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.

Science Ambassadors

May 22, 2020

Mentoring

Starting in 2022, we mentor first year students in our Science Themed Communities on campus. We provide support and resources to help make the transition to the U as smooth as possible and set our first year students up for success!

Outreach

One of our favorite opportunities is getting to go out to local elementary and middle schools to do activities or experiments with younger students. We’ve had a blast at STEM and STEAM Days as well as career exploration fairs.

Community

We host events for all College of Science students throughout the year. Catch us at a Taco Game Night, Dogs & Donuts, or an Involvement Fair to connect with other scientists and find your community on campus!

STEM Exploration

We facilitate events on campus for high school students from all over the Salt Lake Valley. We’ve had the pleasure of hosting the PATHS Program, several local Boys & Girls Clubs, and other school groups over the years.

Mentoring

Outreach

Community

STEM Exploration

For Prospective Students

For Current Students

For Faculty and Staff

Student Organizations

January 7, 2020

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.

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.

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

December 17, 2019

Academic Advising

How can we help?

Meet the Academic Advising Team

Isaac Reyes Altamira

Bree Molinari

Sean Meyer

Lauren Bustamante

Pam Hofmann

Savannah Manwill

Madeline Marshall

Maddy Montgomery

Sage Blackburn

Jeremy Thomson

Mark Campbell

Kelsie Richards

Hannah Leopold

Natalie Eastwood

Student Success Team

Cyri Dixon

Robin Wheelwright

Karleton Munn

Steven Trujillo

Laura Cleave

Advising Resources

Course Planning Resources

Transfer Course Evaluations

Departmental Advising Pages

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Isaac Reyes Altamira

Bree Molinari

Sean Meyer

Lauren Bustamante

Pam Hofmann

Savannah Manwill

Madeline Marshall

Maddy Montgomery

Sage Blackburn

Jeremy Thomson

Mark Campbell

Kelsie Richards

Hannah Leopold

Natalie Eastwood

Cyri Dixon

Robin Wheelwright

Karleton Munn

Steven Trujillo

Laura Cleave

Stacie Cuadro

Mark Campbell

Savannah Manwill

Kelsie Richards

Bree Molinari

Sean Meyer

Mone Easthope

Sophia Anderson

Braydon Rawlings

Natalie Eastwood

Hannah Leopold

Sean Meyer

Sean Meyer

Jeff Badger

Marcus Smith

Pam Hoffman

Stacie Cuadro

Cyri Dixon

Karleton Munn

Laura Cleave

Robin Wheelwright

Andrea LeBaron

Steven Trujillo

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Anna C.

Aspen M.

Becca

Charlotte

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