Undergraduate Application Process
Applying to UM
Curious about what applying to UM entails? You've come to the right place! Scroll down to read more about the undergraduate application process.
There Are Two Ways to Apply to UM
Once you are ready to apply, 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.
Let’s start simple: What kind of applicant are you?
(More than 12 credits? No worries — just check out the application process for transfer admission.) Or, if you know you're interested in Missoula College, take a look at the Missoula College application process.
Admission Requirements
Wondering if you'll qualify for admission to UM? Learn more about our specific admission requirements for freshmen students.
Additional Application Information
- 2.5 GPA or higher
- ACT composite of 22 or higher
- SAT combined score of 1120 or higher
- Class rank in the upper half of graduating class
Explore more detailed Freshman Admission Requirements here.
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.
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
Additionally, applicants can check the status of their application by logging into our online portal. Decision letters are posted in the portal and include detailed information regarding the decision.
UM and Missoula College
Planning on starting college at UM or Missoula College in fall 2025? These are the steps you'll follow to become a student here.
Now
Apply Today
If you're a Montana resident, you'll through Apply Montana. Out-of-state student? You'll apply through the Common App. Both applications are open now for fall 2025.
Next
Start Your Checklist
Once you are admitted, you'll find your personalized list of tasks to complete on your Admitted Student Checklist. Complete these tasks so that you can register for classes.
Then
Apply for Housing
Planning to live on-campus? Submit your housing application in as soon as possible for best room selection.
Next
File Your FAFSA
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, to receive federal funding for higher education. The FAFSA will open Dec. 1, 2024. File as soon as possible for best results.
“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.