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Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions?
Good. Journalists need to be curious.
If you're a prospective student, you might be wondering about scholarships, tuition costs or whether to major in print, photojournalism or radio-television. Perhaps you'd like a little information about Missoula, or Grizzly sports or about internships. We've got answers to those questions and many others. Read on. ...

 

1. What are the total tuition costs for in- and out-of-state students?

2. Do you offer scholarships for freshmen or transfer students?

3. Can I come for a campus visit, meet some students and perhaps sit in on a class or two?

4. I haven't made up my mind whether to major in print, broadcast writing, photojournalism or broadcast production. Can you help me decide?

5. What is WUE, and do I qualify?

6. Can I start as a freshman working for the school's newspaper, TV or radio stations?

7. In what should I minor?

8. What can you tell me about internships and job placement? Where are your students interning and what jobs do they get after graduation? How much do these jobs usually pay?

9. How do I qualify for your graduate program?

10. How do prejournalism and the professional program relate?

11. What are some fun things to do around Missoula?

12. Where can I find general information about the area – information parents are interested in?

13. I'm an international student, and I want to take journalism courses that will help me in my native country. Can you set up a course of study for me that will enable me to make the most of my time?

14. I'd like to transfer from another college. Which courses will transfer? How do I go about making this transition?

15.Do most students live in dorms? How do students make friends on campus?

16. Do students get discounts on tickets to university sports events?

17. I'm a minority student. Do you have any special programs for minorities?

18. Even if I get a scholarship and/or a loan, I may still need to find a job. How many students work? Where do they get jobs? How does work fit into their schedules?

19. How long will it take me to complete a degree? Can I take a semester off to work as an intern in other state or country, or just to take a break from school?

20. Can you tell me anything about advising in your school? How do I register for classes? How do I know which classes to take and when?

21. How do I register for classes? How do I know which classes to take and when?

22. I am already a student at UM. How do I change my major to journalism? What is the process for registering?

23. If I fill out the course request form, am I automatically in the classes I requested? Do I have to do any further registering?

24 How do I drop or add classes?

25. Is a minimum GPA required?

 

updated
8/23/07 2:21 PM
The University of Montana School of Journalism
Missoula, MT 59812
(406) 243-4001
Dean Peggy Kuhr