Residency Qualifications

The Montana University System classifies all students as either in-state or out-of-state upon admission. This classification affects admissions decisions and fee determinations. The basic rules for making the classification are found in the Board of Regents' Policy 940.1. It is each student's responsibility to secure and review a copy of the policy.

Failure to be aware of the rules will not be a cause for granting any exceptions to them. A copy of the policy is available from the Admissions Office or the Registrar's Office. Each residency determination is based on the unique set of facts found in each individual's case.

For questions regarding your residency standing for your first semester of attendance at the University of Montana, please contact the Graduate School by emailing grad.school@umontana.edu.

If you were classified as a non-resident at the time of admission, and have since attended the University of Montana, please visit the Registrar’s Office page for information on reclassification.

• Residency Pre-screening Form
• Residency Questionnaire