Freshman Students

Freshman students are those who have not previously enrolled in another college or university or who only took college courses while still in high school.

Application Process

Apply
Apply for admission 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.
- Freshman students are those who have not previously enrolled in another college or university or who only 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.
Pay the application fee
The non-refundable application fee for domestic students is $45. (A $30 late fee will be required after the deadline.) Please do not send cash.
Have your transcripts sent to the Admissions Office
An official high school transcript and/or college transcripts must be sent to the Admissions Office directly from the school. The University of Utah accepts electronic transcripts as official from the following agencies only: Docufide by Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse, and Scrip-Safe. Please send electronic transcripts to admissions@sa.utah.edu.
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 University of Utah.)
Track your status online
Once we receive your application, fee, and above documentation, we will begin processing. Track your status online. We follow a rolling admission process, so we continually process applications as they are completed and submitted. Admission decisions will be mailed.

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.

Admission Standards

Eligibility for Freshman admission is based on the Admission Profile and other 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.

Don't forget!

After you are admitted you will need to register for orientation and may apply for scholarships, financial aid, and housing. Learn all the steps to become a student at 'Your Roadmap to the U'!

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.