Degrees Offered

Admissions

Admission Application Instructions

• Applying for admission to the graduate program in IDS is a two-step process:

First: Complete the Online Application.

Fill out the online application. There are three steps involved in the application process.

1. Fill out and submit the Graduate Program portion of the application that comes up when you click the above link. An email will be sent to you with a link to setup your account and finish your application.
2. Click the link in your email and complete the rest of the application fields and submit.
3. You will be directed to your application status portal. You will be able to pay your application fee and upload supplemental materials on this page. You will also receive another email with a link to this page so you can log in later and complete these steps and track your application progress.

As a part of this process an applicant must: 

1. Self-report all colleges and universities attended (including grade point average)
2. Upload a personal statement.
3. Upload resume
4. Pay the application fee.

Second: Request Official Scores and Transcripts:

1. Request that official transcripts be sent to the Department of IDS from all colleges and universities you have attended (excluding University of Montana)  Transcripts may also be transmitted electronically through the National Student Clearinghouse.

Admission Deadlines

• Fall Semester - Rolling Admissions
• Spring Semester - Rolling Admissions
• Summer Session - Rolling Admissions

Department Website

Campus Location
IDS
32 Campus Dr.
Missoula, MT 59812

Graduate Coordinator
Dr. Phyllis Ngai
Email: phyllis.ngai@umontana.edu