Undergraduate Application Process

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Applying as an undergraduate

You don’t have to stress about applying to college — trust us. Walk through the application process with us and get the scoop on what you can expect. Not applying as an undergraduate? Check out our other applications.

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

First time as a degree-seeking student? Awesome — you’re in the right place. If you’ve been enrolled concurrently in high school and college, or if you’ve completed fewer than 12 college credits after graduating high school, you’re still in this group too. You’ll apply for freshman admission. And, if you're applying for an online undergraduate degree, this is your spot, too.

(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.

Step one: Start your application.

You can apply online, through the Apply Montana Portal or using the Common Application. Test scores are optional at UM — no need to include SAT/ACT scores unless you want to!

Step two: Submit your official high school transcript, GED or HiSET.

Once your official high school transcript is finalized with your final GPA and graduation date, have your school send a copy to UM. And if you’ve got other documentation, like a GED or the HiSET, that works too! Request those official documents be sent to UM to be considered alongside your application.

DATES AND DEADLINES

Undergraduate at UM in Summer 2023

May

2023

Sessions Begins

10-week summer session and 5-week summer session I begin.

June

2023

Session I Ends

5-week summer session I ends.

June

2023

Session II Begins

5-week summer session II begins.

July

2023

Sessions End

10-week summer session and 5-week summer session II end.

August

2023

Fall Semester Begins

First day of fall semester at UM.

DATES AND DEADLINES

Undergraduate at UM in Fall 2023

Today

Apply Now

The application for Fall 2023 is now open.

Campus Housing Priority Deadline

April

2023

File Your FAFSA

File your FAFSA by this date if you plan to attend UM in fall 2023.

August

21-25

2023

Orientation

August

2023

Fall Semester Begins

DATES AND DEADLINES

Undergraduate at UM in Fall 2024

Looking ahead? Keep these dates in mind as you're getting ready to apply, and check out these tips for filling out your FAFSA.

July

2023

Application for Fall 2024 opens

October

2023

FAFSA opens

December

2023

FAFSA Priority Deadline

December

2023

Honors College Priority Deadline

April

2024

UM Housing Priority Deadline

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