General Info

For nearly 100 years, School of Extended & Lifelong Learning The University of Montana has built a strong reputation for providing continuing education opportunities throughout Montana and beyond. We provide unique learning environments based on the university's high quality education programs and we share the commitment to meet the changing needs of society through access to lifelong learning. School of Extended & Lifelong Learning is recognized for its dedication to excellence in programs and for its innovative approaches to provide access to education. We are known for leadership in making available Summer Semester, Wintersession, Extended Courses, Online Learning, Extended Degree Programs, grants and contracts and a wide variety of non-credit offerings which respond to the educational needs of our students and our community. Our promise is to build upon our considerable strengths and to respond to the changing needs of our students, as represented in University of Montana's strategic plan. This document reflects the particular nature and unique characteristics that make University so special, and, School of Extended & Lifelong Learning's mission is to actualize this plan for lifelong learners. By focusing on people, quality, community and resources, we reaffirm the values and principles upon which University is based, including freedom of speech and inquiry, equal rights and dignity of all persons, mutual respect and civility and public accountability. I invite you to participate in the educational opportunities provided by School of Extended & Lifelong Learning and encourage you to contact us with suggestions or ideas about how we can continue to better serve our constituents by providing significant outreach programs to Montanans and beyond.