Student email overview

Student email at The University of Montana is UMConnect, a suite of Microsoft-hosted Live@edu services. Students activate their UMConnect accounts at www.umt.edu/umconnect using their NetID and password. Detailed information about UMConnect is available at the UMConnect web page.

Umontana aliases are in the following form: firstname.lastname@umontana.edu.  Students should give this alias to University email contacts for University-related business.

How to locate the NetID and email address

Students may log into CyberBear (personal information section) to locate their NetID and email address. There is a link on OneStop that also allows students to view their NetID (click on "What's my NetID?"). However, if they have selected confidentiality in CyberBear, their NetID will not display using this process.

How to change the NetID password

An online password change/reset option for the NetID password is available to students through OneStop. In order for students to reset their passwords, they must establish an answer to a security question first. It is recommended that students do this the first time they login to OneStop. The online password change/reset pertains to all NetID logins: Moodle, Library remote resources, OneStop, IT computer lab log-ins, campus wireless access, as well as UMConnect.

Why students should use UMConnect

UMConnect serves as the official means of communication between students and The University of Montana. Important University business is conducted via this email account, including routine information about registration, tuition and fees notifications, and urgent announcements and notices from President Engstrom and the UM administration. In addition, UMConnect is an easy way for students to quickly and efficiently correspond with professors and other University personnel.

How long are UMConnect accounts active

(Fall 2011) UMConnect accounts are offered to all enrolled university students. Once a student is no longer enrolled, this UMConnect account remains active indefinitely. However, access is only available by going to outlook.com and logging in with their NetID@umconnect.umt.edu and entering their Windows Live password. The Umontana alias is no longer available once a student is no longer enrolled. 

NOTE: UM Information Technology representatives are working with Microsoft on technical details related to students maintaining access to their UMConnect email account permanent.y. The UM Alumni Association is also a stakeholder in maintaining lifelong connections between former students and The University of Montana, so they will be involved in the process as well. More information will be provided as soon as it's available.

How to maintain a UMConnect account

Students who are associated with UM (study abroad through a non-UM sponsored program, military leave, thesis work) may meet the requirements for a Student Affiliate which would allow you to maintain access to your UMConnect account (and other NetID-based services).  However, you must apply for Student Affiliate status prior to the 15th class day of the semester to retain those services.   After the third week of Fall or Spring semester, these requests cannot be accommodated. International students should contact Sara Smith and previously registered students should contact Bonnie Holzworth.  Please provide detailed information on how you will be associated with the University while you are not a registered student.