University of Montana

University of Montana Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Montana has the Associated Students of University of Montana. In fact, more students participate in the Associated Students of University of Montana than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Montana include Greek Life, Outdoor Program, Intercollegiate Athletics.

University of Montana students' favorite campus events are Homecoming, New Student Orientation and Welcome Week.

Does University of Montana Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Montana.

University of Montana offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of Montana students live off campus. In 2023, 32% of undergrads at University of Montana lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 68% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Montana. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Montana offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Montana Athletics

At University of Montana there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Montana:

Is University of Montana Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Montana is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The University of Montana campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

University of Montana offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to University of Montana

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Montana, take Interstate 90 to Missoula, MT. If you need to fly, book your flight to Missoula International airport.

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