The University of Montana Western

UMW Covid-19 Response

Montana Western students and faculty,
Montana Western has transitioned to remotely delivering all courses for blocks 7 and 8. 

For Remote Course Delivery FAQs, Tips & Strategies visit: https://w.umwestern.edu/section/remote-course-delivery-faqs-tips-strategies/

For the latest updates and health and tips, check your university email every day and visit: https://w.umwestern.edu/section/health-advisories/

Adjusted class start and end dates

• Block 7 dates: Classes begin March 23 and end April 10.
• Block break: April 11 - 14.
Block 8 dates: Classes begin April 15 and end May 6
• Multiple block "stringer" courses: Stringer online courses will resume starting March 16. If you have a stringer face-to-face course that meets once a week, your course will transition to a remote course and will resume the week of March 23.

How to connect with student support services online

• eCounseling: To set up an eCounseling appointment with one of our guidance counselors, call 406-683-7900 or email jerry.girard@umwestern.edu or heidi.gjefle@umwestern.edu. Learn more at: https://w.umwestern.edu/section/student-counseling-services/
• Advising: Advising: Call 406-683-7050 or email margo.heberling@umwestern.edu or lexi.benson@umwestern.edu. Learn more at: https://w.umwestern.edu/info/academic-advising-center/
• Tutoring: The Learning Center will be providing remote tutoring from the Learning Center Moodle course page. Just click on the Learning Center icon on the right for details.
• Textbooks: Go to https://bookstore.umwestern.edu/ for instructions on how to get your textbooks or have them delivered to you for blocks 7 and 8. Please call 406-683-7281 if you need assistance.

Resources for accessing online courses

• New to Moodle? Click here to take the Moodle 101 course for students to get ready!
• Internet service and access: Several Internet Service Providers and mobile carriers are offering free service to students. Learn more here: https://corporate.charter.com/newsroom/charter-to-offer-free-access-to-spectrum-broadband-and-wifi-for-60-days-for-new-K12-and-college-student-households-and-more
  

Stay safe

If you are currently ill, stay home. If you feel you need medical attention, please call your health clinic or other provider immediately to discuss your illness and plan for how you will be seen. Do not go directly to your clinic or other healthcare provider without calling first.

If you become ill and are in the Dillon area:

• If you have visited an area with a travel advisory that had a Travel Advisory Level 4, please immediately notify UMW Dean of Students, Nicole Hazelbaker, by calling 406-683-7900 during regular business hours or after hours by calling 406-925-9782 for further instruction.
• If you visited an area affected by COVID-19 and feel sick with fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, within 14 days after you left, please call your health clinic or other provider immediately to discuss your illness and plan for how you will be seen. Do not go directly to your clinic or other healthcare provider without calling first.

If you become ill wherever you are:

• If you visited an area affected by COVID-19 and feel sick with fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, within 14 days after you left, please call your health clinic or other provider immediately to discuss your illness and plan for how you will be seen. Do not go directly to your clinic or other healthcare provider without calling first.
• Avoid contact with others.
• Do not return to class or work.
• Do not travel on public transportation.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing.
• Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to avoid spreading the virus to others.
• Wash your hands with soap and water immediately after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose.
• If soap and water are not readily available, you can use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains 60%–95% alcohol.
• Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.