How to Apply: Undergraduate

Application FAQs

• Will I be admitted to UM?

  If you meet one of the requirements below, you qualify for admission to UM:

  • 2.5 GPA or higher

  • ACT  composite of 22 or higher

  • SAT combined score of 1120 or higher

  • Class rank in the upper half of graduating class

  Homeschooled students or students at unaccredited high schools without a high school equivalency certificate or qualifying ACT or SAT score may be eligible for admission on a case-by-case basis.

  Explore more detailed Admission Requirements here.

• When should I apply to UM?

  UM evaluates applications on a space-available basis until one week before the term begins. However, the earlier students submit the completed application and all required documents, the higher their priority in admissions processing and scholarship consideration.

• Do I need to take the ACT/SAT?

  ACT/SAT test scores are not required for admission to the University of Montana. However, students who have taken these tests are encouraged to submit their scores for course placement purposes. Selective programs with separate admission, such as the Davidson Honors College, may require SAT or ACT scores.

• Do I need to write an essay for my application?

  Good news: No essay is required to submit your application to UM.

• Do I need letters of recommendation?

  UM does not require letters of recommendation as a part of your application.

• Can I apply before I graduate high school?

  Yes. Admission to University of Montana is based on self-reported educational accomplishments provided at the time of application. All offers of admission are contingent on the verification of self-reported information with official documents.

  UM Undergraduate Admissions retains the right to rescind an offer of admission or change a student’s campus if final official transcript(s) show that a student is no longer eligible for admission or that the student misreported academic accomplishments at the time of application.

• Do I need to have my high school transcripts sent?

  Yes. If you have not graduated yet, upload/send an unofficial transcript when you apply. Once you graduate, request that your school send your official high school transcript to UM. The transcript must include your date of graduation and final GPA.
  
  Admitted students must submit final official copies of transcripts before enrollment. "Final" means that all coursework is complete and all final grades have been assigned and posted on the transcript. High school transcripts must show the date of graduation, which must be prior to the print date of the transcript. "Official" means that the transcript has been issued directly to UM by the previous institution and has not been in the student's possession, except in cases where a transcript is issued to a student in a sealed envelope. In such cases, the student must submit the transcript to UM Admissions in the original, sealed envelope.

  Students should request that transcripts be sent to the following address:

  UM Undergraduate Admissions
  Gilkey Building
  950 Arthur Avenue
  Missoula, MT 59812 admiss@mso.umt.edu

• Can I be admitted if I earned a HiSET/GED?

  Yes, the HiSET and GED are acceptable for admission to UM. You must request those official scores be sent to UM by the agency that granted your HiSET or GED.

• How long does UM take to process my application?

  Admission decisions are typically released to the applicant within 10 business days of receipt of a complete application with all required documentation. All applicants will receive an electronic notification via the email address provided in their application.

  Additionally, applicants can check the status of their application by logging into our online portal. Decision letters are posted in the portal and include detailed information regarding the decision.

• How to I check my application status?

  If you've already submitted your application, log on to the Admissions Portal to check the status of your admission.