Experience Montana Western | 2026 Fall Preview Day
    The University of Montana Western would like to invite all prospective and incoming students and their families to Experience Montana Western, UMW's free fall preview day on Saturday, October 24th.

    This exciting event will give prospective students the opportunity to tour campus, learn about UMW’s courses and unique block schedule, speak with faculty, staff, and community members, and much more. As a bonus, all attendees will automatically be entered for a chance to win a $500 scholarship.

    Click here to register!
    Experience Montana Western is free for all to attend.

    Tentative Schedule of Events:

    • 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM  |  Welcome & Introduction to Experience One (X1)
      • Learn about Montana Western’s unique class schedule! 
    • 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM  |  Tour of Montana Western’s Campus
      • Take a tour of our beautiful campus!
    • 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM  |  Inside the Experience: Campus Life and Academics 
      • Attend a fair to hear about a variety of opportunities at UMW!
    • 11:30 AM | Residence Hall Tour: Mathews and JDC Complex **Optional**
      • Take a tour of our residence halls!
    • 11:30 AM | Montana Center for Horsemanship Tour **Optional**
      • Visit the Natural Horsemanship facilities!
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM  | Lunch
      • Lunch on your own in the football tailgate or in town!
    • 1:00 PM | Montana Western Football Game **Optional**
      • Watch a game at Bulldog Stadium!
    • 5:00 PM | Montana Western Volleyball Game
      • Watch a game in the Straugh Gymnasium!

    Individuals that are unable to attend the fall preview day can schedule a campus tour for the opportunity to meet with an Admissions Representative and request to meet with professors or student support staff. To schedule a tour at UMW, please complete this online form: https://apply.umwestern.edu/portal/campus-visits.

    For more information about Experience Montana Western, please contact UMW Admissions Representative, Sarah Detlaff, at sarah.detlaff@umwestern.edu or 406-683-7451.

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    2. Application