Discover Higher Education in Montana
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The 2026 Montana Counselor Tour is scheduled for July 20-24, 2026. During this week long tour, you will have the opportunity to explore Montana’s two flagship institutions - Montana State University (MSU) and the University of Montana (UM). In addition, you will hear from professionals from multiple institutions from across the state. A full list is detailed below.
The Montana Counselor Tour will begin at the UM campus in Missoula on Monday, July 20 and Tuesday, July 21. On Wednesday, July 22, counselors will be transported from Missoula to Bozeman to explore MSU. Counselors will be exploring MSU on Wednesday, July 22 and Thursday, July 23. On Friday, July 24, counselors will be invited on a full-day tour of Yellowstone National Park.
We recommend making travel plans that allow you to arrive in Missoula by Sunday, July 19 and depart from Bozeman on Saturday, July 25.
Counselors will be charged a $450 non-refundable registration fee to participate. This fee covers lodging, majority of meals, a guided tour of Yellowstone National Park, and programmatic fees for the week. If accepted, Counselors will be asked to complete the first half of the $450 payment by a particular date to hold their spot. The second half of the $450 payment will be due at a later time. Counselors are responsible for the cost of travel to and from the tour.
The application for the 2026 Montana Counselor Tour will open at a later date. Please complete the form under the “Get Info” tab to learn more about future events!
““I have never been on a college tour in which the admissions staff worked harder to make sure we were comfortable, entertained and informed (and I’ve done many).””
Meet the schools
When you visit Montana, we’re certain our world-class colleges and universities will leave a lasting impression. Our two flagship campuses are magnets for top-notch faculty and researchers, in addition to students from around the country and across the globe. You have the opportunity to spend ample time on the campuses of Montana State University and The University of Montana. During the tour, we will also explore affiliate campuses of each flagship, including:
University of Montana Campuses
The University of Montana - Western
Montana Technological University
Missoula College
Montana State University Campuses
Montana State University - Billings
Montana State University - Northern
Gallatin College
““I was favorably impressed by what I saw at each of the campuses. There appeared to be wonderful balance between academic enrichment in the classroom and hand-on learning outside.””
Learn more
The Montana Counselor Tour will take place July 20 - 24, 2026.
We also encourage you to visit any of our Montana schools in our beautiful state any time throughout the year!