Academic Advising – Updated Bookings

January 16, 2024

Academic Advisors are here to help you connect with university resources and opportunities so that you can maximize your undergraduate experience. We are a friendly face and a part of your team for success. We will assist you in exploring and declaring a major or minor, work with you to create an academic plan, and ensure that you understand graduation requirements such as general education, bachelor degree requirements, and course prerequisites. We are here to help you navigate the U of U from admission to graduation, and everything in between!

We are now using NavU to schedule appointments for current U of U students!

Advising Hive Phone: 801-587-0639

Academic Advising

January 27, 2021

Advising Hive Phone: 801-587-0639

Scholarships, Grants & Financial Aid

December 3, 2020

College of Science Scholarship Opportunities

We don’t want financial roadblocks to limit your exciting future in STEM. The College of Science offers incoming undergraduate student scholarships. Applications can be found through Academic Works, the University's scholarship application portal. Students must complete the University General Application and then the College of Science Application to be considered for all college and department science scholarship opportunities of which they are eligible.

It is recommended that all students fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year to determine what state or federal aid they may be eligible for, including work-study opportunities and grants.

Before applying for scholarships, first-year and transfer students must have an active Campus Information Services (CIS) account and a University Email account (UMail).

I’m not sure if I will qualify for aid. Should I apply anyway?

Do I need to be admitted to the University of Utah before applying for financial aid and scholarships?

How do I apply for Pell Grants and other types of need-based aid?

What is the difference between need-based aid and merit-based aid?

Can I combine financial aid and scholarships?

Who can I ask for help with the Academic Works System?

How are departmental scholarships different from other university scholarships?

Do I have to submit an application for each college and department scholarship I am applying for?

Academic Resources

September 14, 2020

Top 5 tips from College of Science advisors:

1. Go to class – and participate.
Class attendance actually does affect your grade. Exams are sometimes based on lectures and not chapters of the book, so it is important to be present in class. Also, instructors will sometimes make important announcements during class pertaining to assignments and exams.

2. Learn how to take notes.
The Learning Center can help you improve on note-taking strategies. Develop good study habits by reviewing your notes often, and writing down questions you have to address with the instructor.

3. Utilize a planner or electronic calendar.
Time management is critical to becoming a successful student. Write down deadlines for items that involve classes, study time, campus activities, and work obligations. Here is the University of Utah’s Academic Calendar for important dates for registration, finals, etc.

4. Don’t be afraid to ask for help – and don’t wait until it’s too late.
Reach out to instructors, TAs, and LAs during their office hours to get help with assignments and other issues relating to the class. Make an appointment with an advisor, and utilize the tutoring resources below!

5. Don’t give up!
We know college can be hard, and life often throws additional challenges your way. You can do this, and we are here to help.

Late Withdrawals

July 31, 2020

College of Science Petitions for Exception to Policy

You must be a declared major in the College of Science to submit petitions for Exception to Policy to this college. All undecided students go through the Navigate Hub for Exploring Students.

The University has provided means for students to be granted exceptions to University policy. This allows students the chance to petition certain policies for non-academic reasons such as illness, military leave, family emergencies, etc.

Retroactive Petition Form (pdf)

Current Term Petition Form (pdf)

Exceptions to policy include withdrawal from a course after the withdrawal deadline for the same term, retroactive withdrawal, retroactive registration, section change or cross-referenced course, late registration request, change in CR/NC status, retroactive change in credit hours, etc. This must always be done through the Dean's Office of the college of the student's major.

To petition University policy you must obtain the necessary forms online, from the Registrar's office (250 SSB) or the College of Science Student Affairs Office (CSC 301-A). The necessary forms and all supporting documentation must be received before the Dean's Office will consider your petition. Once your forms and supporting documentation has been received it will be reviewed within 7 days and a recommendation will be sent to the Registrar's Office.

If you have questions contact Madeline Marshall by email at madeline.marshall@utah.edu or 801-587-1124.

Student Wellness

July 14, 2020

Academic Advising

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Meet the Academic Advising Team

Isaac Reyes Altamira

Isaac Reyes Altamira

Bree Molinari

Bree Molinari

Sean Meyer

Sean Meyer

Lauren Bustamante

Lauren Bustamante

Pam Hofmann

Pam Hofmann

Savannah Manwill

Savannah Manwill

Madeline Marshall

Madeline Marshall

Maddy Montgomery

Maddy Montgomery

Sage Blackburn

Sage Blackburn

Jeremy Thomson

Jeremy Thomson

Mark Campbell

Mark Campbell

Kelsie Richards

Kelsie Richards

Hannah Leopold

Hannah Leopold

Natalie Eastwood

Natalie Eastwood

Student Success Team

Cyri Dixon

Cyri Dixon

Robin Wheelwright

Robin Wheelwright

Karleton Munn

Karleton Munn

Steven Trujillo

Steven Trujillo

Laura Cleave

Laura Cleave

Advising Resources

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