University of Montevallo Top Questions

It is a lot smaller than most Universitys. This makes class size around 25 and below. It fosters learning in a more personal environment and allows students, who choose to, can to relationships with their professors and have more one on one learning. The campus itself is very beautiful with cobblestone streets, big trees, and various plants. There is a since of acceptance that is given to everyone. Not many schools can compare to Montevallo.

The University of Montevallo is a Liberal Arts College, so it's focus isn't on sports like UA or medicine like UAB, though it has great sports teams and a really good science program. UM also has a remarkable awareness of the enviroment, and is currently implementing several programs and changes to become more earth friendly.

Montevallo has the coolest Homecoming tradition: there are 2 sides (Purple and Gold for our school colors) and they put on a theatre production comeptition. It is completely student ran, everything from the script, acting, singing, set, lights, costumes. There is also Purple and Gold volleyball, basketball and cheerleading that compete as well. All the alumni come to watch too. It is so different from any other school. The people here are also very nice and helpful. The professors know my name and I feel like I am a part of the school community.

Everyone accepts everyone. You never feel as if you have to prove yourself to anyone, dress a certain way, like certain things etc. Everyone is so unique and different and friendly. Its the most diverse family you will ever be a part of!

Montevallo provides a very intimate learning environment and is also widely accepting of ALL diversities.

U of Montevallo is where I can be someone, and not another number or face a teacher has to worry about. I love the classroom sizes and this campus is beautiful. I am involved in so many things here, where at a larger university, I wouldn't have the chance.

So are so many unique things about Vallo. One the campus is beautiful to be on and it's so open that you can walk around and just be able to enjoy it without worrying about being mugged. Two it's a small campus so everyone is like a big family. Three, the most unque thing is out homecoming tradition of College Night. It is something you true have to experence to understand it but I can tell you that it is something you don't want to miss. I could say more but alas I cannot. PV!

At the University of Montevallo, students will get to recieve hands on learning because most of the classes hold up to only 30 students per class. It's a beautiful nice size school. The scenery of the campus reminds you of a Disney movie it is that pretty. The traditions of the school are one of the longest known for a university (College Night). The campus is full of welcoming friendly people. Even the little town surrounding the campus makes this school so warm and cozy. It feels like being at home.

I think what is unique about my school is the fact everyone is so open and the students don't focus on partying, drinking, and meaningless socializing. That's one reason why I joined a sorority--the Greek life here isn't all about partying. They are actually very dedicated to the enrichment of their members, as are most groups on campus.

The student diversity at the University of Montevallo is very unique. Being a liberal school, students of all kinds are welcomed. Not once have I ever witnessed an act of discrimination for race, religion, or other personal decisions a student may make.