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Your Roadmap to the U

We try to make it as easy as possible for you to get to the U. However, there are some things, if done in a timely manner, will make your journey to the U smoother and more enjoyable. Additionally, meeting deadlines will help in keeping opportunities open to you. So consider this your roadmap to successfully enrolling at the U.

 

Set Up Your U-VIP Page

Want to be kept up to date on what is going on at the U? Would you like to have the information that is most important to you in one online location? Then set up your U-VIP page. Once your U-VIP page is set up, then you will receive timely updates and reminders to help you get to the U.

 

Visit Campus

You can learn about the U through our website and our publications, but there is no substitute for checking us out in person. We have daily visits, small group visits, and large open houses to name a few of the ways you can try us on for size.  Learn about the ways you can visit campus throughout the year.

 

Apply for Admission

The first official step to becoming a U student is applying for admission.  This is a fairly easy step that takes about 15 minutes to complete. Simply complete the online application, pay the application fee, and request to have your ACT or SAT scores and transcripts sent to the Admissions office. Furthermore, you cannot complete some of the other steps on the road to becoming a U student without first applying for admission (ex. being considered for scholarships) and being admitted (ex. applying for housing, being considered for federal financial aid, or registering for orientation).  So don’t delay, get your admission application in.

  • Dec. 1 — Fall Admission Application Priority Deadline
  • Apr. 1 — Fall Semester Admission Application Final Deadline

 

Set Up Your Umail Account

Did you know once you are admitted, you will have an official U email account? It is important that you activate this account because all official university communications from offices such as financial aid and housing will be sent to this account. Your admission letter will have information about activating your UMail account.

 

Apply for Scholarships

Scholarships are awarded for first year and transfer students who begin each Fall semester. However, you will not get a scholarship if you don’t apply by the postmark deadline listed below. Apply for scholarships online and find a listing of available scholarships. Keep your options open by making sure you submit your scholarship application and any supporting documents by the deadlines below.

  • Feb. 1 — University of Utah General Scholarship Deadline for First Year Students
  • Apr. 1 — University of Utah General Scholarship Deadline for Transfer Students

 

Apply for On-campus Housing

Get the most out of your campus experience by living on campus. Not only does it provide convenient access to campus, but it is also fun way to become more involved on campus. However, the secret is out that this is where you want to live so the residence halls fill up quick. Don’t lose out because you waited.  And remember that you cannot apply for housing until you have been admitted.  Apply now.

  • Feb. 1 — On-Campus Housing Application Opens  
  • Mid Mar. — On-Campus Housing Room Reservations Begin

 

Register for and Attend New Student Orientation

All new students to the U must attend an orientation.  During orientation you will get the low down on academic departments, what it takes to earn a degree from the U, how to get involved, and register for classes.  Here is an insider tip just for you:  the sooner you register and attend orientation the more options you have in terms of what classes you take and when you take them.  As summer goes on, options become much more limited.

 

Apply for Financial Aid

Another way to help cover your educational expenses at the U is through financial aid.  You will need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form, (the U’s FAFSA school code is 003675), the University’s UForm, and complete any other items as determined by the Financial Aid office.  You can apply for Federal Aid at any time during the academic year, but there are some additional funds that may be available to students who complete everything by the “On-Time File Completion Date.”  Read the current year’s application process for Federal Financial Aid.

  • Apr. 1 — Financial Aid “On-Time File Completion Date”

 

Let Us Know if You are Coming

We want to be as ready as possible for your arrival to the U.  Therefore, we need to know whether or not you are going to become a member of the U community.  So take 5 and go to My U Decision and tell us your plans.

  •  May 1 —   Let us know you are attending Fall semester by May 1st.

 

Start Classes

We love the excitement of the first day of class.  So get started on the right foot and make sure you show up.  To help you plan accordingly, check out the academic calendar where you can find all the important dates for each semester.

  • Jan. 9, 2012  – Spring semester begins
  • May 14, 2012 – Summer semester begins
  • Aug. 20, 2012 – Fall semester begins

 

Pay Tuition

Don’t forget to pay your tuition by the deadline or you may find you have been dropped from all your classes.  And avoid standing in long lines for hours by paying your tuition online.

  • Sept. 4, 2012 – Tuition due for fall semester
Last Updated: 1/12/12