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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 2300 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 submit a request in writing, accompanied by supporting documentation, to the Director of Residence Life. 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 Student Services (new students) or the Residence Life Office (returning students).

A 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

The University of Montana Dining Services provides students with a variety of quality food choices, excellent service, convenience, and reasonable prices..

Students have several dining options on The University of Montana campus. The Lodge, located in the center of the on-campus housing corridor, features the Treasure State Dining Room, Cascade Country Store, and Mama Zoola's Pizzeria. The University Center, on the east side of campus next to the Mansfield Library, is home to the UC Food Court and the Black Soup Bistro. Both are located on the second floor. The Java Bus is situated at the west end of the Social Sciences Building.

The Treasure State Dining Room serves nutritious, buffet-style meals with unlimited seconds. Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served Monday through Friday. Brunch and dinner are served on weekends and most holidays. The menu includes an ever-changing choice of two entrees, homemade soups, an extensive salad bar, fresh fruits, fresh baked desserts, traditional fast food favorites, and vegetarian selections.

The Cascade Country Store offers Asian and Mexican food, soups, salads, deli sandwiches, gourmet ice cream and frozen yogurt, grilled specialties, an assortment of beverages, a retail bakery, and a wide variety of grocery items. The Country Store boasts a bright, open dining area and an expansive outside deck.

Mama Zoola's Pizzeria produces an array of fresh baked pizzas, calzones, pasta, and bread sticks. Also offered are breakfast items including breakfast burritos, egg muffins, biscuits and gravy, bakery items, and espresso.

The UC Food Court provides exceptional cuisine with food choices that include Mexican, Asian, Italian, vegetarian, subs, burgers, salads, soups, frozen yogurt, pretzels, and more.

The Black Soup Bistro offers a contemporary menu, espresso bar, and a coffeehouse atmosphere. The name "black soup" comes from the direct translation of 'mo kohtave-hohpe', which is the Cheyenne word for coffee.

The Java Bus serves coffee, espresso, and bagels.

Meal Plans

All students living in a residence hall must purchase a meal plan. UM Dining Services offers three different meal plans: the Grizzly, the Silver and the Copper. Each plan provides a weekly meal fund balance from which meal purchases are deducted. This weekly format ensures that the meal plan will last an entire semester. The weekly meal fund balance is reset every Sunday morning; unused weekly meal fund balances are not carried forward from one week to the next.

The Grizzly meal plan funds can be spent at any Dining Services facility on campus. The Silver and Copper meal plan funds can be spent at any of the Dining Services facilities located in the Lodge.

Each meal plan includes a $20 Bear Bucks account which can be used to make purchases at University Dining Services facilities. The cash price is always paid when using Bear Bucks. Cash can be used at all dining facilities on campus.

The only method of accessing meal plan funds is through the University I.D. card, the GrizCard. A student may change the meal plan once during the first two weeks of the semester. If the student moves out of the residence hall, a prorated refund will be issued. No refunds will be issued for the last two weeks of the semester.

For information on meal plans and other special dining services, please contact the University Dining Services office at 406/243-6325 or TDD/TEXED 406/243-2243.

University Village

The University has 570 apartments for married students, single students with dependents, graduate students, and students with disabilities who have a live-in care attendant. All apartments are within walking distance of the campus. Units range from studio to four-bedroom apartments.

Eligibility for University Village requires at least one adult member of the household be enrolled for a minimum of seven (7) credits two of the three semesters per year. The student must be registered for at least seven (7) credits the first semester of occupancy. Priority is given to students who are married or otherwise have a legal dependent relationship with another adult; single parents with at least one (1) legal dependent living in the apartment; and single students with disabilities who require a live-in care attendant. Single students may be assigned apartments if other priority applicants do not occupy all available units.

Students residing in University Village must demonstrate satisfactory progress toward an educational degree by earning a minimum sixteen (16) credits per calendar year. After the initial year of residency, satisfactory progress is based upon credits earned during the preceding calendar year. In addition, a student or family with one or more members working toward an educational degree will have priority occupancy for a maximum of six (6) calendar years. Any exception from the above residency policies requires a written request for exception submitted to the University Village Office. The request is not approved until written consent is received from the University Village Office.

Housing is assigned according to the date of application and notification is given approximately twenty (20) days before housing becomes available. All applications must be updated every six (6) months in order for applicants to remain on the assignment list. A $150.00 deposit must be submitted when an apartment is assigned. The deposit is refundable when the rental agreement is terminated provided the apartment rental fees are current and no damage or cleaning fees are assessed. The deposit is forfeited if the student cancels after accepting the assigned apartment.

Due to the demand for University Village housing, the University Village 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.

Ask An Alum, also a part of Career Services, is an in-depth database program for matching UM students with alumni for career information and advice. It can be used by the student to explore career paths and to choose a major suited to interests and abilities or to provide the ready-to-graduate student with valuable networking experiences. Volunteers from all over the United States and from around the world are waiting to help. Contact Career Services for more information.

Disability Services for Students

Students with disabilities can expect access at The University of Montana-Missoula. Wherever possible, the University exceeds mere compliance with the civil rights laws of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Montana Human Rights Act. The University's programs are readily accessible to and usable by people with disabilities. Program access is delivered to the maximum extent feasible and in the most integrated manner. Disability Services for Students (DSS), a student affairs department, leads the University's program access efforts. DSS provides and coordinates reasonable accommodations as well as advocating for an accessible and hospitable learning environment. Examples of DSS services include priority registration, physical accessibility arrangements, academic adjustment, auxiliary aids (readers, scribes, sign language interpreters, etc.), alternative testing, textbook taping and computerizing, assistance technology training, and other reasonable accommodations. In the spirit of equal access, DSS vigorously pursues the removal of informational, physical, and attitudinal barriers to access at the University. "Expect Access", the DSS handbook for students, and a campus accessibility map are available upon request. Students with disabilities are encouraged to plan ahead and contact DSS prior to arriving on campus. For additional information, contact DSS Director Jim Marks, Access Coordinator Dan Burke, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Specialist Mary Morrison, or Learning Disabilities Specialist Kristie Madsen at Corbin Hall, 032 or (406) 243-2243 (Voice/Text).

Web site: www.umt.edu\dss\home.htm

Foreign Student and Scholar Services

Foreign Student and Scholar 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, cultural adjustment, interpretation of immigration regulations and federal laws, and other individual problems that may arise. Other important services include pre-arrival 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.

Office of International Programs

The Office of International Programs administers all campus-wide student, faculty, and staff exchange programs with international institutions and serves as the information and referral center for UM Group Study Abroad programs. A wide variety of short and long term overseas study opportunities are available to UM students. The University of Montana has direct student exchange agreements with universities in Canada, China, Denmark, Japan, and New Zealand. The office administers the International Student Exchange Program which provides students with the opportunity to study at one of over 100 universities in 38 countries. Information is available regarding other study abroad programs and financial resources, including the Fulbright program.

Student Health Services

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 Student Health Services.

Medical Services Phone 406-243-2122)

All listed services are subject to the capabilities of the health service.

1. Follow up, at the student's request, on any significant health problems.

2. Medical care for illnesses or medical conditions, and inpatient facility for acute illness.

3. Diagnostic X-rays and laboratory tests at a physician's direction.

4. Twenty-four-hour urgent care during routine school sessions.

5. Referrals to specialists when necessary, or for medical problems, if indicated.

6. Elective minor surgery by appointment as time and facilities permit.

7. Immunization on a cost basis. Admission immunizations requirements should be completed before arrival on campus.

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. Assessment and treatment or referrals of minor injuries suffered in motor vehicle accidents. Illness/injuries/accidents (i.e., Personal injury, Workman's Compensation, motor vehicle accidents) involving civil litigation should be referred to a full service facility capable of providing more extensive testing and documentation.

A spouse of a student may utilize Student Health Services upon paying the Health Fee. Contact Student Health Services for more information about this option.

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. Routine allergy injections are available.

6. Routine eye refractions and prescribed corrective lenses.

7. Home care.

8. Insurance and third party billing.

9. Disability evaluations or review of past medical conditions for obtaining life insurance.

There are fees for some services and supplies. Student Health Services assumes no responsibility for costs incurred by a student who is referred by Student Health Services to another service or provider.

Counseling and Psychological Services - Phone 243-4711

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) 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. Most services are covered by the 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. Psychiatric consultation and psychological evaluation are available by appointment on a limited basis.

Self Over Substance (S.O.S.) Phone 243-4711

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. Students referred for mandatory classes because of alcohol or other substance related Student Conduct Code violations will be charged a fee for those classes.

Dental - Phone 243-5445

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 (as time permits)

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 -Phone 243-2809

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.

Student Assault Recovery Services - Phone 243-6559

Student Assault Recovery Services, a program of Student Health Services, offers free and confidential support, advocacy, and therapeutic services to victims of rape, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, relationship violence, sexual harassment, and stalking. Services are also available for friends, partners, and relatives of victims. SARS offers a 24-hour crisis line and a walk-in Resource Center throughout the academic year. Advocates are available 24 hours a day to provide information and advocacy. Other services offered by SARS include support groups, workshops, training, a resource library, and professional counseling. SARS is located in the basement of the Student Health Services building. Enter through the SARS entrance (corner of Maurice St. and Eddy Ave.). SARS walk-in hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Health Services Pharmacy - Phone 243-5171

The Health Services Pharmacy, located in the Student Health Services building, 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.

Medical Insurance

(see listing under Expenses)

All students are required to have medical insurance while attending the university. The student insurance plan is offered to all students taking a minimum of four credits for a traditional grade. The following requirements apply:

1. The phone registration process allows students each semester to waive or enroll in the insurance. This option is available the first three weeks of each semester. Students may also enroll in or waive the insurance by completing and signing specific forms. A Medical Insurance Waiver Form and Re-enrollment Form are available from, and must be returned to, Griz Central in the Lodge.

2. Students are advised to carefully review their schedule bill to verify whether the student insurance premium is correctly waived or included on the bill.

3. Students who do not meet the minimum number of credit hours to qualify for the student insurance by the 15th class day are automatically dropped from the plan and the premium amount is credited to the student's account. Under limited circumstances, students can petition to remain on the insurance plan. Students should contact the Student Insurance Office at 406-243-2844 for more information.

4. Students enrolled in the insurance must also pay the Student Health Services Fee. These programs compliment each other and have helped to contain insurance premium increases. Note: Students taking seven or more credits are required to pay the Student Health Service Fee.

5. International students are required to maintain adequate insurance while attending the university, regardless of the number of credits taken. Written proof of comparable coverage, in English, must be provided to the Student Insurance Office in order to waive the university plan. Since insurance is not offered on a public, government-sponsored basis, adequate insurance is vital in covering the highly technical and expensive health care available in the United States.

The university student insurance plan is specifically designed to cover the cost of those services not available on campus at Student Health Services. Such services include hospitalizations, therapy, emergency room, ambulance, etc. Students interested in more information on the plan such as deductibles, eligibility, dependent coverage, benefits, and claim filing should contact the Student Insurance Office.



Clinical Psychology Center

The Clinical Psychology Center (CPC) is operated by the Department of Psychology as part of the doctoral Clinical Psychology training program. The CPC offers a wide range of psychological services to students and non-students, including individual, couples, child, family and group psychotherapy; personality assessment; intelligence testing; and career interests assessment. All services are confidential and all clients are charged on a sliding fee schedule. The CPC is located at 1444 Mansfield on campus.

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 students in the professional program the opportunity to work with patients under the direct supervision of licensed physical therapists. The clinic is open during the school year, Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00. The clinic is not supported through the Student Health Service fee. Blue Cross and other insurance typically cover physical therapy services minus any deductible or co-payment responsibilities. To make an appointment call 243-4006.

University Center

As the University's student union, the University Center (UC) is the community center for the campus. The most popular gathering place in the UC is the atrium which features a large tropical garden. The UC provides an assortment of services and conveniences to members of the campus community. Services include a post office, UPS counter, box office, travel agency, hair salon, credit union, ATMs, flower shop, copy and word processing services, bookstore, information desk, game room, meeting rooms, and dining and conference facilities. The UC complements students' academic experience through an extensive variety of cultural, educational, social and recreational programs. These programs include UC Programming, the Office of Student Involvement, and the Center for Leadership Development. Through these programs, students can become involved in student organizations, plan campus events, or participate in a series of leadership development workshops.

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 nine-member Big Sky Conference. The athletic program consists of 14 varsity teams. The men's program includes competition in basketball, cross country, football (Division I-AA), indoor and outdoor track, and tennis. The women's program offers competition in basketball, cross country, tennis, indoor and outdoor track, volleyball, golf, and soccer. The teams go by the nicknames Griz and Lady Griz. Athletic scholarships are offered 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 co-recreational 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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