Travel & Lodging
Follow signs for Airport Exit
At the Airport Exit, turn Right onto W Broadway St/US Highway 10 W
Continue for ~5.5 miles
Turn Right onto the Madison Street Bridge
Use the left lane to continue straight onto Arthur Avenue
At the first light, continue straight.
At the second light, continue straight
- For Parking Lot K: After you cross Connell Avenue, take the first left to access Parking Lot K (entrance on left) at the Northwest corner of Connell & Arthur
- For Parking Lot J: After you cross Daly Avenue, take the first left to access Parking Lot J (entrance on left) at the Northwest corner of Daly & Arthur
Take exit 105 to US-12 W/N Van Buren St
At the first roundabout, take the first exit
At the second roundabout, continue straight
At the light, turn Right onto Broadway St
Use the left two lanes to turn Left onto the Madison Street Bridge
Stay left to continue straight onto Arthur Avenue
At the first light, continue straight
At the second light, continue straight
- For Parking Lot K: After you cross Connell Avenue, take the first left to access Parking Lot K (entrance on left) at the Northwest corner of Connell & Arthur
- For Parking Lot J: After you cross Daly Avenue, take the first left to access Parking Lot J (entrance on left) at the Northwest corner of Daly & Arthur
Take exit 105 to US-12 W/N Van Buren St
At the first roundabout, take the third exit
At the second roundabout, continue straight
At the light, turn Right onto Broadway St
Use the left two lanes to turn Left onto the Madison Street Bridge
Stay left to continue straight onto Arthur Avenue
At the first light, continue straight
At the second light, continue straight
- For Parking Lot K: After you cross Connell Avenue, take the first left to access Parking Lot K (entrance on left) at the Northwest corner of Connell & Arthur
- For Parking Lot J: After you cross Daly Avenue, take the first left to access Parking Lot J (entrance on left) at the Northwest corner of Daly & Arthur
Drive North on US-93 N
Continue straight onto US-12 E/Brooks St
Turn right onto Mount Ave
Mount Avenue turns left and becomes Hill St
At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Beckwith Ave
At the light, turn Left onto Arthur Ave
- For Parking Lot J: After you cross University Avenue, take the first right to access Parking Lot J (entrance on left) at the Northwest corner of Daly & Arthur
For Parking Lot K: After you cross Daly Avenue, take the first right to access Parking Lot K (entrance on left) at the Northwest corner of Connell & Arthur
Drive South on US-93 S
At Wye, use the right lane to take the I-90 E/US-93 W/MT-200 E ramp toward Missoula
Take exit 105 to US-12 W/N Van Buren St
At the first roundabout, take the first exit
At the second roundabout, continue straight
At the light, turn Right onto Broadway St
Use the left two lanes to turn Left onto the Madison Street Bridge
Stay left to continue straight onto Arthur Avenue
At the first light, continue straight
At the second light, continue straight
- For Parking Lot K: After you cross Connell Avenue, take the first left to access Parking Lot K (entrance on left) at the Northwest corner of Connell & Arthur
- For Parking Lot J: After you cross Daly Avenue, take the first left to access Parking Lot J (entrance on left) at the Northwest corner of Daly & Arthur
Parking
Click here to view UM’s campus parking map.
To purchase a parking pass (what you will buy is referred to on the parking map as a “day pass”), visit this page on the UM Police’s site and navigate to the Parking Portal. You will need to create an account. The passes are virtual and validated using your license plate number.
NOTE: Parking on campus is free on weekends. Do not select weekends in the Parking Portal (it will charge you for them). You will need to create a separate parking pass for each week of your stay. You can add multiple passes to your cart at once for fewer bank transactions.
Flying
It is best to fly into Missoula International Airport (MSO).
If you will rent a car, follow the driving directions above from Missoula Airport.
Shuttles
From 12:30pm to 7:30pm on Sunday, there will be a UDASH shuttle that runs every 30 minutes from Missoula Airport to the Comfort Inn University to Jesse Hall. It will be parked outside of the main entrance to the airport, and have CoLang signs in the windows. The digital reader board will read “Special Shuttle”.
Free Public Transportation
Missoula has a free bus line called the Mountain Line. Visit their website or download the smartphone app for specific route and schedule information. We highly recommend the Mountain Line app (it is more user-friendly than the website).
!!!** The Route 11 bus from the airport runs on weekdays only **!!! Almost all of the other bus routes run every day of the week - please see Mountain Line’s website for more information.
Take the Route 11 bus from the airport to the Downtown Transfer Center. From the Transfer Center, take the Route 12 bus toward 55th St & Bridger Court. Tug the cord in the bus to signal the bus driver to stop at either (1) Arthur Ave & Eddy Ave or (2) Arthur Ave & University Ave.
Lodging
On campus lodging
- CoLang 2022 participants who lodge on campus will be in Jesse Hall. Click here to see a double room in Jesse. Visit the UM Residence Hall Policies and Information for more information.
Off-campus lodging
Comfort Inn University
- The Comfort Inn University is located 0.5 miles from the University of Montana campus.
- We have a limited number of rooms available in a block. The CoLang room block is full.
House rentals
RV parks
- If you will be traveling to Missoula in/with your motorhome/RV/fifth-wheel/camper/trailer, you can reserve a spot at the KOA Missoula, ~5 miles from the University of Montana campus.
UM Residence Hall Policies and Information
Room and Building Access
Souvenir Access Card
Card access is required for participants to enter Jesse Hall, their assigned floor, room, and laundry room. Individual cards will be encoded for room, floor access, outdoor access, and meals if contracted with UM Dining. These cards are not required to be returned upon check-out.
Exterior Doors – Building Access
With the exception of a set period of time on June 12th, all exterior doors and internal entry doors for the individual floors are locked 24/7. Guests will be given 24/7 access to Jesse Hall, their assigned floor, and laundry room. Each floor has a bathroom that is designated as either Male or Female. Couples assigned to the same room together will be given access to their assigned floor as well as another designated Male or Female floor for bathroom access.
Community Policies
Residents are expected to behave in a considerate and responsible manner which respects the rights of the University and of any other person who may be affected by their actions. All residents, guests, and live-in staff are expected to comply with residence hall regulations. This information can be found in the Residence Halls Handbook
- Only individuals assigned to the hall are permitted entry into the residence hall.
- The residence halls are smoke-free and substance-free.
- Candles, incense, or anything with an open flame are prohibited.
- Fireworks are not allowed in the residence halls.
- Hot plates or any open heating or cooking elements are not to be used in the residence halls.
- Possession of firearms or knives with a blade longer than 4” is prohibited.
- Residents are not allowed to hang items from the ceilings or fire sprinklers.
- Charges may be assessed for any damage to University property caused by residents. Violations of policies may result in disciplinary sanctions and/or removal from the residence halls.
Accommodation & Housekeeping Specifics
- Linens will be provided at no additional charge. A linen set includes a mattress pad, pillow, pillowcase, one wool blanket, two sheets, and two bath towels.
- Washcloths, hand towels, soap and other personal care items are not provided.
- The coordinator will be charged for missing or damaged linen.
- The mattress is a vinyl standard twin size mattress.
- Daily maid service is not provided for individual rooms. Participants are responsible for making their own beds, emptying personal trash bins, and general cleanliness of their personal space.
- Bathrooms and common areas are maintained and cleaned on a regular basis by our custodial staff.
- All buildings are designated non-smoking and substance free.
- Air conditioning is NOT available. We encourage participants to bring their own fan.
Internet Service
In-Room Wired Access
The in-room port will be activated at no additional charge. Participants will need to provide their own Ethernet cord in order to access the internet.
Guest Wireless Access
UM provides a courtesy guest wireless network for campus visitors. The network uses open, unencrypted transmission, so it should not be used to send or receive sensitive information.
Rearrangement of Furniture
- Furniture is provided in the individual rooms and common areas at no additional charge. Furniture should not be removed from the individual rooms or lounge areas. Charges will be assessed if furniture is damaged or missing.
- Beds and other furniture should not be disassembled or tampered with. This may result in additional charges.
Common Areas
- The lounge located on the 11th floor is a communal area for all programs to use that are assigned to Jesse Hall and cannot be solely reserved for a specific program.
- If guests choose to use study lounges, the 11th floor lobby, or other open spaces (such as laundry rooms and bathrooms) within the hall, they must follow the following common space expectations:
Building Walk Through
The UM Housing staff will conduct an inventory of the building prior to the group’s arrival. This will include the rooms, common areas, hallways, and bathroom areas. Charges for damages or missing furniture noted during the post checkout inventory will be assessed accordingly.
Cleaning, Alterations, and Damages
- Rooms and common areas must be kept clean and in good condition while occupied. Guests must dispose of trash and recyclables in their proper receptacles. Additional charges may be assessed for rooms that are left dirty, damaged, or in poor condition upon check-out.
- Repairs or alterations (such as bed height changes) may only be made by facilities staff employed by the University of Montana. Guests who attempt to make repairs or alterations within their rooms will be charged accordingly. If alterations are required for special accommodation requests, this information should be included on the participant list. Guests should notify the UM Housing Office to request a work order for repairs and other type of maintenance requests.
- Guests must remove their personal belongings from their rooms prior to check-out. If personal items are left behind, they may be packed up and stored or disposed of at the resident’s expense. The University of Montana is not liable for any damage to or loss of personal belongings, valuables, or money. Indemnification The University of Montana does not assume responsibility for individual acts and activities. The University is not responsible for damages to personal property unless the loss is due to negligent or wrongful acts by employees in accordance with the Montana State Liability and Insurance Act, Title 2, Chapter 9, Parts 1-3, MCA. Persons failing to provide coverage for their personal property will be responsible for paying for the loss themselves.