Connect with ODE
If you are new to ODE and seeking reasonable accommodations, follow these four steps to register with the office.
Step 1: Contact us
Reach out to ODE using one of the following methods:
- Email: ode@umontana.edu
- Phone: 406-243-2243
Step 2: Receive consultant assignment
After contacting us, you will receive an email with your assigned access consultant’s name and instructions for scheduling your initial meeting.
Step 3: Schedule an initial meeting
Book your appointment through the ODE portal (see Schedule appointments). If you need assistance, call us at 406-243-2243.
Submit documentation in advance if possible via:
- Upload to the ODE portal (see Upload documentation)
- Email to your access consultant or ode@umontana.edu
- Hand-deliver to ODE
Step 4: Attend an initial meeting
Your 30 to 50-minute meeting (via Zoom, phone, or in person) with your access consultant is a collaborative conversation to discuss how your disability impacts you. This helps the access consultant determine appropriate accommodations.
Frequently asked questions
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Check-in locations:
- In-person appointments on the Mountain Campus: Room 104 in Aber Hall.
- In-person appointment at Missoula College: Room 129
Late arrivals
If you are more than 15 minutes late, please reschedule your appointment.
Rescheduling or cancellation
Call the office at 406-243-2243. If you booked your appointment through our online portal, you can cancel or reschedule your appointment online. View Schedule appointments.
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Accommodation letter
You will receive your accommodation letter from ODE either by email or through the ODE portal. Be sure to check your UM Connect student email and follow the instructions to access your letter.
Engage with faculty
Once received, it’s your responsibility to share the accommodation letter with faculty and request accommodations promptly. Please note: accommodations cannot be applied retroactively.
I was connected with ODE before. How do I reconnect?
Please get in touch with us by one of the following options:
- Email ode@umontana.edu
- Call at 406-243-2243
- Schedule an appointment with your access consultant via the ODE portal
- Email or call your access consultant directly