Our Mission

UM Housing provides safe, clean, healthy, and affordable living and learning facilities that foster an inclusive community living environment for students, staff, faculty, and guests. Services provided in these facilities support and nurture educational experiences and personal development at the University of Montana.

Our Committment

The University of Montana seeks to enhance diversity by recognizing and embracing the differences in age, ideas and perspectives, disabilities, creed, ethnicity, gender expression, veteran status, national origin, race, religious and spiritual beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and the socioeconomic and geographic composition of its faculty, administrative professionals, staff and students. UM Housing has an expectation that all residents will actively participate in creating welcoming communities. For more information about a housing space that best suits your needs, please call 406-243-2611. Our highly trained staff is awaiting your call to discuss any questions you may have.

UM Housing Core Values

• Safety ... We cultivate a shared responsibility with residents, employees, and guests to actively promote safety and well-being within our community.
• Fiscal Responsibility ... We budget proactively to ensure the continuation and growth of quality housing programs and services.
• Inclusive ... We create positive, inclusive, and respectful living and learning communities that nurture a diverse campus.
• Compassionate ... We foster a community atmosphere of understanding and kindness while providing personal growth opportunities and accountability.
• Innovative ... We engage in proactive and sustainable practices in our programs, services, and decision making to provide the highest quality experiences for the University of Montana.
• Collaborative ... We partner with the campus and Missoula community to deliver quality programs and services for our residents.

Residential Curriculum

Educational Priority

UM Housing strives to create dynamic and respectful learning communities that encourage academic success, cultural understanding, and healthy living. Residents will have opportunities to connect to their hall and campus community, grow as leaders, and develop into thoughtful and engaged citizens.

Learning Goals

• Thoughtful Reasoning ... Residents will develop the ability to process information and apply critical thinking to classroom learning, co-curricular experiences, decision making, and life and career goals.
• Engaged Citizenship ... Residents will be active participants in the University community; understand their rights and responsibilities; and develop positive connections with faculty, staff, and students.
• Academic Achievement ... Residents will participate in scholarly discussions with faculty, staff, and students; develop academic success strategies; and utilize campus resources to promote academic achievement.
• Cultural Understanding ... Residents will understand components of their own identity; recognize the differences and shared experiences they have with others; and contribute to a positive, welcoming, and inclusive residence hall community.
• Healthy Living ... Residents will pursue healthy living through all aspects of holistic wellness including physical, mental, and emotional health; positive and respectful relationships; and strong interpersonal communication.