Student Life
The UM student experience
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.
Welcome to the Grizzly Den
Connect with your incoming class
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.
Go Greek, Go Far
Welcome, Parents and Families
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'
Connect and elevate
Into LARPing? We've got a club for that.
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! View photos and videos of student clubs in action from the staff of the Montana Kaimin, UM's student newspaper.
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.
We don't call them dorms
Shared values, shared living space
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
Apartment Living
Teeter Totter, anyone?
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.
Eat your heart out.
Nut allergies? We've got you covered
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.
Food is fuel
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.
A culture of well-being
Elevate your education
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.
Healthy bodies. Healthy minds.
Fighting Food Insecurity
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
“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
Whispering not required.
Mountain of Soul
A lodge for learning
Not all dens are for hibernating
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."
There is no place like Missoula
Be the Change
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
Thriving in winter
Traditions That Make Us Montana