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 and Bitterroot College both provide 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 and Bitterroot
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.
Missoula College offers online classes and in-person learning at a state-of-the-art
building that opened in 2017. The Missoula College building is located across the
river from the main University of Montana campus. Bitterroot College offers online
classes and in-person courses in Hamilton, Montana.
Whatever your goal, Missoula College and Bitterroot College can help you get there.
The academic programs at Missoula College and Bitterroot College will prepare you
to hit the ground running, whether you plan enter the workforce immediately or transfer
to UM to continue your studies.
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 and Bitterroot College both offer 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 Missoula College or Bitterroot College
might be the right place for you, take a look at our application process 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
or Bitterroot College? These are the dates you need to know.
First
Apply now
The application to begin classes at Missoula College or Bitterroot College for
fall semester 2023 is still open. Apply today!
Then
Submit your FASFA
If you haven't already done so, complete the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid, or FAFSA, to receive federal funding for higher education.
Next
Start Bear Tracks
Now that you're accepted, you can begin working your way through your personalized
list of to-dos in Bear Tracks, UM's accepted student portal.
Then
Orientation
Bitterroot College students will attend Orientation in Hamilton. Missoula College
students complete an online, self-paced orientation.
Go!
Classes begin
Fall semester at Missoula College, Bitterroot College and UM begins Monday, Aug.
28, 2023.
'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.