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Live on campus in a Science Community
One way to deepen your engagement at the U is to live in a College of Science Themed Community: College of Science First Year Floor at Kahlert Village or the Crocker Science House on Officers Circle. These communities are designed to bring students with similar interests, majors, goals, and experiences together.
College of Science First Year Floor
Kahlert Village is the newest residential community on campus and is home to approximately 990 first year students. The building features double and single rooms in cluster and suite-style configurations. Kahlert Village is centrally located on campus, includes a full-service dining facility, and a variety of classroom and study space available for students. A meal plan is required in this living area.
If you are a first year student pursuing a degree in the College of Science the Science First Year Floor is an excellent opportunity for you. Residents support each other through the rigors of their coursework while deepening their connection to the College of Science faculty, alumni, staff, and opportunities. Resident Advisors are science students who can help mentor you through your academic career.



Crocker Science House
Nestled in Officers' Circle, at the base of the Wasatch foothills and the Shoreline Trail, the Crocker Science House provides a unique opportunity for twelve science students to live and learn together in a beautifully restored building once occupied by military officers. Crocker Science Scholars have the opportunity to attend lectures, dinners, and other events with luminaries of Utah's business, science, and academic communities. In 2018, Mario Capecchi joined the students for dinner and ping-pong. A meal plan is required in this living area.
Crocker Science Scholars come from a variety of geographic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, united by a strong drive to succeed in the physical and life sciences. Scholars often find that living in close quarters with students from other disciplines helps them with their own work and encourages them to explore avenues of science they would not have considered otherwise.



Frequently asked questions
Housing is full for 2022-23 academic year. Application for 2023-24 opens early 2023.
Complete the Housing & Residential application and select the College of Science First Year Floor as your preferred Themed Community by the priority deadline of March 10.
Complete the Housing & Residential application and select the Science First Year Floor as your preferred Themed Community by the priority deadline of March 10.
A supplemental application is also required to be considered for the Crocker Science House.
Selection for the College of Science First Year Floor and the Crocker Science House is completed by the College of Science.
There are three main components that factor into how much it costs to live on campus: location, room type and meal plan.
- 2022-23 Room Rates
- 2022-23 Meal Plan Rates
- Room Estimator tool to estimate your cost of housing and meal plans
Pay your housing bill in monthly installments, rather than a lump sum at once. Payment plan enrollment is is fast and simple.
- No hassle withdrawals are automatically deducted from designated checking or savings account, or charged to a credit card
- Calculate the amount you wish to have in your payment plan by using the payment estimator tool
No scholarship is currently available for the College of Science First Year Floor.
Students accepted to reside in the Crocker Science House receive a scholarship to assist with housing expenses, making this opportunity accessible to a wide range of students.
Scholarships, Grants & Financial Aid

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.
Graduate student emergency scholarship
The College of Science Graduate Student Emergency fund can provide financial support when an unexpected event creates immediate financial hardship. If funds are granted, they do not have to be repaid.
- Typical awards made through this program are limited to be between $500 and $2500.
- This program is subject to the availability of funds.
- If you are receiving financial aid, please contact the financial aid office to see how such an award might impact your financial aid.
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Science Research Initiative (SRI)
Want to learn how to conduct research and create connections with faculty and other Science students? Join the Science Research Initiative (SRI)!
SRI offers College of Science students the opportunity to participate in discovery-based scientific research starting your first day on campus, with no prior research experience required. You will gain research skills that will help you in science classes, learn with College of Science peers, and connect with faculty across the University.
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Incoming Student Opportunities
Scholarship applications are closed for the 2022-23 Academic Year.
Applications will open January 2023.
- Multiple awards for incoming freshman and transfer students
- Upper division 3 course credits satisfies both International Requirement (IR) and Science Foundation (SF)
- Research laboratory position during their first year the U
- Summer housing opportunity (freshman only)
- For more information, visit the ACCESS page
- Two awards will be made to incoming freshman who declare a major in the College of Science: Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics
- Minimum GPA of 3.00
- Preference given to students of traditionally underrepresented background as defined by National Science Foundation (NSF): Women, persons with disabilities, blacks, hispanics, and American Indian/Alaska Native
- Multiple $1,000 awards for incoming freshman who declare a major in the College of Science: Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics
- The Science Research Initiative offers incoming and transfer students an opportunity to practice discovery based research and tackle cutting edge problems in dedicated science streams
- Preference given to College of Science declared majors: Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics
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- One multi-year award will be made to current or incoming freshman who declares a major in the College of Science: Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics who has financial need
- Minimum GPA of 3.00
- Preference given to Mathematics majors and applicants from single-parent homes
- Award covers in-state tuition up to 15 credit hours per semester for eight semesters
Current Student Opportunities
Scholarship applications are closed for the 2022-23 Academic Year.
Applications will open January 2023.
- Multiple $4,000 awards will be made to juniors and seniors with expected graduation date in 2022 or 2023
- Minimum GPA of 3.70
- Twelve undergraduates will be honored with the title of Crocker Science House Scholar
- Each resident receives a $1,500 award to assist with rent and meal plan
- Students share a quiet, study-oriented residence on Officers Circle, Fort Douglas
- Residents must contract with Housing & Residential Education for their room reservation and meal plan
- One award of $2,000 will be made to a junior, senior, or graduate student who is committed to teaching science and/or math in the secondary school system in the state of Utah who have financial need
- Must be a declared College of Science Teaching major or enrolled in the College of Science M.S. Degree Program for Secondary School Teachers (MSSST)
- Applicants must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the priority deadline of February 1
- One award will be made to an undergraduate student majoring in the College of Science: Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics
- Minimum GPA of 3.00
- Preference given to students of traditionally underrepresented background as defined by National Science Foundation (NSF): Women, persons with disabilities, blacks, hispanics, and American Indian/Alaska Native
- Multiple $2,500 awards will be made to juniors, seniors, and graduate students
- Minimum GPA of 3.00
- Applicants must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the priority deadline of February 1
- One $1,000 award will be made to current or incoming freshman who declare a major in the College of Science: Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics
- Minimum GPA of 3.00
- Preference given to Chemistry majors and/or first generation college student
- Three awards will be made to undergraduate students majoring in the College of Science: Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics
- Minimum GPA of 3.00
- Preference given to students of traditionally underrepresented background as defined by National Science Foundation (NSF): Women, persons with disabilities, blacks, hispanics, and American Indian/Alaska Native
- Two awards will be made to undergraduate students majoring in the College of Science: Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics
- Minimum GPA of 3.00
- Preference given to students of traditionally underrepresented background as defined by National Science Foundation (NSF): Women, persons with disabilities, blacks, hispanics, and American Indian/Alaska Native
- One award will be made to a student who has more than 30 University of Utah credit hours
- Must be a Non-Resident of Utah and a U.S. Citizen
- Minimum GPA of 3.30
Questions
Questions about scholarships and financial aid? Make an appointment with a financial aid counselor!
If you have questions about a specific College of Science opportunity, please email office@science.utah.edu.

Departmental Scholarship Opportunities
Office of Nationally competitive scholarships
The Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships maintains a list of highly prestigious scholarship opportunities. Applications for these opportunities are maintained by this university department.
Center for Science and Mathematics Education
Employment Opportunities
LEAP Science Course
LEAP Science Course
Science Ambassadors
science ambassadors
Our College of Science Ambassadors are a group of University of Utah students who are passionate about science and their education. Ambassadors are leaders in our college and help with a wide variety of events, the recruitment of new students, and keeping current students engaged and excited about science.
Meet Our Current Ambassadors
Click on the photos below to learn more about each of our Science Ambassadors!
You can reach out to them via email to ask questions or to schedule a one-on-one meeting with them.
They can talk to you about:
- Choosing a major or minor
- Getting into research
- Gaining leadership experiences
- Succeeding in classes
- Finding your community on campus
- and much more!
Please don't hesitate to reach out to one of our Student Ambassadors. They are here for you!

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Aasutosh
Physics │ he/him
Alexa
Biology │ she/her
Alexa
Biology │ she/her
Anika
Biology │ she/her
Anika
Biology │ she/her
Brian C.
Biology │ he/him
Brian C.
Biology │ he/him
Caroline
Biology │ she/her
Caroline
Biology │ she/her
Dua
Physics │ she/her
Dua
Physics │ she/her
Evan
Biology │ he/him
Evan
Biology │ he/him
Inez
Biology │ she/her
Inez
Biology │ she/her
Manny
Mathematics │ he/him
Manny
Mathematics │ he/him
Michelle
Biology │ she/her
Michelle
Biology │ she/her
Riley
Physics │ she/her
Riley
Physics │ she/her
Sahar
Biology │ she/they
Sahar
Biology │ she/they
Sawyer
Physics │ she/they
Sawyer
Physics │ she/they
Sydney L.
Chemistry │ she/her
Sydney L.
Chemistry │ she/her
Tayla
Biology │ she/her
Tayla
Biology │ she/her
Warren
Biology │ he/him
Warren
Biology │ he/him
Ainsley
Chemistry │ she/her
Ainsley
Chemistry │ she/her
Alley
Biochemistry │ she/her
Alley
Biochemistry │ she/her
Arnel
Chemistry │ he/him
Arnel
Chemistry │ he/him
Brian H.
Physics │ he/him
Brian H.
Physics │ he/him
Carson
Biology │ he/him
Carson
Biology │ he/him
Ella
Chemistry │ she/her
Ella
Chemistry │ she/her
Hanna
Applied Mathematics │ she/her
Hanna
Applied Mathematics │ she/her
Josh
Biology │ he/him
Josh
Biology │ he/him
Marcus
Physics │ he/him
Marcus
Physics │ he/him
Nash
Mathematics, Physics │ he/him
Nash
Mathematics, Physics │ he/him
Ritu
Biology │ she/her
Ritu
Biology │ she/her
Sam
Biology │ she/her
Sam
Biology │ she/her
Shaya
Biology │ he/him
Shaya
Biology │ he/him
Sydney L.
Biology │ she/her
Sydney L.
Biology │ she/her
Tori
Biology │ she/her
Tori
Biology │ she/her
Alex
Biology │ she/her
Alex
Biology │ she/her
Alice
Chemistry │ she/her
Alice
Chemistry │ she/her
Ava
Biochemistry │ she/her
Ava
Biochemistry │ she/her
Brian J.
Biochemistry │ he/him
Brian J.
Biochemistry │ he/him
Chloe
Biology │ she/her
Chloe
Biology │ she/her
Emma
Math │ she/her
Emma
Math │ she/her
Hephzibah
Biochemistry │ she/her
Hephzibah
Biochemistry │ she/her
Maggie
Biology │ she/her
Maggie
Biology │ she/her
Mary
Applied Mathematics │ she/her
Mary
Applied Mathematics │ she/her
Rachel
Biochemistry, Physics │ she/her
Rachel
Biochemistry, Physics │ she/her
Sahana
Math │ she/her
Sahana
Math │ she/her
Savannah
Biology, Applied Mathematics │ she/her
Savannah
Biology, Applied Mathematics │ she/her
Shaistah
Biology │ she/her
Shaistah
Biology │ she/her
Tay
Physics, Biology │ any pronouns
Tay
Physics, Biology │ any pronouns
Vivek
Physics │ he/him
Vivek
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