The University of Montana Western

Montana Western Academics

The University of Montana Western requires a minimum of 120 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Montana Western, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Montana Western accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Montana Western has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 39% of students who start college at Montana Western complete all the credits required within six years.

Montana Western offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Montana Western may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At Montana Western?

Montana Western has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Montana Western directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Montana Western

When choosing a major, Montana Western students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Montana Western.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

Montana Western does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at Montana Western

Montana Western offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

Frequently Asked Questions About The University of Montana Western

Does Montana Western Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Montana Western does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Montana Western Offer Online Classes?

✅ Montana Western has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Montana Western Offer AP Credit?

✅ Montana Western offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Montana Western Have An Honors Program?

✅ Montana Western offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College.

Does Montana Western Require Internships?

🟨 Montana Western does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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