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graduate degree options (along with 55 minors and certificates, over 50

teaching majors, and 96 graduate degrees), you’ll have plenty of room and

opportunity to create a truly memorable experience and prepare yourself

for the rest of your life.

The best universities always deliver more than a piece of paper and the

skill to get a job offer. Expansive and rigorous, they teach students how to

learn, how to push for perfection, and, eventually, how to reach beyond

oneself to a broader community. At the University of Utah we educate

students from around the world to become thinking professionals and

thoughtful people. We believe students should leave the U with the ability

to sustain a meaningful life and to contribute to the lives of others.

This booklet is intended as a roadmap of sorts, helping you

navigate the path that leads to the University of Utah.

So, read on — then we look forward to

seeing you at the U!

Creat|ng Your

Story at The Un|vers|ty of Utah

Attending college isn’t just about getting a degree. It’s about creating your

own story, making memories that will remain crystal clear 40 years from now.

It’s about taking classes from professors such as Nobel Prize-winning Mario

Capecchi, screaming yourself hoarse in Rice-Eccles Stadium on an autumn

afternoon, hearing a world leader speak at the Hinckley Institute of Politics,

pulling all-nighters studying with your roommates in Heritage Commons.

These are the experiences that await you at the University of Utah, the flag-

ship university in this state and one of the finest institutions in the West.

With a 1,534-acre campus, over 28,000 students, 76 different under-

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HigH ScHool: It’s important to take rigorous courses

throughout your high school years, inclusive

of AP and concurrent enrollment courses.

The University of Utah requires that you take

the following college prep courses in order to be admitted:

English..........................4 years, emphasizing composition and literature

Mathematics ................2 years beyond elementary algebra (selected from

geometry, intermediate algebra, trigonometry, college or advanced algebra, or calculus)

Biological and/or Physical Science ..........3 years, two of which are required to be taken from

the following: chemistry, physics and biology or human biology (one of

the sciences must include a laboratory experience)

History ..........................1 year American history and government (Processes and

structure of democratic governance)

Foreign language ......... First and second year (level) of the same foreign language

taken during grades 7 through 12

Additional units............4 years from at least two of the following: history, English,

mathematics beyond intermediate algebra, laboratory science, foreign language,

social science, fine arts, technology and engineering education

other resources that can help you prepare for college are:

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How toPrepare For the

Preparation for any university begins early, from learning to read and write

to learning how to think critically. Here are suggestions as to what classes

and activities you should be involved in beginning in middle school.

6tH grAdE tHru 8tH grAdE/MiddlE ScHool: What do you want to do?

•Startthinkingaboutyourfutureandcareerpossibilities.

•Exploreallkindsofoccupationsandseewhatyoulike.

•Ifyou’rehavingtroublewithschool,askforhelp.

•Getinvolvedinacluborvolunteerinyourcommunity. do your best! •Stayontask,turninyourhomeworkontimeandearngoodgrades!

•Gettoknowyourteachers.

•Signupforpre-algebraifit’sofferedatyourschool.

•Maketimetoread. Start Saving •Learnhowtosaveyourmoneyforcollege.

•Talk to your parents about getting your own student savings

accountatthebank!

•Start learning about different financial aid programs from

your counselors and teachers. talk to your counselor about:

•Opportunitiesandstepsyoushouldtaketoprepareyouforcollege.

•Collegepreparatoryclasses,AP,andotherhonorslevelclassestotakein

high school. •Participationinextracurricularactivities(sports,clubs,service).

•Theimportancecollegesplaceonyourgradesandhowthatwillaffectthe

admissions process when apply to a college or university. Big tip Visit colleges and talk to college students and your friends about college.

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Cost and F|nanc|al

A|D at theA good dealA college education is a worthwhile investment. the costs that you will see at

the university of utah include tuition and fees, books and supplies, and room

and meals (if you plan to live on campus). there are many resources available

to help pay for a college education. Below are some steps you can take that

may help.

Detailed tuition rates can be found at http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/index.php/fsr.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

The financial aid process shouldn’t have to be a daunting one. Follow the

financial aid checklist listed under the link below and you could be eligible

for grants, loans, and work-study. Also, remember that we offer three differ-

ent types of scholarships merit, leadership, and diversity but you must submit

the application on time or you will not be considered. Deadline for scholar-

ships is February 1. http://www.sa.utah.edu/finance/FA/FAchecklist.htm

go online and fill out two forms:

1.TheGeneralApplicationforFreshmanScholarshipswhichcanbefound

online at https://www.acs.utah.edu/uofu/stu/Scholarship/ and

2. Beginning January 1st of your child’s senior year in high school, the Free

Application for Federal Student Aid is found exclusively online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

For more information on general scholarships at the University of Utah,

please visit http://www.sa.utah.edu/finance/.

For private scholarships that may or may not need a social security number, please

visit http://www.diversity.utah.edu/vp/scholarships/index_scholarships.html.

other online resources:www.fastweb.com www.collegeboard.com www.gmsp.org

www.salliemaefund.org www.latinocollegedollars.org

Requ|rements and

Apply|ng to theFor incoming Freshman

Freshman applicants who graduate from high school seven years or less prior

to the term of admission must meet the following requirements*:

•CumulativehighschoolGPAofatleasta2.6ona4.0scale.

•ACTcompositeof18(SAT:Math+Verbalscoreof860)orbetter.

•GraduatefromanaccreditedhighschoolbeforeenteringtheUniversity.

•Satisfactorilycompleteallcourserequirementslistedabove.

* Admission requirements, deadlines, and fees are subject to change without prior notice.

How do i Apply? •Applyforadmissionsonlineatwww.sa.utah.edu/admiss.Filingyourap-

plicationonlineisafaster,easierwaytoapply!Youcanalsorequestapaper

application if necessary.

•Payapplicationfee:$45($30latefeeafterdeadline)

•Sendyourofficialtranscripts

•SendinofficialACTorSATtestscores

Admission Application Semester deadlines:

Fall April 1

Spring November 1

Summer March 15

For more information or questions please contact:

OfficeofAdmissionsPhone: 801.581.7281 | E-Mail: [email protected]

University Neighborhood Partners

Phone: 801.972.3596 | E-mail: [email protected]

OfficeofStudentRecruitmentandHighSchoolServices

Phone: 801.581.8761 | E-mail: [email protected]

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Un|vers|ty of Utah Resources

See you at the

there’s nothing like visiting a campus

to get a feel for the place. the office

of Student recruitment and High

School Services offers daily

campus visits for prospective

students. You can take a tour,

talk to professors in your areas of

interest, even sit in on a class.

To set up an appointment, informa-

tion session, tour, appointment

with an academic advisor, or to

request information, contact:

THEUnIVERSITYOFUTAH

OfficeofStudentRecruitment

and High School Services

200 S. Central Campus Dr. Rm. 80

SaltLakeCity,Utah84112

801.581.8761 or

1.800.685.8856

E-mail: [email protected]

www.getconnected.utah.edu

career Services801-581-6186http://careers.utah.edu

catalogwww.ugs.utah.edu/catalog/

center for disability Services

801-581-5020http://disability.utah.edu

center for Ethnic Student Affairs

801-581-8151http://web.utah.edu/cesa/ child care801-585-5897www.childcare.utah.edu

Honors college801-581-7383

www.honors.utah.edu Housing & residential Education

801-587-2002www.housing.utah.edu international center801-581-8876www.sa.utah.edu/inter lgBt resource center

801-587-7973www.sa.utah.edu/lgbt

Majorswww.sa.utah.edu/advise/ms outreach for diversity801-581-4250http://www.diversity.utah.edu/

research opportunities

801-581-8070www.ugs.utah.edu/urop

Student involvement801-581-8061www.sa.utah.edu/sic Student Support Services(TRIO)

801-581-7188www.sa.utah.edu/eop university Neighborhood Partners

1060 South 900 West801-972-3596www.partners.utah.edu Women’s resource center

801-581-8030 www.sa.utah.edu/women

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Office of Student Recruitment and High School Services

200 S. Central Campus Dr. Room 80

Salt Lake City, Utah 84112

801.581.8761 or 1800.685.8856


http://www.getconnected.utah.edu


1060 South 900 West


801.972.3596 or 801.972.1058


http://www.partners.utah.edu

Office of Student Recruitment and High School Services

200 S. Central Campus Dr. Room 80


801.581.8761 or 1800.685.8856


http://www.getconnected.utah.edu


1060 South 900 West


801.972.3596 or 801.972.1058


http://www.partners.utah.edu

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