2009-2010 Course Catalog

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. Applications are also available on the university website.
2. $30.00 or $36 on-line 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 Pre-Registration Immunization Form 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.