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Confidentiality for Students
If you are currently listed in the directory and would like to be excluded, you may fill out a Request to Withhold Directory Information form and submit it at Griz Central.
"Begins with" and Wildcard Search

The online directory uses a "begins with" search when using either the first or last name fields. So, entering a search string of "Jon" in the first name will match all records starting with "Jon":
Jon, Jonathan, Joni...

You may also use a wildcard search by using the asterisk (*) character.

Wildcard Examples:

J*n will match
Jon, Joan, John, Jonathan...

*all will match
Kendall, Marshall, Randall...

You should also be aware that when using wildcard searches, it is easy to exceed the "Match Limit", so this feature is best used to narrow a search. For example, entering "Smith" for a last name and "J*n" for a first name will return:
John Smith, Jon Smith, Jan Smith...

Match Limit
A search that results in too many hits will respond with the message: "Too many matches were generated, please refine your search terms to narrow the result list." To receive a result list, try entering more detailed information about an individual and use wildcards (see above) if necessary.
First Name Searches
You should be aware when performing a search by first name that the online directory uses only the legal first name as entered in the University's core administrative system. So individuals who use a different common name may not be returned as you would expect. For example, a first name search on "Bob" will not return results for individuals whose first name is recorded as "Robert".
What if My Information is Incorrect?

For students, you may correct your phone number by using Cyberbear and updating your Mailing Address Phone Number.

For employees, an unavailable e-mail address may be corrected by following the instructions on how to activate your umontana alias.

To correct inaccurate departmental information, you will need to contact Human Resource Services at 243-6766.



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