Academic Advising

January 27, 2021

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!

Advising Hive Phone: 801-587-0639

Scholarships, Grants & Financial Aid

December 3, 2020

College of Science Scholarship Opportunities

The College of Science offers a number of scholarship opportunities for incoming, undergraduate and graduate students. Scholarship applications may be found through Academic Works, the University's scholarship application portal. Complete the University General Application then you will see the Science scholarship opportunities.

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

First-year and transfer students must have an active Campus Information Services (CIS) account and University E-mail account (UMail) before applying for scholarships.

ACCESS Scholars - $1,500

American Indian Housing Scholarship

Freshman Scholarship in Science and Mathematics - $1,000

Multiple $1,000 awards for incoming freshman who declare a major in the College of Science

New Horizon Scholarship - $2,500

Science Research Initiative (SRI)

Sandra J. Bromley Scholarship - Multi-year award

College of Science Dean's Scholarship - $4,000

Don & Rebecca Reese Scholarship in Science Teaching (Need based) - $2,000

Impact Scholarship - $9,500

Joseph T. Crockett M.D. Memorial Scholarship (Need based) - $2,500

Paul C. and Darice F. Koo Scholarship - $1,000

Promise Scholarship - $2,500

Semnani Family Foundation Scholarship - $2,500

Talent Scholarship - $4,750

Theodore V. Hanks Scholarship - $10,000

Endowed Scholarship for Underrepresented Student (Need based) - $1,000

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 Academic Advising Center.

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 (214 CSC). 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 Lisa Batchelder by email at lisa.batchelder@utah.edu or 801-581-3374.

Student Wellness

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Career Coaching

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