This is a one semester fall exchange program for students interested in conservation and the environment. The University of Montana's Wilderness Institute has been offering this innovative, interdisciplinary, immersion program for over thirty years. The Wilderness and Civilization Program combines experiential learning, extensive field work, and rigorous classes from across campus for a Wilderness Studies Minor. The program offers an in-depth look at conservation issues and strategies, and the changing ecology, culture, and politics of the Northern Rockies.

We encourage students from across the U.S. to participate through the National Student Exchange Program. The minor is available in just over one semester and while exchange students are encouraged to remain in residency at UM during the spring semester, program requirements can be completed from their home college or university (please see class schedule below). Applications are due April 1, 2010 for fall 2010, but may be submitted at any time before that date. A full description of the program including an application can be found at www.cfc.umt.edu/wc . For questions or additional information, please contact Sarah Potenza at the Wilderness Institute, wi@cfc.umt.edu or 406-243-6956.

UWGB is part of a program called the National Student Exchange www.nse.org In this program, students can study at another university for a semester or year for the cost of UWGB tuition. Students can contact Kristy Akoi, Student Services Advisor, Office of International Education , CL 207. Kristy can be reached at 465-5164 or via email at aokik@uwgb.edu

Problems/comments about the site? Please let us know by emailing us at nas@uwgb.edu.