The University of Montana Top Questions

Describe your favorite campus traditions.

Amanda

Football

chris

I think this school is best known for their Alumni and their school mascot and team spirit. I also feel that the school is very well integrated into the rest of the community and it helps generate a greater sense of togetherness overall.

Lauren

The University is best known for its' Forestry/Wildlife managment program, Native American studies, and Theater/Journalism.

Olivia

Our Journalism department is very well known throughout the north west. Our writing/English departments are extremely well known in general.

Nicollette

Our football team is always a force to be reckoned with in the Big Sky Conference. UM's programs in Literature and the Arts are some of the best in the country.

Benjamin

The University of Montana is best known for is liberal campus, and the Montana Grizzlies defensive line.

Audra

Besides the highly qualified professors, the diverse programs offered, the tolerance of the campus, the friendliness of the students and staff, and the cold Winter months, the University of Montana is best known for the zigzagging trail running up the mountain which sits snugly behind the university. Everyone is familiar with the large 'M' gracing the mountain, and students are always seen hiking up the trail to sit on the 'M' and gaze out at the spectacular view the spot provides.

Addie

Probably best know for the Grizzly football team.

Myriah

University of Montana is best known for it's beautiful campus and terrific location which offers many opportunities for outdoor activity, excellent staff and a variety of interesting programs.

Katie

The University of Montana is best known for it's tight-knit community and spirited students. Entering into an elementary classroom in the community, all of the children know about the Montana Griz football games and players. Most young children have even attended a game or two. It's just the same for students at the university. Attending the football games to cheer on your Grizzlies with the local community and the school community is one of the highlights of the week, and dressing both for the whether and the grizzlies is another unifying aspect of the games and school.

Emily

My school is best known for its variety of opportunities. It's unique in so many areas, especially in location and academics. It's one of the closest urban areas to a federally designated Wildereness (not 4 miles away) to also boasts a thriving music scene fed by being in a small town that just so happens to be a stop for performers on their way between Salt Lake or Denver to Seattle and Portland. Missoula also happens to collect Ivy League retirees and Nobel laureats who want a change of pace and add greatly to campus.

Maura

The mountains that surround it. Our journalism is one of the best and oldest in the country.

Jessica

I think my school is best known for the scenic campus and the Montana Grizzly football team.

Hillary

The diversity among students is expansive. Students are aware and respectful of their peers. The town of Missoula is also diverse itself. The campus sits in a canyon surrounded by mountains and is walking distance from downtown. The University of Montana's football team, the Grizzlies, has always been and still is a wonderful program. Students, alumni, and the community alike all enjoy catching a football game on the weekends in Washington-Grizzly Stadium. All in all, the University of Montana is known for its diversity. It has both diverse students and a diverse atmosphere.

Yuri

My school is best known for its football team. The Montana Grizzlies football program is one of the best in the country. The atmosphere during a home Griz game is electrifying! One would have to be there to know the feeling. The fans are loud and crazy, and the tailgating is a big part of the experience. I would have to say that having lived through a lot of these games have made my time in college memorable and interesting. Anyone who has ever gone to these games would say the same thing about the Griz Nation.

Lynze

I would say my school is best known for it's outstanding athletic department, and in the academics, it's sciences. The University of Montana has challenging, yet very rewarding science programs. From political science to chemistry, they are all great classes that will prepare you widely for your future or chosen profession. Although Missoula is a four-year public school I believe it is one of the most upstanding schools that challenges you and makes you work hard for a good grade which is why I chose the University of Montana.

Stephen

Besides our amazing sports program, our school is known for its incredible theatre program and growing media arts program. The sciences and pre-medical programs are extremely commendable, and we also have a huge forestry program that is prospering. The University of Montana helps send out a gigantic work force into the Missoula Community. It helps economically and creates the advancement of creativity and social awareness. People from all over Montana recognize our school as the home of the “Griz,” and rightly so. We take much pride in our beloved football players. People come far and wide to our games.

Jenna

It is known for how diverse and balanced it is here. There is a small town feel to the campus, but there are people here that come from various walks of life. Everyone is so friendly here as well.

Melissa

Academically, liberal arts and sciences are what the school is known for. It's also known for being good in football and has a great sports town.

Shanalee

The cultural diveristy found on campus and in all of Missoula. People are so much more liberal and accepting of other people than in other areas of the state. It provides a comfortable and safe environment to live and learn in.