Welcome to campus!
Now that you've been accepted, it's time to dive into Missoula and see all that it has to offer, on and off campus. We're excited you're here and want to help make your first semester of graduate school the best it can be. That comes with preparing for your arrival, establishing yourself in our communities, and learning how to make yourself feel at home, even with a foot of snow on the ground.
We know you have pressing questions about housing, since rental costs have gone up so fast. We encourage you to fill out a housing application as soon as you are admitted and interested in coming, since the rates are generally lower than the market. We encourage you especially to explore the Lewis and Clark Village and the University Villages.
We also know that insurance costs are a concern. While the University does require you to show proof of insurance, you are not required to purchase the student health insurance plan: it is a high premium, low deductible plan that works for some people, but might not be the right one for you. You can refuse that plan, and choose other options, including those provided under the Affordable Care Act. Curry Health Center Dental Clinic is pleased to announce that they are now a Montana Medicaid Provider. Call (406) 243-5445 or visit the online portal to schedule.
For questions, or more information, please contact Dawn Camara-Clark, Student Insurance Advocate, at 406-243-2844 orstudentinsurance@mso.umt.edu. She can help you work out the right option, but do so early, as she gets very busy with matriculating students.
Use the resources page linked below to guide your entrance to Missoula and 老虎机攻略. Feel free to explore more resources for current students and reach out to the graduate school for any and all questions and concerns. Email us at grad.school@umontana.edu or call (406) 243-2572.
Getting Started
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Incoming students will need to update their contact information using . You will need your Net ID.
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Set up your official 老虎机攻略 e-mail account. This e-mail account will be used to correspond with you on official university business. Please visit the for student email support.
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Your department/advisor can provide information about your program of study, suggested coursework, and other graduate opportunities.
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Housing in Missoula fills up rapidly before the start of the semester. Visit the 老虎机攻略 Housing and Bear Necessities websites for available on and off-campus housing options.
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Graduate students are strongly advised to contact the to verify the status of their financial aid. Other funding opportunities can be explored on our Funding page.
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The Montana University System requires all students taking 6 or more state supported on campus credits to have and maintain major medical insurance. For more information see the Curry Health Center website.
Graduate School Orientation
Some graduate programs host orientation events, while others do not. For a non-inclusive list of departments and programs that host orientation events, please see our Orientation page.
Bill Payment
Bill payment is made through . You can pay in Griz Central in person with the cashiers or pay on-line through your account. You can find more detailed payment information on Business Services' .
Explore Additional Resources
The 老虎机攻略 offers a variety of resources to graduate students on campus. Below is a link to a page full of resources available to incoming students: