Early Admission

A student with exceptional scholastic achievement through their junior year of high school may be considered for early admission if recommended by the high school principal. Early admission is designed for students who desire to leave high school entirely after their junior year and attend the University of Utah full time. Early admission students replace their senior year of high school with their freshman year of college. Students may still graduate with their high school class. To ensure high school graduation, students should coordinate and confirm the completion of applicable requirements with their individual high schools.

Students are admitted to the program at the beginning of fall semester only. International students are not eligible to apply for early admission.

Application Process

Application materials and all supporting credentials must be received in the Admissions Office, 250 Student Services Building (mailing address: 201 S. 1460 E. RM 250S, Salt Lake City , UT 84112-9057), by May 1. Completed application forms are required from the student, parent, and the high school principal.

Complete Early Admission Application including Student, Parent, and Principal sections by May 1st
[Download and print the application here]
Apply
Apply by submitting the Application for Undergraduate Admission. Your Social Security Number can help expedite enrollment and financial aid, but is not required. Learn more under 'Privacy Act Notice' below.
Pay the $45 application fee
The non-refundable application fee must be submitted with your application. (A $30 late fee will be required after the deadline, until the final cut-off date.) Please do not send cash.
Have your transcripts sent to the Admissions Office
An official high school transcript must be sent to the Admissions Office directly from the high school and must include work through 11th grade.
Have your ACT (or SAT) scores sent to the Admissions Office
ACT scores or the combined SAT Critical Reading and Math scores must be sent by the testing company. You can request that your scores be sent to the University of Utah using these Test Code Numbers: 4274 for the ACT, and 4853 for the SAT. (You may take the Residual ACT through the University of Utah Testing Center, but these scores are only valid at the U.)

Your application will not be processed until we have received all documents and fees.

Admission requirements, deadlines and fees are subject to change without prior notice.

All documents submitted to the University of Utah become its property and will not be released to students or other institutions. Admission applications and transcripts are destroyed after one year for students who do not attend.

Making false or misleading statements on the application or failing to list all institutions attended may result in cancellation of admission status and/or loss of credit.

Early Admission Standards

Applicants for early admission should meet these requirements:

High school GPA of 3.5 or above
ACT composite of at least 25 or SAT Critical Reading & Math scores of at least 1130
Completed their junior year of high school
Demonstrate high levels of maturity and motivation

Any questions may be directed to Freshman Admissions (801) 581-3096.

Financial Aid Opportunities

Early Admission applicants may also be considered for the Early Admission/Honors at Entrance Scholarship and other financial aid programs at the University of Utah. These are awarded based on available funds and the student's qualifications. Students must complete the regular scholarship and financial aid forms available from the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office, 105 Student Services Building, (801) 581-6211.

Privacy Act Notice

The University confidentially maintains all application information, including your Social Security Number, which is used routinely to facilitate document matching, verify your identity, and expedite your enrollment and financial aid. Disclosure of your Social Security Number is voluntary, but failure to provide your Social Security Number may result in delay and confusion regarding your identity, and once admitted, could result in delay or loss of federal and state financial aid, tax credits, student loan deferments, veteran benefits, and other benefits under law.