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Academic Advising


How can we help?

 

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


Meet the Academic Advising Team

Isaac Reyes Altamira

Atmospheric Sciences, Physics
 isaac.reyes@utah.edu
 FASB 104C
   https://utah.campus.eab.com/pal/uaoXC6RWcq

Bree Molinari

Biology
 801-581-4063
 bree.molinari@utah.edu
 JTB 208
   https://utah.campus.eab.com/pal/KXSGAukZLQ

Sean Meyer

Geology, Earth and Environmental Science, Biology
 801-587-0648
 sean.t.meyer@utah.edu
 FASB 104a
   https://utah.campus.eab.com/pal/w2Pvti6Mo7

Lauren Bustamante

Mathematics
 801-581-4880
 lauren.bustamante@utah.edu
 LCB 212
   https://utah.campus.eab.com/pal/EzaujyMK4A

Pam Hofmann

Mining Engineering
 801-585-5176
 pam.hofmann@utah.edu
 WBB 313
   https://utah.campus.eab.com/pal/9F14A9lwTr

Savannah Manwill

Biology Advisor
 801-587-7371
 savannah.manwill@utah.edu
 JTB 220b
   https://utah.campus.eab.com/pal/Ec1eRNzxnD

Madeline Marshall

Biology
 madeline.marshall@utah.edu
 JTB 220b
   https://utah.campus.eab.com/pal/iH77lgHfJS

Maddy Montgomery

Chemistry and Biochemistry
 801-587-0645
 maddy.montgomery@utah.edu
 CSC 240
   https://utah.campus.eab.com/pal/61KfJIteWf

Sage Blackburn

Mathematics
 801-587-0642
 sage.blackburn@utah.edu
 CSC 240
   https://utah.campus.eab.com/pal/LDbKRAUS3K

Jeremy Thomson

Physics and Astronomy
 jeremy.thomson@utah.edu
 FASB 104B
   https://utah.campus.eab.com/pal/16MiTIrWwS

Mark Campbell

Biology
 801-587-7786
 mark.a.campbell@utah.edu
 JTB 210
   https://utah.campus.eab.com/pal/v4Gf2RjFW6

Kelsie Richards

Biology
 kelsie.richards@utah.edu
 JTB 220b
   https://utah.campus.eab.com/pal/TWesmv5oqP

Hannah Leopold

Chemistry and Biochemistry
 801-585-7284
 hannah.leopold@utah.edu
 HEB 2112
   https://utah.campus.eab.com/pal/g_XgZ7GKfG

Natalie Eastwood

Metallurgical Engineering
 801-581-6864
 natalie.eastwood@utah.edu
 CME 304
   https://utah.campus.eab.com/pal/siasuXJrmY

Student Success Team

Cyri Dixon

Director of Advising
 cyri.dixon@utah.edu

Robin Wheelwright

Career Coach

Karleton Munn

Honors College Advisor
 801-581-7383
 k.munn@honors.utah.edu

Steven Trujillo

Embedded Therapist

Advising Resources

Course Planning Resources

Transfer Course Evaluations

If you are transferring from a school outside of Utah, please submit course descriptions and syllabi for pertinent classes to the appropriate department for evaluation. These will generally be math and science courses.


Departmental Advising Pages

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Academic Advising

Academic Advising


How can we help?

 

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


MEET YOUR ADVISING TEAM

Atmospheric Sciences Advisor

Stacie Cuadro

Atmospheric Sciences Advisor
 s.cuadro@utah.edu

Biology Advisors

Mark Campbell

Biology Advisor
 mark.a.campbell@utah.edu

Savannah Manwill

Biology Advisor
 savannah.manwill@utah.edu

Kelsie Richards

Biology Advisor
 Kelsie.richards@utah.edu

Bree Molinari

Biology Advisor
 bree.molinari@utah.edu

Sean Meyer

Biology Advisor
 sean.t.meyer@utah.edu

Mone Easthope

Biology Advisor
 simon.easthope@utah.edu

Chemistry & Biochemistry Advisors

Sophia Anderson

Chemistry Advisor
 u0776927@utah.edu

Braydon Rawlings

Chemistry Advisor
 braydon.rawlings@utah.edu

Natalie Eastwood

Chemistry Advisor
 natalie.eastwood@utah.edu

Hannah Leopold

Chemistry Advisor
 hannah.leopold@utah.edu

Earth & Environmental Science Advisor

Sean Meyer

Earth & Environmental Science Advisor
 sean.t.meyer@utah.edu

Geology & Geophysics Advisor

Sean Meyer

Geology & Geophysics Advisor
 sean.t.meyer@utah.edu

Mathematics Advisors

Jeff Badger

Mathematics Advisor
 jeff.badger@utah.edu

Marcus Smith

Mathematics Advisor
 marcus.smith@utah.edu

Metallurgical Engineering Advisor

Advising for Metallurgical Engineering is based in the College of Engineering. Contact Abby Harris or Jordyn Butcherite to schedule an appointment.


Mining Engineering Advisor

Pam Hoffman

Mining Engineering Advisor
 pam.hoffman@utah.edu

Physics & Astronomy Advisors

Stacie Cuadro

Atmospheric Sciences Advisor
 s.cuadro@utah.edu

Director of Advising

Cyri Dixon

Director of Advising
 801-587-0650
 cyri.dixon@utah.edu

Honors College Advisor

Karleton Munn

Honors College Advisor

Career Coaching

Laura Cleave

Career Coach

Robin Wheelwright

Career Coach

Andrea LeBaron

Career Coach

Embedded Therapist

Steven Trujillo

Embedded Therapist

Course Planning Resources


General Education Requirement Form


If you see transfer courses on your Degree Audit that you think should clear General Education requirements, but aren’t doing so, and you are a College of Science major, please submit the General Education Requirement petition form.

 

Transfer Course Evaluations


If you are transferring from a school outside of Utah, please submit course descriptions and syllabi for pertinent classes to the appropriate department for evaluation. These will generally be math and science courses.

Petitions for Exception to Policy


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.

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Scholarships, Grants & Financial Aid

 

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).

Frequently Asked Questions


Departmental Scholarship Opportunities


Explore all department-level scholarship opportunities within the College of Science. You will be considered for departmental scholarships of which you are eligible when you complete the College of Science application.

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.

 

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.

Academic Resources

Need help?
Start Here.


Achieving a degree in the College of Science can be challenging. Faculty and staff are here to help you succeed!

Below are some services that are intended to empower students to succeed in their course content and develop transferable skills to help them in their academic careers.

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.

Student Resources

Forms and Tools

COS Advisors are here to help. Make an appointment for a virtual session.

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.

 

 

What the Ambassadors Do


Follow Us on Social Media!


Stay up to date on everything the ambassadors are up to, like events and activities!

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!

Abby

Biochemistry | she/her

Alec

Biology, Music │ he/him

Anna C.

Biology | she/her

Aspen M.

Atmospheric Sciences | she/her

Becca

Chemistry & Criminology | she/her

Charlotte

Biology | she/her

Divya

Biochemistry | she/her

Ella B.

Chemistry, Mathematics | she/her

Eve

Applied Mathematics & Electrical Engineering | he/she/they

Hannah

Biology │ she/her

Jess

Biology | she/her

Leah

Metallurgical Engineering | she/her

Lucy

Biology | she/her

Megan

Biology | she/her

Quenna

Mathematics │ she/her

Sofia

Biochemistry, Physics │ she/her

Ainsley

Biology │ she/her

Ananya

Biology │ she/her

Anna F.

Biology, World Languages | she/her

Aspen W.

Applied Mathematics & Philosophy of Science | she/her

Bliss

Earth & Environmental Science | she/her

Chelsea

Biology | she/her

Edsel

Biology | he/him

Ella P.

Atmospheric Sciences | she/her

Gabby

Biology | she/her

Harper

Earth & Environmental Science │ she/her

Katherine

Chemistry | she/her

Lindsey

Biology | she/her

Margaret

Atmospheric Sciences, Geoscience | she/her

Merrin

Biology | she/her

Ritika

Biology │ she/her

Sydney

Biology, Anthropology | she/her

Alana

Biochemistry, Physics │ she/her

Andi

Biology │ she/her

Anna P.

Biology | she/her

Autumn

Geoscience | she/they

Camryn

Earth & Environmental Science | she/her

Colton

Biology | he/him

Elise

Biology | she/her

Ethan

Mining Engineering | he/him

Gianna

Biology │ she/her

Ian

Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Sciences │ he/him

Kylie

Biology | she/her

Lisa

Biology | she/her

Mary

Applied Mathematics │ she/her

Nathaniel

Physics, Electrical Engineering │ he/him

Safiya

Chemistry │ she/her

Zander

Physics | he/him

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Student Organizations

BUILDING COMMUNITY


Scientific discovery is a result of collaboration and support.

You have a place in the College of Science. There are several organizations where students can find community, peer support, and resources. Please contact us if you would like your organization listed on this page.

 

American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)

In order to increase the numbers of Indigenous North Americans seeking degrees and careers in STEM fields, students must be started on the STEM pathway early. AISES administers many programs, services, and events for pre-college, undergraduate and graduate students designed to increase their access to college and support their success in preparation for careers in STEM fields.

American Chemical Society (ACS)

The University of Utah's ACS Student Chapter is an organization dedicated to encouraging future generations of students to take an interest in chemistry and science.

University of Utah students present exciting chemistry demonstrations to elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the Salt Lake area, as well as provide tutoring services that focus primarily on math and science.

Association for Women in Mathematics

Our goals are to: support, build a community for, mentor, increase interest in mathematics from, encourage, and introduce role models to underrepresented groups in mathematics.

Curie Club

Curie Club is made up of individuals committed to the advancement of science and to creating opportunities for all identities to make an even greater contribution to medicine, scientific research, environmental solutions and entrepreneurial innovation.

Young scientists represent the future for breakthroughs in medicine, environment, new materials, and other discoveries critical to addressing our greatest global challenges. Curie Club was founded to help ensure that all individual scientists are given the opportunity to help shape that future. We welcome, support, and celebrate all identities.

Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA)

Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) Chapter at the University of Utah School of Medicine. LMSA unites and empowers medical students through service, mentorship, and education to advocate for the health of the Latino community.

oSTEM

This group is an association of students at the University of Utah who are interested in STEM fields as well as part of the LGBT community.

Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)

SACNAS is an all-inclusive community dedicated to supporting diversity and inclusion in STEM fields and fostering the success of scientists from under-represented backgrounds. Our goal is to help these members attain advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in STEM. Come be a part of the vibrant SACNAS community at the University of Utah and help us cultivate a safe and secure scientific community filled with the brightest scientists. We aim to provide a holistic approach to STEM training by organizing opportunities for professional development, cultural programming, resilience training, and a pipeline of support and mentoring within a national network. Be the best U with the University of Utah SACNAS chapter.

Society of Physics Students (SPS)

The Society of Physics Students is a national organization dedicated to promoting an interest in science and physics. We are the local chapter, and you do not need to be a physics major to get involved! All you need to get involved is have an interest in physics!

Undergrad Women in Physics & Astronomy (UWomPA)

We are a community of physics undergraduates at the University of Utah. We strive for equality, community, friendship, and the fervent pursuit of science.

Physics Undergraduate Student Advisory Committee (USAC)

Our Undergraduate Student Advisory Committee (USAC) advises the Department of Physics & Astronomy in matters concerning their undergraduate students. We do this primarily through our participation in the RPT (Retention, Promotion, and Tenure) process for the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

In addition, we occasionally participate in other activities promoting student involvement within the Department. Overall, USAC is an amazing way to be a voice for your fellow Undergraduate students in matters concerning the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Science Internships