UMOnline Student Support
Embark on your online learning journey with confidence
UMOnline is your dedicated partner in ensuring a seamless and successful online learning journey. With a wealth of resources tailored for online students, our commitment to embower you with the tools and support needed to thrive in your educational endeavors. From specialized courses to essential study materials, UMOnline is equipped to guide you through every step of your online learning experience.
Our comprehensive range of resources extends beyond the virtual classroom, encompassing a variety of tools and information from the University. Your success is our priority and we are here to ensure that your education is not just convenient but also enriched with the resources necessary for your academic triumphs.
Resources for Online Students
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Academic Calendar
View the academic calendar for the year to stay on top of important dates and deadlines. Keep an eye open for online courses offered in the spring, summer and fall semesters!
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Accessibility and Office for Disability Equity
UMOnline is committed to ensuring accessibility of the Learning Management System (Open LMS) and its content are in line with University policy and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
You can learn more about accessibility at UMOnline on our accessibility web page.
Connect with the Office for Disability Equity (ODE) if you have a documented disability and need to request accommodation for your online or on-campus coursework.
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Admission and Application
Visit UMontana.edu to explore the application process for all our programs.
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Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM)
The Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM) enhances the student experience by providing services, advocating for the rights of all University of Montana students as a diverse, unified body, and models trust and transparency among students, faculty and staff.
ASUM-recognized student groups represent a wide variety of academic, pre-professional, spiritual, political, musical, support, service, sport and special interest topics. Currently, there are over 150 ASUM-recognized clubs and organizations!
ASUM Senate Meetings are on Wednesdays in the University Center (UC 225) at 6:00 PM (MST).
Public Comment Zoom Meeting ID: 939 6736 9579
Public Comment Zoom Meeting Link: https://umontana.zoom.us/j/93967369579 -
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Change your status to distance only
Current students may use this form to change their status to "distance only" and avoid paying campus-based fees.
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Cyberbear
Log into Cyberbear to view all of your student information. Your class schedule, course list, access overrides, financial aid information, see your unofficial transcripts and final grades plus so much more can all be found through the Cyberbear web portal.
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Dual Credit Enrollment Program
If you are still in high school and interested in getting a head start on your college coursework, explore our Dual Enrollment Program, available at the University of Montana.
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Experiential Learning and Career Success
Need a quick resume critique? Need help with an upcoming interview?
Connect with Experiential Learning and Career Success for job advice, links to employers interested in hiring new college grads and more!
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Financial Aid
Connect with the Financial Aid Office for numerous resources and assistance with financial aid.
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Go Griz Bookstore
Students can order books and course materials online from the Go Griz Store. You can pick up orders at their University Center location on campus or have them shipped to your home at a competitive shipping rate.
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GrizHub
Discover and keep up with unique opportunities and events at the University of Montana by visiting GrizHub, the central location for everything exciting happening on campus and online.
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Mansfield Library
Search the Mansfield Library collections online and receive assistance from librarians via chat, phone or email communication. Textbooks and other books you may wish to check out can be shipped t you.
Please contact library.circ@umontana.edu or call 406-243-4071 if you need access to a course reserve item.
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Military and Veteran Student Resources
Veterans can work with University of Montanas VA Coordinator at the Military and Veterans Services Office to discuss issues related to veteran education and transition services.
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Montana Online Course Exchange
The Montana Online Course Exchange is an innovative tool that allows students currently enrolled at Montana University System (MUS) colleges to seamlessly enroll in online courses offered by other eligible MUS colleges without filling out a new application or paying a separate bill.
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New Online Student Courses
Want to improve your online learning skills?
Strategies for Successful Online Learning (SSOL), a self-enrollable tutorial, will help you learn new techniques to maximize your learning potential in online classes. This course will benefit all students enrolled in online courses.
For those using Moodle for the first time (or if a refresher is needed), check out Moodle 101 for Students, another self-enrollable, step-by-step tutorial on how to use Moodle as a student.
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Student Advocacy Resource Center (SARC)
SARC at the Univeristy of Montana values people of all identities and supports every individual's right to pursue their education free of identity-based harm. SARC services are free and confidential to all UM students.
SARC can be reached by calling 406-243-4429 or emailing sarc@mso.umt.edu.
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Undergraduate Advising Center
Advisors at the Undergraduate Advising Center (UAC) can provide advice on required coursework, majors, graduation and more!
Email Student Success, if you need assistance as a distance student.
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Writing and Public Speaking Center
The Writing and Public Speaking Center allows you to work with online writing tutors who can help you plan and develop papers for your classes.