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.
Missoula College provides outstanding workforce and technical education in more than
40 academic areas including business technology, culinary arts, legal studies, health
care, information technology, sustainable construction and industrial technology.
With one-year, two-year and certificate programs, many Missoula College students enter
the workforce quickly to begin building their careers. Other students earn an associate's
degree and to transfer to a four-year degree program.
Whatever your goal, Missoula College can help you get there.
The academic programs at Missoula College will prepare you to hit the ground running,
whether you plan enter the workforce immediately or transfer to UM to continue your
studies. As a Missoula College student, your classes will be smaller and you'll develop
a deep connection with your instructors.
For most students, cost of attendance is among the most important considerations when
weighing higher education options. If that's true for you, you're in luck because
Missoula College offers an exceptional value.
Missoula College students are considered full-fledged UM students with access to the
same resources including on-campus housing, student support services, athletic events
and more.
“Missoula College has made me a part of its community, they believe in me."
- XAVIER GONZALES-GRAYBILL, MISSOULA COLLEGE CULINARY INSTITUTE STUDENT
“You learn the trade, yes, but you also take math classes and computer classes and
you learn how to give a presentation. It teaches you discipline and accountability.”
- STEVE KINZEL, MISSOULA COLLEGE CARPENTRY GRADUATE
“Some people have family experience working with tools but I didn’t. What I like about
this program is how hands-on it is. We do new things every day.”
- AMANDA PARKER, MISSOULA COLLEGE SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION STUDENT
If you like what you see here and you feel that UM might be the right place for you,
take a look at our application process for transfer students and get ready to launch
your college career as a Griz.
If you grew up in Missoula or you've lived here for some time, you probably already
know what western Montana here has to offer. But you just might see your hometown
in a different light as a UM student.
Since arriving at Missoula College, Xavier Gonzales-Graybill has become a force of
nature. In addition to studying culinary arts, Xavier is also majoring in business
management and entrepreneurship. He's managed the college's coffee bar and he organized
campus events as a student life activity coordinator.
“Missoula College has made me a part of its community, they believe in me,” Xavier
says.
At Missoula College, Nursing student Jesse Storment discovered her passion for health
care and found the support she needs to succeed as a student and a single parent.
Missoula College students graduate prepared to enter the workforce in high-demand
fields.
Nursing student Jesse Storment describes her experience at Missoula College
Fueled by passion
With more than 10,000 students across undergraduate and graduate programs, workforce
training and technical certifications, our Grizzlies contribute their passion and
practicality toward stewardship and sustainability for the world around us.
Interested in enrolling in a two-year program or workforce training at Missoula College?
These are the dates you need to know.
Today
Apply now
The application to begin classes at Missoula College in fall 2023 is open now.
April
1
2023
Housing
If you plan to live on campus, submit your Housing Application by this date for
priority placement.
April
15
2023
FAFSA
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, to receive federal
funding for higher education.
August
21-25
2023
Orientation
Get to campus for residence hall move-in and Orientation activities.
August
28
2023
Classes begin
Fall semester begins. Congrats, you're a Griz!
'But wait! This isn't me!'
Planning on attending UM instead of Missoula College? No problem, we've got a page
just for you. Select the kind of student are you from the list below and learn more
about what UM has to offer.