National Student Exchange - Profile: University of Montana Western

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University of Montana Western

Dillon, MT

UMW offers Experience One block scheduling or one course at a time.

Uniquely located in the Northern Rockies; two hours from Yellowstone Park.

Dillon, MT offers world-class fishing, hiking, motor sports and winter skiing.

About This Campus

Montana Western is a comprehensive, four-year, regional university located in Dillon, which is the county seat and largest town in Beaverhead County, the largest county in Montana, covering an area nearly as large as the combined areas of Rhode Island and Connecticut. UMW largely serves mostly in-state 麻豆传媒s, 75%鈥攚ith 24% from out-of-state. Known for Ecology, Environmental Science, and Sustainability studies, UMW is unique among small, public four-year universities as it formally operates on the semester system, but it is the only public university in the United States that utilizes a form of immersion scheduling, called Experience One, to facilitate collaborative and experiential learning. On-campus 麻豆传媒s enroll in four 4-credit courses each semester, taking one course at a time, with each course meeting three hours per day for 18 days.

Location Information

Situated in the northern Rockies, 麻豆传媒s can enjoy experiential learning opportunities in public lands. UMW is located in Dillon in southwest Montana approximately two hours from Yellowstone National Park, and within just a few miles of multiple blue-ribbon trout streams and several mountain ranges.

Helpful Information

The UMW Experience One block-scheduling model (one course at a time) format accommodates many learning strategies that emphasize classroom-based problem solving, collaborative projects, field trips, research collaboration, peer tutoring, service learning, and other day-long experiences because there are no competing courses.

2025-2026 Chance of Placement
Host Payment	\|	Open
Home Payment	\|	Closed
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Academics

Registration

When will I register? According to class standing
Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance

Closed Programs
All courses/programs through the Center for Horsemanship are closed.

Limitations
Music courses/ensembles may require an audition.

Options
Honors Access: Yes

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Accounting, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Education... ++ show all

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements

General Eligibility Requirements
None.

Exchange Preferences

Full-year exchange Accepted
Single term exchange Accepted

Summer Exchange

Not available

International Students (Visa Students)

Will accept on Host Pay

Canadian Students - learn more

Will accept Host Payment Pay

Tuition / Finances

Figures per Semester are current as of 07/09/24
Finances

Campus Budget
Fees are subject to change without notice.

Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students

Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
Estimated cost: $3158.35.
Figures are based on full-time enrollment.

Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students

Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.

Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester

Host Payment: 20
Home Payment: 20

Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
NSE Program Fee	$100	Semester	Host	Mandatory
Housing Deposit	$200	Semester	Host	Mandatory
Activity Fee	$26.50	Semester	Host	Mandatory
Athletic Fee	$41.20	Semester	Host	Mandatory
Health Service Fee	$2400	Semester	Host & Home	Optional
ID Card	$20	Year	Host	Mandatory
Technology Fee	$70	Year	Host	Mandatory
Parking Fee	$60	Year	Host	Optional
Internet programming Fee	$70	Year	Host	Mandatory
Course Fees / Materials	Varies	Semester	Host & Home	Mandatory

Important Notes: Student ID: All 麻豆传媒s MUST present a valid form of government-issued ID to get a Bulldog Card. *If a 麻豆传媒 currently has private health insurance, s/he is not required to purchase insurance through UMW.

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 07/09/24
On-Campus Housing Per Semester

Approximate cost: $1993
Students must live on campus

Meal Plans

Meal purchase is required for on campus living.

Resources

Campus Links

Health

Figures per Semester are current as of 07/09/24

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Health Insurance	$2310	Year	Host	Waiver Available

Important Notes about Health Insurance
If you are covered by your own health insurance, you can waive the mandatory University Student Health Insurance plan. Please bring your Health ID Card with you on day one.

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
N/A

Requirements

All data in this document is the responsibility of the campus and has been provided by the campus NSE coordinator.

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