Thank you for considering bringing a group to the University of Montana! The Office of Admissions and our enthusiastic Grizzly Ambassadors are excited to host you. Please read the following information and complete the form below to start the process of scheduling your visit.
WHO:
We offer in-person group tours for up to 50 students from high schools, community colleges, and other educational partners. Looking for something else, or bringing a middle school or elementary school group? Check out our other K-12 Visit Options.
WHAT:
A) Main Campus: Your visit begins with a 15-minute presentation by an admissions counselor, followed by a 90-minute guided tour led by one of our Griz Ambassadors. Please allow two hours total for your visit. You may request additional meetings with campus departments during registration, however availability is limited.
B) Missoula College River Campus: Your visit will consist of a 5-minute presentation, and 30-minute tour led by a Griz Ambassador. You may request additional meetings with academic departments, however availability is limited.
C) Missoula College West Campus: Availability varies. Please select West Campus on your registration, and we will reach out to coordinate. Visits to West Campus are not available on Fridays.
WHEN:
Group visits to Main Campus and Missoula College are available Monday through Friday at 10:00 a.m. (MT). If this time does not suit your group, please indicate your preferred time on the registration form, though we cannot guarantee availability. Missoula College West Campus availability varies.
WHERE:
The Office of Admissions is located in the Gilkey Executive Education Building at 950 Arthur Avenue, Missoula. For smaller vehicles, like cars and passenger vans, designated parking is available in front of the Gilkey building in one of the spots labled "Future Griz." If your group is arriving by bus, please notify us in advance for specific bus parking instructions.
HOW:
To schedule your group visit, please complete the form below.
POLICIES:
To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, please take note of the following policies:
- Chaperones: We require at least one chaperone per every 10 students.
- Registration: Please request your group visit a minimum of 14 days in advance. Visit requests with less than 14 days' notice are not guaranteed.
- Punctuality: If your group is running late by more than 10 minutes, please notify the Office of Admissions at (406) 243-6266.
- Campus Conduct: All visitors are expected to be respectful and attentive during their visit. This includes using respectful language, limiting cell phone use, and maintaining the cleanliness of campus facilities.
- Policy Compliance: Should any of our visit policies be disregarded, our staff reserve the right to conclude the tour immediately and request your group leave campus. A record of the incident will be retained for future reference.
OTHER:- On-Campus Dining: If you'd like to arrange for your group to dine at The Lodge, our on-campus dining center, please call Cristin Zachiariasen at least 14 days in advance at (406) 243-4899 to request group dining. Lunch for groups of 10+ is $12.50/person and credit cards are accepted upon arrival. Please note: The Office of Admissions does not arrange lunch for visiting groups.
- Looking for more to do on campus? Check out our other K-12 Visit Options.
We look forward to welcoming your group to the University of Montana and helping them explore all that UM has to offer. Go Griz!