Interested in UM-Helena?
Ready to Apply? – It’s easy!
- Apply for Admission
- Apply for Financial Aid
- Apply for Scholarships
- Meet with Your Advisor
- Register for Classes
- Attend Orientation
A complete application package includes the application, proof of immunizations, official high school transcript or GED transcript, Official college transcripts, if applicable and COMPASS test placement scores.
Which application should you use? Please have apps open in separate window
Use a New Student Application if you’ve never attended UM-Helena. See Degree Seeking Student information below.
If you’ve attended UM-Helena before, use an Application for Re-admission
Are you transferring to UM-Helena from a Montana University System school? Fill out the Request for Transmittal of Application Materials form and submit it to the school you are transferring from.
Montana Board of Regents student transfer policy.
Are you transferring from an out-of-state school? Fill out the New Student Application.
Are you a veteran? Check out our Veterans Benefits page.
Interested in taking a course or two, but not pursuing a degree at UM-Helena? Use the New Student Application. Non-degree students take less than 7 credits and are not eligible for financial aid. See Non-degree student information below.
Are you a high school student who would like to take college courses? Get the information you need for Dual Enrollment here.
UM-Helena maintains an open admissions policy. Any applicant who graduates from an accredited high school or who holds a GED certificate may be admitted. Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis, until all available positions in a specific program are filled. Some of our programs only allow entry in the fall, while others accept students for both fall and spring semesters.
- A complete application includes the following components:
- Completed application, mailed or delivered to Enrollment Service; LPN & RN Programs require an additional application
- $30 application fee (non-refundable)
- Proof of two MMR immunizations (if born after Dec. 31, 1956; proof of age if born before Jan. 1, 1957)
- Official high school transcripts from an accredited high school, with graduation date posted, or a GED transcript. Home-schooled or non-accredited high school graduates may meet Ability to Benefit requirements.
- Official college transcripts, if applicable.
- COMPASS Assessment scores
Applications can be obtained by calling Admissions and New Student Services at 406-444-6826. The Compass Assessment is a test to assist with placement into college level coursework. You will need to take the complete Compass test, including math and English (which includes writing and reading components), if you plan to enter any program at UM-Helena and do not have transfer credits in these areas.
The test helps college advisors place you into an appropriate math, English, and possibly reading course. The intent is to place you into courses that will challenge, but not frustrate you. These computerized tests are taken in the Advising, Learning & Career Center (ALCC) and are not timed.
The cost of the complete test is $15 ($10 for English, $5 for Math), payable to UM-Helena in the Cashier’s office. You must bring your receipt with you to be able to take the test.
Call 444-6826 or 444-2766 to schedule the test.
See these websites for information on how to prepare for COMPASS tests.
- www.act.org/compass
- www.compass-test-practice.com
- www.mathtv.com
- www.testprepreview.com/compass_practice.htm
- www.mycompasstest.com
Students that are not seeking a degree, do not seek financial aid, who will enroll in less than 7 credits in a semester need to submit an non-degree application at the admission office at the time of registration along with a $30 one-time non-refundable application fee. If a course you are interested in has pre-requisites please contact the admissions office before submitting your application. An unofficial transcript is acceptable for non-degree seeking students choosing a class with pre-requisites requirements.
Non-degree registration process: COMPLETE Application ($30 application fee, pre-requisite coursework information and completed application) is received by Admissions
- Student information processed by admissions
- Student receives registration information and directions for registering for classes
- Student receives schedule bill from UM-Helena Business Office
- Student finalizes payment
Once your application is complete,
Ready for the next step on your way to becoming a UM-Helena student?
