VIG (Very Important Griz)
The University of Montana Office of New Student Success and the Downtown Missoula Partnership are proud to collaborate with a wide variety of local Missoula businesses to offer you a special welcome to campus and our community.
Participating business offer special discounts and/or promotions during New Student Orientation and the first week of classes, as well as during Family Weekend. New students will receive a special VIG wristband at check-in, as well as one reusable VIG tote bag for a family member or supporter. These serve as your VIG pass at participating businesses and must be displayed to receive the promotion.
2023 VIG Partners
Location: 811 S Higgins Ave (1 mile from the Oval)
Website: https://www.bitterrootflowershop.net/
VIG Special: 25% off pots with free planting
Location: 220 N Higgins Ave (1.4 miles from the Oval)
Website: https://www.factandfictionbooks.com/
VIG Special: 10% off your purchase
Location: 2901 Brooks St, Southgate Mall (2.8 miles from the Oval)
Website: www.lastbeststore.com
Discount: 10% off your entire purchase
Location: 121 W Broadway (1.4 miles from the Oval)
Website: https://liquidplanet.com/
VIG Special: 20% off your entire purchase
Location: 1025 Arthur Ave (.4 miles from the Oval)
Website: https://liquidplanet.com/
VIG Special: 20% off your entire purchase
Location: 101 S Higgins Ave (1.3 miles from the Oval)
Website: https://mmcookiesmissoula.com/
VIG Special: Buy one, Get one Free! Limit one per purchase. Plus, a $10 gift card to the first 10 VIG customers!
Location: 300 N Higgins Ave (1.2 miles from the Oval)
Website: https://www.montanamstore.com/
VIG Special: 20% off your entire purchase (excludes clearance, Apple and Yeti)
Location: 170 E Front St (1.1 miles from the Oval)
Website: https://www.themontanascene.com/
VIG Special: 20% off your purchase
Location: 223 N Higgins Ave (1.4 miles from the Oval)
Website: https://mtpangea.com
VIG Special: 10% off your entire purchase
Location 1: University Center, First Floor (0.1 miles from the Oval)
Location 2: 420 N Higgins Ave (1.3 miles from the Oval)
Website: https://www.pearlbobatea.com/ and @pearlbobatea on Instagram
VIG Special: Buy one, get one 50% off
Location: 124 N Higgins Ave (1.3 miles from the Oval)
Website: https://www.radiusgallery.com/
VIG Special: Entered to win a $50 gift card with every mug purchase.
Location: 160 E Front St (1.2 miles from the Oval)
Website: https://www.sobbacycle.com/
VIG Special: $10 drop in credits