Applying for Admission

Who is eligible

Thank you for your interest in The University of Montana Graduate School. We welcome applicants holding a U.S. baccalaureate or an equivalent international degree from an accredited institution.

How to Apply

1. Complete the online application at the left (click on bear paw) which includes submitting a $51 non-refundable application fee electronically using a credit card (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover) or debit check. McNair Scholars and Project 1000 applicants should contact the Graduate School at 406-243-2572 for additional instructions in order to use the online application.

2. We encourage applicants to read all directions thoroughly when filling out the online application. For questions about the online application process, please call the Graduate School at 406-243-2572.

3. Submit "additional application materials" in one envelope directly to the program you are applying to by the program deadline. The information listing these materials is available when you choose the major you are applying for, using the online application. In case you missed it, please click here.

4. Letter of recommendation forms are available to download at the beginning of the online application. The letters should be sent to you and included in the "additional application materials" packet you will send directly to the program you are applying to. These should not be sent to the Graduate School office.

5. Official transcripts should also be included in the "additional application materials" packet you will send directly to the program you are applying to. We have provided a form for you to print in order to request official transcripts from other colleges and universities. It is available at the beginning of the online application. These should not be sent to the Graduate School office.

6. Paper Applications - If you are unable to or choose not to apply online, you may request a paper application from the Graduate School at grad.school@umontana.edu or by calling (406) 243-2572. Effective October 1, 2005, there will be an additional $9 charge for processing the paper form making the paper application fee $60. When calling or e-mailing, please provide us with the following information:

• Name
• Address or e-mail where application materials can be sent
• Term applying for
• Program applying to
• Are you a U.S. Citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident OR are you an International Applicant?