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T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F U T A H
admissions.utah.edu
STEP ONE: I M A G I N E .
S T E P T W O : D O .
You have it – ideas, potential, ambition. You’ve worked hard and
you have unique experiences that have shaped who you are. We
want you to bring your stories, your opinions, and your drive for
success to the University of Utah.
We’re here to help make your ideas come to life. We’ll provide you
with the right tools, opportunities, and resources to make your
college experience one that shows you anything you can imagine
can become a reality. Welcome to the University of Utah.
1 T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F U T A H 2I M A G I N E . D O .
#1 Happiest State
in the USA
WalletHub 2014
Free mass transit with your student ID. The greatest snow on earth.
View from campus - looking southeast at the Wasatch Mountains.
DISCOVER THE UNIVERSIT Y UTAH
As one of the top universities in the world, the University of Utah thrives on cutting-edge
research and the entrepreneurial spirit. The university faculty are leaders and innovators in
their fields and provide students with leadership, support, and mentoring. Here are a few
things you can look forward to:
•	There are over 600 academic, social, and athletic groups to be involved in.
•	The Entertainment Arts & Engineering (EAE) program at the University of Utah is
the No. 1 game design program in the nation.
•	The U is home to premier PAC-12 sports programs. Cheer them on with your friends
as a member of the MUSS (Mighty Utah Student Section).
Only a few minutes from the campus of the University of Utah,
Salt Lake City is a place of amazing growth, culture, and excitement.
Check out professional sporting events and arts festivals,
or world-class shopping and Broadway theatre acts. The city bus routes
and a light rail system weave through campus so students
can always stay connected.
Utah is home to industry leading tech companies like Adobe, eBay, Overstock.com, IM Flash
Technologies, Ancestry.com, and Qualtrics. Like so many others, you may come for a quality
education only to find yourself staying for your dream job. And the mountains. And the
night life. And the 222 days of sunshine. And the stable economy. And the greatest snow
on earth. utah.com
Imagine living in a full-fledged
college city.
#1 Best State
for Business and Careers
Forbes 2014
Outstanding PublicTransportation
Achievement Award
AmericanPublicTransportationAssoc.
7World-class ski resorts within 30 minutes
from Salt Lake City
5 National parks and 7 National monuments
in Utah
3 T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F U T A H 4I M A G I N E . D O .
Undergraduate majors
3.34-3.89
1090-1360
ROUGHLY 80%
FRESHMAN ADMISSION E VALUATION PROCESS
Each application is reviewed individually and consideration is given based on, but not
limited to:
•	Rigorous course selection throughout high school career (including AP, IB, Dual
Enrollment and Honors courses)
•	Grade trend
•	GPA
•	ACT and/or SAT standardized test scores
•	Satisfactory completion of High School Core Course Requirements
•	Academic achievement and awards/distinctions
•	Commitment to community engagement, citizenship, and leadership
•	Integrity, maturity, motivation, and resilience
•	Involvement in student clubs and organizations, athletics, or other
extracurricular activities
•	Familial responsibilities
•	Extraordinary circumstances
FRESHMAN APPLIC ATION PROCESS
Apply
Apply online at admissions.utah.edu/apply
Pay the Application Fee
The $45 application fee is non-refundable. An additional $30 will be added to late
applications. See admissions.utah.edu/deadlines for details.
Submit ACT (or SAT) Scores
ACT and SAT scores must be sent electronically by the testing agency. Request your scores
using test code 4274 for the ACT, and 4853 for the SAT.
Submit Transcripts
Official high school and/or university transcripts must be sent to the Office of Admissions
directly from all schools a student attends. We also accept electronic transcripts from
SENDedu, Docufide by Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse, AVOW, Credential
Solutions Transcripts Network, and Scrip-Safe.
Track Status Online
Once everything has been submitted, track your application at admissions.utah.edu/status.
Official admissions decisions will be mailed.
Applying to the U
5 T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F U T A H 6I M A G I N E . D O .
Entering class size ACT composite
High school percentile rankNew SAT (ERW + M) / Old SAT (CR + M) 1010 - 1300
High school GPA
3 , 410 21-28
57% - 88%
65.2% of classes have less than 30 students
advising.utah.edu/majors
92OV ER 100
Degree programs
of college students change their major at least once.*
Good thing we have more than 90 to choose from.
*National Center for Education Statistics 2013
FALL 2015 MIDDLE 50% PROFILE OF ENROLLED
FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN
Important Dates for U
NOVEMBER 1
	 Honors
Honors College priority application date
DECEMBER 1
	Admission
Summer and Fall priority application date
	Scholarships
Merit and Diversity Scholarships consideration.
All freshman applicants who submit a complete
application by Dec. 1 will automatically be
considered for scholarships, which are awarded
in January.
JANUARY 15
	Admission
Priority admissions application notification date
JANUARY 22
	Scholarships
Merit and diversity scholarship awards begin to be
released
FEBRUARY
	 Honors College
Selection notification begins
	Orientation
Registration for New Student Orientation begins
(must confirm your intent to enroll before
you can register)
FEBRUARY 1
	Admission
Second round admissions application date
	 Financial Aid
Financial Aid priority application date
Students can still apply for financial aid after this date.
FEBRUARY 10
	Housing
Housingapplicationavailabletonewlyadmittedstudents
MARCH 1
	Admission
Second round admissions application notification date
MARCH 10
	Housing
Housing Living Learning Community priority
application date
MARCH 15
	Admission
Summer Semester final admissions application
deadline
APRIL
	 Scholarships and Financial Aid
Need-based scholarships and financial aid awards
begin to be released
APRIL 1
	Admission
Fall Semester final admissions application deadline
	Housing
Fall housing priority application date
MAY 1
	Admission
Freshman deadline to confirm your intent to enroll
and pay your $300 nonrefundable enrollment deposit
JULY 15
	Admission
Final transcript deadline
7 T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F U T A H 8I M A G I N E . D O .
Housing Tour through Heritage Peterson Center and Gateway Heights.
New student orientation campus tour. Admissions counselors are here to answer your questions.
VISIT C AMPUS
We invite you to come see what the University of Utah has to offer. Take a guided tour
by scheduling a visit at admissions.utah.edu/visit. Get a snapshot of life on campus
and learn about the admissions process, scholarships and financial aid, and student
success programs at Connecting U Days at admissions.utah.edu/events. If you’d like
to connect with a department you’re interested in, visit admissions.utah.edu/visit/
additional-opps.php.
Live, learn, and explore at the U.
9 T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F U T A H 10I M A G I N E . D O .
LOVE LIFE. LOVE COLLEGE. LOVE LIVING ON C AMPUS.
In the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the residence halls offer 26 room types. From
the Single Deluxe - your own private bedroom, bathroom and shared living area, to the
Triple - a shared bedroom and bathroom with other students. For more information, visit
housing.utah.edu.
LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITIES (LLC)
LLCs are on-campus housing communities that bring like-minded students together to
live and learn. Each community is based on an academic or community-based theme.
These communities enhance students’ campus experience, maximize retention and
academic success, and create a sense of belonging. For more information on these
communities visit housing.utah.edu/options/living-learning-communities.
Average student GPA living on campus vs. living off campus Fall 2015
housing built or remodeled
since the year 2000
First-year students living on campus
40%
1,709
3.14 GPA
on campus
2.99 GPA
off campus
NE W STUDENT ORIENTATION
This is your first step of your journey at the U. Newly admitted students will attend this
mandatory orientation to meet with an academic advisor and orientation leader, tour
campus, explore academic and extracurricular programs, and register for your first semester
classes. Visit orientation.utah.edu to learn more or to sign up.
ADMISSIONS COUNSELORS
Located in the Office of Admissions, the admissions counselors are your personal
representatives who will help guide you and answer any questions you may have about
admissions, opportunities at the U, and the next steps you need to take. Visit admissions.
utah.edu/mycounselor to find your counselor.
11 T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F U T A H 12I M A G I N E . D O .
ESTIMATED 2016-17 ACADEMIC YEAR COST OF ATTENDANCE
Based on 26 credit hours — 13 each Fall and Spring semesters.
All costs are subject to change without notice and are expected to increase annually. The Cost of Attendance is based on estimated
figures and may not accurately reflect an individual students costs. The combination of the direct and indirect costs will be used to
determinefinancialaid.*Pleasenote,thisrateisbasedonreportedaveragecostsforallundergraduatestudentsattheU.Freshmancosts
may be up to $2-3K less, due to lower freshman housing fees. Estimated costs may vary based on room type and meal plan selection.
**Miscellaneous costs include things like medical expenses, clothing, haircuts, telephone, and other utilities, etc. §Fees associated with
student loan borrowing have been accounted for in the total budget for both Residents and Non-residents. Loan fees will vary.
Tuition and fees
Room and board
SUBTOTAL
TOTAL§
(estimated cost of attendance)
Books and supplies
Miscellaneous**
Transportation
Resident:	 $	 7,680
Non-resident: 	 $	24,276
	 $	 9,738	*
Resident:	 $	17,418
Non-resident: 	 $	34,014
	 $	 1,232
	 $	 2,418
	 $	 1,260
	 $	 1,232
	 $	 2,418
	 $	 1,260
	 $	 1,232
	 $	 2,418
	 $	 1,260
Resident:	 $	22,328
Non-resident: 	 $	38,924
Resident:	 $	 7,680
Non-resident: 	 $	24,276
	 $	 9,936	*
Resident:	 $	17,616
Non-resident: 	 $	34,212
Resident:	 $	22,526
Non-resident: 	 $	39,122
Resident:	 $	 7,680
Non-resident: 	 $	24,276
	 $	 1,836	*
Resident:	 $	 9,516
Non-resident: 	 $	26,112
Resident:	 $	14,426
Non-resident: 	 $	31,022
Living on campus Living off campusDIRECT COSTS
(before scholarships and financial aid)
INDIRECT COSTS (estimated)
Living off campus
(with parent/relative)
SCHOL ARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID
The University of Utah offers a full range of grants, work-study, loans, and scholarships.
Scholarships are awarded based on merit, financial need, and contribution to overall
campus diversity. For the best possible award be sure to meet all deadline dates (December 1
Priority Admissions Application Date and February 1 Financial Aid Priority Application Date).
More information can be found at financialaid.utah.edu.
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13 T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F U T A H 14I M A G I N E . D O .
Accounting.....................................................................BUS	 B.A., B.S.
ActorTraining Program (ATP)
(Theatre)........................................................................FA 	 BFA
Adventure & Outdoor Programs
(Parks, Recreation, &Tourism)...................... HE 	 B.A., B.S.
Aerospace Engineering
(Mechanical Engineering)..............................EN 	 B.S.
Ancient Greek (Classics)......................................HUM 	 B.A.
Animation (Film & Media Arts).............................FA 	 B.A.
Anthropology................................................................SBS	 B.A., B.S.
Applied Mathematics.................................................SC	 B.S.
Applied Physics................................................................SC	 B.A., B.S.
Arabic (Middle East Studies)...........................HUM 	 B.A.
Architectural Studies....................................................FA	 B.S.
Art ..............................................................................................FA 	 BFA
Art History ...........................................................................FA 	 B.A.
Art CompositeTeaching ..........................................FA 	 BFA
Asian Studies.............................................................HUM 	 B.A.
AthleticTraining ............................................................HE 	 B.S.
Atmospheric Sciences.........................................MES 	 B.S.
Ballet.........................................................................................FA 	 BFA
BalletTeaching (Ballet)................................................FA 	 BFA
Biochemistry (Biology)...............................................SC 	 B.S.
Biological Chemistry (Chemistry)......................SC 	 B.S.
Biology ...................................................................................SC 	 B.A., B.S.
Biology CompositeTeaching ...............................SC 	 B.A., B.S.
Biomechanics
(Mechanical Engineering)..............................EN 	 B.S.
Biomedical Engineering .........................................EN 	 B.S.
Biomedical Physics .......................................................SC 	 B.A., B.S.
Business Administration ......................................BUS 	 B.A., B.S.
Business Chemistry (Chemistry).........................SC 	 B.S.
Cell & Molecular Biology (Biology)....................SC 	 B.S.
Ceramics (Art) (ArtTeaching)................................FA	 BFA
Chemical Physics Chemistry
(Chemistry)..................................................................SC 	 B.S.
Chemical Engineering ..............................................EN 	 B.S.
Chemical Engineering (Chemistry)..................SC 	 B.A., B.S.
Chemistry ............................................................................SC 	 B.A., B.S.
ChemistryTeaching....................................................SC 	 B.A., B.S.
Child Life (Human Development
& Family Studies).................................................SBS	 B.A., B.S.
Chinese ..........................................................................HUM 	 B.A.
Civil Engineering ...........................................................EN 	 B.S.
Classical Guitar Performance (Music)..............FA 	 B.Mus.
Classics ............................................................................HUM 	 B.A.
Climate Change (Geography)..........................SBS 	 B.A., B.S.
Commercial Recreation Management
(Parks, Recreation, &Tourism)........................HE 	 B.A., B.S.
Communication ......................................................HUM 	 B.A., B.S.
Communication CompositeTeaching ..HUM 	 B.A., B.S.
Community Health Education
(Health Promotion & Education)...............HE 	 B.S.
Community Recreation & Sports Management
(Parks, Recreation, &Tourism).......................HE 	 B.A., B.S.
Materials Science & Engineering
Chemistry (Chemistry).......................................SC 	 B.S.
Mathematics .....................................................................SC 	 B.A., B.S.
Mathematics Chemistry (Chemistry)..............SC 	 B.S.
MathematicsTeaching.............................................SC 	 B.A., B.S.
Mechanical Engineering........................................EN 	 B.S.
Mechatronics (Mechanical Engineering)....EN 	 B.S.
Medical Laboratory Science ...........................MED 	 B.S.
Metallurgical Engineering .................................MES 	 B.S.
Micro/Nanoscale Engineering
(Mechanical Engineering)..............................EN 	 B.S.
Middle East Studies................................................HUM 	 B.A.
Mild/Moderate Disabilities
(Special Education)..............................................ED 	 B.S.
Mining Engineering ...............................................MES 	 B.S.
Modeling (Mechanical Engineering).............EN 	 B.S.
Modern Dance ................................................................FA 	 BFA
Music ......................................................................................FA 	 B.A., B.Mus.
Music Composition (Music)...................................FA 	 B.Mus.
Music CompositionTeaching (Music)............FA 	 B.Mus.
Music Education: Choral (Music)........................FA 	 B.Mus.
Music Education: Instrumental (Music).........FA 	 B.Mus.
Music History & Literature (Music).....................FA 	 B.Mus.
MusicTheory (Music)..................................................FA 	 B.Mus.
MusicalTheatre Program (MTP) (Theatre)...FA 	 BFA
Natural Resources Recreation Planning
& Management (Parks, Recreation,
&Tourism)....................................................................HE 	 B.A., B.S.
Nuclear MedicineTechnology
(Health Promotion & Education)...............HE 	 B.S.
Nursing ................................................................................NU 	 B.S.
Operations Management ...................................BUS 	 B.S.
Organ Performance (Music)...................................FA 	 B.Mus.
Painting & Drawing (Art) (ArtTeaching)........FA	 BFA
Parks, Recreation, andTourism ..........................HE 	 B.A., B.S.
Peace & Conflict Studies ...................................HUM 	 B.A., B.S.
Performing Arts Design Program (PADP)
(Theatre)........................................................................FA 	 BFA
Persian (Middle East Studies)..........................HUM 	 B.A.
Philosophy ...................................................................HUM 	 B.A., B.S.
Photography/Digital Imaging
(Art) (ArtTeaching)................................................FA	 BFA
Pharmacy.............................................................................PH	 Pharm.D.
Physics...................................................................................SC 	 B.A., B.S.
PhysicsTeaching ............................................................SC 	 B.A., B.S.
Piano Performance (Music).....................................FA 	 B.Mus.
Political Science ..........................................................SBS 	 B.A., B.S.
Printmaking (Art)............................................................FA	 BFA
Professional Chemistry (Chemistry).................SC 	 B.S.
Provider Health
(Health Promotion & Education).............. HE 	 B.S.
Psychology .....................................................................SBS 	 B.A., B.S.
Public Policy (Political Science)........................SBS 	 B.A., B.S.
Religion & Culture (Comparative
Literary & Cultural Studies).......................HUM 	 B.A.
Comparative Literature
Cultural Studies ..............................................HUM 	 B.A.
Computation (Mathematics)................................SC 	 B.A., B.S.
Computer Engineering ...........................................EN 	 B.S.
Computer Science ......................................................EN 	 B.S.
Consumer & Community Studies ................SBS 	 B.A., B.S.
Consumer Health
(Health Promotion & Education)...............HE 	 B.S.
Cross 3-D: Ceramics & Sculpture (Art)............FA	 BFA
DanceTeaching ..............................................................FA 	 BFA
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
(Special Education)..............................................ED 	 B.S.
Design-Multidisciplinary .........................................AP 	 B.S.
Design & Manufacturing
(Mechanical Engineering)............................. EN 	 B.S.
Dynamics & Control
(Mechanical Engineering)..............................EN 	 B.S.
Early Childhood Education (Human
Development & Family Studies).............SBS	 B.A., B.S.
Early Childhood Special Education
(Special Education).............................................ED 	 B.S.
Earth Science CompositeTeaching ...........MES 	 B.S.
Ecology & Biogeography
(Geography)...........................................................SBS	 B.A., B.S.
Economics ......................................................................SBS 	 B.A., B.S.
Electrical Engineering ...............................................EN 	 B.S.
Elementary Education ..............................................ED 	 B.A., B.S.
Emergency Medical Services
(Health Promotion & Education)...............HE 	 B.S.
Energy Engineering
(Chemical Engineering)....................................EN	 B.S.
Engineering ......................................................................EN 	 B.S.
English ............................................................................HUM 	 B.A.
EnglishTeaching .....................................................HUM 	 B.A.
Entertainment Arts & Engineering
(Computer Science)............................................EN	 B.S.
Entertainment Arts & Engineering
(Film & Media Arts)................................................FA 	 B.A.
Entrepreneurship ......................................................BUS 	 B.S.
Environmental & Organismal (Biology).........SC 	 B.S.
Environmental & Sustainability Studies ...SBS 	 B.A., B.S.
Environmental Geoscience
(Geoscience).........................................................MES 	 B.S.
Ergonomics & Safety
(Mechanical Engineering)..............................EN 	 B.S.
Ethnic Studies ..............................................................SBS 	 B.A., B.S.
Exercise Physiology
(Exercise & Sport Science)...............................HE 	 B.S.
Exercise & Sport Science .........................................HE 	 B.S.
Exercise & Sport ScienceTeaching .................HE 	 B.S.
Exercise Science (Exercise & Sport Science).HE 	 B.S.
Film & Media Arts ..........................................................FA 	 B.A.
Finance ..............................................................................BUS 	 B.A., B.S.
Financial Planning (Consumer &
Community Studies)....................................... SBS 	 B.A., B.S.
Religious Studies......................................................HUM 	 B.A.
Remote Sensing of the Environment
(Geography)...........................................................SBS 	 B.A., B.S.
Robotics & Control
(Mechanical Engineering)..............................EN 	 B.S.
Russian ............................................................................HUM 	 B.A.
RussianTeaching ....................................................HUM 	 B.A.
School HealthTeaching
(Health Promotion & Education)...............HE 	 B.S.
Sculpture/Intermedia (Art)......................................FA	 BFA
Severe Disabilities (Special Education).........ED 	 B.S.
Social Science CompositeTeaching..........SBS 	 B.A., B.S.
SocialWork .......................................................................SW 	 BSW
Sociology .........................................................................SBS 	 B.A., B.S.
Solid Mechanics
(Mechanical Engineering)..............................EN 	 B.S.
Spanish ...........................................................................HUM 	 B.A.
SpanishTeaching ...................................................HUM 	 B.A.
Special Education........................................................ED 	 B.S.
Speech & Hearing Science ...................................HE 	 B.A., B.S.
Stage Management (Theatre)..............................FA 	 BFA
Statistics (Mathematics).............................................SC 	 B.A., B.S.
Statistical Analysis (Economics).......................SBS 	 B.A., B.S.
SustainableTourism Management
(Parks, Recreation, &Tourism).......................HE	 B.A., B.S.
Teaching Chemistry (Chemistry)........................SC 	 B.S.
Theatre..................................................................................FA 	 B.A., BFA
TheatreTeaching ...........................................................FA 	 BFA
Therapeutic Recreation
(Parks, Recreation, &Tourism).......................HE 	 B.A., B.S.
Thermal Science & Energy Engineering
(Mechanical Engineering)..............................EN 	 B.S.
Turkish (Middle East Studies)..........................HUM 	 B.A.
University Studies........................................................US 	 BUS
Urban Ecology ................................................................AP 	 B.A., B.S.
Urban Systems, Location & Resilience
(Geography)...........................................................SBS 	 B.A., B.S.
Visual Impairments (Special Education)......ED 	 B.S.
Voice Performance (Music).....................................FA 	 B.Mus.
Writing & Rhetoric Studies...............................HUM 	 B.A., B.S.
Fitness &Wellness Specialist
(Exercise & Sport Science).............................. HE 	 B.S.
Fluid Mechanics
(Mechanical Engineering)..............................EN 	 B.S.
French .............................................................................HUM 	 B.A.
FrenchTeaching ......................................................HUM 	 B.A.
Gender Studies ...........................................................SBS 	 B.A., B.S.
Generalist (ArtTeaching)..........................................FA 	 BFA
Geographic Information Science
(Geography)...........................................................SBS 	 B.A., B.S.
Geography .....................................................................SBS 	 B.A., B.S.
Geological Engineering......................................MES 	 B.S.
Geology (Geoscience)...........................................MES 	 B.S.
Geology Chemistry (Chemistry).........................SC 	 B.S.
Geomorphology & Hydrology
(Geography)...........................................................SBS 	 B.A, B.S.
Geophysics (Geoscience)....................................MES 	 B.S.
Geoscience ...................................................................MES 	 B.S.
Geriatric Nursing Leadership (Nursing).......NU	 B.S.
German ..........................................................................HUM 	 B.A.
GermanTeaching..................................................HUM 	 B.A.
Global Development, Population
& Sustainability (Geography).....................SBS 	 B.A, B.S.
Graphic Design (Art)....................................................FA	 BFA
Hazards, Resources & Human Security
(Geography)...........................................................SBS 	 B.A, B.S.
Health (Anthropology)...........................................SBS	 B.A., B.S.
Health Promotion & Education..........................HE 	 B.S.
Health Promotion & EducationTeaching...HE 	 B.S.
Health, Society & Policy ........................................SBS 	 B.A., B.S.
Hearing Impairments
(Special Education)..............................................ED 	 B.S.
Hebrew (Middle East Studies).......................HUM 	 B.A.
History .............................................................................HUM 	 B.A.
HistoryTeaching .....................................................HUM 	 B.A.
Hospitality Management
(Parks, Recreation, &Tourism).......................HE 	 B.A., B.S.
Human Development
& Family Studies ...............................................SBS 	 B.A., B.S.
Information Systems..............................................BUS 	 B.A., B.S.
Instrumental Performance (Music)...................FA 	 B.Mus.
International Politics (Political Science).....SBS 	 B.A., B.S.
International Studies ...........................................HUM 	 B.A., B.S.
Japanese .......................................................................HUM 	 B.A.
Jazz Composition (Music)........................................FA 	 B.Mus.
Jazz Performance (Music)........................................FA 	 B.Mus.
Latin American Studies ......................................HUM 	 B.A.
Latin Language & Literature (Classic).......HUM 	 B.A.
Law & Politics (Political Science)......................SBS 	 B.A., B.S.
Linguistics ....................................................................HUM 	 B.A.
Literature & Culture (Comparative
Literary & Cultural Studies).......................HUM 	 B.A.
Management ...............................................................BUS 	 B.A., B.S.
Marketing ........................................................................BUS 	 B.A., B.S.
Materials Science & Engineering ......................EN 	 B.S.
	 COLLEGE ABBREVIATIONS
Architecture + Planning............................................................AP
David Eccles School of Business........................................BUS
Education...........................................................................................ED
Engineering.......................................................................................EN
Fine Arts...............................................................................................FA
Health...................................................................................................HE
Humanities..................................................................................HUM
School of Medicine.................................................................MED
Mines and Earth Sciences....................................................MES
Nursing...............................................................................................NU
Pharmacy............................................................................................PH
Science..................................................................................................SC
Social & Behavioral Science...................................................SBS
Social Work.......................................................................................SW
Undergraduate Studies.............................................................US
	 DEGREE ABBREVIATIONS
Bachelor of Arts.............................................................................B.A.
Bachelor of Science......................................................................B.S.
Bachelor of Fine Arts..................................................................BFA
Bachelor of Music...................................................................B.Mus.
Bachelor of Social Work..........................................................BSW
Bachelor of University Studies.............................................BUS
Pharmacy Degree.............................................................Pharm.D.
* Undergraduates are admitted as pre-majors to the
University. Additional requirements may be needed in
order to formally join
a major. Admission to the University does not guarantee
admission to an undergraduate major.
Pre-Dental, Pre-Law, Pre-Med, Pre-Optometry, and
Pre-Veterinarian are not majors. Students interested in
these fields will need to choose a major and schedule
preprofessional advising with the applicable college.
PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAMCOLLEGE COLLEGE COLLEGE COLLEGE COLLEGEDEGREE DEGREE DEGREE DEGREE DEGREE
List of Degrees Majors      Program Emphasis     Visit curriculum.utah.edu/degrees for more information.
	1.	Communication
	 2. 	 Psychology
	3.	Economics
	 4.	 Exercise & Sport Science
	 5. 	 Human Development
		 & Family Studies
	 6. 	 Accounting
	 7. 	 Biology
	 8. 	 Nursing
	 9. 	 Business Administration
	10.	 Health Promotion
		 & Education
MOST POPULAR DEGREES AWARDED IN 2015
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  • 1. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F U T A H admissions.utah.edu
  • 2. STEP ONE: I M A G I N E . S T E P T W O : D O . You have it – ideas, potential, ambition. You’ve worked hard and you have unique experiences that have shaped who you are. We want you to bring your stories, your opinions, and your drive for success to the University of Utah. We’re here to help make your ideas come to life. We’ll provide you with the right tools, opportunities, and resources to make your college experience one that shows you anything you can imagine can become a reality. Welcome to the University of Utah. 1 T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F U T A H 2I M A G I N E . D O .
  • 3. #1 Happiest State in the USA WalletHub 2014 Free mass transit with your student ID. The greatest snow on earth. View from campus - looking southeast at the Wasatch Mountains. DISCOVER THE UNIVERSIT Y UTAH As one of the top universities in the world, the University of Utah thrives on cutting-edge research and the entrepreneurial spirit. The university faculty are leaders and innovators in their fields and provide students with leadership, support, and mentoring. Here are a few things you can look forward to: • There are over 600 academic, social, and athletic groups to be involved in. • The Entertainment Arts & Engineering (EAE) program at the University of Utah is the No. 1 game design program in the nation. • The U is home to premier PAC-12 sports programs. Cheer them on with your friends as a member of the MUSS (Mighty Utah Student Section). Only a few minutes from the campus of the University of Utah, Salt Lake City is a place of amazing growth, culture, and excitement. Check out professional sporting events and arts festivals, or world-class shopping and Broadway theatre acts. The city bus routes and a light rail system weave through campus so students can always stay connected. Utah is home to industry leading tech companies like Adobe, eBay, Overstock.com, IM Flash Technologies, Ancestry.com, and Qualtrics. Like so many others, you may come for a quality education only to find yourself staying for your dream job. And the mountains. And the night life. And the 222 days of sunshine. And the stable economy. And the greatest snow on earth. utah.com Imagine living in a full-fledged college city. #1 Best State for Business and Careers Forbes 2014 Outstanding PublicTransportation Achievement Award AmericanPublicTransportationAssoc. 7World-class ski resorts within 30 minutes from Salt Lake City 5 National parks and 7 National monuments in Utah 3 T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F U T A H 4I M A G I N E . D O .
  • 4. Undergraduate majors 3.34-3.89 1090-1360 ROUGHLY 80% FRESHMAN ADMISSION E VALUATION PROCESS Each application is reviewed individually and consideration is given based on, but not limited to: • Rigorous course selection throughout high school career (including AP, IB, Dual Enrollment and Honors courses) • Grade trend • GPA • ACT and/or SAT standardized test scores • Satisfactory completion of High School Core Course Requirements • Academic achievement and awards/distinctions • Commitment to community engagement, citizenship, and leadership • Integrity, maturity, motivation, and resilience • Involvement in student clubs and organizations, athletics, or other extracurricular activities • Familial responsibilities • Extraordinary circumstances FRESHMAN APPLIC ATION PROCESS Apply Apply online at admissions.utah.edu/apply Pay the Application Fee The $45 application fee is non-refundable. An additional $30 will be added to late applications. See admissions.utah.edu/deadlines for details. Submit ACT (or SAT) Scores ACT and SAT scores must be sent electronically by the testing agency. Request your scores using test code 4274 for the ACT, and 4853 for the SAT. Submit Transcripts Official high school and/or university transcripts must be sent to the Office of Admissions directly from all schools a student attends. We also accept electronic transcripts from SENDedu, Docufide by Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse, AVOW, Credential Solutions Transcripts Network, and Scrip-Safe. Track Status Online Once everything has been submitted, track your application at admissions.utah.edu/status. Official admissions decisions will be mailed. Applying to the U 5 T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F U T A H 6I M A G I N E . D O . Entering class size ACT composite High school percentile rankNew SAT (ERW + M) / Old SAT (CR + M) 1010 - 1300 High school GPA 3 , 410 21-28 57% - 88% 65.2% of classes have less than 30 students advising.utah.edu/majors 92OV ER 100 Degree programs of college students change their major at least once.* Good thing we have more than 90 to choose from. *National Center for Education Statistics 2013 FALL 2015 MIDDLE 50% PROFILE OF ENROLLED FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN
  • 5. Important Dates for U NOVEMBER 1 Honors Honors College priority application date DECEMBER 1 Admission Summer and Fall priority application date Scholarships Merit and Diversity Scholarships consideration. All freshman applicants who submit a complete application by Dec. 1 will automatically be considered for scholarships, which are awarded in January. JANUARY 15 Admission Priority admissions application notification date JANUARY 22 Scholarships Merit and diversity scholarship awards begin to be released FEBRUARY Honors College Selection notification begins Orientation Registration for New Student Orientation begins (must confirm your intent to enroll before you can register) FEBRUARY 1 Admission Second round admissions application date Financial Aid Financial Aid priority application date Students can still apply for financial aid after this date. FEBRUARY 10 Housing Housingapplicationavailabletonewlyadmittedstudents MARCH 1 Admission Second round admissions application notification date MARCH 10 Housing Housing Living Learning Community priority application date MARCH 15 Admission Summer Semester final admissions application deadline APRIL Scholarships and Financial Aid Need-based scholarships and financial aid awards begin to be released APRIL 1 Admission Fall Semester final admissions application deadline Housing Fall housing priority application date MAY 1 Admission Freshman deadline to confirm your intent to enroll and pay your $300 nonrefundable enrollment deposit JULY 15 Admission Final transcript deadline 7 T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F U T A H 8I M A G I N E . D O .
  • 6. Housing Tour through Heritage Peterson Center and Gateway Heights. New student orientation campus tour. Admissions counselors are here to answer your questions. VISIT C AMPUS We invite you to come see what the University of Utah has to offer. Take a guided tour by scheduling a visit at admissions.utah.edu/visit. Get a snapshot of life on campus and learn about the admissions process, scholarships and financial aid, and student success programs at Connecting U Days at admissions.utah.edu/events. If you’d like to connect with a department you’re interested in, visit admissions.utah.edu/visit/ additional-opps.php. Live, learn, and explore at the U. 9 T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F U T A H 10I M A G I N E . D O . LOVE LIFE. LOVE COLLEGE. LOVE LIVING ON C AMPUS. In the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the residence halls offer 26 room types. From the Single Deluxe - your own private bedroom, bathroom and shared living area, to the Triple - a shared bedroom and bathroom with other students. For more information, visit housing.utah.edu. LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITIES (LLC) LLCs are on-campus housing communities that bring like-minded students together to live and learn. Each community is based on an academic or community-based theme. These communities enhance students’ campus experience, maximize retention and academic success, and create a sense of belonging. For more information on these communities visit housing.utah.edu/options/living-learning-communities. Average student GPA living on campus vs. living off campus Fall 2015 housing built or remodeled since the year 2000 First-year students living on campus 40% 1,709 3.14 GPA on campus 2.99 GPA off campus NE W STUDENT ORIENTATION This is your first step of your journey at the U. Newly admitted students will attend this mandatory orientation to meet with an academic advisor and orientation leader, tour campus, explore academic and extracurricular programs, and register for your first semester classes. Visit orientation.utah.edu to learn more or to sign up. ADMISSIONS COUNSELORS Located in the Office of Admissions, the admissions counselors are your personal representatives who will help guide you and answer any questions you may have about admissions, opportunities at the U, and the next steps you need to take. Visit admissions. utah.edu/mycounselor to find your counselor.
  • 7. 11 T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F U T A H 12I M A G I N E . D O . ESTIMATED 2016-17 ACADEMIC YEAR COST OF ATTENDANCE Based on 26 credit hours — 13 each Fall and Spring semesters. All costs are subject to change without notice and are expected to increase annually. The Cost of Attendance is based on estimated figures and may not accurately reflect an individual students costs. The combination of the direct and indirect costs will be used to determinefinancialaid.*Pleasenote,thisrateisbasedonreportedaveragecostsforallundergraduatestudentsattheU.Freshmancosts may be up to $2-3K less, due to lower freshman housing fees. Estimated costs may vary based on room type and meal plan selection. **Miscellaneous costs include things like medical expenses, clothing, haircuts, telephone, and other utilities, etc. §Fees associated with student loan borrowing have been accounted for in the total budget for both Residents and Non-residents. Loan fees will vary. Tuition and fees Room and board SUBTOTAL TOTAL§ (estimated cost of attendance) Books and supplies Miscellaneous** Transportation Resident: $ 7,680 Non-resident: $ 24,276 $ 9,738 * Resident: $ 17,418 Non-resident: $ 34,014 $ 1,232 $ 2,418 $ 1,260 $ 1,232 $ 2,418 $ 1,260 $ 1,232 $ 2,418 $ 1,260 Resident: $ 22,328 Non-resident: $ 38,924 Resident: $ 7,680 Non-resident: $ 24,276 $ 9,936 * Resident: $ 17,616 Non-resident: $ 34,212 Resident: $ 22,526 Non-resident: $ 39,122 Resident: $ 7,680 Non-resident: $ 24,276 $ 1,836 * Resident: $ 9,516 Non-resident: $ 26,112 Resident: $ 14,426 Non-resident: $ 31,022 Living on campus Living off campusDIRECT COSTS (before scholarships and financial aid) INDIRECT COSTS (estimated) Living off campus (with parent/relative) SCHOL ARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID The University of Utah offers a full range of grants, work-study, loans, and scholarships. Scholarships are awarded based on merit, financial need, and contribution to overall campus diversity. For the best possible award be sure to meet all deadline dates (December 1 Priority Admissions Application Date and February 1 Financial Aid Priority Application Date). More information can be found at financialaid.utah.edu. 5.5% $64,0002.5% $35,000 forYoung Adults 2015 Only completed hIgh School With a bachelor’s degreeCompleted HS and bachelor’s degree U.S.BureauofLaborStatistics(2015) U.S.BureauofLaborStatistics(2015) Only a high school diploma forYoung Adults 2015 Among Public Universities in the Western US bestvalueschools.com #5FOR RETURN ON INVESTMENT UNEMPLOYMENT R ATE AVERAGE ANNUAL EARNINGS Academic Ranking of World Universities, by Shanghai Jiao Tong University TOP 100 UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD Invest in your future. Students prep a drone for flight.
  • 8. 13 T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F U T A H 14I M A G I N E . D O . Accounting.....................................................................BUS B.A., B.S. ActorTraining Program (ATP) (Theatre)........................................................................FA BFA Adventure & Outdoor Programs (Parks, Recreation, &Tourism)...................... HE B.A., B.S. Aerospace Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)..............................EN B.S. Ancient Greek (Classics)......................................HUM B.A. Animation (Film & Media Arts).............................FA B.A. Anthropology................................................................SBS B.A., B.S. Applied Mathematics.................................................SC B.S. Applied Physics................................................................SC B.A., B.S. Arabic (Middle East Studies)...........................HUM B.A. Architectural Studies....................................................FA B.S. Art ..............................................................................................FA BFA Art History ...........................................................................FA B.A. Art CompositeTeaching ..........................................FA BFA Asian Studies.............................................................HUM B.A. AthleticTraining ............................................................HE B.S. Atmospheric Sciences.........................................MES B.S. Ballet.........................................................................................FA BFA BalletTeaching (Ballet)................................................FA BFA Biochemistry (Biology)...............................................SC B.S. Biological Chemistry (Chemistry)......................SC B.S. Biology ...................................................................................SC B.A., B.S. Biology CompositeTeaching ...............................SC B.A., B.S. Biomechanics (Mechanical Engineering)..............................EN B.S. Biomedical Engineering .........................................EN B.S. Biomedical Physics .......................................................SC B.A., B.S. Business Administration ......................................BUS B.A., B.S. Business Chemistry (Chemistry).........................SC B.S. Cell & Molecular Biology (Biology)....................SC B.S. Ceramics (Art) (ArtTeaching)................................FA BFA Chemical Physics Chemistry (Chemistry)..................................................................SC B.S. Chemical Engineering ..............................................EN B.S. Chemical Engineering (Chemistry)..................SC B.A., B.S. Chemistry ............................................................................SC B.A., B.S. ChemistryTeaching....................................................SC B.A., B.S. Child Life (Human Development & Family Studies).................................................SBS B.A., B.S. Chinese ..........................................................................HUM B.A. Civil Engineering ...........................................................EN B.S. Classical Guitar Performance (Music)..............FA B.Mus. Classics ............................................................................HUM B.A. Climate Change (Geography)..........................SBS B.A., B.S. Commercial Recreation Management (Parks, Recreation, &Tourism)........................HE B.A., B.S. Communication ......................................................HUM B.A., B.S. Communication CompositeTeaching ..HUM B.A., B.S. Community Health Education (Health Promotion & Education)...............HE B.S. Community Recreation & Sports Management (Parks, Recreation, &Tourism).......................HE B.A., B.S. Materials Science & Engineering Chemistry (Chemistry).......................................SC B.S. Mathematics .....................................................................SC B.A., B.S. Mathematics Chemistry (Chemistry)..............SC B.S. MathematicsTeaching.............................................SC B.A., B.S. Mechanical Engineering........................................EN B.S. Mechatronics (Mechanical Engineering)....EN B.S. Medical Laboratory Science ...........................MED B.S. Metallurgical Engineering .................................MES B.S. Micro/Nanoscale Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)..............................EN B.S. Middle East Studies................................................HUM B.A. Mild/Moderate Disabilities (Special Education)..............................................ED B.S. Mining Engineering ...............................................MES B.S. Modeling (Mechanical Engineering).............EN B.S. Modern Dance ................................................................FA BFA Music ......................................................................................FA B.A., B.Mus. Music Composition (Music)...................................FA B.Mus. Music CompositionTeaching (Music)............FA B.Mus. Music Education: Choral (Music)........................FA B.Mus. Music Education: Instrumental (Music).........FA B.Mus. Music History & Literature (Music).....................FA B.Mus. MusicTheory (Music)..................................................FA B.Mus. MusicalTheatre Program (MTP) (Theatre)...FA BFA Natural Resources Recreation Planning & Management (Parks, Recreation, &Tourism)....................................................................HE B.A., B.S. Nuclear MedicineTechnology (Health Promotion & Education)...............HE B.S. Nursing ................................................................................NU B.S. Operations Management ...................................BUS B.S. Organ Performance (Music)...................................FA B.Mus. Painting & Drawing (Art) (ArtTeaching)........FA BFA Parks, Recreation, andTourism ..........................HE B.A., B.S. Peace & Conflict Studies ...................................HUM B.A., B.S. Performing Arts Design Program (PADP) (Theatre)........................................................................FA BFA Persian (Middle East Studies)..........................HUM B.A. Philosophy ...................................................................HUM B.A., B.S. Photography/Digital Imaging (Art) (ArtTeaching)................................................FA BFA Pharmacy.............................................................................PH Pharm.D. Physics...................................................................................SC B.A., B.S. PhysicsTeaching ............................................................SC B.A., B.S. Piano Performance (Music).....................................FA B.Mus. Political Science ..........................................................SBS B.A., B.S. Printmaking (Art)............................................................FA BFA Professional Chemistry (Chemistry).................SC B.S. Provider Health (Health Promotion & Education).............. HE B.S. Psychology .....................................................................SBS B.A., B.S. Public Policy (Political Science)........................SBS B.A., B.S. Religion & Culture (Comparative Literary & Cultural Studies).......................HUM B.A. Comparative Literature Cultural Studies ..............................................HUM B.A. Computation (Mathematics)................................SC B.A., B.S. Computer Engineering ...........................................EN B.S. Computer Science ......................................................EN B.S. Consumer & Community Studies ................SBS B.A., B.S. Consumer Health (Health Promotion & Education)...............HE B.S. Cross 3-D: Ceramics & Sculpture (Art)............FA BFA DanceTeaching ..............................................................FA BFA Deaf & Hard of Hearing (Special Education)..............................................ED B.S. Design-Multidisciplinary .........................................AP B.S. Design & Manufacturing (Mechanical Engineering)............................. EN B.S. Dynamics & Control (Mechanical Engineering)..............................EN B.S. Early Childhood Education (Human Development & Family Studies).............SBS B.A., B.S. Early Childhood Special Education (Special Education).............................................ED B.S. Earth Science CompositeTeaching ...........MES B.S. Ecology & Biogeography (Geography)...........................................................SBS B.A., B.S. Economics ......................................................................SBS B.A., B.S. Electrical Engineering ...............................................EN B.S. Elementary Education ..............................................ED B.A., B.S. Emergency Medical Services (Health Promotion & Education)...............HE B.S. Energy Engineering (Chemical Engineering)....................................EN B.S. Engineering ......................................................................EN B.S. English ............................................................................HUM B.A. EnglishTeaching .....................................................HUM B.A. Entertainment Arts & Engineering (Computer Science)............................................EN B.S. Entertainment Arts & Engineering (Film & Media Arts)................................................FA B.A. Entrepreneurship ......................................................BUS B.S. Environmental & Organismal (Biology).........SC B.S. Environmental & Sustainability Studies ...SBS B.A., B.S. Environmental Geoscience (Geoscience).........................................................MES B.S. Ergonomics & Safety (Mechanical Engineering)..............................EN B.S. Ethnic Studies ..............................................................SBS B.A., B.S. Exercise Physiology (Exercise & Sport Science)...............................HE B.S. Exercise & Sport Science .........................................HE B.S. Exercise & Sport ScienceTeaching .................HE B.S. Exercise Science (Exercise & Sport Science).HE B.S. Film & Media Arts ..........................................................FA B.A. Finance ..............................................................................BUS B.A., B.S. Financial Planning (Consumer & Community Studies)....................................... SBS B.A., B.S. Religious Studies......................................................HUM B.A. Remote Sensing of the Environment (Geography)...........................................................SBS B.A., B.S. Robotics & Control (Mechanical Engineering)..............................EN B.S. Russian ............................................................................HUM B.A. RussianTeaching ....................................................HUM B.A. School HealthTeaching (Health Promotion & Education)...............HE B.S. Sculpture/Intermedia (Art)......................................FA BFA Severe Disabilities (Special Education).........ED B.S. Social Science CompositeTeaching..........SBS B.A., B.S. SocialWork .......................................................................SW BSW Sociology .........................................................................SBS B.A., B.S. Solid Mechanics (Mechanical Engineering)..............................EN B.S. Spanish ...........................................................................HUM B.A. SpanishTeaching ...................................................HUM B.A. Special Education........................................................ED B.S. Speech & Hearing Science ...................................HE B.A., B.S. Stage Management (Theatre)..............................FA BFA Statistics (Mathematics).............................................SC B.A., B.S. Statistical Analysis (Economics).......................SBS B.A., B.S. SustainableTourism Management (Parks, Recreation, &Tourism).......................HE B.A., B.S. Teaching Chemistry (Chemistry)........................SC B.S. Theatre..................................................................................FA B.A., BFA TheatreTeaching ...........................................................FA BFA Therapeutic Recreation (Parks, Recreation, &Tourism).......................HE B.A., B.S. Thermal Science & Energy Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)..............................EN B.S. Turkish (Middle East Studies)..........................HUM B.A. University Studies........................................................US BUS Urban Ecology ................................................................AP B.A., B.S. Urban Systems, Location & Resilience (Geography)...........................................................SBS B.A., B.S. Visual Impairments (Special Education)......ED B.S. Voice Performance (Music).....................................FA B.Mus. Writing & Rhetoric Studies...............................HUM B.A., B.S. Fitness &Wellness Specialist (Exercise & Sport Science).............................. HE B.S. Fluid Mechanics (Mechanical Engineering)..............................EN B.S. French .............................................................................HUM B.A. FrenchTeaching ......................................................HUM B.A. Gender Studies ...........................................................SBS B.A., B.S. Generalist (ArtTeaching)..........................................FA BFA Geographic Information Science (Geography)...........................................................SBS B.A., B.S. Geography .....................................................................SBS B.A., B.S. Geological Engineering......................................MES B.S. Geology (Geoscience)...........................................MES B.S. Geology Chemistry (Chemistry).........................SC B.S. Geomorphology & Hydrology (Geography)...........................................................SBS B.A, B.S. Geophysics (Geoscience)....................................MES B.S. Geoscience ...................................................................MES B.S. Geriatric Nursing Leadership (Nursing).......NU B.S. German ..........................................................................HUM B.A. GermanTeaching..................................................HUM B.A. Global Development, Population & Sustainability (Geography).....................SBS B.A, B.S. Graphic Design (Art)....................................................FA BFA Hazards, Resources & Human Security (Geography)...........................................................SBS B.A, B.S. Health (Anthropology)...........................................SBS B.A., B.S. Health Promotion & Education..........................HE B.S. Health Promotion & EducationTeaching...HE B.S. Health, Society & Policy ........................................SBS B.A., B.S. Hearing Impairments (Special Education)..............................................ED B.S. Hebrew (Middle East Studies).......................HUM B.A. History .............................................................................HUM B.A. HistoryTeaching .....................................................HUM B.A. Hospitality Management (Parks, Recreation, &Tourism).......................HE B.A., B.S. Human Development & Family Studies ...............................................SBS B.A., B.S. Information Systems..............................................BUS B.A., B.S. Instrumental Performance (Music)...................FA B.Mus. International Politics (Political Science).....SBS B.A., B.S. International Studies ...........................................HUM B.A., B.S. Japanese .......................................................................HUM B.A. Jazz Composition (Music)........................................FA B.Mus. Jazz Performance (Music)........................................FA B.Mus. Latin American Studies ......................................HUM B.A. Latin Language & Literature (Classic).......HUM B.A. Law & Politics (Political Science)......................SBS B.A., B.S. Linguistics ....................................................................HUM B.A. Literature & Culture (Comparative Literary & Cultural Studies).......................HUM B.A. Management ...............................................................BUS B.A., B.S. Marketing ........................................................................BUS B.A., B.S. Materials Science & Engineering ......................EN B.S. COLLEGE ABBREVIATIONS Architecture + Planning............................................................AP David Eccles School of Business........................................BUS Education...........................................................................................ED Engineering.......................................................................................EN Fine Arts...............................................................................................FA Health...................................................................................................HE Humanities..................................................................................HUM School of Medicine.................................................................MED Mines and Earth Sciences....................................................MES Nursing...............................................................................................NU Pharmacy............................................................................................PH Science..................................................................................................SC Social & Behavioral Science...................................................SBS Social Work.......................................................................................SW Undergraduate Studies.............................................................US DEGREE ABBREVIATIONS Bachelor of Arts.............................................................................B.A. Bachelor of Science......................................................................B.S. Bachelor of Fine Arts..................................................................BFA Bachelor of Music...................................................................B.Mus. Bachelor of Social Work..........................................................BSW Bachelor of University Studies.............................................BUS Pharmacy Degree.............................................................Pharm.D. * Undergraduates are admitted as pre-majors to the University. Additional requirements may be needed in order to formally join a major. Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to an undergraduate major. Pre-Dental, Pre-Law, Pre-Med, Pre-Optometry, and Pre-Veterinarian are not majors. Students interested in these fields will need to choose a major and schedule preprofessional advising with the applicable college. PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAM PROGRAMCOLLEGE COLLEGE COLLEGE COLLEGE COLLEGEDEGREE DEGREE DEGREE DEGREE DEGREE List of Degrees Majors Program Emphasis Visit curriculum.utah.edu/degrees for more information. 1. Communication 2. Psychology 3. Economics 4. Exercise & Sport Science 5. Human Development & Family Studies 6. Accounting 7. Biology 8. Nursing 9. Business Administration 10. Health Promotion & Education MOST POPULAR DEGREES AWARDED IN 2015
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