Admission to bachelor degree programs, undergraduate nondegree
status and graduate nondegree status is administered
by Enrollment Services-Admissions, 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
The University has begun to raise the academic standards required
for admission, and the process will continue in future years.
The current 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 one year global studies
(i.e., world history or world geography), one year American
history and one year of additional course work (i.e., government,
psychology, economics).
-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 Enrollment
Services-Admissions 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.
All freshman students must take the ACT or SAT with the exception
of non-traditional freshman.
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 Enrollment Services-Admissions. 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
Enrollment Services-Admissions, (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 Enrollment Services-Admissions
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 Enrollment Services-Admissions
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.
Enrollment Services-Admissions 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 Enrollment Services-Admissions
constitutes a complete application for admission:
1. Application form. The application form
may be obtained by contacting Enrollment Services-Admissions,
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 Enrollment Services-Admissions
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,
Enrollment Services-Admissions 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 Enrollment Services-Admissions
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 Enrollment Services-Admissions. 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 Enrollment
Services-Admissions 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 Enrollment Services-Admissions Office or the College
of Technology. A new I-20 will be issued by UM once a transfer
release date is entered in SEVIS (Student & Exchange Visitor
Information System) by the current school.
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 Enrollment Services-Admissions, the College of
Technology, or the Registrar's Office.
How to Apply
Receipt of the following credentials in Enrollment Services-Admissions
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 Enrollment Services-Admissions,
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
Graduate nondegree admission is a graduate status allowing students
to receive graduate credit for course work but who have not been
formally admitted to a graduate degree program.
Up to nine semester nondegree graduate credits (or the credits
earned during a single semester, whichever is greater) may be
applied toward a subsequent degree program, with the approval
of the student's program chair and the graduate dean. Acceptance
as a graduate nondegree student does not imply future admission
to a degree program.
Graduate nondegree students may take courses for either graduate
or undergraduate credit, as defined by the university catalog.
Graduate credits will be assigned automatically unless a request
for undergraduate credit is submitted to the Graduate School by
the fifth week of the semester.
Applicants admitted as graduate nondegree students are NOT ELIGIBLE
for financial aid. Graduate nondegree students are assessed the
graduate level tuituion and fees at the master's level rate for
all credits taken.
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.
Students who previously attended The University of Montana in
a graduate nondegree status and have not been enrolled for two
years, 24 months or more, use the graduate nondegree readmission
from to reapply for the same status.
Graduate degree admission is for candidates seeking to complete
a master's or doctoral program at UM. The academic department
you are applying to conducts the initial evaluation of your application
packet and submits your packet and a recommendation to the Graduate
School for the final decision regarding admission.
Graduate nondegree forms, graduate nondegree readmission forms,
Graduate degree application packets and information can be downloaded
from: http://www.umt.edu/grad/apply/nondegree.htm.
or you may contact the Graduate School at The University of Montana,
Lommasson Center Room 224, Missoula, MT 59812, or by phone at
(406) 243-2572 or by email gradschl@mso.umt.edu.
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 Enrollment Services-Admissions
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 Level Entrance Examination
Program (CLEP)or the Advanced Placement Program (AP) examinations.
The University of Montana-Missoula awards credit based upon the
recommendations from the American Council on Education (ACE) guide.
It should not be assumed that credit granted by other colleges/universities
would be allowed by UM. Specific questions regarding the Advanced
Placement Program should be direct to Enrollment Services-Admissions.
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. Enrollment Services-Admissions will make appropriate
designations.
5. The applicability of any and all AP and
CLEP University credits to specific programs will be left to
departmental discretion.
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 Enrollment Services-Admissions.
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 Enrollment
Services-Admissions.
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 Enrollment Services-Admissions.
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, Enrollment Services-Admissions, 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, Enrollment Services-Admissions, 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 Enrollment Services-Admissions
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, Enrollment
Services-Admissions Director and Registrar.
Optional Credentials - Although students are
not required to submit these records, Enrollment Services-Admissions
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 Enrollment Services-Admissions.
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, Enrollment Services-Admissions reviews
all academic work for possible repeated courses and assigns courses
to the appropriate UM General Education areas. Credit for courses
judged by Enrollment Services-Admissions 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
Enrollment Services-Admissions 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 Enrollment Services-Admissions, 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 Enrollment Services-Admissions 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.