Admission to bachelor degree programs, undergraduate nondegree
status and graduate nondegree status is administered by Admissions
& New Student Services, The University of Montana-Missoula, Missoula,
Montana 59812 (406) 243 6266 or 1-800-462-8636.
Admission to Associate of Applied Science programs, Associate of
Arts, certificate programs and nondegree status is administered
by the College of Technology of The University of Montana-Missoula,
909 South Avenue West, Missoula, Montana 59801 (406) 243 7828 (in
Montana, 1 800 542 6882).
Admission to graduate degree programs is administered by the Graduate
School, The University of Montana-Missoula, Missoula, Montana 59812
(406) 243 2572. Requirements for admission are detailed in the Graduate
School catalog.
Admission to the School of Law is administered by the School
of Law, The University of Montana-Missoula, Missoula, Montana 59812
(406) 243 4311. Requirements for admission are detailed in the Law
School Catalog (www.umt.edu/law).
The requirements for admission to these statuses are described below.
Please note that achievement of a high school diploma or equivalent
is the minimum level of academic preparation required for admission
to the University. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance
or refusal as soon as possible after necessary credentials have been
received.
The University of Montana-Missoula does not discriminate in admission,
in the provision of student services, or in employment policies on
the basis of race, sex, national origin or ancestry, marital status,
creed, religion, color, political ideas, age, or mental or physical
disability. The University accepts applications from in-state and
out-of-state, domestic and international students.
The University welcomes out of state students as educational programs
and resources permit. The University retains the right to limit the
number of students and to establish requirements which will insure
their high scholastic aptitude.
Bachelor Degree Admission
Entering Freshmen
Academic Eligibility
Admission standards are as follows for both in state and out of state
high school graduates.
1. Graduation
from a state accredited high school.
2. 2.5 cumulative grade average (on a 0 4 scale) or 22 composite
on the enhanced ACT or 1030 combined verbal/math on SAT, or finish
in the upper half of the graduating class.
3.Successful completion of the College Preparatory Program
(all courses are subject to Office of Public Instruction guidelines):
-Four years of English.
-Three years of math, including Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra
II (or the sequential content equivalent of these courses). Students
are encouraged to take a math course in their senior year.
-Three years of social studies, including global studies (i.e.,
world history or world geography), American history and government
or another third year course.
-Two years of laboratory science. One year must be earth science,
biology, chemistry, or physics; the other year can be one of those
sciences or another approved college prep laboratory science.
-Two years chosen from the following: foreign language (preferably
two years), computer science, visual and performing arts, or vocational
education units.
Students who do not meet the admission standards may have several
other admission options from which to choose. Please contact Admissions
& New Student Services for information. These admission requirements
are subject to change.
The following categories
of students are exempt from 2 and 3 above:
a. Non-traditional
freshmen (those students who do not enter college for a period of
at least three years from the date of high school graduation or
from the date they would have graduated from high school if they
have a GED).
b. GED freshmen (those students who pass the GED and enter
college within three years of the date they would have graduated
from high school).
c. Part time students (those taking 7 credits or fewer).
d. Summer only students.
Part-time students, summer
only students and GED students must take the ACT or SAT.
Some departments reserve the right to set admission standards for
their undergraduate programs which differ from the general University
requirements. Applicants to these programs who meet general University
requirements for admission to the under-graduate degree status will
be admitted to the appropriate premajor program by Admissions &
New Student Services. Application to the undergraduate major program
is an additional, separate process administered by the department
and arranged for by the student seeking acceptance.
Questions concerning admission requirements may be directed to Admissions
& New Student Services, (406) 243 6266 or 1-800-462-8636.
Provisional Acceptance
Students who fail to meet the admissions requirements may be admitted
on a provisional basis if the Admissions Committee determines that
a student could be successful by taking advantage of the academic
support services that are available. To gain full admission, students
who are provisionally accepted must complete at least twenty-four
credits with a grade point average of 2.0 by the end of their second
semester. Students who fail to meet this requirement will be unable
to enroll in future terms.
How to Apply
Applications for admission are available from Admissions & New
Student Services by request. In addition, applications are sent to
all Montana high schools, community colleges and select out-of-state
schools. Applications are available also on the University web-site.
An application for admission is complete when Admissions & New
Student Services receives the credentials described below.
1. Application
form. Applications must be complete and signed.
2. $30 application fee. This non refundable fee is payable
once at the undergraduate level provided payment is followed by
enrollment. Record of payment will remain on file for one year for
students who do not enroll. Applications are not processed prior
to payment of this fee. The University of Montana-Missoula waives
the application fee for students who have attended an affiliate
campus: Montana Tech and the Division of Technology, Helena College
of Technology, and Western Montana College.
3. Test scores. Official ACT or SAT results should be sent
directly from the testing company or may be posted on the high school
transcript.
4. High School Student Self-Report form. This form is part
of the standard application form and is the basis for the initial
admission decision.
5. Final high school transcript with graduation date. Information
provided on the self report form will be verified from this transcript.
6. Medical History Record. All students are required to submit
a completed Medical History Record to the Curry Health Center two
weeks prior to registration. It is important that the immunization
record be complete, accurate and validated by a health official.
When to Apply
March 1 is the application priority processing date for autumn semester.
The application priority processing date for spring is November 15.
Applications postmarked or completed after the processing priority
date will be processed on a space available basis. Students are encouraged
to apply early as some programs may fill early. A student must be
admitted to The University of Montana-Missoula prior to attending
an orientation program. Orientation information is sent to accepted
students prior to each semester.
Transfer Students
Academic Eligibility
Any undergraduate degree transfer applicant who has attempted fewer
than twelve college level credits must meet the academic eligibility
requirements for freshmen mentioned above. Other undergraduate degree
applicants who have attempted twelve or more college level credits
must meet the academic eligibility requirements described here.
Applicants must present a 2.00 (C) cumulative grade average (on a
0 4 scale) for all college level work attempted to be eligible for
admission.
Admissions & New Student Services determines whether or not transfer
courses are college level, the appropriate grading and credit conversions
on transfer work, and the applicability of transfer credit toward
general education, upper division, and other university requirements.
See Transfer Evaluations under General Information in this section
for details.
How to Apply
Receipt of the following credentials in Admissions & New Student
Services constitutes a complete application for admission:
1. Application
form. The application form may be obtained by contacting Admissions
& New Student Services, The University of Montana-Missoula,
Missoula, Montana 59812 (406) 243 6266. It should be completed,
signed and returned.
2. $30.00 application fee. This non refundable fee is payable
once at the undergraduate level provided payment is followed by
enrollment. Record of payment will remain on file for one year for
students who do not enroll. An application cannot be considered
prior to payment of this fee. The University of Montana-Missoula
waives the application fee for students who have attended an affiliate
campus: Montana Tech and the Division of Technology, Helena College
of Technology, and Western Montana College.
3. Official college/university transcripts. The student must
supply a complete official transcript from each regionally accredited
college or university attended, and from each college or university
attended holding candidate status for regional accreditation. Applications
from students who are enrolled at the transfer school while applying
to UM will be considered for admission based on incomplete official
transcripts showing all academic work completed and posted to date.
The complete official transcript must be on file before the second
registration at UM. Academic eligibility will be reviewed upon receipt
of the complete transcript.
4. Medical History Record. All students are required to submit
a completed Medical History Record to the Curry Health Center two
weeks prior to registration. It is especially important that the
immunization record be complete and accurate and validated by a
health official.
When to Apply
March 1 is the application priority processing date for autumn semester.
The application priority processing date for spring semester is November
15. Applications postmarked or completed after the processing priority
date will be processed on a space available basis. Students are encouraged
to apply early as some programs may fill early. A student must be
admitted to The University of Montana-Missoula prior to attending
an orientation program. Orientation information is sent to accepted
students prior to each semester.
Bachelor of Applied Science Admission
Academic Eligibility
Applicants must hold an Associate of Applied Science degree from an
accredited institution with a minimum cumulative grade average of
2.5.
How to Apply
Applicants should
contact the Bachelor of Applied Science advisor at The University
of Montana College of Technology, 243-7825. The applicant and advisor
meet to discuss goals of the degree, and the applicant receives the
B.A.S. application for admission.
An application for admission is complete when the B.A.S. advisor receives
the credentials described below.
1. Completed B.A.S.
application
2. Official transcripts of all prior college work
3. $30 application fee (if the applicant is new to The University
of Montana system)
4. Medical History Record (if the applicant is new to The
University of Montana system)
When to Apply
Applications from students who hold an A.A.S. degree are accepted
on a continual basis. Applicants who are in the process of completing
the A.A.S. degree are encouraged to begin the application process
during their final semester. Students are not, however, admitted until
after the A.A.S. degree has been awarded.
Associate
of Applied Science, Associate of Arts and Certificate Admission
The Associate of Applied Science and Certificate programs in the College
of Technology are designed to lead an individual directly to employment
in a specific career. In some instances, particularly in allied health,
the degree is a prerequisite for taking a licensing examination. The
University College of Arts and Sciences offers a Bachelor of Applied
Science degree for students who have completed the Associate of Applied
Science degree. The Associate of Arts degree typically prepares students
to transfer to other programs.
Academic Eligibility
To be eligible for admission, students must have graduated from an
accredited high school or passed the GED. Students admitted to the
College of Technology who wish to enroll in courses at the University
of Montana-Missoula main campus must meet the admission requirements
of the main campus.
How to Apply
Applications for admission are available from the College of Technology
by request. In addition, applications are sent to all in-state high
schools.
An application for admission is complete when the College of Technology
receives the credentials described below.
1. Application
form. Applications must be completed and signed.
2. $30 application fee. This non-refundable application fee
is payable once at the undergraduate level provided payment is followed
by enrollment. Record of payment will remain on file for one year
for students who do not enroll. The University of Montana-Missoula
waives the application fee for students who have attended an affiliate
campus: Montana Tech and the Division of Technology, Helena College
of Technology, and Western Montana College.
3. Test scores. All students are required to take either
the ACT, SAT or ASSET standardized test and submit scores to the
Admissions Office. Contact the College of Technology Admissions
Office for specific information regarding this requirement.
4. Proof of high school graduation/GED. An official high
school transcript with graduation date or GED score report must
be sent to the College of Technology.
5. Medical History Record. All students are required to submit
a completed Medical History Record to the Curry Health Cemter two
weeks prior to registration. History record forms are sent to students
with acceptance notifications. Some health related programs have
additional requirements. Refer to the College of Technology section
of this catalog.
When to Apply
Applications are considered on a first- come, first-served basis.
Within two weeks of receiving an application, the College of Technology
will notify applicants of their status. If a program is full, applicants
who fulfill admission requirements will be admitted to the next available
term.
International
The University of Montana-Missoula Admissions & New Student Services
Office or the College of Technology will issue the Immigration Form
I 20 AB or I 20MN (necessary for obtaining an F 1 or M 1 student visa)
to international applicants who are academically eligible for the
undergraduate degree status (see above) and who supply complete credentials
as described below. In certain situations an international applicant
may not need an I 20; in these cases, Admissions & New Student
Services should be contacted for individual advice regarding admission
status, academic eligibility, and admission requirements. International
students are not required to submit ACT or SAT scores
How to Apply
Receipt of the following credentials constitutes a complete international
application for admission:
1. International application form. This form can be obtained
by contacting Admissions & New Student Services or the College
of Technology. The form must be complete and signed.
2. $30.00 application fee (in US dollars). This non refundable
fee is payable once at the undergraduate level when payment is followed
by enrollment. In all other cases record of payment will remain on
file for one year. Payment of this fee is expected prior to consideration
of the application. The University of Montana-Missoula waives the
application fee for students who have attended an affiliate campus:
Montana Tech and the Division of Technology, Helena College of Technology,
and Western Montana College.
3. Academic Credentials:
A. Certified copies
of non-U.S. academic credentials beginning with secondary school
and continuing through the highest level of achievement.
B. U.S. transcripts. Complete official transcripts showing
all U.S. high school and college/university attendance.
4. Statement of
Financial Support. The applicant must submit a certified statement
from a bank or sponsor verifying that adequate financial resources
are available to pay for the student's estimated expenses for the
first year (tuition, fees, room, board, miscellaneous expenses, student
health insurance, expenses of dependents, etc.). This estimated amount
is adjusted annually and is available by contacting Admission &
New Student Services.
5. English Report. Students from countries other than Australia,
New Zealand, Canada or the United Kingdom must show evidence of proficiency
in English by submitting official scores of the Test of English as
a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 500 is required for
regular admission to undergraduate programs (see Conditional Admission
below). However, students who score less than 580 will be required
to take English as a Second Language courses according to the following
schedule (except College of Technology students):
500 525-one half the normal academic load plus ENSL/LING 250: English
for Foreign Students: Intermediate. Students in mathematics, computer
science, and science fields that depend heavily on laboratory work
may enroll up to a three fourths academic load.
525 580-three fourths normal academic load plus ENSL/LING 450: English
for Foreign Students: Advanced.
A student may petition the Supervisor of the English as a Second Language
Program to waive this requirement, if the student has the support
of his or her department or program chair.
Any questions concerning the evidence of proficiency in English should
be directed to Admissions & New Student Services. Requests for
information on TOEFL test procedures and registration should be directed
to:
TOEFL, P.O. Box 899, Princeton, New Jersey 08540
When the student arranges to take the TOEFL test, he or she should
request that examination results be sent directly to Admissions &
New Student Services or the College of Technology, The University
of Montana-Missoula, Missoula, Montana 59812. (Code N. 4489 00)
Conditional Admission
International students who score below 500 and who meet all other
admission requirements will be offered conditional admission. Conditionally
admitted students study in an intensive program at The University
of Montana-Missoula English Language Institute on campus until the
TOEFL score reaches 500. After a score of 500 is achieved, enrollment
in regular university courses begins.
6. Medical History Record International. All students are required
to submit a completed Medical History Record for international students
to the Curry Health Center two weeks prior to registration. It is
required that the immunization record (for measles, rubella, diphtheria,
tetanus, polio, and skin testing for tuberculosis) be complete, accurate,
and validated by a physician.
7. Visa Clearance and Advisor's Recommendation Form. F 1 and
M 1 students transferring from another college or university in the
U.S. must have this form completed by the foreign student advisor
of the transfer school and returned to the UM Admissions & New
Student Services Office or the College of Technology.
When to Apply
Applications are accepted on a rolling, space-available basis. Consequently,
students are encouraged to apply early to secure acceptance.
Undergraduate Nondegree Status
An applicant who wishes to pursue studies for his or her personal
growth and who does not wish to work toward a formal degree at The
University of Montana-Missoula may apply as an undergraduate nondegree
student. (This option is not available to freshmen unless they are
applying to the College of Technology.) Each applicant should understand
that acceptance to this category does not constitute acceptance into
a degree granting program. Applicants admitted as undergraduate nondegree
students are not eligible for financial aid.
Academic Eligibility
Each applicant must certify on the application form that he or she
has graduated from a high school that is fully accredited by its state
department of education, or has passed the General Educational Development
test with a standard score of 35 or above on each test and an average
standard score of 45 or above on all five tests. To be considered
for nondegree status, a student must have attempted 12 or more college
level credits.
Except in the College of Technology, a maximum of 30 semester credits
earned as a nondegree student will be applied to an undergraduate
degree at The University of Montana-Missoula if the applicant applies
and is accepted to a degree program. Whether credits taken in the
College of Technology as a nondegree student may apply to a particular
degree program is dependent on the courses taken and the degree program
to which the student may be admitted. This category is not open to
students currently on academic suspension from The University of Montana-Missoula.
If a person is admitted as an undergraduate nondegree student and
later wishes to change to a degree program, he or she will be required
to file an application for readmission, furnish the required supporting
credentials and meet the regular admissions standards for the intended
program. Readmission applications are available from Admissions &
New Student Services, the College of Technology, or the Registrar's
Office.
How to Apply
Receipt of the following credentials in Admissions & New Student
Services or the College of Technology constitutes a complete application
for admission to the undergraduate nondegree status:
1. Application
form. The application form may be obtained from the Office of Admissions
& New Student Services, The University of Montana-Missoula,
Missoula, Montana 59812 (406) 243 6266 or the College of Technology
(406) 243 7882. It should be completed, signed, and returned.
2. $30.00 application fee. This non refundable fee is payable
once at the undergraduate level provided payment is followed by
enrollment. Record of payment will remain on file for one year for
students who do not enroll. An application cannot be considered
prior to payment of this fee. The University of Montana-Missoula
waives the application fee for students who have attended an affiliate
campus: Montana Tech and the Division of Technology, Helena College
of Technology, and Western Montana College.
3. Medical History Record. All applicants are required to
submit a completed Medical History Record to the Curry Health Center
two weeks prior to registration. The form must be complete, accurate
and validated by a health official. Health forms are sent to students
with letters of acceptance.
When to Apply
March 1 is the application priority processing date for autumn semester.
The application priority processing date for spring semester is November
15. Applications postmarked or completed after these dates will be
processed on a space available basis. Students are encouraged to apply
early.
Graduate Nondegree Status
Applicants having a baccalaureate degree who do not desire a graduate
degree or who have not yet been accepted by the Graduate School into
a graduate degree program may enroll as graduate nondegree students.
(Students wishing to be admitted to a graduate degree program must
apply for admission through the Graduate School, furnish the required
supporting credentials and meet all regular admission requirements
of the Graduate School.)
Graduate nondegree students may take courses for either graduate or
undergraduate credit, as defined in the catalog. Graduate credit will
be assigned automatically unless a request for undergraduate credit
is submitted to the Graduate School by the fifth week of the semester.
Graduate credits earned will not necessarily be applied toward graduate
degree requirements if and when an individual is admitted to a graduate
degree program.
There is a limit of nine graduate credits (or the credits earned during
a single semester, whichever is more) for courses taken while in the
graduate nondegree status which might later be applied toward an advanced
degree at the University. These credits must be requested by petition
to the graduate dean and require the approval of the program chair
to which the individual is seeking graduate degree admission.
Graduate nondegree students are urged to seek advice from the Graduate
School if they have any intention of pursuing a graduate degree program.
Applicants admitted as graduate nondegree students will not be eligible
for financial aid. Graduate nondegree students are assessed the graduate
level surcharge of all credits taken.
Academic Eligibility
Applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree (or higher degree)
from a regionally accredited college or university prior to enrollment
in the graduate nondegree status at UM.
How to Apply
Receipt of the following credentials in Admissions & New Student
Services constitutes a complete application to the graduate nondegree
status:
1. Application
form. A completed application form may be obtained by contacting
Admissions & New Student Services, The University of Montana-Missoula,
Missoula, Montana 59812 (406) 243 6266. It should be completed,
signed and returned.
2. $30.00 application fee. This non refundable fee is payable
once at the graduate level provided payment is followed by enrollment.
Record of payment will remain on file for one year for students
who do not enroll. An application cannot be considered prior to
payment of this fee. The University of Montana-Missoula waives the
application fee for students who have attended an affiliate campus:
Montana Tech and the Division of Technology, Helena College of Technology,
and Western Montana College.
3. Medical History Record. All applicants are required to
submit a completed Medical History Record to the Curry Health Center
two weeks prior to registration. It is especially important that
the immunization record be complete and accurate and validated by
a health official.
When to Apply
March 1 is the application priority deadline for autumn semester.
The application priority deadline for spring semester is November
15. Graduate nondegree applications and required credentials must
be postmarked by these dates. Applications postmarked or completed
after these deadline dates will be processed on a space available
basis.
GED
(General Educational Development)
A person who is not a graduate from an accredited high school may
be eligible for admission by earning passing scores on the GED test.
Passing scores are a minimum score of 35 on each test and an average
score of 45. Effective Jan 1, 2002 passing scores are a minimum score
of 350 on each test and an average score of 450. GED students who
have been out of high school for less than three years must also submit
ACT or SAT scores. For additional information and test center locations
in Montana, contact the Office of Public Instruction, Helena, MT 59601.
Former University of Montana-Missoula Students -
Readmission
Students previously enrolled at The University of Montana-Missoula
who have interrupted their enrollment for 24 months or more must submit
an application for readmission. Applications for readmission may be
obtained from the Registrar's or Admissions Offices.
Former students applying for a change in their admission status (undergraduate
degree, undergraduate nondegree, graduate nondegree) via the readmission
process are subject to the admission requirements described above.
Former undergraduate degree students who do not plan to change their
status and who have attended another college/university since attending
The University of Montana-Missoula, even if their absence from UM
has been less than two years in duration, must submit college transcripts.
Former students who are applying for readmission after an absence
of 24 months or more must submit a new Medical History Report to the
Curry Health Center. This form will be sent to former students upon
receipt of their application.
Former students are not required to pay the application fee of $30.00
unless they are changing from an undergraduate status to a graduate
status or vice versa. The application fee is paid only once at the
graduate non-degree level and once at the undergraduate level.
General Information
Achievement Tests (ACT/SAT)
The results of the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude
Test (SAT) must be requested directly from the testing company or
may be posted on the high school transcript. They are used for admission
and academic advising, for the granting of scholarships, and for admission
into the Davidson Honors College. All new undergraduate degree students,
both freshmen and transfers, who have attempted or earned fewer than
12 college credits must take the ACT or the SAT. Arrangements should
be made to take the test in October or December of the year preceding
entrance to the University. Complete information and registration
forms are sent to all high school counselors well in advance of each
test date. Information may also be obtained from the American College
Testing Program, P.O. Box 168, Iowa City, Iowa 52240 or the College
Board ATP, Box 592, Princeton, New Jersey 08540.
The examination must be completed no later than December of the year
before entrance if the student wishes to be considered for scholarships.
Students must have taken the test in order to be considered for admission.
Students who have a disability which would hamper them in taking the
ACT or SAT test will need to make special arrangements for accommodation.
If the high school graduation date is more than three years prior
to the term in which the student intends to enroll, an ACT or SAT
score is not required but is strongly encouraged.
Advanced Placement (AP) Program/College Level Examination Program
(CLEP)
College credit may be granted based on achievement in college level
high school courses, provided the University has received satisfactory
scores from the College Entrance Examination Board or the Advanced
Placement Examinations. Credit for specific examinations is granted
subject to approval of the academic department which offers similar
courses at the University. Therefore, it should not be assumed that
credit granted by other colleges/universities will be allowed by UM.
Specific questions regarding the Advanced Placement Program should
be directed to Admissions & New Student Services. (See University
policy below.)
The University of Montana-Missoula recognizes there are great individual
differences in the academic preparation and background of students
because of the variety of learning opportunities afforded by books,
television, travel and work experience. In an effort to give credit
for learning that takes place outside of the university classroom,
The University of Montana-Missoula grants credit for some of the College
Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests. The purpose of this program
is to allow students to take examinations to test their achievement
and determine if their proficiency is equivalent to college level
courses in various academic fields. Credit for specific examinations
is granted subject to approval of the appropriate academic department
at the University. Therefore, it should not be assumed that credit
granted by other colleges/universities will be allowed by UM. Details
about CLEP can be obtained from the University Testing Center.
University policy for awarding credit on the basis of AP/CLEP is as
follows:
1. Students must
be enrolled in or applying to the undergraduate degree status.
2. Grades of Pass will be recorded for all credits granted.
3. There is no limit to the number of credits that may be
awarded.
4. Credits may be used toward general education requirements.
Appropriate designations will be made by Admissions & New Student
Services.
5. The applicability of credits granted toward major requirements
will be determined by the student's academic department.
Advanced Placement
AP
Examination Title |
Minimum
Score |
Semester
Credit |
Equivalent
Courses |
Art/History of Art |
3 |
6 |
ART
150L-151L |
Art/Studio |
4 |
9 |
ART
123A, 125A & ART 135A |
Biology |
4 |
4 |
BIOL
101N & 102N |
Chemistry |
4 |
5 |
CHEM
161N or 151N |
Computer Science A |
3 |
3 |
CS 131 |
Computer Science AB
|
3 |
6 |
CS 131
& 132 |
English/Lang &
Comp |
3 |
3 |
ENEX
101 |
English/Lit &
Comp |
3 |
3 |
ENLT
120L |
Environmental Science |
3 |
4 |
|
French Language |
3
4 |
5
10 |
FREN
101
FREN 102 |
French Literature |
3
4 |
5
10 |
FREN
101
FREN 102 |
German Language |
3
4 |
5
10 |
GERM
101
GERM 102 |
Gov & Politics/US |
3 |
3 |
PSC
100S |
Gov & Pol/Comparative |
3 |
3 |
PSC
120S |
History/European |
4
5 |
4
6 |
HIST
105H
HIST 105H |
History/United States |
4
5 |
4
6 |
HIST
151H-152H
HIST 151H-152H
|
Latin/Vergil |
3
4 |
5
10 |
LAT
101
LAT 102 |
Latin/Catullus
Horace |
3
4 |
5
10 |
LAT
101
LAT 102 |
Macroeconomics |
4 |
3 |
ECON
112S |
Mathematics/Calc AB |
4 |
4 |
MATH
152 |
Mathematics/Calc BC |
3 |
8 |
MATH
152-153 |
Microeconomics |
4 |
3 |
ECON
111S |
Music Listn/Lit |
3 |
3 |
MUS
134L |
Physics B |
3 |
8 |
PHYS
121N-122N |
Physics C |
4 |
5 |
PHYS
221N |
Psychology |
3 |
3 |
PSYC
100S |
Spanish Language |
3
5 |
5
10 |
SPAN
101
SPAN 102 |
Spanish Literature |
3
4 |
5
10 |
SPAN
101
SPAN 102 |
Statistics |
4 |
4 |
MATH
241 |
|
|
|
|
College Level Examination
Program
General
Examination Title |
Minimum |
Sem
Score |
Equivalent
Course Credit |
Natural Sciences |
550 |
6 |
None |
Subject
Examination Title |
Minimum |
Sem
Score |
Equivalent
Course Credit |
Accounting, Intro. |
55 |
6 |
BADM 201-202 |
American Gov |
50 |
3 |
PSC 100S |
American Hist I |
50 |
3 |
HIST 151L |
American Hist II |
50 |
3 |
HIST 152L |
American Lit |
50 |
3 |
ENLT 221L |
Biology, General |
50 |
3 |
BIOL 101 |
Business Law, Intro |
57 |
3 |
BADM 257 |
Calc With Elem Funct |
50 |
4 |
MATH 152 |
Chemistry, General
|
50 |
5 |
CHEM 161N or 151N |
|
|
|
|
College Algebra |
45 |
0 |
None |
College Alg/Trig |
45 |
0 |
None |
|
|
|
|
College French,
Levels 1&2
(max. 4 credits)
|
45-49
50-55
56+ |
0
4
4 |
FREN 102
FREN 201
FREN 202 |
|
|
|
|
Coll German
Level 1&2
(max. 4 credits)
|
45
50
56 |
0
4
4 |
GERM 102
GERM 201
GERM 202 |
|
|
|
|
Coll Spanish,
Levels 1&2
(max. 4 credits)
|
45
50
56 |
0
4
4 |
SPAN 102
SPAN 201
SPAN 202 |
|
|
|
|
English Lit |
50 |
3 |
ENLT 220L |
Psychology, Intro |
50 |
3 |
PSYC 100S |
Western Civilization
I |
50 |
|
HIST 104H |
Western Civilization
II |
50 |
33 |
HIST 105H |
Credit
for Military Service and Schooling
The University may grant elective credit for courses completed in
military service schools and training provided such credit is baccalaureate
level as recommended by the American Council on Education in "A
Guide to Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services".
Credit may be granted toward College of Technology programs if appropriate
to the program requirements. Specific questions regarding credit for
military service schools should be directed to Admissions & New
Student Services.
Credit for Training Programs
The University may grant elective credit for courses completed in
training programs, provided such credit is baccalaureate level as
recommended by the American Council on Education in "The National
Guide to Educational Credits for Training Programs". Credit may
be granted toward College of Technology programs if appropriate to
the program requirements. Specific questions regarding credit for
training programs should be directed to Admissions & New Student
Services.
Foreign Language Placement
Transfer credit is not granted for high school foreign languages.
Placement testing is done by the Foreign Language department to determine
appropriate class placement for entering students.
General Education Requirement
Accepted transfer courses apply toward The University of Montana-Missoula
General Education requirements as assigned by Admissions & New
Student Services.
Transfer students who submit all credentials on time and who are admitted
to an undergraduate degree program will receive an evaluation of their
work showing the distribution of courses toward the general education
requirements; this evaluation will be sent with the acceptance letter.
It is important that a student monitor his/her program with the help
of an academic advisor. Refer to the General Education Requirements
section of this catalog for details.
Students who have earned a baccalaureate or higher degree are considered
to have met the general education requirements.
Health and Immunization Requirements
Health Record: Each student admitted to the University is required
to submit a completed Medical History Record. This self-reported medical
history is designed to help the Curry Health Center provide the best
possible care to students. The form should be completed as soon as
possible and must be received two weeks prior to registration.
Immunization Requirements: Montana state law requires all post secondary
students to provide proof of immunization signed by a health care
provider or documented on an official immunization record.
Registration cannot be completed without this documentation. A health
record form is sent with the admission acceptance letter.
High School Pilot Program
Area high school students can enroll in University classes under this
program. High school students earn college credit, receive an early
introduction to University opportunities and are able to develop skills
and knowledge beyond the high school level. For more information,
contact the Coordinator of the High School Pilot Program, Admissions
& New Student Services, Lommasson Center 103, The University of
Montana-Missoula, Missoula, MT 59812 or phone (406) 243 6266. For
opportunities in the College of Technology, phone (406) 243-7828.
International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)
For information on the International Student Exchange Program, contact
the International Programs Office, University Hall 022, The University
of Montana-Missoula, Missoula, MT 59812 or phone (406) 243 2288.
National Student Exchange (NSE)
The University of Montana-Missoula participates in the National Student
Exchange (NSE) program with 145 other state colleges and universities.
This program offers students the opportunity to become better acquainted
with different social and educational patterns in other areas of the
United States. NSE encourages students to experience new life and
learning styles, appreciate differing cultural perspectives, learn
more about themselves and others and broaden their educational backgrounds
through specialized courses or unique programs which may not be available
on the home campus. The qualified sophomore or junior year student
may travel to another state and participate in the exchange program
for up to one academic year while continuing to pay in state (resident)
fees. For more information, contact the Coordinator of the National
Student Exchange Program, Admissions & New Student Services, Lommasson
Center 101, The University of Montana-Missoula, Missoula, MT 59812
or phone (406) 243 6266.
Special Admission Committee
A special admission committee reviews applications from students who
do not meet the regular admission standards.
Enrollment Limitation
The University of Montana-Missoula may deny or condition admission,
readmission, or continuing enrollment of any individual who, in the
judgment of the University, presents an unreasonable risk to the safety
and welfare of the campus and persons thereon. In making such judgment,
the University may, among other things, take into account the individual's
history and experience relative to (a) violence and destructive tendencies,
(b) behavior on other college campuses, and (c) any rehabilitative
therapy the individual may have undergone.
The University of Montana-Missoula adopts the following Admission
Review Procedures:
The Director of Admissions and New Student Services, the Associate
Dean of the Graduate School or the Chair of the Admissions Committees
of the various professional schools at The University of Montana-Missoula
shall be responsible for the administration of the Admissions Review
procedures established to implement Board of Regents policy. When
the responsible admissions officer has reason to believe an applicant
may present an unreasonable risk to the safety and welfare of the
campus and persons thereon, additional information regarding the applicant's
background and experiences shall be requested. No applicant's admission
may be barred automatically, solely by reason of a criminal conviction,
if state supervision has terminated, or solely by reason of a youth
court adjudication. The responsible admissions officer may request
additional information in the following instances: (1) When an applicant
has been convicted of a felony; (2) When an applicant has been adjudicated
as a danger to others or to self; (3) When an applicant has been suspended
or expelled for disciplinary reasons from other educational institutions,
either before or after the applicant has been accepted at The University
of Montana-Missoula; (4) When, on the basis of other facts, the Director
or other responsible officer has reason to believe an applicant may
present an unreasonable risk to the safety and welfare of the campus
and persons thereon.
After obtaining additional information, the responsible admissions
officer may admit the applicant or refer the application to the Admissions
Review Committee for review and recommendation.
Transfer Credentials
The kinds of credentials evaluated by Admissions & New Student
Services for possible transfer credits fall into two categories, required
and optional.
Required Credentials - UM requires that these credentials be
submitted for evaluation at the time of application. They consist
of official transcripts from regionally accredited colleges and universities,
from colleges and universities that are candidates for regional accreditation,
and foreign colleges and universities. Course work from other schools
is not evaluated unless an individual exception is requested by a
student and approved by a committee composed of the Academic Vice
President, Admissions & New Student Services Director and Registrar.
Optional Credentials - Although students are not required to
submit these records, Admissions & New Student Services or the
College of Technology will evaluate them any time during enrollment
in the undergraduate degree status. They consist of official records
from nontraditional sources including the Advance Placement Program,
the College Level Examination Program, military service records and
records from certain training programs (see below).
Transfer Evaluations
Evaluations of transfer records are done by Admissions & New Student
Services. An Evaluation of Transfer Records is included in the acceptance
packet and in the advising materials distributed during orientation.
It is recommended that students provide their advisors with transfer
course descriptions.
As part of an evaluation, Admissions & New Student Services reviews
all academic work for possible repeated courses and assigns courses
to the appropriate UM General Education areas. Credit for courses
judged by Admissions & New Student Services to be of college level
will be applied toward the free elective requirements of baccalaureate
degrees. The evaluation also designates courses applicable toward
the 39 credit Upper Division requirement. Accepted credits are subject
to restrictions noted in the Credit Maximums presented later in the
section under Degree Requirements. These and other limitations are
explained in that section. The academic department is authorized to
determine the applicability of accepted credit toward major department
requirements. Students are required to seek the advice of their departmental
advisors prior to registration each term.
Students in the College of Technology must submit official transcripts
for evaluation. If a student feels that a course taken at another
institution may substitute for a specific College of Technology course,
the evaluation will be done by the associate dean and the chair of
the department of the equivalent course. Courses in which a grade
lower than "C" was earned, internship, clinical experience,
and some laboratory courses will not be considered for transfer credit.
Transfer Guides
Admissions & New Student Services publishes guides to the evaluation
of transfer courses from various two and four year colleges in Montana,
Idaho and Wyoming. These guides are available at the transfer schools
and from Admissions & New Student Services, The University of
Montana-Missoula, Missoula, MT 59812.
Validation Required Credit
The Montana University System Board of Regents has stipulated that
college level credit from colleges and universities having candidacy
status in a regional accrediting association can be accepted only
after the student has successfully completed twenty (20) semester
credits at the receiving institution. At UM, these credits are termed
"validation required" (VR) credits. As students successfully
complete twenty credits at UM, the VR credit is released by the UM
Registrar and added to the undergraduate credits.
Vocational Technical Credit
Courses from regionally accredited colleges which are intended for
use exclusively in terminal, non-transfer programs (associate of applied
science or certificate programs) are termed vocational technical.
Transfer credit toward an A.A. or baccalaureate program, except for
the Bachelor of Applied Science degree, is not accepted for vocational
technical courses, and vocational technical courses are not used to
determine academic eligibility for admission to these programs at
UM. Vocational technical courses will appear on the UM permanent record
designated by "VT". Although credits for vocational technical
courses are not accepted in transfer except in the College of Technology
and for the Bachelor of Applied Science degree, the vocational technical
petition process enables a student's UM major department to grant
up to 10 semester credits based on vocational technical experiences
which enhance the major program.
To receive a vocational technical credit grant, a student may petition
his or her major department by securing the petition form from the
Registrar's Office. This form, together with a copy of The University
of Montana-Missoula permanent record and a copy of the transfer institution's
catalog, should be presented to the department chair of the student's
major. The department chair will return the form to the Registrar's
Office indicating how many, if any, credits may be applied toward
the degree. This completed form is an agreement between the institution
and the student that the credits apply toward graduation requirements
provided the student retains his or her major in the same field. Should
the student elect to change majors, the same procedure must be followed
with the new department chair.
This petition process may be used by students wishing to count up
to 10 semester credits in technical courses taken from the College
of Technology to an associate of arts or baccalaureate degree program.
Technical courses are designated by a course number suffix of "T".
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education's Professional
Student Exchange Program enables students in thirteen western states
to enroll in out of state professional programs when those programs
are not available in their home states. Exchange students receive
preference in admission. They pay reduced levels of tuition: for most
students, resident tuition in public institutions or reduced standard
tuition at private schools. The home state pays a support fee to the
admitting schools to help cover the cost of students' education.
The following professional programs are not available in Montana but
are supported by the Montana WICHE program. They are dentistry, medicine,
occupational therapy, optometry, osteopathic medicine, podiatry, public
health and veterinary medicine.
The Certifying Officer for the state of Montana can be contacted for
specific details about the program. WICHE Student Exchange Program,
Montana University System, 2500 Broadway, Helena, MT 59620. (406)444-6570
or Fax: (406) 444-1469.
Western Undergraduate Exchange Program (WUE)
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program at The University
of Montana-Missoula is administered as a scholarship program. The
scholarship is limited to students who are legal residents of Alaska,
Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon,
South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
The amount of the WUE scholarship is 150% of instate fees.
Only new freshmen and transfer students are eligible to apply for
a WUE scholarship.
Once the scholarship is awarded, it extends through four full calendar
years or completion of the bachelor's degree, whichever is first,
provided:
a. state of legal
residence does not change
b. all other criteria of the UM scholarship are met, including
maintenance of a cumulative UM GPA of 3.0 or above
c. students do not interrupt their UM attendance by twelve
months or more.
If a student chooses a
major in pre-pharmacy or pre-nursing, they will only be eligible for
the scholarship until the time they are admitted to their respective
professional school.
Spring semester WUE scholarship applications may be considered by
the Scholarship Coordinator on a space available basis.
Alternative measures of exceptional ability may be presented in lieu
of the required GPA.
Time as a WUE Scholarship recipient cannot be used toward fulfilling
in state residency requirements for fee purposes at any unit of the
Montana University System.
All students who have been accepted for admissions by February 1,
are considered for the scholarship. There is not a separate application
for the scholarship.
Further details are available from the WUE Scholarship Coordinator
in the Admissions & New Student Services Office.
Student Conduct Code
The Student Conduct Code, embodying the ideals of academic honesty,
integrity, human rights and responsible citizenship, governs all student
conduct at The University of Montana-Missoula. Student enrollment
presupposes a commitment to the principles and policies embodied in
this Code.
The Student Conduct Code sets forth University jurisdiction, student
rights, standards of academic and general student conduct, disciplinary
sanctions for breach of the standards of student conduct and procedures
to be followed in adjudicating charges of both academic and general
misconduct.
The Vice President for Student Affairs is responsible for procedural
administration of the Student Conduct Code for all general conduct.
The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs is responsible
for all academic conduct.
Copies of the Student Conduct Code can be obtained from the offices
of the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Provost and Vice President
for Academic Affairs, Residence Life, and Associated Students of The
University of Montana-Missoula (ASUM). The Student Conduct Cod also
can be accessed from the internet at www.umt.edu/studentaffairs/policy/code.htm.
Servicemembers Opportunity College
The University is a member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges,
a consortium of over 1300 institutions pledged to be reasonable in
working with servicemembers and veterans trying to earn degrees.