Degrees Offered

Admission

ADMISSION APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applying for admission to the graduate program in the Department of Sociology is a two-step process:

First: Complete 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 part of this process, applicants must do the following:

1. Self-report all colleges and universities attended (including grade point average).
2. 3 Letters of recommendations.
3. Upload a typed statement of approximately 250 words explaining your educational goals and why you wish to pursue them at University of Montana.
4. Upload a sample of your academic writing, such as a term paper or professional article.
5. Upload resume.
6. Pay the application fee.
   
   

Second: Request Official Scores and Transcripts:

1. Request that official transcripts be sent to the Department of Sociology 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 - Priority will be given to applications completed by May 1^st. Applications received after May 1^st will be considered based on space available.
• Spring semester - Priority will be given to applications completed by November 15^th. Applications received after November 15^th will be considered based on space available.
• February 15^th (to be considered for financial support)

DEPARTMENT WEBSITE

Campus Location
Social Science Building, Room 259B

Federal Express Delivery - Street Address
The University of Montana
Department of Sociology, Social Science Bldg 259B
32 Campus Drive
Missoula, MT 59812-5184

(406) 243-5281
Fax: (406) 243-5951

Graduate Program Coordinator
Mark Heirigs
(406) 243-5281
mark.heirigs@mso.umt.edu