Strong Interest Inventory

Explore fulfilling careers and academic pathways that match your interests, personal styles, and preferences.

FREE for registered UM students until further notice!

$20 for alumni and prospective students.

Individual Appointments

For registered UM students:

  1. Email: elcs@umontana.edu and include the following information:
    1. Subject line: Schedule Strong Interest Inventory
    2. Body: Full name, 790#, Preferred email, Class level, Major(s)/Minor(s), a brief description of why you’d like to take the SII, and your availability for an appointment over the next 2 weeks.
  2. You will receive an email from an ELCS Career Advisor or Coach within 2 business days with your confirmed appointment date/time and instructions on how to take the Strong Interest Inventory.
    1. This may come from an email address you do not recognize, so please keep an eye out for the subject line “ELCS Strong Interest Inventory Instructions & Appointment Confirmation.”
  3. Take the Strong Interest Inventory online at your convenience at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment time.

For Alumni or Prospective Students:

  1. Submit payment of $20 and this DEPOSIT SLIP to Student Accounts in-person - Aber Hall 5th Floor, or via phone (406) 243-2223. The deposit slip has all the info you will need to provide.
    1. If you are an active TRIO scholar or cannot cover this cost due to financial hardship, please email: elcs@umontana.edu to receive additional instructions. Subject line: Strong Interest Inventory Fee Waiver. Body of the email: Full name, 790#, and indicate TRIO Scholar or financial hardship.
  2. Email your receipt to: elcs@umontana.edu
    1. Subject line: Schedule Strong Interest Inventory
    2. Body: Full name, 790#, Preferred email, graduation year (or, Prospective Student), Major(s)/Minor(s), Brief description of why you’d like to take the SII, and your availability for an appointment over the next 2 weeks.
    3. Attachment: Image or PDF of receipt (or transaction number) from Student Accounts.
  3. You will receive an email from an ELCS Career Advisor or Coach within 2 business days with your confirmed appointment date/time and instructions on how to take the Strong Interest Inventory. 
    1. This may come from an email address you do not recognize, so please keep an eye out for the subject line “ELCS Strong Interest Inventory Instructions & Appointment Confirmation.”
  4. Take the Strong Interest Inventory online at your convenience at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment time. 

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