Applying for Graduate Admission
Choose a Graduate Program & Degree
Begin by exploring the Graduate School's Programs page to choose a program of study from over 32 Doctoral degrees, 71 Master's degrees, and 11 online certificates. Requirements and deadlines are specific to each program.
The Graduate School offers the following types of graduate admission:
Graduate Degree
Graduate degree admission is for candidates seeking to complete a Certificate, Masters or Doctoral program at UM.
Graduate Degree Information
Graduate Nondegree
Graduate nondegree admission is a graduate status allowing students to receive graduate credit for course work but who have not been formally admitted to a graduate degree program.
Graduate Nondegree Information
Post-Baccalaureate
Post-baccalaureate admission is an undergraduate status held most often by students working on certification programs or a second bachelor's degree.
Post-Bacc Information
International
To be granted full admission, applicants must hold the equivalent of a U.S. baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
International Student Information
Readmission
Students who are seeking readmission to graduate programs after an approved leave of absence or who did not maintain continuous registration.
Readmission Information
Visiting Grad Students
Visiting graduate student status is offered for one year to students admitted to graduate study elsewhere but are visiting our area and wish to use our facilities for research and/or recreational purposes.
Visiting Grad Student Information
Complete Graduate Application
After choosing a program of study, the next step toward joining the University of Montana is to submit your Graduate School application. When completing the application process, applicants should begin to prepare application materials, including letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and test scores. Application materials are specific to each program. Step-by-step instructions can found by clicking the link below.
Funding Graduate School
The UM Graduate school offers various forms of funding, including graduate assistantships, scholarships and fellowships, and student loan support.
Make sure to fill out your FAFSA form.
In-State Residency Qualifications
The University of Montana classifies students, including applicants for admission, as either in-state or out-of-state for fee purposes.
Deferred Admission
The Graduate School may defer admission for one term or one year on the recommendation of the department. The Graduate School will not defer admission for more than one year; the student is required to reapply to the program.
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