Freshman Checklist

    1. Complete BEAR TRACKS Checklist

    Contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office at 406-243-6266                or admiss@mso.umt.edu with questions or for assistance logging in.  

2. LOG INTO CYBERBEAR

You will need to log into CyberBear before anything else, as this is where you will be asked to create your own password. Your NetID and password will be used to access your student email, Moodle, the course catalog, and much more.  All of these resources can be found in one central hub, http://my.umt.edu.

  • Log into your CyberBear account, using your NetID as your username. You can find your NetID using the online NetID Lookup Tool.
    • If you have never logged in with your NetID, your initial password is the last six digits of your UM ID number (begins with 790).
    • After logging in for the first time you will be prompted to create your own password. You only need to do this one time.
    • If you experience NetID login challenges please contact the IT Central Help Desk at 406-243-4357 (or 406-243-HELP) Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. MST.

3. BEGIN CHECKING YOUR UMCONNECT EMAIL ACCOUNT

To log into your UMConnect account, you will use the same NetID and password that you use to access CyberBear and the other resources found at http://my.umt.edu 

4. CLEAR YOUR HOLDS

Before you can register for classes you need to verify that there are no holds on your student account. To check your hold status:

  • Log into your CyberBear account

  • Next, click on the top link that says "Student Services"

  • double check the correct term is selected in the far left corner, 

  • and then click "Holds" on the far right.

Curry Health Center Hold

The most common student account hold is a Health Hold. As you prepare to attend UM, we want to make you aware of the state of Montana immunization requirements:

  • Two (2) immunizations for MMR (Measles, Mumps, Ruebella) and TB (tuberculosis)

Curry Health Center must receive documentation of MMR vaccine immunizations or the equivalent and screening for tuberculosis exposure.  You can easily do this via our Health Portal.

  • Go to our Health Portal  
  • Log in using your Net ID.
  • Click on the Forms Tab and complete the Tuberculosis Questionnaire form.
    • If you answer yes to any of the questions you must be screened for TB at a United States medical facility.  This may be done at Curry Health Center.
    • Acceptable tests are:  PPD skin test (if positive include reading in millimeters), QuantiFERON or T-Spot.  You can enter these results under the Immunization Tab and upload the scanned TB test via the Upload Tab.
  • The State of Montana also requires you to submit proof of 2 MMR vaccines, or 2 doses rubeola and rubella or IgG titers for both rubeola and rubella.
    • Please enter the dates you received these vaccines under the Immunizations Tab.
    • Upload a copy of your immunizations via the Upload Tab.
  • Once we receive your uploaded immunization records and Tuberculosis Questionnaire we will review your information and notify you via the Health Portal of your clearance to register.   For more information please contact Curry Health Center or call (406) 243-2122.

UM Housing Hold

All incoming freshmen automatically have a housing hold placed on their University account until one of the following requirements are completed:

To avoid any delays, freshmen should complete one of the above steps as soon as possible.

Visit myHousingPortal to complete your housing contract and select your room preferences. You also can request to be part of a Living Learning Community here. 

You will also select your meal plan on the housing application. Visit the UM Dining website for meal plan details. 

If you haven't had the chance to see any of our Residence Halls in person, check out these virtual tours to learn about your options.

5. BUY OR DECLINE HEALTH INSURANCE

Please log into your CyberBear account and follow these steps to make your insurance selection:

  • Log in to Cyberbear.
  • Select "Student Services."
  • Select "Registration" from the left-hand navigation.
  • Select the appropriate term.
  • Make your Health Insurance selection.
  • Confirm your Health Insurance selection.

For more information, contact the Student Insurance Advocate at 406-243-2844, studentinsurance@mso.umt.edu or visit the insurance section of the Curry Health Center website.

6. COMPLETE NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

Once you are officially registered, you are automatically enrolled into the orientation, so no process for signing up.  All incoming students are required to complete New Student Orientation. Orientation provides all the information you need to successfully transition to campus.

More information and links to sign up can be found on the New Student Orientation website.

7. GRIZ CARD ONLINE PHOTO SUBMISSION

Get ready to smile! Head to the Griz Card Photo Submission Page to upload a photo for your UM student ID. New students should submit their photo before attending an orientation program. If you submit your photo in advance, we will have your ID card ready for you to pick up at Residence Hall check-in. You will need a government-issued photo ID to pick up your Griz Card. The $15 fee for your card will be applied to your first-semester bill in CyberBear.

Helpful Video Tutorials

Immunization Holds

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