University of Montana, Missoula was
Labeled the most scenic campus in America
by Rolling Stone. The University of
Montana (also referred to as "the U", "U
of M", and "UM") was founded in 1893 and
today is the flagship campus of the
University of Montana system. It is
renowned for its research, fine arts,
economic development and prowess in
producing Rhodes Scholars, in addition to
Udall Scholars, Goldwater Scholars and
Truman Scholars.
The university traces its roots back to
1881, when Congress dedicated 46,000 acres
for it. The first set of buildings went up
in 1895, and today landmarks include the
Oval (the school's traditional center),
the "M" hiking trail, which runs
three-quarters of a mile above campus, and
Memorial Row, two columns of evergreen
trees planted in 1919 to honor those who
died in World War I.
Academics
UM is made up of five colleges and three
independent schools:
- College of Arts and Sciences (est.
1893) - College of Forestry and Conservation
(est. 1913), which houses the Skaggs
School of Pharmacy, School of Physical
Therapy and Rehabilitation Science,
School of Social Work and School of
Public and Community Health Sciences - College of Technology (est. 1956)
- College of Visual and Performing
Arts, which houses the School of Art,
School of Theatre and Dance, School of
Media Arts and School of Music - School of Business Administration
(est. 1918) - School of Journalism (est. 1914)
- School of Law (est. 1911)
- Phyllis J. Washington College of
Education and Human Sciences (est.
2009)
In 2012, there were just under 15,000
students at the university, with the great
majority
enrolled in the arts and sciences. Online
courses are offered through the School of
Extended &
Lifelong Learning.
UM is accredited by the Northwest
Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Financial Aid
UM offers a wide variety of scholarships
and financial aid. Merit-based
scholarships include an
Army ROTC scholarship, Montana Resident
Entering Student Scholarship Program and
The
Davidson Honors College Presidential
Leadership Scholarship.
The school also offers a range of
government and private loans through its
financial aid program.
Athletics
UM's sports teams are nicknamed the
Grizzlies, competing in the NCAA's Big Sky
Conference
since 1963. Previously, UM's teams were
part of the Pacific Coast Conference,
which today is
the PAC-12. The school has a notorious
rivalry with Montana State University.
Student Housing
There is one all-female hall, one all-male
hall and seven co-educational halls in the
student
housing program. Within these quarters,
there are several Living Learning
Communities for
students with particular interests.
Library
The school's Maureen and Mike Mansfield
Library is host to the oldest edition of
the Lewis and
Clark Journals. In May 2000, the library
added its millionth volume. It also has
thousands of
periodicals and newspapers.
General Information
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| Size Degree-seeking undergrads: 10,200 Setting | Degrees offered: |
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College Majors
| Architecture & Related Programs Planning B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Arts, Visual & Performing Arts B Biological & Biomedical B Biology B Business, Management, & A Services A,C B Business B Information Systems B Management A,B Communications & Journalism Journalism B B B Computer & Information Construction Trades Maintenance A,C Education – General B Education B Education B Education B Engineering Technologies Engineering Technologies A English Language & Studies B Foreign Language & Health Professions & Laboratory Technology A Therapy A History Law & Legal Studies Assistance A Liberal Arts & Sciences Mathematics – General B Mechanic & Repair Equipment Maintenance/Repair C Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Science B Natural Resources & Management B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Fitness B Facilities Management B Personal & Culinary C Philosophy & Religion B Physical Sciences B Psychology – General B Public Administration & Organization/Advocacy C Social Sciences B B B B B Relations B Science/Government B B | Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor's degree C = Certificate or diploma |
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