Brigham
Young University
Provo, Utah
"The Mission of Brigham Young University -founded, supported, and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints-is to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life. That assistance should provide a period of intensive learning in a stimulating setting where a commitment to excellence is expected and the full realization of human potential is pursued." ("The Mission of Brigham Young University")
To this end, the university seeks qualified students of various talents and backgrounds, including geographic, educational, cultural, ethnic, and racial, who relate together in such a manner that they are "no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God" (Ephesians 2:19). It is the university's judgment that providing educational opportunities for a mix of students who share gospel values and come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences is an important educational asset to BYU. (University Statement on Fostering an Enriched Environment )
Did you know.
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BYU consistently receives national recognition for its strong undergraduate and graduate programs. In the most recent (2006) U.S. News & World Report rankings, BYU's undergraduate program ranked tied for 18 th of all national universities west of the Mississippi.
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The National Merit Scholarship Corporation, in its annual ranking of colleges and universities, ranked BYU 21st in the nation with its enrollment of 110 freshman Merit Scholars for 2005-06.
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In 2006 The Princeton Review ranked BYU 4 th nationally for "Best College Library," 12 th for "Happy Students," and 14 th for "Best Quality of Life."
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The Fiske Guide to Colleges ranks colleges and universities "based on the quality of the academic offerings in relation to the cost of attendance." BYU was one of only 17 U.S. schools west of the Mississippi to make the list.
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In 2004 Consumers Digest magazine ranked BYU the second-best value in American private higher education.
Admission. Students may be admitted to BYU provided they meet the Y's admission requirements and maintain certain ideals and standards including honor, integrity, morality, gracious personal behavior, everyday application of Christian ideals, and abstinence from tobacco, alcohol, and harmful drugs. Access to the admission application is online at www.besmart.com. The fall semester application deadline for freshman admission is February 1.
Financial Aid and Scholarships . Financial aid at BYU comes from various federal, state, and university programs in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. The distribution of most financial aid is based on an assessment of student and family financial need. BYU also awards academic scholarships and offers performance, talent, and athletic awards.
Academics . BYU is fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Students can choose from 129 academic majors. The academic environment extends beyond the classroom to the library, university forums and lectures, and through research. Students may also enhance their undergraduate experience through involvement in the Honors Program which is deeply committed to a liberal arts education.
Campus Life . Student life at BYU is based on great university traditions. Attend a football game with 65,000 other fans, participate with over 11,000 others in one of the nations largest intramural programs, attend weekly foreign films through the International Cinema Program, join a campus club, participate in service projects or leadership opportunities, and attend weekly devotionals and forums. BYU traditions enhance the already outstanding academic experience.
Housing . Quality residential living is an important part of the total education experience at BYU. On-campus housing includes room-and-board residence halls and apartment-style living. Off-campus housing is also available in the surrounding community.
Campus Tour . Take a tour of BYU, sit in on a class, talk with your admissions counselor, or visit departments or advisement centers by contacting the Campus Visits Office. We'll arrange a personal tour for you. Please contact us one to two weeks in advance by calling 801-422-4431, or send an email to campus_visits@byu.edu.
