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.

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Experience Montana Western is free for all to attend.

Tentative Schedule of Events:

• 10:00 – 10:30  |  Welcome & Introduction to Experience One (X1)
  • Learn about Montana Western’s unique class schedule! 
• 10:30 – 11:30  |  Tour of Montana Western’s Campus
  • Take a tour of our beautiful campus!
• 11:30 – 12:30  |  Inside the Experience: Campus Life and Academics 
  • Attend a fair to hear about a variety of opportunities at UMW!
• 12:30 - 1:30  | Lunch
  • Lunch will be provided in the dining hall!
• 1:30 - 2:15 | Experience One Forum
  • Ask questions to current students, faculty, staff, and community members!
• 2:15 - 2:45 | Admissions & Financial Aid Process/Wrap-Up
  • Learn more about Admissions and Financial Aid!
• 2:45 - 3:15 | Enrollment Checklist Completion
  • Get things checked off your "to-do" list!
• 3:15 | Residence Hall Tour: Mathews and JDC Complex
  • Take a tour of our residence halls!
• 3:15 | Montana Center for Horsemanship Tour
  • Visit the Natural Horsemanship facilities!

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 2026, please contact UMW Admissions Representative, Sarah Detlaff at sarah.detlaff@umwestern.edu or 406-683-7451.