STEM Success Fair: October 20th, 2021
Photo by Stephen Speckman, SLCC
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Speak to an SLCC advisor here to start planning!
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Connect with a College of Science advisor here!
Get more information on majors, scholarships, research opportunities in the College of Science by visiting the webpage: https://science.utah.edu/prospective/
Consider signing up to attend a Science Friday: https://science.utah.edu/outreach/sciencefridays/
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Advising-College of Science at the U
Connect with a College of Science advisor here!
Get more information on majors, scholarships, research opportunities in the College of Science by visiting the webpage: https://cmes.utah.edu/future-students/index.php
Begin Planning your transfer to the U:
Probably the most important thing to consider is how to pay for your degree. Don’t hesitate to start looking up scholarships and fill out a FAFSA. Getting the FAFSA in sooner rather than later can secure other types of aid and is free to submit (or resubmit to a new college if you’ve you already filled one out.)
Visit the U of U FAFSA page. The financial aid office is happy to answer any questions regarding this very important step.
How do I add a college to my FAFSA? (provided by https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/help/how-add-college)
- Log In to your FAFSA
- Click Make Corrections and navigate to the School Selection Page
- Search and enter in the desired college
Helpful Links to Start Planning
- Academic Programs & Degree Requirements
- Transferology – what classes transfer to the U of U from other institutions
- Transfer Center, Transfer Student FAQ
- List of majors, minors and certificates at the U of U
- Career Info by College
- College of Science Advisors
- Financial Aid & Scholarships
- Dream Center: Scholarships
The Transfer Process
- Apply for admissions to the University of Utah: https://admissions.utah.edu/apply/transfer/
- Check admissions requirements for transfer students: (transferable GPA of 2.6 or higher with 30 completed transferable semester hours, or 2.35 or higher with a completed Associates of Arts or Associates of Science degree.)
- Check the admissions deadlines: (Fall Semester: Apply by April 1st, Spring Semester: Apply by Nov 1st, Summer: Apply by March 1st) Please refer to the admissions webpage for more information including Honors College priority Deadlines!
- Pay the required fees
- Send your transcripts
- Paper transcripts can be mailed directly from the college or university, or brought in an envelope sealed by the school:
- The Office of Admissions
201 S 1460 E, Rm 250 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
- The Office of Admissions
- Electronic transcripts can be requested through one of the following services:Parchment/Naviance
National Student Clearinghouse
Credentials Solutions
E-Scrip Safe
- Paper transcripts can be mailed directly from the college or university, or brought in an envelope sealed by the school:
- Contact an advisor! Remember that the U is far more decentralized than many two-year colleges. You can reach out to the departments directly for questions regarding your intended degrees. Please speak to a department specific advisor in the College of Science to build a path to your degree. Find your College of Science Advisor here: https://science.utah.edu/students/advising.php
Quick Q&A!
Q. What does transferable GPA mean?
A. Not all of your credits have an equivalent course offering at the U. Only the courses that will transfer will be evaluated by an Admissions representative to calculate the GPA.
Q. How do I know what courses will transfer?
A. A transfer evaluation will be performed after you submit an application for admissions. But you can see which courses will transfer to the U with Transferology; a tool that allows you to enter in each course you have taken to see if it will transfer to the U or not. If you want to calculator your own transferable GPA please use this calculator and enter in all transferable coursework!
Q. What if I don’t meet the admissions requirements?
A. The University of Utah has a holistic admissions review. Many factors are taken into consideration when admitting a student. Please reach out to an admissions counselor for more information: https://admissions.utah.edu/meet-your-counselors/
Other Useful Information
Admitted?
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- Pay your enrollment deposit
- Register for classes
- Sign up for transfer student orientation
- Get your UCard
- Make an appointment with your advisor. (We list this several times because your advisor is a very important ally!)
- Register for classes!
What’s Next?
Get work and research experience in your field!
It is never too early to start planning your transition to the U. From STEM internships, learning assistant positions within the College of Science, and other opportunities, there are many things to take advantage of during your first semester at the U. You can apply for several opportunities before you transfer so please refer to their application deadlines!
Getting Involved in STEM at the U!
- Science Research Initiative – New! research experiences for Freshmen and Transfer Students.
- College of Science Internships – semester long internships for biology, chemistry, math, and physics and astronomy students
- ACCESS Program for women in science & mathematics a path into STEM majors and careers for women of various backgrounds
- Learning Assistant Program – gain communication, facilitation, and leadership skills by becoming an LA
- Research Experiences for Undergraduate (REU) Programs in the College of Science -The University of Utah offers several research opportunities for undergraduate students in Physics & Astronomy, Chemistry, and MRSEC (Materials Research, Science and Engineering Center)
- Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
- Free math tutoring on campus
- ASUU Tutoring Center
- Online Math Lecture Videos
Events
- STEM Success Fair: 2nd annual STEM Success Fair expected Fall 2022.
- Undergraduate Research Series URES: The URES is a series of events on topics of interest to undergraduate student researchers and their faculty mentors. These events are open to all and are designed specifically with undergraduate students in mind. Schedule and more info can be found HERE!
- Women in STEM| Meets the first Monday of the Month: Find out additional info and meeting dates here!