Important Dates

Application Deadline:

Application for Fall 2022 closes Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022.

Important Fall 2022 Dates and Descriptions

Date

Description

August 22-26, 2022

New Student Orientation

August 29, 2022

Autumn classes begin

Sept. 5, 2022

Labor Day Holiday – no classes, offices closed

Nov. 8, 2022

Election Day - no classes, offices closed

Nov. 11, 2022

Veterans Day – no classes, office closed

Nov. 23, 2022

Travel Day for students – no classes

Nov. 24-25, 2022

Thanksgiving Holiday - no classes, offices closed

Dec. 9, 2022

Last day of regular Autumn classes

Dec. 12-16, 2022

Autumn Final Examinations

Dec. 17, 2022

Fall Commencement

REGISTRATION, ADDING AND DROPPING CLASSES

Registration and Class Changes Deadlines
Date Description

Mid Feb. 2022

Autumn 2022 semester advising PINs and class schedule available.

Mar. 28, 2022

Autumn 2022 semester registration begins for continuing students according to class standing or special registration group.  See Priority Registration Timetable webpage for specifics.

Apr. 9, 2022

Open registration for Autumn 2022 continues on CyberBear through the 7th class day.

Aug. 28, 2022

Day prior to start of classes:
Last day to withdraw from all classes without “W”s on transcript. See withdrawal refund policy linked below. Withdrawal forms available online.

Aug. 29, 2022

Autumn 2022 classes begin.

Sept. 2, 2022

Residency reclassification requests for Autumn 2022 due, though they can be accepted up to the 15th class day.  Earlier submission is encouraged to allow time for review and correction or to turn in missing documents. Residency reclassifications may affect tuition and fee assessment.

Sept. 7, 2022 (5 p.m.)

Class Day 7:

Last day for students to add classes via CyberBear without consent of instructor.

Sept. 8-19, 2022

Instructors must approve all class adds via electronic override on CyberBear.

Sept. 19, 2022 (before 5 p.m.)

Class Day 15:

  • Last day to drop individual classes on CyberBear with refund
  • Last day to withdraw from (drop all courses) with a partial refund – Withdrawal Policy linked below.
  • Last day to add classes with electronic override on CyberBear.
  • Last day to change credits in variable credit courses & switch grade mode in CyberBear without instructor's consent.
  • Last day to change grading option to or from audit.
  • Last day to buy or refuse UM’s student health insurance coverage.

Sept. 19, 2022 (after 5 p.m.)

Any student not registered for at least one course (on schedule in CyberBear) must submit a Request to Late Register. Requests are not guaranteed approval.

Sept. 20–Oct. 31, 2022 (5 p.m.)

Through Class Day 45:

  • Course adds & drops require instructor’s & advisor’s approval using the Course Add/Change/Drop link in CyberBear.  $10 fee applies per add or drop.
  • A ‘W’ will appear on the transcript for dropped classes.  No refunds.
  • Students can change variable credit amounts and grading options (except audit) on eligible courses using the Course Add/Change/Drop link in CyberBear.

Oct. 3, 2022

Spring 2023 advising for priority registration begins.

Oct. 31-Nov. 15, 2022

Spring 2023 priority registration begins for continuing students according to class standing. See priority registration page for the registration timetable. Advising pin required for undergraduate students. NOTE: Priority registration period expanded to 2 1/2 weeks.

Nov. 1 –Dec. 9, 2022 (5 p.m.)

After Class Day 45:

  • Adds require instructor’s and advisor’s approval using the Course Add/Change/Drop link.  $10 fee applies.
  • Drops require instructor’s, advisor’s, and Dean’s approval via Course Add/Change/Drop link. $10 fee applies.
  • A ‘WP’ or ‘WF’ will appear on the transcript for dropped classes. No refunds.
  • Students can change variable credit amounts, or change grading options, (except audit) using the Course Add Change Drop link in Cyberbear.

Dec. 9, 2022

Last day of Autumn instruction and last day to withdraw from the semester (drop all classes) by 5 p.m.

Dec. 12-16, 2022

Autumn Semester final exams week

Dec. 23, 2022

Grades post to CyberBear and to student transcripts on or around this date.

SEMESTER WITHDRAWAL DEADLINES

Contact: 406-243-5593 or withdrawal@mso.umt.edu

PLEASE NOTE!

  • We highly recommend you read the full University of Montana Withdrawal Policy and speak with your advisor before you initiate a semester withdrawal.
  • Withdrawal definition: Withdrawing from ALL courses in a semester.
  • Cyberbear does not allow for semester withdrawals; instead, the student must contact the withdrawal coordinator and complete a Semester Withdrawal form.
  • Withdrawal forms must be RECEIVED by 5:00 p.m. on the deadline dates listed below to receive a refund of tuition & fees.
Important Withdrawal Dates and Information
Withdrawal on or before this date Class Days Refund Percentage on Tuition & Fees (less $30 registration fee)

August 26 - Friday by 5 p.m.

Prior to 1st Class Day

100%

September 2 - Friday by 5 p.m.

Class Day 1-5

90%

September 12 - Monday by 5 p.m.

Class Day 6-10

75%

September 19 - Monday by 5 p.m.

Class Day 11-15

50%

After Sept. 19, 2022

After Class Day 15

0%