December 2025 Newsletter

Payment Options for Spring 2026
Campus Resources for Student Employment Opportunities
Spotlight on University of Montevallo Police Department
Important Dates to Remember

Payment Options for Spring 2026

Any total balance due for spring 2026 must be paid in full or set up on an active payment plan by December 28, 2025. If you had a payment plan for fall 2025, it does not rollover to spring 2026. You must re-enroll for a payment plan each semester. Satisfying any outstanding balance prior to December 28 will prevent your account from being dropped for non-payment prior to the start of the spring 2026 term. For information on how to setup a payment plan or make a one-time payment visit: http://montevallo.edu/studentaccounts/payment-options.

Payment Plan Options for Spring 2026 

• Enroll Nov. 1 – Dec. 3, 2025, 0% down payment with five monthly auto-draft payments (December – April).
• Enroll Dec. 4 – 31, 2025, 0% down payment with four monthly auto-draft payments (January – April).
• Enroll Jan. 1-25, 2026: 20% down payment with three monthly auto-draft payments (February – April).

Note: There is a one-time $45 enrollment fee when setting up a payment plan.

Visit https://mycollegepaymentplan.com/university-of-montevallo for more information about payment plans.

Campus Resources for Student Employment Opportunities

Is your student looking for a job? The University of Montevallo provides resources to students seeking employment through the Student Employment Office and the Career Development Center.

 The Student Employment Office is designed to help students pursue their educational goals by providing employment opportunities and professional development resources. Additionally, the Student Employment Office provides the human resources function for student employees and University departments. The Student Employment Office maintains an online on-campus job database, supports an applicant tracking system and assists student employees with the onboarding process.

There are generally two classifications of on-campus positions: Work Study and Jobship. 

• Work Study positions are for students who meet specific criteria and have been awarded aid by the UM Student Aid Office. To determine if you are eligible for Work Study, contact the UM Student Aid Office at 205-665-6050. Having an award for Work Study will increase your chances of finding on-campus employment.
• Jobship positions may be filled by any UM student based on the results of a competitive application and interview process.

For more information about the services provided by the Student Employment Office or to search for available on-campus jobs, visit montevallo.edu/student-employment-office.

The Career Development Center offers a variety of services and resources to help students reach their professional goals. The Career Development Center is located on the top floor of Farmer Hall and provides career counseling, comprehensive assistance with career planning, career exploration, professional development and job market strategies. Services are available to all current students and alumni. To request an appointment, email career@montevallo.edu, call 205-665-6262 or drop by the Career Development Center office. For more information about the services and resources the Career Development Center provides, visit montevallo.edu/career-development-center.

Spotlight on the University of Montevallo Police Department

Confidence in your personal safety makes it easier to reach your intellectual potential. The University of Montevallo’s Department of Public Safety is committed to keeping the campus safe and sound. The University provides a full-service public safety agency 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and we’re committed to maintaining an atmosphere on campus where students feel comfortable. The Police Department strives to provide personal service to students to help ensure their safety on campus such as:

Protective Escort Services – An on-campus service to provide protective escort for members of the campus community. This service primarily serves persons who find it necessary to travel alone on campus late at night. To arrange for an escort, call 205-665-6155.

AlertAware Mobile App: A Panic Button on Your Phone – The AlertAware Mobile Recipient App offers a panic button feature that allows users to request help by sending geo-targeted incident reports directly to UMPD. The reports will be received and handled by the University Police. For more information about the Alertus App and for set up information visit montevallo.edu/police-services.

UM Alert Emergency Notifications – The University of Montevallo utilizes a state-of-the-art rapid alert system called UMAlert. This system provides members of the campus community with the most advanced rapid communication program currently available for schools. UMAlert enhances the timeliness of UM’s emergency communications and provides the University with a convenient and effective tool for informing students, faculty and staff of human or natural threats. Members of the University community, whether on campus or not, can be notified within moments of an urgent event. Emergency messages can be sent via telephone (landline and cell), voicemail, text messaging and email. New user accounts are automatically registered twice a month (on the first and third Wednesdays). Students may add parent emails/phone numbers as needed to their UMAlert contact list by updating their information online. To register for UMAlert or to update your account information go to myschoolcast.com/go/um and use your official UM username and password.

Vehicle Registration – UMPD is the authorized authority for University of Montevallo Vehicle Registrations, along with Parking and Traffic Enforcement.

For more information about the many services provided by UMPD, please visit montevallo.edu/campus-safety. Contact information for UMPD is listed below.

Department of Public Safety

Police Department, Station 6155
Montevallo, AL 35115
umpolice@montevallo.edu
Police, Fire, Medical Emergency: 911
University Police Department: 205-665-6155
To Report a Crime: 205-665-6500
Protective Escort Services: 205-665-6155

Important Dates to Remember

Dec. 8-12 – Final examinations for fall courses
Dec. 12 – Fall Commencement/halls close at 5 p.m. for students not graduating and 7 p.m. for graduates (except Brooke Hall, College Creek, College Park, Lund Hall and Peck Hall)
Dec. 19 – Winter holidays begin at 5 p.m. (University closed – will reopen Jan. 2, 2026)
Dec. 28 – Payment deadline for spring registration
Jan. 2 – University reopens from Winter holidays
Jan. 7 – Classes begin
Jan. 7-13 – Drop/Add period for spring registration
Jan. 13 – Last day for refund for dropped spring course(s)
Jan. 19 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day (University closed)
Feb. 11-14 – College Night and Homecoming activities
Feb. 13 – No classes
March 2 – Mid-Semester week begins
March 10 – Last day for course or semester withdrawal for spring registration
March 20 – Spring Break for students and faculty begin at 5 p.m.
March 30 – Classes resume at 8 a.m.
April 6 – Fall 2026 registration begins for currently enrolled and returning graduate students.
April 8 – Fall 2026 registration begins for currently enrolled and returning undergraduate students.
April 27-May 1 – Final examinations for spring courses
May 2 – Spring Commencement