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What to Expect Your First Year at UM

What to Expect Your First Year at UM

What to Expect Your First Year at UM

Your first year of college – it’s a time that will fly by too fast and be hard to forget. Meeting new people, experiencing new things and evolving into the best version of yourself – no one does the first year of college like the University of…

Must-Do Experiences While Attending UM

Must-Do Experiences While Attending UM

Your time at the University of Montana will be filled with endless unique experiences and lifelong…

My Experience in UM's Grizzly Marching Band

My Experience in UM's Grizzly Marching Band

One of the main reasons why I decided to attend UM was because of its marching band. After playing…

Do You Need a Major to Start College?

Do You Need a Major to Start College?

Short answer – no! Long answer – no! You do not need a major to start college. While it does help…

Best Study Spots at UM

Best Study Spots at UM

One of the number-one jobs as a student is to study. Go figure, right? But even more so than high…

Get to Know UM Rodeo

Get to Know UM Rodeo

For over 80 years, the University of Montana Rodeo Team has developed talented student-athletes who…

Your Guide to Grizzly Esports

Your Guide to Grizzly Esports

UM Esports became an official University athletic program in 2019, and its popularity has only…

What You Can Do with a Wildlife Bio Degree

What You Can Do with a Wildlife Bio Degree

Are you wild about wildlife? Obsessed with the environment? Dreaming of turning your passion for…

Advice I Wish I Had Before Starting College

Advice I Wish I Had Before Starting College

My first year is rapidly coming to a close here at the University of Montana, and, on top of being…

Campus Traditions: What Makes Us Montana

Campus Traditions: What Makes Us Montana

The University of Montana is more than a place - it's a vibe. Our storied university, established…

My Experience in a UM Residence Hall

My Experience in a UM Residence Hall

Living in a residence hall is a common experience for most first-year students, and opinions about…

Make the Most of Your UM Experience with these Campus Opportunities

Make the Most of Your UM Experience with these Campus Opportunities

UM’s education is unmatched on either side of the Rockies, but there are certain campus groups and…

Run Wild in Missoula with Local Running Community

Run Wild in Missoula with Local Running Community

Missoula is a mecca for running and running community. Whether you’re interested in taking your…

What to Do in Missoula

What to Do in Missoula

Zootown, Garden City or Place of Small Bull Trout – call Missoula whatever you want; just don’t…

Your Guide to Club Sports at UM

Your Guide to Club Sports at UM

Club Sports are a big part of the University of Montana's campus culture. With 20+ teams and…

Your Guide to Indoor Winter at UM

Your Guide to Indoor Winter at UM

The mountain playground we live in provides fun times throughout the year, especially during the…

Get Involved with ASUM - UM's Student Government

Get Involved with ASUM - UM's Student Government

The Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM) is a dedicated group of elected…

Join UM’s The Oval Literary Mag or Submit Your Story

Join UM’s The Oval Literary Mag or Submit Your Story

The Oval is UM’s acclaimed undergraduate literary magazine, entirely comprised, edited and created…

My Experience as a First-Generation Student

My Experience as a First-Generation Student

My name is Roo Gibson-Andersen, and I am a freshman majoring in psychology and minoring in…

Four Holidays Tips from UM Humanities

Four Holidays Tips from UM Humanities

It’s that time of year when the tables are long, opinions are strong and conversations can run…