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.
Undergraduate at UM in Fall 2024
Today
Apply Now
The application for Fall 2024 is open now. Start your application today! The application deadline for Fall 2024 is Aug. 19, 2024.
Next
Apply for housing
Planning to live on-campus? Submit your housing application ASAP, as residence halls are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Then
Start Your Checklist
Once accepted, you'll gain access to your UM's Admitted Student Checklist. This is where you'll find your personalized list of tasks to complete before you can register for classes.
Next
File Your FAFSA
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, to receive federal funding for higher education.
Aug.
26
2024
Fall Semester Begins
Congrats, you're a Grizzly!
Fall 2025 - UM and Missoula College
Planning on starting college at UM or Missoula College in fall 2025? These are the dates you'll want to keep in mind.
July
1
2024
In-State App Open
If you're a Montana resident, your application is open now through Apply Montana.
Aug.
1
2024
Common App Opens
If you're an out-of-state student, you will apply through the Common App. This application will open Aug. 1, 2024.
Next
Once Admitted
Start Your Checklist
Your Admitted Student Checklist is where you'll find your personalized list of tasks to complete before you can register for classes.
Oct.
1
2024
Apply for Housing
Planning to live on-campus? UM's housing application opens Oct. 1. Submit your housing application in as soon as possible for best room selection.
Dec.
1
2024
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.
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