Utah
Valley University
Orem, Utah
Utah Valley University is the key educational center for more than 24,000 students. The campus is nestled between the Wasatch Mountains and Utah Lake and adjacent to Interstate 15. The 8,500 seat David O. McKay Events Center is rapidly becoming the social hub of Utah County . UVU offers short-term training programs, training for high-tech careers, transfer degrees, associate and bachelor degrees. Our college combines the warm environment of a community college, while offering advanced degrees for dynamic industries. Our two-fold focus sets us apart from other colleges; UVU education is truly on a personal level.
Did you know ...
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More than 23,840students attend UVU. Even with this many students, the student-to-faculty ratio is only 20 to 1.
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UVU's student body represents all 50 states, and 78 different countries.
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UVU offers 57 bachelor degree programs.
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UVU is the first member of the NJCAA to jump directly to Division I of the NCAA, and has the only collegiate wrestling program in Utah.
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UVU bachelor degree graduates earn more money than graduates from any other Utah college or university (Utah Foundation Report, 2005)
Admissions. UVU has an open-door admissions policy: everyone high school age or older who applies will be admitted. The admission deadlines are, for fall semester, April 15, and for winter semester, December 20. Enrollment into programs is on a first-come, first-served basis. The four-year programs have limited admission and require separate applications. To apply, complete the admissions application online here and mail a $35 application fee, and send high school transcripts. Online orientation is found at www.uvsc.edu/orientation/
Financial Aid and Scholarships . Three types of financial assistance are available: gift aid, which does not have to be repaid, includes grants, scholarships; loans, do have to be repaid; and work study, which provides an hourly wage. The federal financial aid priority deadline is May 1.
UVU offers a comprehensive and varied scholarship program. Scholarships are offered by the college, alumni, and private donors and are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and promise of future achievement. The deadline for scholarship applications is February 1.
Academics. UVU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. UVU also has vocational accreditation by the Utah State Office of Vocational Education. UVU takes pride in its 200-plus person faculty. This highly trained group is culturally, ethnically, and philosophically diverse. The staff is proud to support women and minority members who hold such leadership positions as vice president, dean, and department chair.
Campus life. UVU has an active student government. There are more than 80 academic, athletic, special interest, and international clubs coordinated by the Inter-Club Council. The McKay Event Center is the site for numerous concerts. There are also numerous recreational activities in the area surrounding UVU's campus, from fishing and boating to skiing and mountain biking.
Housing. There is no on-campus housing; however, many units near the college and in the Provo/Orem area are available. The Off-Campus Housing office works with landlords to provide UVU housing lists. Call 801-863-8659 or visit http://www.uvsc.edu/housing for off-campus listings.
Campus Tour. Call Linda Moore at 801-863-8811 to arrange for a personal tour of the campus for you and your friends or family. Take a virtual tour at http://www.uvsc.edu/virtualtour/.
