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Missoula is one of the best places to be:friendly people, supportive faculty, a great sense

of community, fantastic educational opportunities,and beautiful, beautiful scenery.

– The Princeton Review

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“ Most scenic campus in America”

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School for Research, Service & Social Mobility – Washington Monthly Magazine

University forAdvancing Women in STEM – Online College Database

#6College under 15,000

for Peace Corps recruits

100%job placement rate for Art & Music Education graduates for over a decade

7thon Livability.com’s list of Best College Towns

14have won highly competitive national Truman Scholarships, more than all other Montana schools combined

100One of America’s

One of the Nation’s most Environmentally Responsible

wins Best Actor in a Supporting Role Oscar

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grown in the Forestry Greenhouse by students will be used for local reforestation projects

Best College Buys– Institutional Research & Evaluation, Inc.

– The Princeton Review

“Green Colleges”

J.K. Simmons

10,000 Seedlings

UM Dining, Grand Prize for

Sustainabilityfrom the National Association of

College & University Food Services

The League of American Bicyclists named UM a Gold Level Bicycle Friendly University. Only three other schools in the country have Gold Level status.

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Biology • • Cellular and Molecular

Biology option • Ecology and Organismal

Biology option • Field Ecology option • Genetics and Evolution option • Human Biological Sciences option • Natural History option • Teacher Preparation in

Biology option • Teacher Preparation in General Science option •Business Administration •Central and Southwest Asian Studies • •Chemistry • • Environmental Chemistry option • Forensic Chemistry option • Pharmacology option •

Accounting •Accounting Information Systems •Administrative Systems Management •African American Studies • • Anthropology • Archaeology option • Cultural and Ethnic Diversity option • Forensic Anthropology option • Linguistics option • Medical Anthropology option •Applied Science •Arabic Studies • Art •Art History and Criticism • Art Studio • Astronomy (See Physics) • Big Data Analytics •Biochemistry • • Health Professions option •

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Dance • •Dance Education Specialization • Digital Marketing • Early Childhood Education • East Asian Studies •Ecological Restoration • • Aquatic Ecological

Restoration option • Terrestrial Ecological

Restoration option •Economics • • Education • • Elementary Education option •English • • Creative Writing option • English Teaching option • Film Studies option • Linguistics option • Literature and the

Environment option • Literature option •English as a Second Language • Entertainment Management • Entrepreneurship • Environmental Studies • • Film Studies • Finance •Forensic Studies Forestry • Forest Operations Option • Forest Resources

Management option •French • • Geography • • Community & Environmental

Planning option • Physical Geography option •Geosciences • • Earth Science Education option •German • • Gerontology • GIS Sciences and Technologies • Global Public Health • Greek • Health and Human Performance • Community Health and Prevention Science option • Exercise Science option • Health Enhancement option •Historic Preservation • History • • History Education option •History-Political Science •Human and Family Development • International Business •International Development Studies • International Field Geosciences •Irish Studies • Japanese • •

Journalism • • Latin • Latin American Studies • Liberal Studies • • Asian Studies • General Liberal Studies • Religious Studies option • Women’s and Gender Studies option •Linguistics • Management Information Systems •Marketing •Mathematical Sciences - Computer Science •Mathematics • • Applied Mathematics option • Combinatorics &

Optimization option • Mathematics Education option • Pure Mathematics option • Statistics option •Media Arts •Medical Technology •Microbiology • • Military Studies • Mountain Studies • Music • • Music Education Native American Studies • • Neuroscience • Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience • Cognitive Neuroscience •Nonprofit Administration • Parks, Tourism, and Recreation Management •Philosophy • • Physics • • Astronomy option • Computational Physics option •Political Science • • American Politics option • International Relations and Comparative Politics option • Public Administration option • Public Law option •Political Science - History •Pre-Engineering Pre-Law Pre-Medical SciencesPre-NursingPre-Physical TherapyPsychology • • Radio-Television Production •Resource Conservation •Russian • • Russian Studies • Social Work •Sociology • • Criminology option • Inequality and Social Justice option •

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Rural and Environmental Change option •South and Southeast Asian Studies • Spanish • •Sustainable Business Strategy • Theatre • • Theatre Education •Wilderness Studies • Wildland Fire Sciences and Management • Wildlife Biology • • Aquatic option • Terrestrial option •Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies • •

Accounting Technology • Computer Support option •Administrative Management • Customer Relations • Social Media Management option •Building Maintenance •Carpentry • •Computer Aided Design • Computer Support •Culinary Arts • Diesel Equipment Technology •Electronics Technology • •Energy Auditor-Commissioning Agent • Energy Technology Entrepreneurship •Food Service Management •General Studies Health Information Technology • Heavy Equipment Operation • Hospitality Management • Information Technology • Information Systems Management • Network Management • Management • Entrepreneurship option • Sales and Marketing • Medical Assisting •Medical Information Technology • Health Information Coding Specialty • Medical Administrative Assisting •Medical Reception • Network and Information Security Paralegal Studies •Practical Nursing •Radiologic Technology •Recreational Power Equipment • Recycling Technology • Registered Nursing •Respiratory Care •Surgical Technology •Welding Technology • •

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Succeed4-Year Graduation. Guaranteed. Period.Want to graduate in four years or less? We guarantee it with our Four Year Graduation Guarantee program (Four Bear). Sign up freshman year and save yourself the cost of an additional year of college tuition.

Exploratory Studies Program (ESP)With so many options it can be hard to decide on a major. UM’s Exploratory Studies Program is a focused, hands-on approach for exploring multiple majors while staying on track for graduation.

Academic AdvisingIn addition to faculty and professional advisors in academic departments, the Undergraduate Advising Center’s professional advisors can help a student in any major succeed.

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American Indian Student ServicesDedicated to Native American achievement and success at UM. umt.edu/aiss

Disability Services for Students (DSS)DSS ensures that UM programs are as accessible to and usable by students with disabilities as they are for any other student. Services include exam modifications, interpreters, textbooks in audio format, housing modifications, extended testing time and private testing environments. umt.edu/dss

Foreign Student and Scholar Services (FSSS)FSSS assists international students by providing pre-arrival assistance, personal advising, orientation and interpretation of immigration laws. umt.edu/fsss

TRiOTRIO provides support services for low-income or first-generation college students and students with disabilities. umt.edu/trio

TutoringUM offers tutoring in all subjects with special emphasis in writing, math and the sciences. Be sure to take advantage of STUDY JAM, twice weekly tutoring sessions in a casual and fun setting. umt.edu/tutoring

Veterans’ ResourcesThe Veterans Education and Transition Services (VETS) Office assists veterans and their dependents with education benefits and the transition to academic life. umt.edu/veterans

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Go Griz

UNIVERSITY TOWN, MISSOULA, MTWith about 70,000 people, Missoula has the sophistication and attractions of a bigger city while keeping its small-town feel and laid-back style. Whatever your thing is – strolling, shopping, festival-going, coffee-drinking, music-listening or theater-going – you will find it in Missoula.

When two UM alumni meet anywhere in the world, we open our conversation with a simple “Go Griz.”

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Griz Nation! There’s a great sense of loyalty and pride among Grizzlies. We bleed maroon, and this spirit can be witnessed at campus events like Griz games, plays, music concerts, lectures and at local businesses and events around town.

GRIZ PRIDE

UNIVERSITY TOWN, MISSOULA, MT

When two UM alumni meet anywhere in the world, we open our conversation with a simple “Go Griz.”

Whether you choose to live in a residence hall or a university apartment only a few blocks from campus, getting to campus and meeting new people is easy. UM has a variety of campus living options that are convenient, safe and, most all, fun. Get to know people with similar interests or those who are completely different.

Griz SpiritGrizzlies have a spirit of adventure, innovation and ingenuity that can’t be matched. Western Montana is a hub of adventure and outdoor exploration in all seasons. Or maybe your gravitational pull will come from our local music scene, theater, festivals, art galleries or a Griz game.

Griz Dwelling

Griz in MotionMONTANA GRIZZLIES • NCAA DIVISION I

Men’s: Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Tennis, Track (Indoor/Outdoor) Women’s: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track (Indoor/Outdoor), Volleyball

on campus cater to interests such as student government, music and theater, social service, political action and ethnicity

200+student organizations

36intramural & club sports

baseball, soccer, flag football, dodgeball, inner tube water polo, tennis, lacrosse, golf, cycling, rowing, rugby and more

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Paying for College Nearly every student is eligible to obtain some form of financial aid to assist with the cost of education. There are two types: merit-based aid (scholarships) and aid based on need.

Scholarships All applicants are automatically considered for scholarships - there is no need for a separate application or essay. Applicants who are residents of states that are members of the Western Undergraduate Exchange program for reduced tuition are also automatically considered for the WUE scholarship. Those states are Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).

Need-Based Aid UM awards need-based aid using the Department of Education criteria for award levels. To be considered for need-based aid, including student and parent loans, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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AVERAGE 9-MONTH COST OF ATTENDANCE Montana Out-of-State & WUE Residents International

Tuition & Mandatory Fees $6,182 $23,072 $8,440Room & Board* $ 8,406 $8,406 $8,406______________________________________________________Total $14,588 $31,478 $16,846

2015-16 Estimated Expenses

When determining your total cost of attending UM, use $950 as an allowance for books and supplies, and your own estimate for travel and miscellaneous expenses. Estimates do not include summer semester.

* Double room and a meal plan.

Missoula

Glacier National Park

Flathead LakeFlathead Lake Biological Station

Flathead National Forest

Yellowstone National Park

Flathead River

Blackfoot River

Clark Fork River

UNIVERSITY OF MONTANABitterroot River

Lolo National Forest

Lubrecht Experimental Forest

Missoula International Airport isten minutes away from campusMSO

265 miles from campus.

140 miles from campus.

Bitterroot National Forest

74% Montana residents

26% out-of-state & international students

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UM students come from all 50 states and 81 countries.

Campus VisitsExperience the University of Montana in person. The campus visit program operates year round and offers an opportunity to see inside UM and create your own impression.

The campus visit includes an information presentation about UM, a guided tour of campus, optional meetings with faculty in your area of interest, and complimentary lunch at our award-winning Food Zoo.

Visits are available Monday through Friday, except holidays. If possible, come during the academic year to experience campus life at its fullest. (Although Missoula is spectacular during the summer.)

To give us time to prepare and arrange for faculty to meet with you, schedule your visit at least two weeks in advance. During holidays and breaks, visits and tours are limited. Register for a campus visit at admissions.umt.edu/visit.

UM DAYS (OPEN HOUSE PROGRAM):Prospective students and their families can experience what life is really like at the University of Montana by attending one of our UM Days. It’s a full-day event that includes an admissions and financial aid presentation, campus tour, student panel, a separate session just for parents, residence hall tours and academic department meetings. We’ll even buy your lunch.

GRIZ NIGHT:Held during the month of July, Griz Night is our overnight campus visit experience for high school juniors and seniors. Spend the night in a residence hall, experience a college class, tour campus, relax on the Oval and learn what it means to be a Grizzly from current UM students and professors.

Register for UM Days or Griz Night online at admissions.umt.edu/visit

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Visit Campus Up close and personal

Missoula is one of the top 100 adventure towns. “An eclectic college town and Rocky Mountain retreat: World-class hiking, skiing, biking, and white-water paddling are all within minutes of town.” - National Geographic Magazine

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#6coolest towns

in the US– Matador Travel Network

200locally owned retail, food & beverage establishments in downtown Missoula

IWFFMissoula hosts the International Wildlife Film Festival,

the world’s largest animal-themed film festival

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

The Boone & Crockett ClubNational Forest Foundation

Rocky Mountain Elk FoundationAdventure Cycling Association

68knice people live here

#9Greatest Place to

Live in America – Outside Magazine, 2014

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Missoula, MT: Best River Town in America. “The place where people who can choose to live anywhere call home.” - Outside Magazine

ski/snowboard runs (MONTANA SNOWBOWL) 2,600 feet vertical drop

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Apply for Admission800-462-8636 | admiss@umontana.edu

The application for admission to UM is available online at admissions.umt.edu.

Request your official test scores (freshmen) be sent directly to UM Enrollment Services-Admissions. • UM’s ACT code is 2422; www.actstudent.org • UM’s SAT code is 4489; sat.collegeboard.org

If you are going to be a college freshman, ask your high schoolto send your final high school transcripts with a posted graduation date, final GPA, and class rank upon graduation.

If you are a transfer student, send an updated official college transcript as soon as you complete your final term and your grades are posted.

All freshmen applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships based on their GPA and test scores. Awards to transfer applicants are based solely on college GPA. See page 10 for more specifics.

SEND FINAL TRANSCRIPTS TO: Enrollment Services-Admissions, Lommasson Center, Room 101, University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812.

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Apply for Federal Financial Aid406-243-5373 | faid@mso.umt.edu | umt.edu/finaid

Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for help paying for college based on family income and assets. There are two ways to complete the FAFSA: fill out the form online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or obtain the application from your high school counselor. Include University of Montana school code 002536 as one of your college choices on the FAFSA. Online information and tips are available at umt.edu/finaid.

The FAFSA for the next academic year is available on Jan. 1, and it is permissible to use an estimate of your household income when completing the form. You do not need to have completed your income tax return before submitting the FAFSA.

Reserve Housing406-243-2611 | housing@mso.umt.edu | umt.edu/residencelife

• To reserve your residence hall room, complete the application online and submit a $200 prepayment and a $25 processing fee.

• Freshmen with less than 30 semester credits are required to live on campus. New student housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

• UM also provides housing options for students with spouses and/or dependents. For more information contact University Villages at 406-243-6030.

Complete My Academics Tasks In the late spring the Office for Student Success hosts a web portal, called My Academics, for

all newly admitted freshmen. Upon admission to UM, OSS emails instructions for how to log on to your personal site, which contains information relevant to you and your chosen major: a list of your first semester core courses, your ACT/SAT and writing placement scores, information about how to change a major, and links to academic resources for further information.

My Academics displays your personalized My To-Do List, setting forth all of the academic tasks you must complete before June 1 to be registered in the high-demand courses for your major. One of those tasks – completing the Academic Interest Questionnaire (A-IQ) – allows you to indicate specific interests within your chosen major, as well as list high school courses and courses taken for college and AP credit.

Attend an Orientation Program800-462-8636 | orientation@mso.umt.edu

Orientation Programs support your transition to campus. Visit the orientation website for up-to-date information at umt.edu/orientation.

After you register for an Orientation Program, we will send you an email confirmation with information about academic advising, immunizations, course registration and next steps.

admissions.umt.edu

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