Important Student Information
Academic Year Calendar
| Autumn Semester 2007 | |
|---|---|
| August 22-24 (Wednesday-Friday) | Semester Begins; Orientation & Registration |
| August 27 (Monday) | Classes Begin |
| September 3 (Monday) | Labor Day, Holiday |
| October 29 - November 9 | Spring 2008 Registration Begins |
| November 12 (Monday) | Veterans Day Holiday |
| November 21-22-23 (Wednesday-Thursday-Friday) | Thanksgiving Vacation |
| December 8-9 (Saturday-Sunday) | Study Days |
| December 10-14 (Monday-Friday) | Final Examinations |
| Spring Semester 2008 | |
|---|---|
| January 16-18 (Wednesday-Friday) | Semester Begins; Orientation & Registration |
| January 21 (Monday) | Martin Luther King Day, Holiday |
| January 22 (Tuesday) | Classes Begin |
| February 18 (Monday) | Washington-Lincoln Day, Holiday |
| March 24-28 | Spring Break |
| April 14-25 | Autumn 2008 Registration Begins |
| May 5-9 | Final Examinations |
| May 10 (Saturday) | Commencement |
Advising
Faculty
The professional faculty serve as academic advisors to help students with academic planning and registration.
Students
Although faculty advisors are here to help, it is the student's responsibility to meet all academic and graduation requirements.
Degree Options
Admission to the Pharm.D. program is very competitive and not every qualified student can be admitted. It is very important for students to have other degree options. Several degree programs in the Chemistry Department and Division of Biological Sciences (DBS) have course requirements that are the same as many of the pre-pharmacy courses. Links to the Chemistry Department and DBS programs are given below. Students are encouraged to speak with advisors in these departments about their degree options.
Chemistry Degree Options
Division of Biological Sciences Degree Options
Fees
Estimated Fees
Student expense information has been listed below. Students are encouraged to have funds on deposit in a Missoula bank for fees, board, room and other necessary expenses, and be able to write a check for the exact amount during registration periods. Foreign and Canadian checks are not accepted. Canadian money is discounted. Registration is not complete until all fees are paid and the course schedule and bill have been validated by a cashier.
Student Costs
| Undergraduate Upper Division (Prof. Program) | |
|---|---|
| Resident per Year | |
| Tuition/Fees | $5,534 |
| Books/Supplies | $750 |
| Pharmacy Tuition Surcharge | $4,200 |
| Total Estimated Expenses | $10,484 |
| Non-Resident per Year | |
| Tuition/Fees | $16,588 |
| Books/Supplies | $750 |
| Pharmacy Tuition Surcharge | $4,200 |
| Total Estimated Expenses | $21,538 |
Pharmacy Tuition
In addition to the usual University tuition and fees, students enrolled in the professional pharmacy curriculum are assessed a pharmacy tuition surcharge each year. The fee appears on the bill in equal increments each semester. Typically, students who are admitted with non-resident status will remain so for the duration of the Pharm.D. program.
Financial Aid/Scholarships
All pharmacy students are encouraged to compete for University loans and scholarships. University application forms and Financial Aid forms (FAFSA) are available at the Financial Aid Office. The FAFSA documents must be received by the College Scholarship Service in Illinois by March 1. Aid will be processed as soon as the financial aid file is complete, so filing early is encouraged. Below is a list of some of the scholarships available to professional pharmacy students. Each scholarship has its own provisions that the applicant must meet.
Scholarships
- Academy of Past Presidents Scholarships
- Roger E. Ackerly Scholarship
- Albertsons Scholarship
- Alkire-Rutherford Scholarship
- Arps and Fuller Working While Attending Pharmacy School Scholarship
- Brian James Bachmeier Memorial Scholarship
- Dean and Laurie Mutch Bell Scholarship
- Bi-Mart Stores Scholarships
- Arthur N. Carlson and Warner Lambert Scholarship
- Sidney J. Coffee Scholarships
- Community Hospital of Anaconda Scholarship
- Beda Mattson and Charles E. Eck Family Scholarship
- Medco Health Solutions of Spokane Scholarships
- MPA - Bartlett Scholarship
- MPA - Bennett Scholarships
- MPA Grants-In-Aid Scholarships
- Frank and Marjorie Pettinato Honorary Scholarship in Pharmacy
- Poe Family Scholarships in Pharmacy
- L. D. (Lud) Polich Scholarships
- Stanley M. Reinhaus Family Foundation Scholarships
- Saul J. Robinson Scholarship
- Safeway Scholarships
- St. Joseph Hospital Scholarship
- St. Patrick Hospital Scholarship
- Shopko Stores, Inc. Scholarship
- Carl J. Snyder Scholarship
- Stoll Family Scholarship in Memory of Gertrude Cope Stoll, Rudy "Skip" Stoll, and Theresa M. Stoll-Sholey
- William and Helen Sullivan Scholarship
- John Wailes Scholarship
- Walgreens Company Scholarships
- Wal-Mart Pharmacy Scholarship
- James Wedum Endowment Scholarships
- Susan Weller Honorary Scholarship
Deadlines
The deadline for applying for freshman and presidential scholarships is February 1. A general scholarship program is available to UM undergraduate and transfer students alike with a deadline of February 1. Some scholarships are based on need, and students are encouraged to file a needs analysis form to increase their scholarship opportunities. Additional scholarships are available to professional pharmacy students upon acceptance into the program.
Important Contacts
| Contact | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Admissions and New Student Services | admiss@umontana.edu | 406) 243-6266 or (800) 462-8636 |
| The Bookstore | contact@umtbookstore.com | 406) 243-1234 |
| Curry Health Center | (406) 243-2122 | |
| Financial Aid | faid@mso.umt.edu | (406) 243-5373 |
| Housing - Dorms | housing@mso.umt.edu | {406) 243-2611 |
| College of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences | pharmacy@umontana.edu | (406) 243-4656 |
| Registrar | (406) 243-2995 |
Pharmacy Open House
Prospective pre-pharmacy students or students who will be applying for the professional pharmacy program - You are invited to a Skaggs School of Pharmacy open house on the following dates:
Fall 2007 - In SB 335 at 3:10 pm.
November 2
November 16
Winter 2008 - In SB 336 at 3:10 pm.
January 18, 2008
Spring 2008 - In SB 336 at 3:10 pm.
March 14, 2008
April 18, 2008
Please call 406-243-4656 if you plan on attending an open house. If you would also like to schedule a campus tour, please call The University of Montana Enrollment Services office at 406-243-6266.
