PUBLIC HEALTH

GRADUATE PROGRAM

APPLICATION

INSTRUCTIONS

DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please use these directions as a reference as you complete the ApplyYourself application process. These instructions will facilitate the process and will answer many frequently asked questions. The department cannot provide technical support for ApplyYourself (AY) systems. Please contact the Hobson Technical Support link given in the application to submit a ticket.

Before you begin: You must have an active email account. Add support@hobsons.com to your contacts list in your personal email account first. You will be receiving important information via email. Please be aware that if this is a reapplication, your previous documents and information are not stored on file and you will need to complete the application in its entirety with a new e-mail address.

Reset Password: To receive the log in information and reset your password for your existing account, please click on the “Forgot your PIN or password?” on the main login page and you will receive an email with this information. Once you receive the email you can reset your password and log into your existing account. Clicking on "create account" tab will create a new account for you.

GATHER THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS:

GRE Scores – optional for MPH/MSPH, and Mstat – Biostatistics applicants.

Required for PhD applicants. (Official scores must be sent to the University of Utah using school code: 4853 department code: 0616).

A copy of a transcript (or mark sheet for international applicants) from each institution from which you have taken courses. Summary Reports or Degree Audit Reports should NOT be uploaded.

A digital copy of your Statement of Purpose, which should not exceed 500 words for MPH/MSPH applicants and 1,000 words for Mstat - Biostatistics and PhD applicants.

Email addresses for your 3 letters of recommendation. A digital copy of your current Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) Credit Card information to pay application fee. The application fee for domestic

students is $55 USD. The application fee for international students is $65 USD.

Ensure you are using a supported browser, and enable popup windows. For the latest requirements scroll to the bottom of the following link and click on “system requirements”. https://app.applyyourself.com/AYApplicantLogin/fl_ApplicantLogin.asp?id=utahgrad

TOEFL (minimum score of 80 iBT or 550 pBT) or IELTS (minimum score of 6.5) for

international students whose first language is not English. Official scores must be less

than two years old at the time of admission, and must be sent to the University of

Utah, Office of Admissions. Use school code 4853 for the TOEFL.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS WILL ALSO NEED:

Proof of financial responsibility for students applying for the I-20 or IAP-66 visas Digital scanned copy of passport with name and picture TOEFL or IELTS scores for international students whose first language is not

English (Official scores must also be sent to the University of Utah as well. Use school code: 4853)

JOINT DEGREE APPLICANTS:

The process and requirements listed below are for the Public Health admission requirements only, if you are applying to a joint degree you must fill out two separate applications in their entirety and each degree may require different admission materials. Please contact the specific programs or department for requirements.

Students must be accepted by both programs in order to begin a joint degree program. Admission/acceptance into one program does not guarantee admission/acceptance into the other. Upon application and acceptance to both programs, the student must alert each program of his/her academic degree-seeking status so each program can track the student’s progress.

Joint degree applicants will need to use different email addresses for each AY program application. Make sure to keep both email accounts active and check for messages regularly.

If you are applying to a joint degree program, please notify Kelsey Townsend at kelsey.townsend@utah.edu after your MPH ApplyYourself application has been submitted. Please include your name and the name of the joint degree program you intend to pursue.

TO BEING - CREATE AN ACCOUNT

University of Utah Graduate Application Click “Create Account” Enter information in required fields.

Please be aware that the email address you provide when creating your electronic application will be the primary method of contact from the department (application questions, admission decisions, etc.) If during the application period you must change email addresses, please be sure and update your email in the ‘Profile’ tab located at the top of the screen.

A confirmation email containing your PIN information will be automatically sent to the email address provided above. THIS WILL BE USED TO ACCESS YOUR APPLICATION AT A LATER DATE.

You must agree to the “Terms of Use” to continue.

Begin the Application

Click “Start Application”.

Please refer to the website for specific application deadlines for your desired degree and

campus location.

o Note, not all joint degree deadlines are the same, contact the specific programs

or department for requirements*

Late applications are not accepted.

APPLICATION TYPE

Indicate if this is a new application or a Readmission to Previously Admitted and

Attended Graduate Program. Please be aware that if this is a reapplication, your

previous documents and information are not stored on file and you will need to

complete the application in its entirety with a new e-mail address.

You can move to the next section by clicking “Save and Continue” or by clicking “Save”

and navigating with the side navigation bar.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Questions marked with an (*) asterisk are required and must be answered. Additional

questions may be required based on your responses.

Please note, after your account has been created, you will need to indicate which

campus/location you wish to study. This applies to MPH applicants ONLY. All other applicants

must study at the Salt Lake City Campus. There are three locations where MPH students can

complete their degree, the Salt Lake City campus, the Asia campus and the West Africa

campus. Please follow these instructions to indicate where you would like to study.

For MPH students ONLY

Select Campus location

“Salt Lake City Campus,” “Asia Campus” or “Ghana Campus”

Select your intended graduate program and degree.

“Public Health MPH”

If applicable indicate joint/dual degree area.

Select the application term and year.

For all other applicants (MSPH, Mstat – Biostatistics, PhD):

Select your intended graduate program and degree.

“Public Health MS”

“Public Health PhD”

“Biostatistics MST”

Select the application term and year.

You can move to the next section by clicking “Save and Continue” or by clicking “Save”

and navigating with the side navigation bar.

PERSONAL DATA

Enter your personal information in the required fields.

You can move to the next section by clicking “Save and Continue” or by clicking “Save”

and navigating with the side navigation bar

CONTACT INFORMATION

Enter your information in the available fields. You can move to the next section by clicking “Save and Continue” or by clicking “Save”

and navigating with the side navigation bar.

PERMANENT ADDRESS

Enter your information in the available fields. This information will prepopulate if you indicated that your home and permanent

addresses are the same.

You can move to the next section by clicking “Save and Continue” or by clicking “Save” and navigating with the side navigation bar.

OPTIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Questions marked with an asterisk (*) must be answered.

EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Enter your information in the available fields. Undergraduate Major GPA Self-Reported

• Self-Reported cumulative GPA is required. • A candidate with a GPA below 3.0 will need to upload a justification letter

under ‘Post Submission’ on the left side toolbar. This letter should detail why your GPA is lower than 3.0, and why you feel that you are prepared to

pursue a Master’s degree in spite of a lower than accepted academic performance.

Languages Previous UofU Experience Previous Graduate Experience

College and Universities

o A copy of a transcript (or mark sheet for international applicants) from each institution from which you have taken courses, including the University of Utah, must be uploaded before submitting your application

o Enter the institution name by clicking “Look Up”. A pop up window will open. Try to search using the institution name ONLY first. If your institution name is not recognized, then search by city. DO NOT enter all fields at one time to search.

o Once you select the appropriate institution in the pop up window the college/university code, institution name, city, state and country will populate.

o Enter in the following information

Dates you attended

Degree earned/expected

Degree date received/expected Your cumulative GPA for each institution, not your major GPA

Total credit hours Status

Important: If you are admitted to your desired program at the University of Utah, you must contact each of your previous institutions and have an official copy of each transcript sent directly to the University of Utah, Office of Admissions. Unofficial transcripts from every previous institution must be uploaded to your ApplyYourself application directly for departmental review.

RESIDENCY

*Note Navigation rules after this point can vary based on previous responses to citizenship status. If you do not see the exact order of options in the left-hand side of the application, that is okay; please proceed and use this guide simply as a reference.

Enter your information in the

required fields. If you fail to

complete all questions in the

residency section of the

application, you will automatically

be classified as a non-resident for

tuition purposes.

You can move to the next section

by clicking “Save and Continue” or

by clicking “Save” and navigating

with the side navigation bar.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Select if you plan on attending full-time or part-time and complete the additional

information asked in regards to financial support.

ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Answer the questions appropriately in this section and press save & continue.

VOLUNTARY CONSENT

Enter your response to voluntary consent and press save & continue.

GRE SCORES

Please be aware that GRE scores must be less than 5 years old and are only required for

PhD applicants. For MPH,MSPH and Mstat- Biostatistics they are highly recommended,

but not required.

**Our department does NOT accept GMAT or MCAT scores **

Official GRE scores should be

sent to the University of Utah

by using school code: 4853 and

department code: 0616

You can move to the next

section by clicking “Save and

Continue.”

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES (MSTAT – BIOSTATISTICS APPLICANTS ONLY)

This section is required for Mstat – Biostatistics applicants ONLY and no other

applicants. In this section, please outline which program pre-requisites you have

completed

o Confirm that the correct program is selected - Biostatistics MST

By selecting the Class drop down each pre-requisite will populate

Select the appropriate semester and year the pre-requisite was taken

Select the number of credit hours

Select the grade

Enter the college the course was taken

If you have any additional comments or notes, please enter them in the textbook below

the program pre-requisites worksheet.

WORK/PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

This is an optional section.

Add any relevant work or professional experience to the following fields.

“Save and Continue” or by clicking “Save” and navigating with the side navigation bar

CURRICULUM VITAE/ RESUME

Click “Upload Document.” A pop up window will open.

Click “Browse…” and choose the file on your computer to upload. You can move to the next section by clicking “Save and Continue” or by clicking “Save” and navigating with the side navigation bar

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Your statement of purpose is not to exceed 500 words for MPH/MSPH applicants and

1,000 words for PhD and Mstat - Biostatistics applicants.

Click “Upload Document,” a pop up window will open.

After the file has been chosen, select the ‘Upload Document’ button to complete the

upload.

You can move to the next section by clicking “Save and Continue” or by clicking “Save”

and navigating with the side navigation bar.

WRITING SAMPLE

Please note that a writing sample is not necessary for an admissions decision. This

section may be skipped.

POST SUBMISSION

Please use this section to upload a GPA Letter of Justifaciton letter if necessary.

o Note: *A candidate with a GPA below 3.0 will need to upload a justification

letter under ‘Post Submission’ on the left side toolbar. This letter should detail

why your GPA is lower than 3.0, and why you feel that you are prepared to

pursue a Master’s degree in spite of a lower than accepted academic

performance.

1.1 THE POST SUBMISSION SECTION IS ALSO USED AFTER SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION TO UPLOAD

ANY MISSING APPLICATION MATERIALS. Please note - after submitting your application, you may upload supporting

documents in this section. You will need to contact the department to which you

are applying after uploading a document, as documents uploaded after

submitting an application will not be automatically sent. If you are uploading a

transcript, please notify the Office of Admissions at graduate@sa.utah.edu with

a subject of "Post Submission Transcript".

RECOMMENDATIONS

Make sure to read the information in this section thoroughly to understand the recommendation process.

Click “Recommendation Provider List” Please inform the individuals that are providing a reference that they will be

receiving directions via email. They should add support@hobsons.com to their contact list to avoid the instructions being sent to their spam folder.

A sample email is at the end of this document

Add a recommender by clicking “Add Provider” Enter the recommender’s contact information in the open fields.

o You must provide an accurate e-mail address for you references. The department requests that you waive the right to examine letters of

recommendation. Please click “Yes” here. All letters of recommendation MUST be submitted online for our department.

Please click “Yes” here. Click “Save” at the bottom of the page This screen will appear confirming that the information was accepted. To edit the person’s information, click on their name. Add additional recommenders by following the same steps. 3 letters of recommendation are required.

You do not need to wait for all three recommendations to be submitted before you submit

your AY application. Online recommendations received after submission will automatically be

matched to your application. However, remember that it is your responsibility to make sure

the required number of recommendations are submitted by the application deadline.

DOWNLOADABLE FORMS

Depending on the department to which you are applying, there may be additional forms

that will be necessary to download, print, and mail into our office.

For our program, these forms are not necessary. Please note that Joint Degrees may

require additional forms depending on the other department you are seeking

admissions through.

CHECK YOUR APPLICATION

Please be aware that all questions must be answered.

SUBMISSION

Print your application before submission if you would like to keep a copy. Youwill not be able to edit the application after submission (except for therecommendation section).

Click “Submit”.

ENTER PAYMENT INFORMATION. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT PAYMENT CANNOT BE CONSIDERED FOR ADMISSION.

Updated: 09.13.2018

1.2 BELOW IS THE E-MAIL YOUR REFERENCES WILL RECEIVE FROM HOBSONS REGARDING YOUR LETTER OF SUPPORT