The cost includes the course fee, room and board, all meals and program costs. 

In addition, transportation, if needed is provided between campus and the Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) on July 13 and July 26.

• Travel expenses 
• Recreational and personal expenses 
• Personal outdoor gear for the Wild Rockies Field Institute course. This would include all outdoor gear not provided by the Wild Rockies Field Institute

Limited $500 scholarships are available for students. More information can be found on the scholarship information page. 

Air Travel:

Missoula International Airport is about 10 minutes from campus and is served by the following airlines: Delta, Northwest, Horizon (Alaska), United, Allegiant, and Frontier.

Driving:

The campus map has driving directions to the University of Montana campus.

Summer in Missoula and surrounding areas in July average at 75 to 88 degrees Fahrenheit as a high and 40 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit as a low. These temperature changes from day to night can often require layered clothing. Please know that we have tried to include all the big items that you may need while staying with us, but do not forget to think about what makes you most comfortable and what you need for travel, study, and fun. These lists are only recommendations, not requirements. 

• 5-6 t-shirts or casual shirts
• 4-5 pairs shorts/casual skirts/jeans/khakis 
• 1-2 sweatshirts/sweaters/jackets
• 1 nicer outfit for the closing showcase and dinner on Thursday (7/27) (polo shirt/button down/blouse and slacks/khakis/skirt or dress)
• 1-2 pairs of athletic wear
• Bathing suit (swimwear) for water activities 
• Socks & underwear
• Pajamas
• Comfortable walking shoes (closed toe) 
• Flip flops / shower sandals 
• Shoes or sandals you can get wet
• Toiletries
• Backpack
• Photos of friends and family
• Laundry bag
• Phone + charger
• Notebooks and pens
• Books, magazines, playing cards, etc.
• Alarm clock
• Photo ID
• Spending money for incidentals and optional, non-program activities
• Any medications that you need 
• Windbreaker/waterproof jacket and/or Umbrella (it almost never rains in Missoula in July)

PLEASE NOTE that regardless of which course you are taking, below are some items that should be left at home:

• Cars
• Expensive jewelry (and other valuables)
• Large amounts of money
• Knives or any other weapons
• Toaster ovens, candles, incense, hotplates or burners, or any other open flames. These are all fire hazards and not permitted.
• Animals of any kind

While on campus, you will live in a double-occupancy dorm room in University Housing.

While on campus, students will primarily eat breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Food Zoo located in the Emma B. Lommasson Center, but there will also be several occasions for additional meals provided by UM Catering and other Missoula establishments. We will collect detailed dietary information from students before the program begins to ensure that meals accommodate all allergies and other dietary restrictions.

If you are taking the Environmental Ethics course, then while in the field, students will learn how to use camp cooking equipment to prepare group meals together under the guidance of their instructors. 

8:00AM: Breakfast in UM's Food Zoo

9:00AM-12:00PM: Class (weekdays) 

12:00-1:30PM: Lunch | Free Time

2:00-3:00PM: Study Hall (weekdays) 

3:00-5:00PM: Afternoon activity*

5:00-6:30PM: Dinner

6:30-8:00PM: Evening activity* 

8:00-10:00PM: Free Time | Study Time

10:00PM: Students expected to be back in dorm rooms, quiet hours begin

*This schedule is approximate and will change according to days of the week, class times, and afternoon and evening activities. Afternoon and evening activities will include a variety of field trips and excursions, team building exercises, and college prep, as well as on campus exploration.

For those students participating in the Environmental Ethics class, you will be on campus through the morning of July 17 and then go into the field with your instructors, and the rest of your course classmates. You will return to campus the afternoon of July 23.

The official program will conclude on Thursday, July 25 with a family welcome, final night showcase and closing dinner. Parents and guardians are encouraged, but not required to attend the closing beginning at 5:00PM. Official programming will end by 8:00 p.m. and students are welcome to depart after dinner or stay on campus on Thursday night.

If students remain on campus on Thursday night, there will be a farewell brunch, followed by check-out on Friday, July 26. Students will need to check-out of their dorm by 2:00 p.m. on Friday. 

Please note that students being picked up by car will be released only to a parent or guardian listed on the registration form. A note is required if an unlisted individual will be picking up the student.