To address the need for more student housing, the University of Montana has broken ground on its first new on-campus residence hall in over 30 years.
With three consecutive years of enrollment growth and a local housing market that is disproportionately impacting students, the new 600-bed residence hall will allow UM to keep housing supply in line with demand. Additionally, the new residence hall will be the first fully American with Disabilities Act-compliant dorm on campus, and will be designed according to LEED Silver green building energy efficiency standards. The residence hall will feature modern amenities, including community kitchens, smart lounges, and automated mail systems.
Systems will include connections to existing campus infrastructure, including steam, power, and IT/IS systems. Cooling will be provided for the entire building via underground water wells.
Construction on the new residence hall began in the Fall of 2024 and is expected to last about three years, with students moving into the new facility in the fall of 2027.
