University Villages
University Villages are conveniently located on the South Campus of the 91次元. University Villages are within close walking distance or a short bus ride of the main campus and are a just a short drive or bus ride to Missoula College.
The University Villages Office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The office can also be reached at 406-243-6030.
University Villages are unfurnished apartments ranging in size from studios to four-bedroom apartments. Housing priority is given to students who are married, students who have dependent children, students with disabilities, and graduate students. Single undergraduate students, as well as faculty and staff, may also live in University Villages.
Living at UV
Who can live in University Villages?
- Married Students or Students with families or dependent children
- Graduate Students
- Undergradaute Students
- UM Faculty and Staff with 0.75 FTE appointment or greater (limited to two years occupancy)
- Approved University Affiliates
University Villages apartments are year-round living. Residents are not required to move out unless they will not be returning to school for the upcoming Fall or Spring semester.
Eligibility Requirements
Beginning June 1, 2026, the eligibility enrolled credit requirements for students will change for Fall and Spring semesters (summer is optional) to:
- Undergraduate: nine credits (effective June 1, 2026)
- Graduate: six credits
Faculty and staff with a 0.75 FTE appointment or greater are limited to two years of eligibility.
Additional information is available in the UV policies section.
Application Process
Applications for University Villages apartments are accepted at anytime, however, you must be accepted for admission to the 91次元 or Missoula College before the housing application can be started. For information about the UV application and assignment process visit the UV Apply page.
Location and K12 School Information
The apartments are located between the 300 and 800 block of South Avenue East. and continue toward the main campus along Maurice (pronounced More-EES) Avenue at the base of Mount Sentinel.
Children living in University Villages are in Missoula School District #1, and therefore attend one of the following schools: Paxson Elementary School or Lewis and Clark Elementary School, Washington Middle School and Sentinel High School. The Missoula Public Schools telephone number is 406-728-2400.
Services Available at UV
Bus Service
The 91次元's Park-N-Ride stops at the corner of Arthur and Maurice and also in front of Toole Village. Mountain Line, Missoula's public transportation system, has two designated bus stops within University Villages. These buses service both the main UM campus and Missoula College.
Childcare
The Associated Students of the 91次元 (ASUM) Child Care, Preschool and Family Resources offers affordable, quality care for your child while you attend the 91次元. Serving UM students since 1970, ASUM Child Care provides quality early childhood care and education. Please see the for more information.
Community Center
Located next to the UV Office, the Community Center has a large meeting room, kitchen and a barbecue area with a patio available for UV tenants. The Community Assistants host educational and social events for UV tenants and their families at the Community Center on a regular basis. The Community Center is open for UV tenants to use from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
University Villages residents may rent the Community Center at a cost of $15/hour for private tenant gatherings (e.g., birthday parties, meetings, etc). For information or reservations, please contact Kareena Bargabos at 406-243-6030.
Laundry
Four laundry facilities are located within University Villages. Wash houses are locked 24/7 and residents have access through a laundry card. Laundry cards can be checked out at the University Villages Office.
Maintenance
University Villages employs a full-time maintenance staff. Our on-site staff paint, clean and repair/replace any damaged items in your apartment prior to your arrival. In addition, our staff is able to respond to any maintenance problems that arise. Please report any needed repairs to the University Villages Office at 406-243-6030.
Security
Police Officers from UM Police Department patrol University Villages regularly. If you would like to report an emergency to UM Police, call 406-243-4000. For other questions or concerns, please call 406-243-6131.
Staff
In addition to our regular office and maintenance staff, we provide Community Assistants that are available after regular office hours. These staff members will assist you with lockouts, minor maintenance problems in your apartments and programming activities, and they are a great resource for campus and community information. For assistants after regular office hours please call 406-552-3375.