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 Fall 2024

Today

Apply Now

The application for Fall 2024 is open now. Start your application today!

Oct. 1

2023

Apply for housing

Planning to live on-campus? Submit your housing application ASAP after it opens on Oct. 1, as residence halls are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Dec. 1

2023

Honors eligible?

Join UM's vibrant and inclusive Davidson Honors College by submitting your application on or before this date.

Dec. 1

2023

File Your FAFSA

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, to receive federal funding for higher education. The FAFSA filing period opens Dec. 1, 2023.

Dec. 4

2023

Bear Tracks Opens

UM's admitted student portal is known as Bear Tracks and it's where you'll find your personalized list of tasks to complete before you can register for classes.

DATES AND DEADLINES

Undergraduate at UM in Spring 2024

Planning to start at UM in the spring of 2024? Check out these dates and deadlines!

Today

Apply Now

The application for Spring 2024 is open now. Start your application today!

File Your FAFSA

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

Then

Complete Bear Tracks

UM's admitted student portal is known as Bear Tracks and it's where you'll find your personalized list of tasks to complete before you can register for classes.

January

11-12

2024

Big Sky Experience

Connect with your peers, get to know the campus and Missoula, and learn how to succeed as a student at UM.

January

2024

Spring Semester Begins

Congrats, you're a Griz! Classes begin Thursday, Jan.18., 2024.

“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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