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Generation Wellness Training

A 6-hour training to learn 40+ tools to build resilience with students and self based on the latest neuroscience. Registration fee is $100, but free to the first 50 registrants from Beaverhead, Madison, or Butte-Silver Bow Counties. Located in the Lewis and Clark Room, lunch will be provided.

Ground Breaking Ceremony: Sports & Activities Complex

Please join us for the groundbreaking ceremony to kick off construction for the Sports & Activities Complex on Wednesday, August 16 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at the UMW Football Practice Field.

New Faculty Orientation

Please join us for New Faculty Orientation in the Model Classroom (Main Hall 230) from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m on August 21. A free lunch will be included during the orientation. For any questions, please email [email protected].

Faculty Fall Conference

STC Great Room, UMW Campus, Dillon, MT MT, United States

Please join us for the Faculty Fall Conference on August 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. in the STC Great Room. A No Host Social for Faculty will be held at 5:00 p.m. at the Beaverhead Brewery (downtown- 218 S Montana St.).

Faculty and Staff Welcome Breakfast

Dillon, MT, Lewis & Clark Room Mathews Hall 710 S. Atlantic St., Dillon, MT, United States

Please join us for a Faculty and Staff Welcome Continental Breakfast on August 23 at 8:00 a.m. in the Lewis & Clark Room (Mathews Hall).

University Opening Meeting

Dillon, MT, Lewis & Clark Room Mathews Hall 710 S. Atlantic St., Dillon, MT, United States

Please join us for the University Opening Meeting for Faculty, Staff, and Administration in the Lewis & Clark Room (Mathews Hall) on August 23 from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.

Academic Affairs Meeting

Dillon, MT, Lewis & Clark Room Mathews Hall 710 S. Atlantic St., Dillon, MT, United States

An Academic Affairs meeting will be held on August 23 from 10:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Lewis & Clark Room (Mathews Hall).

UMW Family BBQ

Please join us for the UMW Family BBQ on the lawn in front of Mathews Hall on August 23 at 5:00 p.m. Faculty and Staff are welcome to bring all members of the family.

Orientation Check-in, Welcome Dinner & Extravaganza

New students can check in for Orientation prior to or during the Welcome Dinner & Extravaganza.   Check-in times & locations: 8:00am - 3:00pm in front of Davis Hall 4:00pm-7:00pm  in front of Roe House - Evening Events: Welcome Dinner  5:00pm  on Mathews Lawn Welcome Extravaganza  6:00pm on Mathews Lawn Meet Orientation Leaders  7:30pm on […]

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New Student Move-in

New students move into residence halls by appointment. Students will receive an email from Residence Life instructing them how to select a time slot for moving into the residence halls. It is important for students to honor their selected time slot. Check-in at the residence check-in tables in front of Davis Hall.  Check out the […]

Free HotDAWGS on the Plaza

Legacy Plaza & Pioneer Federal Amphitheater at UMW 710 S. Atlantic St., Dillon, Montana, United States

In partnership with the Beaverhead County Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, all are welcome to join us for free hotdogs on Legacy Plaza on Thursday, Aug. 24 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Hotdogs, chips, and water will be served while supplies last.

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New Student Orientation

Your college experience is already off to a great start because you’ve chosen Montana Western to begin your educational career.  We’ve put together an orientation program to help make the transition as seamless as possible. Orientation is mandatory for all first-year and transfer students and because it’s fun and informative — you want to attend. […]

Convocation & Keynote Speaker

Convocation is an exciting time for new and returning students, the campus community and friends and family to gather and celebrate the beginning of the academic year. Check out the Fall 2023 Orientation page for more information about orientation!

New Student Orientation – Day 2

Day 2 is a day of fun events designed for students to meet their new classmates, become more acclimated with campus and the surrounding community. Check out the Fall 2023 Orientation page for more information about orientation!

New Student Orientation – Day 3

After Breakfast, students will breakout into their Orientation groups and attend sessions that provide important information about navigating campus life, review class schedule and locations, and additional details that are vital to student's happiness and success at Western. Check out the Fall 2023 Orientation page for a detailed schedule of the day's events!