You don’t need another university telling you why they’re great. So, we flipped the script. We made a website that’s adapted to what you want. Think of it like a compass for your individual UM journey. Let’s see where we can go together.
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College is way more than the sum of your classes. It’s also an opportunity to immerse yourself in all that UM’s campus life has to offer. There’s a lot to do. Time to get started.
Finding friends and building a community is a key factor in student success, retention and persistence to graduation. Connect with the resources here to help you (and your family) build a support network before you start classes.
Connect with other incoming students before arriving on campus through the ZeeMee app. Once you are accepted to UM, be sure to join the University of Montana Admitted Students community.
Help your student make the most of their UM Admissions experience by tapping into a host of resources designed especially for you. Visit the Parents and Families webpage on the Admissions website for more resources.
'I found my dream school'
UM offers the academic excellence that honors student Katherine Wendeln was seeking,
but it was the welcoming vibe on campus and in the community that sealed the deal.
As a student she's interned with a local nonprofit, joined several student clubs and
served as a backpacking trip leader.
Connect and elevate
UM is home to a thriving and active honors community of 800 students. Benefits include
small class sizes, specialized faculty mentorship and extensive support for out-of-classroom
experiences. Plus, the honors student lounge has the best napping couches on campus.
With more than 180 student organizations on campus, you're certain to find a club that suits your passions. Join a student group that aligns with your long-standing interests or branch out and try something new!
Planning to live on campus? Great! Residential students find a lot of opportunities to connect with people from around the world and get an extra few minutes of sleep before they have to get to class.
Share your passion for exploring social issues, connect with a like-minded community and make lifelong friends who share a vision of creating a better future. Students in our Living Learning Communities live together in a designated floor of our residence halls and share common classes.
From resident to RA
Like many students, Josh Martelon felt nervous about moving far from home to attend
college, but living on campus gave him the community support to thrive. Inspired by
his on-campus living experience, Josh became a resident assistant and helps other
students find their place at UM.
Apartment Living
Lewis and Clark Village features 2- and 3-bedroom apartments with private bedrooms.
Each resident in the apartment has an individual rental contract. Students must have
earned at least 24 credits to be eligible to live in Lewis and Clark Village.
UM’s University Villages is an apartment community that welcomes students with families who are looking for a kid-friendly lifestyle close to campus with access to everyday necessities like laundry machines, bus service, bike racks and play areas.
You're going to need high quality fuel to get you through busy days of classes, studying and adventuring. Explore the many food options we serve up for our campus community.
Eating right is key to your academic success. That's why Campus Dining offers free nutritional counseling to all students with a meal plan. Let us help you navigate your food allergies, religious requirements, medical restrictions and dietary needs.
Green thumbs. Great eats.
When you live in a beautiful place, being earth friendly just comes naturally. UM’s
Campus Dining serves locally grown produce – some from our own garden – and reduces
waste through extensive recycling and composting efforts.
Food is fuel
Whether dining on campus or venturing around town in search of the best breakfast
burrito, fueling up for the day is a major part of the college experience. At UM and
around Missoula, there are plenty of options to fill your plate.
Supporting your academic journey means supporting all of you. Find the resources you need to find well-being and keep your mind and body healthy.
'This is a place for everyone'
Salena Beaumont Hill, UM's director of the Inclusive Excellence for Student Success
office, says that her job can mean a lot of different things to many people.
But to her, the job funnels down to something she says is at the heart of her passion: supporting
students. In particular, students who identify as Black, Indigenous and people of color, or
BIPOC, and LGBTQ+.
A culture of well-being
At UM, we recognize that well-being is essential to our success as individuals and
as a university. By building a culture of well-being that is embedded into all aspects
of campus life, together we can thrive.
Explore career pathways, grow from enriching out-of-class experiences, set and embrace professional goals and prepare for your desired career path through ElevateU, UM's signature career readiness program.
The UM Food Pantry provides food and hygiene products to students and community members in need. The Food Pantry can also help connect students with resources like SNAP benefits.
Removing barriers
UM's Office for Disability Equity follows a simple formula: Identify the specific
needs of each student and then relentlessly remove any barrier standing in the way
of their success.
“Disabilities add a layer of complexity to each student’s study, so we have to meet them where they are and then map out what they need to achieve
their goals,” says ODE Director Amy Capolupo.
Spanning 156 acres and encompassing more than 60 buildings, there are several corners of campus that will play an important role in your UM experience. Have a look at some of the highlights here, then check out our Visit page to see our virtual tour and plan your personal visit to Missoula.
Student Central
The University Center is where UM students get things done. From picking out your
textbooks to mailing a package to getting your student ID to grabbing a burger to
... well, you get the idea.
The dust never settles here.
UM's Mansfield Library is a hub of scholarly activity, with thousands of books, high-tech
recording studios, group and individual study spaces, IT support and friendly faces
at the checkout desk.
Mountain of Soul
How many universities have a wild mountain as part of their main campus? For us, Mount
Sentinel is more than just a place to hike the M Trail. It’s rooted into the soul
of our community. And it’s our collective responsibility to sustain this resource
for future generations.
A lodge for learning
The Payne Center Native American Center is home to UM's Native American Studies program
and American Indian Student Services. The building incorporates several design elements
that represent Native American culture and Montana’s Indigenous tribes.
Not all dens are for hibernating
UM Gaming Den is the campus epicenter for friendly competition, from its bank of billiard
tables to its gaming consoles and board games. And in the winter, we can hook you
up with a nice pair of ice skates.
There's a feeling at UM that can be hard to describe, but once you set foot on campus, you'll get it. In fact, ask any Griz how they knew UM was right for them, the most common answer you'll hear is: "It just felt right."
Every day at UM, students with visions for a better future are boldly pursuing public service, activism and social justice. The result is a campus culture that sparks lives of impact.
Life as a Griz
Attending UM is about more than coursework, class schedules and textbooks. UM students
are active throughout Missoula's vibrant community and can be found exploring all
corners of Montana.
Thriving in winter
Curious about what winter is like in Missoula, Montana? Check out a new post on the
UM blog to find our tips for surviving - and thriving - during the winter months.
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