Technology and Support
Technology is vital when participating in an online program. At the University of Montana, we are committed to giving you the assistance you need with 24/7 tech support.
You’ll have access to the following as a student at the University of Montana:
- Email: You will receive a university email account to communicate with classmates and instructors to monitor important information about your classes and program.
- Moodle: Moodle is our learning management system. It’s used for course announcements, assignments, quizzes, tests, grades and more.
In addition to Moodle, your instructors may use:
- UMBox: This is another avenue for course material distribution.
- Zoom: Your instructors may use Zoom for live interaction.
System Requirements
| Internet Access | A stable internet connection |
| Required Hardware | A computer (desktop/laptop) or mobile device (smartphone/tablet) Speakers, headphones or earbuds |
| Optional Hardware | A webcam for interacting with instructors or classmates |
| Required Software | An internet browser |
| Possible Additional Software and Applications | Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) |
The University of Montana provides 24/7 assistance to students. Call 406.243.HELP (4357) or email for help.