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Housing and Dining Services

Residence Halls Community

The University of Montana-Missoula residence halls' community is very much a part of the total University and Missoula communities. The campus is a center for educational, cultural, and social activities. Residing in residence halls places the student at the center of these activities. Our mission is creating an atmosphere that is safe, provides for individual growth, and promotes academic exploration and learning. The University houses nearly 2100 students in nine residence halls on campus. The residence halls staff are resource people. Sharing ideas, observations, or questions with them will benefit residents. Resident Assistants offer help, when students experience problems with University life.

The University of Montana-Missoula requires all freshmen and students who have earned fewer than 30 semester credits to reside in the University's residence halls. Students are required to continue residence hall living until the student earns 30 semester credits. Any student who moves into the residence halls at the beginning of the semester is required to reside in the residence hall for the entire semester. (However, students usually must be enrolled for at least seven credits to be eligible to live in a residence hall.) Exceptions to residence hall living are made for students who reside with their parents and for students who are married or are single parents. Other exceptions are made under special circumstances on an individual basis. Any student requesting an exception to the residency requirements must complete an application for a release form, available from the Residence Life Office. All requests must be in writing, accompanied by supporting documentation. Students are not released from the residency requirements until the student receives an official notification from the Director of Residence Life. Students who have earned 30 semester credits or more are not subject to the residency requirements but are encouraged to live on campus. All students living in the residence halls are required to contract for one of the on-campus meal plans.

Rooms in residence halls are provided in order of application. Freshman students required to live in Residence Halls who submit their residence hall application and $100.00 prepayment by the priority Admission deadline of March 1, will be guaranteed permanent housing assignments. Application forms and information may be obtained by writing the Office of Admissions (new students) or the Residence Life Office (returning students). A limited number of rooms have been designed to accommodate students with disabilities. Application for these rooms is made to the Residence Life Office. The Director of Residence Life or the Office of Disability Services for Students, (406) 243-2243, should be contacted to ensure the necessary accommodations are provided.

Dining Services

Students living in residence halls may dine in either of the two conveniently located dining facilities. The Cascade Country Store, Treasure State dining room, and Mama Zoola's Pizzeria are located in the Lodge. The Copper Commons and the Union Market are located on the second floor of the University Center.

Buffet-style meals, with unlimited seconds, are available in the Treasure State dining room. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served Monday through Friday and brunch and dinner are served on weekends and holidays. In addition to the main entrees, an entree may be selected from one of the specialty bars. The specialty bars feature vegetarian and international entrees and traditional fast food favorites.

Students on meal plans may use their meal plan funds in the Treasure State dining room, Mama Zoola's Pizzeria, and the Cascade Country Store and Bear Bucks or cash in the Copper Commons. The Copper Commons, Mama Zoola's and the Cascade Country Store are cash operations that feature a variety of dining options and specialty cuisines. International favorites, Blue Plate Specials, salad bars, a soup and sandwich bar, char-grilled burgers, gourmet ice cream, flavored coffees and espresso, an assortment of juices, waters and carbonated beverages are available. The hours of service vary at each cash operation.

Meal Plans

Residence hall students must purchase one of the three meal plans designed for on-campus residents. Each meal plan has two accounts available. One account contains the weekly meal plan fund balance which allows entry into the Treasure State dining room or can be used to make purchases in Mama Zoola's or the Cascade Country Store. The other account is a Bear Bucks account which comes with a $40.00 balance. Bear Bucks can be used in all Dining Services food service facilities at the Lodge or University Center. UM meal plans provide maximum flexibility by allowing students to eat in any Dining Services' food operation. Meal plan rates are based on a specific number of meals available in the Treasure State dining room, however, the weekly fund balance format allows the flexibility to eat in any of the Lodge food service outlets. Additional funds may be deposited into a Bear Bucks account any time during the semester. Excess weekly account balances are not carried forward from week to week and no refunds are issued. Bear Bucks carry forward from autumn to spring semester for all persons who contract for a spring semester meal plan or have purchased additional Bear Bucks.

Family Housing

The University has 394 apartments for married students or single students with dependents, all within walking distance of the campus. Units range from studios to four-bedroom apartments. To be eligible for University family housing, one adult member of the family must attend the University full time (7 credits or more) two of the three semesters per year. The student must register as a full-time student the first semester of occupancy. Only persons dependent on the full-time student may live in University family housing. Unmarried graduate students may rent studio apartments if existing vacancies cannot be filled by qualified married student applicants.

Housing is assigned according to the date of application and notification is given about 20 days before housing becomes available. All applications must be updated every six months in order for applicants to remain on the assignment list. A $75 deposit must be submitted when an apartment is assigned. The deposit is refunded at the end of the rental period provided the apartment is in good, clean condition. The deposit is forfeited if the student cancels after accepting his or her assigned apartment.

Because of the demand for married student apartments, the Family Housing Office should be contacted early to make reservations and obtain detailed information.

Personal Property

The University of Montana-Missoula is not responsible, by state law, for damage to, or theft of, the personal property of students on campus (for example: damage to clothing or a stereo due to fire, smoke or water). Students are encouraged to adequately insure their personal property and to protect their property by locking their room/apartment and car and taking other simple precautions to prevent theft and damage.

Career Services

The Office of Career Services assists the student in developing a viable career objective and the plans necessary to attain it. Assistance is also provided to students who wish to modify career goals and improve their chances of finding employment upon graduation. Graduates are aided in finding a position suitable to their interests and applicable to their educational background. Interview schedules, employer information, and vacancy listings are available for positions in education, business and industry, and government service. Career Services also assists UM alumni to find new positions for which both a degree and experience are required. The Career Resource Center is an integral part of Career Services. It functions as an information center with current materials on general and specific career options.

Center for Studies Abroad

The Office of Foreign Languages and Literatures acts as an information and referral center for foreign study opportunities in a wide variety of countries.

Disability Services for Students

Disability Services for Students guarantees equal access to The University of Montana-Missoula academic programs by students with disabilities. This is accomplished through the coordination and provision of adjunct services and through responsible advocacy designed to promote a hospitable and accessible learning environment. Examples of DSS services include priority registration, physical accessibility accommodations, academic adjustment, auxiliary aids, alternative testing, textbook taping and computerizing, and disability service coordination, information, and referral. In addition to the services, DSS seeks out and pursues the removal of informational, physical, and attitudinal barriers to access at The University of Montana-Missoula. Student Handbook on Campus Disability Access and Services and a campus accessibility map are available upon request. Students with disabilities are encouraged to plan ahead and contact the Disability Services for Students office prior to arriving on campus. For additional information, contact DSS Director James Marks, Coordinator Dan Burke, Program Assistant Frances Miller, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Specialist Mary Morrison, or Learning Disability Specialist Kristie Madsen at Corbin Hall, 032 or (406) 243-2243 (Voice/Text).

Foreign Student and Scholar Services

Foreign Student Services provides for the general welfare of foreign students by assisting in their reception and orientation, and helping them with housing, integration into the University and community, interpretation of immigration regulations and federal laws, and other individual problems that may arise. Other important services include prearrival and arrival assistance, personal advising, financial assistance, community services and information, and supervision of the International House. The office also prepares certificates or petitions for exchange visitors on J-1 visas and serves as liaison to federal agencies.

International Programs Office

The International Programs Office administers all campus-wide faculty-, staff-, and student-exchange programs with overseas institutions. The International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) gives UM students the opportunity to study at one of over 100 institutions in 38 different countries, and direct exchange opportunities in China, Japan, and New Zealand. The Office of International Programs also coordinates faculty involvement on international development projects and works closely with the Center for Continuing Education on the design and delivery of short-term international institutes. The director of International Programs chairs the International Committee, which promotes international education on The University of Montana-Missoula campus.

Student Health Service

Student Health Services provides medical, dental, counseling, and health education to the students of the University who pay the health service fee. Following is some general information regarding services. More detailed information is available from the Student Health Service (phone: 406-243-2122).

Medical Services

  1. Follow up, at the student's request, on any significant health problems if within the capabilities of the health service.
  2. Medical care for illnesses or medical conditions, and inpatient facility for acute illness within the capabilities of the health service.
  3. Diagnostic X-rays and laboratory tests at a physician's direction.
  4. Twenty-four-hour urgent care during routine school sessions commensurate with the facility capabilities.
  5. Referrals to specialists when necessary.
  6. Elective minor surgery by appointment as time and facilities permit.
  7. Immunization on a cost basis. Admission immunization requirements should be completed before arrival on campus. Allergens and other series preparations are administered at no charge. The student must provide the allergen and explicit instructions from his or her doctor.
  8. Certification completed for marriage licenses, graduate school applications where appropriate, as a physician determines.
  9. Vision screening for referral.
  10. Women's health care including birth control counseling/classes.
  11. Wart treatment.
  12. Orthotics.
  13. HIV counseling and confidential/anonymous testing.
  14. Referrals for medical problems, if indicated.
  15. Assessment and treatment or referral of minor injuries suffered in motor vehicle accidents. Illness/injuries/accidents (i.e., Workman's Compensation, motor vehicle accidents) involving litigation should be referred to a full service facility capable of providing more extensive testing and documentation.

Services Not Provided
  1. Student Health Services is closed for clinical services that occur between semesters, during vacation periods and before the school year.
  2. Treatment of medical conditions that require specialty or intensive care beyond the scope of the health service facility.
  3. Injuries that are covered by industrial accident insurance.
  4. Off-campus hospitalization and doctor fees.
  5. Allergy diagnostic services.
  6. Routine eye refractions and prescribed corrective lenses.
  7. Home care.
  8. Insurance and third party billing.

Counseling and Psychological Service

Counseling and Psychological Service provides rapid access and brief therapy for UM students. CAPS also serves the needs of students in crisis and facilitates off-campus referral when necessary. All services are confidential and are covered by Student Health Services fee payment. Counseling covers the broad range of personal, academic, relational and social concerns of students. Counseling may help a student solve a personal problem, cope with the transition to university life, enhance family relationships, or improve academic performance.

Self Over Substances (S.O.S.)

S.O.S. provides professional assessment and referral by a certified chemical dependency counselor. Individual counseling, education and support groups are also offered to those affected by substance abuse. A trained group of students provides peer counseling, facilitates groups, and offers a "buddy system" for those substance abusers needing a support system.

Dental Services

Dental care is provided on a discounted fee-for-service basis and the dental service charges students for most visits. Dental work not completed at the clinic is referred to a private dentist. Charges incurred at private offices are the student's responsibility.

Services Provided

  1. Emergency dental care.
  2. Exams and X-rays on a limited basis.
  3. Teeth cleaning and oral hygiene training.
  4. Splints and night guards for TMJ disorders and protection from grinding.
  5. Fillings, root canals, extractions, crowns as time permits.

Health Education

The health education program provides a variety of classes and presentations to help students maintain safe, healthy lifestyles. Programs include weight management, cholesterol education, HIV testing and counseling, and smoking cessation. Peer educators(PROs) offer educational programming on sexual assault awareness, drug and alcohol abuse prevention, and a wide range of wellness topics.

Sexual Assault Recovery Service

Sexual Assault Recovery Service is a program of peer advocacy for survivors of recent or past sexual assaults. Services include peer education, crisis intervention, an on-going support group, advocacy and referral. When requested, rape examinations may be available at Student Health Services, or off-campus. Advocates are available to accompany and assist survivors with all aspects of medical and legal procedures. Services are anonymous and are available to university women and men 24 hours a day while the University is in session.

Insurance

(see Expenses)

All students are required to have health insurance. If the student does not have health insurance and is enrolled for at least four credits for traditional letter grade, coverage is available through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Montana for an additional fee. In order to purchase this insurance coverage, the health fee must be paid (except during summer) in addition to paying the insurance premium. The health insurance fee is used to purchase health insurance for students who do not have adequate existing health coverage. The insurance plan is specially designed to cover costs of hospitalization and medical services which cannot be provided on campus, such as major surgery, intensive care, or emergency medical treatment. Information on deductibles, copayments, maximum benefits, coverage limitations and other provisions of this policy are available from the Blue Cross/Blue Shield brochure.

All non-United States citizens (including Permanent Residents) must provide written proof of comparable medical insurance coverage to the Blue Cross/Blue Shield representative before this insurance coverage can be waived. International students should be aware health care in the United States is largely a private, not a governmental, function. While students at The University of Montana-Missoula are required to buy health insurance policies, and while the University operates a Student Health Service, there are charges to the student for many medical services. These may range from a few dollars for very simple procedures to thousands of dollars for extended hospitalization or major operations. In many instances, insurance will not pay for all of the services. In these cases, the student, not the University, is responsible for payment.

Insurance coverage begins the date the insurance fee is paid or the day before registration, whichever is later. Coverage cannot be purchased (or waived if registration has been finalized) after the first fifteen class days.

Prescription Pharmacy

Prescription Pharmacy offers students and their dependents (spouse and children) a complete prescription service at very reasonable rates.The pharmacy is operated by the School of Pharmacy in cooperation with Student Health Services and is used for training pharmacy students under the supervision of registered pharmacists.

Clinical Psychology Center

The Clinical Psychology Center(C.P.C.) is operated by the Department of Psychology as part of the Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) training program. The C.P.C. offers a wide range of psychological services, including group, individual, and couples psychotherapy; assessment of interests, ability and personality; and a variety of specialized testing services.

Physical Therapy Clinic

The UM Physical Therapy Clinic is open to all UM students for the evaluation and treatment of problems related to injuries, surgeries and pain that limit or affect activities. The clinic is staffed by licensed physical therapists. The clinic is a valuable component of the professional physical therapy program. It provides second-year students in the professional program the opportunity to work with patients under the supervision of licensed physical therapists. The clinic is open during the school year, Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00. The clinic supports itself through charging a modest fee. It is not supported through the Student Health Service fee. Blue Cross and other insurance typically cover physical therapy services minus any deductible or copayment responsibilities. To make an appointment call 243-4006.

University Center

The University's student union, the University Center (UC), provides a haven on campus where students, faculty, staff, alumni, guests, and the public gather to socialize, eat, study, rest and/or take advantage of the assortment of offices, services and facilities found here. The hallmark of the UC is the atrium with its tropical garden!

Sports and Recreation

Organized sports and recreational activities are an important part of academic and leisure life at the University.

Intercollegiate Athletics

The University of Montana-Missoula is a Division I member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and the eight-member Big Sky Conference. The Grizzly men's program has varsity competition in basketball, cross country, football (Division I-AA), indoor and outdoor track, and tennis. The Lady Griz program offers competition in basketball, cross country, tennis, indoor and outdoor track, volleyball, golf, and soccer. Athletic scholarships are available in all sports.

Recreation

The Campus Recreation Department offers a wide variety of services and programs to the students, faculty and staff of The University of Montana-Missoula. A comprehensive intramural sports program provides opportunities for men's, women's, and corecreational team competition and individual events.

Recreational facilities include gymnasiums, weight rooms, an indoor running track, handball and racquetball courts, tennis courts, indoor swimming pool, an indoor climbing wall, and a golf course. Sports equipment such as balls, bats, gloves, etc. can be checked out for free and other equipment such as volleyball nets, badminton sets, and horseshoes require a cash deposit. The Recreation Center in the University Center offers video games, billiards, and table tennis for student use.

The Outdoor Program offers services to students, faculty, staff and the general public, supplying information, training, and education about outdoor pursuits and sports. Classes are offered on a non-credit basis or for activity credits through the Health and Human Performance Department. The Outdoor Program also organizes outdoor trips.

University Golf Course

The University of Montana-Missoula has a picturesque nine/eighteen hole golf course open to students, faculty and staff, as well as the general public. It is located approximately one-half mile south of the main campus.

The course has a clubhouse restaurant, driving range, putting and chipping green. The pro shop is well-stocked and club and cart rentals are available. Private lessons are offered by appointment with an assortment of rate structures.

Grizzly Pool

The University of Montana Grizzly Pool is a 7-lane, 25-yard indoor pool. Present programs include: fitness swims, recreational swims, classes for all ages (infant to adult), Lifeguarding and WSI classes, pool rentals, Swim Shop, and competitive skills lessons.

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