Post-Baccalaureate Resources and FAQs
This guide is for students who have been admitted to a post-baccalaureate or graduate teacher-certification program at Montana Western.
Requirements may vary by student. Follow the individualized Plan of Study prepared by your faculty advisor and contact the appropriate office when questions arise.
After Admission
After admission, students will receive email communication about their admission status, advisor assignment, and next steps.
Students should:
- Monitor their Montana Western email.
- Connect with their assigned faculty advisor.
- Review their individualized Plan of Study.
- Discuss the number of courses they intend to take.
- Confirm their first-semester schedule.
The Plan of Study identifies previous coursework that applies, remaining program and licensure requirements, required exams, and recommended courses.
Questions about admission
Contact the Admissions Office at 406-683-7331 or [email protected].
Questions about advisor assignment or registration status
Contact the Registrar’s Office at 406-683-7370 or use the email listed on the Registrar page. The Registrar’s Office maintains academic records and provides access to registration, graduation, forms, and transcript resources.
Registration
After admission and completion of the Plan of Study, the student and faculty advisor will discuss an appropriate course load and upcoming schedule.
First semester
The Registrar’s Office assists with first-term registration after all required preregistration steps have been completed.
Complete the Change to E-Learner Form so the correct student-fee category can be assigned. The form is listed under Other Forms on the Registrar Forms page.
Later semesters
For later semesters, the faculty advisor provides the registration PIN or advising information required to register through DAWGS.
Students should consult their faculty advisor before changing courses included in the Plan of Study.
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Student Systems
Montana Western email
Montana Western email is used for official communication from Admissions, the Registrar’s Office, faculty advisors, instructors, Financial Aid, and Business Services.
DAWGS
DAWGS is Montana Western’s student information system. Students use it to view:
- Course schedules
- Registration
- Academic records
- Billing and account information
- Financial-aid requirements
Canvas
Canvas is Montana Western’s online learning system. Instructors use it for:
- Course materials
- Assignments
- Discussions
- Grades
- Class announcements
Academic calendar
The Academic Calendar includes semester dates, registration deadlines, holidays, and other important academic deadlines.
Textbooks and Course Materials
Required course materials can be identified through the Montana Western Bookstore.
Students should review textbook requirements before the beginning of each course.
The university’s textbook policy requires course textbook information and ISBNs to be made available through the bookstore or registration system.
Tuition, Billing, and Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Contact Financial Aid for help with:
- Post-baccalaureate financial-aid eligibility
- FAFSA requirements
- VA education benefits
- Loans and work study
- Required financial-aid forms
Financial Aid Office
406-683-7511
[email protected]
Business Services and Student Accounts
Contact Business Services for help with:
- Student account balances
- Tuition and fees
- Payment deadlines
- Payment plans
- Third-party payers
- Billing questions
Student Accounts
406-683-7101
Student Accounts and Billing
The Student Accounts page includes bill-payment instructions, third-party billing requirements, and payment-plan information.
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Classroom Placements and Licensure
Depending on the pathway, students may need to complete classroom observations, supervised teaching experiences, or student teaching.
Students must follow Montana Western’s placement and approval process before beginning a required school-based experience.
Field placement and licensure contact
Luke Lewis
Manager of Field Placements, Supervision, and Licensure
[email protected]
406-683-7319
Luke Lewis is the contact for field placements, student teaching, and licensure recommendations.
Class 5 Provisional License
Students who are teaching in a Montana K–12 school while completing licensure or endorsement requirements may need a Class 5 Provisional License.
Montana offers multiple types of Class 5 licenses, so students should not select one without guidance. Students should consult Luke Lewis and follow the application process provided through Montana’s licensing system.
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Completing the Program
Students approaching their final semester should review the following steps with their faculty advisor.
Apply for graduation
Complete a separate graduation application for each certificate being completed.
Use the catalog year listed on the Plan of Study.
Complete required exams
Complete any Praxis or other licensure examinations identified in the Plan of Study.
Request that official scores be sent to:
- University of Montana Western
- Montana Office of Public Instruction
Request official transcripts
After the certificate has been posted, request an official Montana Western transcript.
Students requesting a transcript before final posting should select the option to hold the transcript until the certificate or degree is posted.
Montana Western fulfills official transcript orders through the National Student Clearinghouse.
Apply for a license or endorsement
After final transcripts and required exam scores are available:
- Begin the appropriate application through Teach Montana.
- Submit all required state application materials.
- Complete Montana Western’s request for a university recommendation.
Contacts and Responsibilities
Admissions Office
Application, required documents, immunization information, and admission status.
- Admissions Office
- [email protected]
- 406-683-7331
Registrar’s Office
Advisor assignment, registration status, registration forms, academic calendar, graduation, and transcripts.
- Registrar’s Office
- 406-683-7370
Financial Aid Office
Financial-aid eligibility, FAFSA, loans, work study, and VA education benefits.
- Financial Aid
- [email protected]
- 406-683-7511
Business Services and Student Accounts
Tuition, student bills, payment plans, and third-party payers.
- Business Services
- Student Accounts
- 406-683-7101
Faculty advisor
Plan of Study, course selection, course load, and progress toward completion.
Course instructor
Course requirements, assignments, expectations, and feedback.
Field Placements, Supervision, and Licensure
Classroom placements, student teaching, provisional-license questions, and university recommendations.
- Luke Lewis
- [email protected]
- 406-683-7319
Montana Western Bookstore
Textbooks and required course materials.
- Montana Western Bookstore
- 406-683-7282