you've attend send an official transcript to UM.

Then

File Your FAFSA

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, to receive federal funding for higher education.

Start Your Checklist

UM's Admitted Student Checklist is where you'll find your personalized list of tasks to complete before you can register for classes.

Go Griz!

Start Classes

Spring semester 2025 begins Jan. 16. 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.

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