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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 has made me a part of its community, they believe in me." “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.” “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.” 40+ academic areas 1-2 year programs 2017 new building opened 2K Missoula College students 2017 new building opened 2K Missoula College students
Small college attention, big school benefits
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.
- XAVIER GONZALES-GRAYBILL, MISSOULA COLLEGE CULINARY INSTITUTE STUDENT
- STEVE KINZEL, MISSOULA COLLEGE CARPENTRY GRADUATE
- 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.
Recipe for success
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.
Supportive and Affordable
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.
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
The application to begin classes at Missoula College or Bitterroot College for fall semester 2023 is still open. Apply today!
Then
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
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
Bitterroot College students will attend Orientation in Hamilton. Missoula College students complete an online, self-paced orientation.
Go!
Fall semester at Missoula College, Bitterroot College and UM begins Monday, Aug. 28, 2023.
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.
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