Autumn 2023

Instructional Days and Holidays

Autumn Semester 2023

Dates

Description

Aug. 21-25, 2023

New Student Orientation

Aug. 28, 2023

Autumn semester classes begin

Sept. 4, 2023

Labor Day – no classes, offices closed

Nov. 10, 2023

Veterans Day (observed) – no classes, office closed

Nov. 22, 2023

Travel day for students – no classes

Nov. 23-24, 2023

Thanksgiving holiday - no classes, offices closed

Dec. 8, 2023

Last day of regular Autumn semester classes

Dec. 11-15, 2023

Autumn final exams

Dec. 15, 2023

Autumn Commencement
This ceremony will be held on Friday.
Watch the Autumn 2023 Commencement Ceremony website for details as they are finalized.

Class Registration, Adds, Drops, Changes, Etc.

Autumn Semester 2023 

Dates

Description

Feb. 17, 2023

Autumn semester 2023 class schedule available on or around this date.

Feb. 21, 2023

Advising for autumn semester 2023 priority registration begins.

March 27-April 7, 2023

Autumn semester 2023 priority class registration for continuing students runs according to class standing or special registration group.

April 8, 2023

Open registration for autumn semester 2023 continues on CyberBear through class day 7.

Aug. 28, 2023

Autumn semester 2023 classes begin

Sept. 1, 2023

Residency reclassification requests for autumn semester 2023 due.  Petitions submitted after the deadline will be considered for the following semester.

Earlier submission is encouraged when possible to allow time for review and correction or to turn in missing documents. Residency reclassifications may affect tuition and fee assessment.

Sept. 6, 2023

Autumn class day 7:

Last day for students to add classes via CyberBear without consent of instructor. Tuition and fees are billed as usual for additional credits or newly added courses.

Sept. 7-18, 2023

Autumn class day 8 - 15:

Instructors must issue digital registration overrides in CyberBear to approve any Autumn class adds.

Departments may continue to enter registration overrides via Banner.

Sept. 18, 2023

Autumn class day 15:

  • Last day to drop individual classes on CyberBear with no W on transcript; refunds where applicable.
  • Last day to withdraw from the semester (drop all courses) with a partial refund. See semester withdrawal website for details and withdrawal form.
  • Last day to add classes with digital registration override on CyberBear.
  • Last day to change credits in variable credit courses & switch grade mode in CyberBear without instructor's consent.
  • Tuition and fees are billed as usual for additional credits or newly added courses.
  • Last day to change grading option to or from audit.
  • Last day to buy or refuse UM’s student health insurance coverage.

Sept. 19 - Oct. 30, 2023

Any student not registered for at least one course (on schedule in CyberBear) must contact the Office of the Registrar to discuss options. Email registration@umontana.edu to request information about late enrollment. Requests are not guaranteed approval. Deadline is October 30.

Sept. 18, 2023

Autumn registration bill payment deadline

Students who have not paid their registration bill are subject to cancellation from their courses.

Canceled students who have secured payment for the semester may be eligible to re-register. Contact Student Accounts to pay your balance in full no later than Friday, October 6, 2023.

Student Accounts is located on the 5th floor of Aber Hall. They can be reached at (406) 243-2223 or UMstudentaccts@mso.umt.edu.

Sept. 19–Oct. 30, 2023

Autumn class day 16 - 45:

  • Course adds & drops require instructor’s & advisor’s approval using the Course Add/Change/Drop link in CyberBear.  
  • $20 fee applies per add or drop.
  • A W will appear on the transcript for dropped classes. 
  • No refunds for course drops or withdrawals.
  • Students can change variable credit amounts and grading options (except audit) on eligible courses using the Course Add/Change/Drop link in CyberBear.
  • Tuition and fees are billed as usual for additional credits or newly added courses.

Oct. 9, 2023

Advising for spring semester 2024 priority registration begins.

Oct. 30, 2023

Autumn class day 45

  • Last day to drop a class without Dean approval.
  • Last day to drop a class with a W rather than WP or WF.
  • Last day for students registered for no classes to request late enrollment for the semester.  Approval is not guaranteed.

Oct. 31 –Dec. 8, 2023

Autumn class day 46 - last class day:

  • Course adds require instructor’s and advisor’s approval using the Course Add/Change/Drop link.  $20 fee applies.
  • Drops require instructor’s, advisor’s, and Dean’s approval via Course Add/Change/Drop link. $20 fee applies.
  • A WP or WF will appear on the transcript for dropped classes.
  • No refunds for course drops or withdrawals.
  • Students can change variable credit amounts, or change grading options, (except audit) using the Course Add Change Drop link in Cyberbear.
  • Tuition and fees are billed as usual for additional credits or newly added courses.

Nov. 6 - Nov. 20, 2023

Spring semester 2024 priority registration begins for continuing students according to class standing. See priority registration page for specifics. Advising PIN required for undergraduate students.

Priority registration period runs 2 1/2 weeks to accommodate holidays.

(updated to accommodate extended advising period)

Dec. 8, 2023

Last day of autumn instruction

Last day to withdraw from the semester (drop all classes).

Dec. 11-15, 2023

Final exams week for autumn semester

Dec. 22, 2023

Grades post to CyberBear and to student transcripts on or around this date.

Important Semester Withdrawal Information

  • Withdrawal definition: Withdrawing from ALL courses in a semester.
  • We highly recommend you read the full University of Montana Withdrawal Policy, review the Withdrawal FAQs, and speak with your advisor before you initiate a semester withdrawal.
  • Federal Financial Aid is "earned" as a student progresses through semester. If a student does not complete the semester, the university may be required to return aid to the federal government. When this happens, the student usually owes the school for the aid that was returned. Please review the Maintaining Eligibility – Withdrawing section of the Financial Aid website for more information.
  • You cannot withdraw from the semester by dropping all of your courses in CyberBear. Instead, the student must complete a Semester Withdrawal form.
  • Withdrawal forms must be RECEIVED by 11:59 p.m. on the deadline dates listed below to receive a refund of tuition & fees.

Withdrawal Refund Deadlines

*webpage updated 9/1/2023 to amend 5 p.m. deadline to 11:59 p.m. Dates have not been changed.

These refund dates apply to the standard autumn semester. 

Visit the Refunds page on the Semester Withdrawal website for other session refund dates.

Autumn Semester 2023 

Withdraw on or before this date

Refund Percentage on Tuition & Fees
(less $30 registration fee)

Aug. 27, 2023 - Sunday by 11:59 p.m.

100%

Sept. 1, 2023 - Friday by 11:59 p.m.

90%

Sept. 11. 2023 - Monday by 11:59 p.m.

75%

Sept. 18, 2023 - Monday by 11:59 p.m.

50%

Sept. 19 - Dec. 8, 2023

0%

Deadline Charts by Session

Registration Deadline Charts for Autumn 2023

Session Description

Start and End Dates

Full Term/Standard Semester (PDF)

Aug. 28, 2023 to Dec. 15, 2023

12-Week Session (PDF)

Sep. 18, 2023 to Dec. 15, 2023

10-Week Session I (PDF)

Aug. 28, 2023 to Nov. 3, 2023
Nov. 3 reserved for final exams

10-Week Session II (PDF)

Oct. 2, 2023 to Dec. 15, 2023

9-Week Session (PDF)

Oct. 9, 2023 to Dec. 15, 2023

8-Week Session I (PDF)

Aug. 28, 2023 to Oct. 20, 2023
Oct. 20 reserved for final exams

8-Week Session II (PDF)

Oct. 23, 2023 to Dec. 15, 2023
8th week overlaps with final exams week;
Dec. 15 reserved for final exams

6-Week Session I (PDF)

Aug. 28, 2023 to Oct. 6, 2023
Oct. 6 reserved for final exams

6-Week Session II (PDF)

Oct. 23, 2023 to Dec. 15, 2023

5-Week Session I (PDF)

Aug. 28, 2023 to Sep. 29, 2023
Sep. 29 reserved for final exams

5-Week Session II (PDF)

Oct. 2, 2023 to Nov. 3, 2023
Nov. 3 reserved for final exams

5-Week Session III (PDF)

Nov. 6, 2023 to Dec. 15, 2023

Special Sessions (PDF)

Variable Aug. 28, 2023 to Dec. 15, 2023