Outreach

UMOnline

The University of Montana-Missoula welcomes you to our online learning environment. Our innovative online classes are designed to help busy students meet their educational requirements at a convenient time and place. Through instructional design, technology, and support for students and faculty, our online courses provide access to a quality education that is convenient, flexible and personalized to meet the individual needs of the learner.

Our online classes enable students to pursue studies from practically anywhere. Courses are offered every semester (Fall, Spring and Summer) using the Blackboard courseware system. Email, chat rooms and forums, bulletin boards and other technologies enable dialogue with faculty, advisors, fellow students and others. Our dedicated staff are online education professionals who are committed to your success.

Our website at http://umonline.umt.edu has more information and a full listing of courses available.

For information on the exciting new Alternative Energy Course that will be offered Online beginning spring semester 2006 please take a look at the flyer (PDF file).

How does an online course work?

Courses start at fixed times and end at fixed times, usually based on the semester. Check with each instructor for course requirements - there may be specific times when students may be expected to participate in online discussions or take exams, for example. The syllabus for each online course is available on the Online Website. Access to online courses is through the Blackboard system. Online students are automatically assigned an email address and may learn about Blackboard through a Blackboard tutorial online, by viewing the Blackboard Student Manual, or by attending on-campus Blackboard orientations.

Are you ready for an online course?

A quick assessment on the website will help you decide! This will not provide any assurance of success, but it offers some additional information about the traits that tend to make one a successful online learner.

What does an online course cost?

Online courses are assessed with an additional $48/credit online learning fee.  Basic courses charges are based on your student status (College of Technology, Lower Division or Upper Division Undergraduate, Graduate, Post Baccalaureate, Resident, or Non Resident), the number of credits you are taking, and whether you are only taking online courses.  If you are only taking online courses in any semester, you may contact Admissions 406-243-7882 and change your status to be a Distance student.  Distance students do not pay on campus fees, which is a considerable savings, do not require immunization records, and may not elect student insurance.  See fee tables for details on charges at:  http://www.umt.edu/bussrvcs/studacctserv.htm.

 

How to Register

If you are currently a student at the University of Montana, enter the Course Request Number (CRN) through normal registration in CyberBear. If you are not currently a student at the University of Montana or the UM College of Technology, apply for admission, and then register in CyberBear. You may apply online for the UM, UM Grad School, or the College of Technology. You will receive log-in instructions by Postal mail and Student Email.

Can I get student insurance with online courses?

Any regularly admitted UM or COT student may elect the Blue Cross/Blue Shield student insurance. Part-time and/or solely online students must pay the Curry Health Center fee to elect insurance. See the website for more information. http://www.umt.edu/CHC.

Can I receive my degree completely online?

Currently, the following degrees and certificates are available completely online, with more in development:

To work towards a specific degree, please work with a Department Advisor and apply to the program as soon as possible.

Are there Noncredit courses available Online?

Ed2Go is a web based online learning center offering non-credit courses at reasonable rates (usually about $79). No enrollment to UM or COT is required. There are over 300 courses to choose from covering a wide range of topics. Courses start at the beginning of each month and last for six weeks. No special software is required for most classes; all you need is a computer and Internet connection. It's a great way to brush up on some skills or get a thorough introduction to something new! For more information please go to: http://www.ed2go.com/cot or contact the COT Outreach Program.

Questions?

We would be happy to answer any questions! Contact: Ralph Johnson at the UM Online (243-6317), COT Outreach at (243-7812) or MCTOutreach@umontana.edu.

Good luck with your educational pursuits! Online learning is becoming increasingly popular as a flexible, low-cost, and convenient avenue to reach your new goals

Admission Application

Submit form to:
Admissions & New Student Services
The University of Montana College of Technology
909 South Avenue West
Missoula MT 59801.
E-mail: COTAdmissions@umontana.edu
Phone: 243-7882
Fax: 243-7899

Admission Application (125kb) - Adobe PDF Print this form, complete, sign, and mail with your $30 application fee.

The Application will not be processed without the application fee. Former UM or College of Technology Students need not submit the fee.

Medical History Form and Immunizations: Before you can register for courses, you need to complete a Medical History Form and submit verification of immunization records. Two MMR immunizations are required if you were born after 1956. If you are unable to obtain your immunization records, contact the Curry Health Center or your physician to schedule new immunizations.

Medical History Form

Must be on file at Student Health Service before registering for courses. Submit form to:

Curry Health Center
634 Eddy Ave.
Missoula, MT 59812.
F or more information: http://www.umt.edu/chc
Email: MedReception@mso.umt.edu
Phone: 243-2122
Fax: 243-2254

Pre-registration immunization requirements

Final high school transcripts and official transcripts from all other colleges: These documents are required prior to registering for courses. If you can't lay your hands on them don't despair, just call your high school or college and have them sent to you.

Standardized Skills Tests: If you have a current (less than three years old) ACT or SAT score, you will need to submit the scores prior to registering for courses. If not, you will need to take a COMPASS or ASSET test, these are placement tools, not admissions tests. By completing the COMPASS or ASSET test you will be able to assess what level of math course you should enroll in and determine if you need some extra help in some subjects. A writing placement test is usually required before enrolling in English Composition or Technical Writing courses.

COMPASS and writing placement tests are offered at no charge at the College of Technology for students who have submitted their application. With advance notice, tests may also be available at Adult Continuing Education centers in rural communities.

Other valuable links to help you:

Online Courses
After you have been admitted to the College of Technology, you can register for courses. Once you have registered for an online course you can access it logging in to our online classroom management system.

Cyberbear
To register for any credit courses, online, evening or outreach programs, you need to go to Cyberbear. You will be asked for the Course Request Number (CRN) that is listed next to the courses in the schedule.

UM Online
For a complete listing of all online courses in the University of Montana University System.

College of Technology Programs
What program are you interested in? Take a look at all that we offer. Not all programs are available through UMOnline, however if you are interested in a particular program but can not enroll in the traditional way please let us know, we will do our best to help you out. If you are unsure what program you are interested in, there is a waiting list for your program or it is not currently offered online, you should list the Associate of Arts as your program. As an Associates of Arts student you can work on the online courses required for your desire program while you are on the waiting list or while additional courses are being converted to the online format for your program.

Admissions Application
This page has more information about admissions than the admissions forms.

Financial Aid Form Online
This is a free application that can be done online. Grants are awarded early so apply by February 1, 2006. When applying for aid, please make sure to indicate the University of Montana College of Technology as a school of choice by including our code: 002536. You must register in at least six credits per semester to qualify for Federal Financial Aid.

Financial Aid Information
If you still have questions contact the Financial Aid Department at the College of Technology.

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