UM-Missoula College

Basic Stats

Costs

Career Pathways offered by institution

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
• Arts, A/V Technology and Communication
• Business Management
• Design & Construction
• Education
• Finance
• Health Professions
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Human Services
• Information Technology
• Marketing
• STEM
• Transportation
• Welding & Fabrication
• Other Specialized Programs
• Agricultural Mechanics and Construction

Academic Programs

Associate of Applied Science
Accounting Technology
Computer Support
Diesel Technology
Food Service Entrepreneurship & Hospitality
General Studies
Business
Communication Studies
Computer Support
Professional Communication
Psychology
Public Health
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Information Technology and Cybersecurity
Medical Assisting
Medical Information Technology
Health Information Coding Specialty
Medical Administrative Assisting
Paramedicine
Radiologic Technology
Respiratory Care
Surgical Technology
Sustainable Construction
Welding Technology

Certificates:
Accounting Fundamentals
Advanced Medical Imaging
Addiction Studies
Business Media Design
Carpentry
Clinical Medical Assistant
Cloud Computing
Construction Helper
Computer Support
Construction Management
Culinary Arts
Customer Relations
Cybersecurity
Green Building
Heavy Equipment Operation
Legal Studies
Manufacturing
Medical Reception
Sales and Marketing
Welding Technology

Dates to Remember

• March 15, April 13th - Admitted Student Days
• May 4, June 8, & June 22 - Go Griz Days
• October 21 & November 4 - Extended Visit Days

Deadlines

Student Life & Community

• Missoula College is two-year community college at the University of Montana, and students at Missoula College enjoy all the benefits of a University of Montana experience. First year students live on campus at the University of Montana residence halls, participate in any of the 200+ clubs ,rush for any of the 11 fraternities or sororities, join the UM Recreation Center, and attend all Griz Games. Students have access to the Office of Experiential Learning and Career Success and UM’s Financial Education Program, which has been ranked in the top 50 Best College Financial Literacy Programs for 2020 by LendEDU. There is even tutoring available at no additional cost! These resources help ensure our students are set up for success before, during, and after their time at Missoula College.
• There are only so many hours in the day, and with countless groups to join, sports to play and performances to take in, you’ll have no problem filling them. And that’s just on campus. Missoula makes a lot of “best town” lists and for good reason. Take it all in as a Grizzly.

Campus Visit

MONDAY-FRIDAY, ALL YEAR
Daily On-Campus Visit: https://umontana.edu/visit.php
9:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. (Mountain Time)
Our tours and information sessions allow you to build your schedule based on your interests. A variety of options are available so you can tailor your visit for an impactful experience.
Welcome Session: This is an informative introduction to the University of Montana with essential details about our campus, programs, and the day's schedule.
Campus Tour: Come see our beautiful campus and stroll along with our knowledgeable and passionate student tour guides. Hear their firsthand stories and experiences from academics, to student life, clubs, sports and everything in between. Some tour stops include the Oval, Knowles, University Center, Washington-Grizzly Stadium and the Campus Recreation Center.
Admissions Q&A: Following the student-led tour, engage in an informative Q&A session with our admissions counselors at the Admissions Gilkey Building. This is your opportunity to ask any questions you have about the University of Montana. We'll make sure you have all the information you need to make an informed decision about your journey.
Academic Exploration Sessions: Dive deeper into your academic path during your visit to UM. By sharing your academic interests in the registration form, you can customize your visit to explore into specific programs, interact with our esteemed faculty, and gain valuable insights to guide your future studies.
Housing: A stop at our showroom at Knowles Residence Hall is part of every campus tour. Student tour guides will share the various housing choices available, providing a comprehensive understanding of the vibrant and comfortable living environments at the University of Montana.

Campus Orientation

The University of Montana's transition programs provide all the information new incoming students need to successfully begin their journey on campus. The orientation and transition experience extends beyond course registration; we deliver relevant and informative programming to prepare students for success, and design a variety of opportunities for students to connect with their new peers, current UM students, and broader campus and Missoula community.

New Student Orientation and the Big Sky Experience are programs for students who have already applied, been admitted and intend to enroll at either UM's Mountain Campus or Missoula College. All incoming students are expected to complete our online New Student Orientation program. New traditional-aged students are also expected to attend the in-person Big Sky Experience program. https://www.umt.edu/orientation/

Highlights

• Missoula College encompasses the Bitterroot College located in Hamilton, Montana at the center of the Bitterroot Valley, offering college, continuing education, and workforce training opportunities. Many Missoula College graduates receive on the job training while in school. These graduates earn higher wages than those without work experience. 83% of Missoula College graduates are employed in Montana within one year of graduation.
• Missoula College offers the only Sales and Marketing degrees in the state of Montana and is also the first and only higher education institute in the state of Montana to be designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense.
• Our Associates of Arts and Associates of Sciences degrees can be completed fully online and are considered to be the equivalent of the first two years of a baccalaureate degree. In addition, most, if not all, Montana University System institutions recognize an AA or AS degree as having satisfied their lower-division general education requirements.
• Our Registered Nursing program ranks in the top 5 of 13 nursing programs in Montana and has a 94.4% employment rate.
• Our River Campus, located right next to the Clark Fork River, houses three state of the art culinary arts kitchens, a cadaver lab, the Payne Family Library, and Learning Center.
• Our West Campus, which is home to our Industrial Technology programs, is located by beautiful Fort Missoula and is focused on hands-on learning experiences: most of your time will be spent working with equipment and machinery. Missoula college students enjoy small classes, teacher to student ratio of 13:1, and a hands-on learning environment.

Important Things To Know

• Come visit! Missoula College is offering a number of opportunities for students to visit in-person or virtually. Explore our Visit website to learn more about how you can join in on one of our daily visits, our virtual visits, Go Griz Days, Admitted Students Days, or our Extended Visit Days!
• Missoula College administers most scholarship funds through the UM Scholarship Portal. The portal is accessible to all incoming and continuing students and offers one centralized general application, regardless of a student’s major or program of study. New students wishing to be considered for a departmental or renewable scholarship, they should complete the General Application.
• Official High School/HiSET/GED transcripts are not required until after graduation or achievement. While ACT or SAT scores are not required for admissions, we do accept scores for placement!