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Freshman students are those who have not previously enrolled in another college or university, or who took college courses while still in high school. (If you wish to take University of Utah courses while still in high school, please review the application process for the High School University Program.)

Learn about important changes to the admissions policy beginning summer and fall 2013

Application Process

1. Apply

Apply for admission by submitting the Application for Undergraduate Admission.

When you begin to apply, it will be helpful to have a copy of your High School Transcript and your highest ACT/SAT scores.

In the Admission Application, Freshmen will be asked questions that may require some preparation before starting:

Academic History, GPA, ACT/SAT Test Scores, Courses Taken, whether the class was IB, AP, ESL, Concurrent Enrollment, or Honors.
Honors and Awards (up to 5), Year Received, and Description.
Athletics (up to 5), Years of Participation, Type and Description.
Leadership and Activities (including Volunteering) (up to 5), Years of Participation, and Accomplishments.
Work Experience (up to 3), Dates, Responsibilities.
Special Circumstances that may have affected your academic achievement (up to 1300 characters).
Honors Essay (up to 500 words) Apply to the Honors College by answering the following question: Ralph Waldo Emerson said: “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” What goals do you currently have for yourself and how will the Honors College help you “make a difference, live and live well” in the community around you?

2. Pay the application fee

The non-refundable application fee for domestic students is $45. (An additional $30 late fee will be required after the deadline.) Please do not send cash.

3. Have your transcripts sent to the Office of Admissions

An official high school transcript (and/or any college transcripts) must be sent to the Office of Admissions directly from the school. Your high school counselor can help you with this process, either by sending paper copies or electronic transcripts. Paper transcripts should be mailed to The Office of Admissions, 201 South 1460 East, Room 250S, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112. The University of Utah accepts official electronic transcripts from the following agencies only: Docufide by Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse, eScrip-Safe and AVOW. Please have them send the electronic transcript to admisstranscripts@sa.utah.edu.

4. Have your ACT (or SAT) scores sent to the Office of Admissions

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 University of Utah.)

5. Track your status online

Once we receive your application, fee, and above documentation, we will begin processing. Track your status online. Admission decisions are released on January 7, March 1, and April 15. Admission decisions will be mailed.

Admission Standards

Beginning with applicants for Fall of 2013, we will use a holistic review process when assessing freshman applications to ensure we give all students the best opportunity to present a complete picture of their qualifications.

Learn more about our admission standards.

University College (Academic Advising)

All admitted freshmen will be enrolled in University College until they are accepted into a specific degree-granting department, program, or college.

Privacy Act Notice & your Social Security Number

Your Social Security Number can help expedite enrollment and financial aid, but is not required.

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.

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.

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.