NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
Academic Advising & Course Registration
Do you have a passion for discovery? A burning need to figure out the "why?" to the challenges our world faces? Do you envision yourself changing the landscape of our world through innovation and research? You have a place at the College of Science.
We welcome all investigators, puzzlers, thinkers and problem solvers. Check out the programs we offer and the opportunities that await you. We look forward to welcoming you to campus, and we're here to help you succeed.
Fall Admit ORIENTATION CHECKLIST
You must complete your New Student Orientation modules before you meet with an academic advisor. If you have questions about how to complete the Orientation modules, you can find more information here.
You can contact the Office of Orientation & Transition with further questions by emailing orientation@utah.edu from your UMail account or by calling 801-581-7069.
Now that you have completed your New Student Virtual Orientation modules, you will be able to register for an advising and registration session. Use the links below to register.
August 10 at 2 pm
August 11 at 10 am
August 12 at 2 pm
Prepare for Your Advising Session
- Make sure your FERPA pin is set up
- Check out the Math Placement website and come with an idea of what math class you think you should be in (a list of the math classes you took in high school is also helpful here)
- Writing Informed Self-Placement
- List of AP/IB classes taken and the scores you received on tests
- Think about the goals you have for your first semester
- Come ready to participate and ask any questions you have so far!
- What gen eds are most helpful for my degree?
- How do I build my class schedule around my job?
Attend Your Advising Session
This will happen on your first day (or only day for transfer students) of your New Student Orientation session. You'll get to come down to the Crocker Science Center, meet with an advisor, and plan your first semester of classes!- This is where your advising hold will be removed so that you can register for courses
- Learn more about the College of Science and your department
- Meet one-on-one with an Academic Advisor for first semester course planning (you will not receive a four year plan at Orientation)
- Learn how to use Schedule Builder
- Register for Fall 2022 classes!
Visit the Academic Advising website and select Ask a Quick Question or schedule an Advising Appointment.
Departments & Majors
Frequently Asked Questions
You can expect a session with your department in which you will:
- Learn more about the College of Science and your department
- Meet one-on-one with an Academic Advisor for quick first semester course planning (you will not receive a four year plan at Orientation)
- Learn how to use Schedule Builder
- Register for Fall 2022 classes!
Prior to your virtual advising and registration session...
- Make sure your FERPA pin is set up
- Check out the Math Placement website and come with an idea of what math class you think you should be in (a list of the math classes you took in high school is also helpful here)
- Writing Informed Self-Placement
- List the AP/IB classes you have taken and the scores you received on tests
- Think about the goals you have for your first semester
- Come ready to participate and ask any questions you have so far!
- What gen eds are most helpful for my degree?
- How do I build my class schedule around my job?
Your College of Science academic advisor will remove your advising hold after you attend your NSO session.
You will use a tool called Schedule Builder to register for classes each semester. Once you've found the classes you would like to take on the Class Schedule, you will add them to your cart using Schedule Builder. You will have plenty of time to go through this process during your advising and registration session.
The Fall 2022 class schedule can be accessed here. You can get there from your Student CIS page as well. Please see this video for a tutorial on navigating to the schedule.
Take a look at this short tutorial, which will explain how to filter and read the class schedule.
For details on the different class types and a tutorial on creating a fully online schedule, take a look at this video.
It depends on the major, but in general, College of Science majors are encouraged to spread their general education courses throughout their college career. Meet with an advisor to discuss your major and requirements specifically!
Course Planning Resources
Campus Resources
Provide important dates relating to the academic year. Students can filter by semesters (ex. Fall 2021, Spring 2022) to see important deadlines pertaining to academics, including half semester class dates and holidays.
Center for Science and Mathematics Education (CSME)
A partnership between the College of Education and the College of Science that provides students with opportunities and resources that allow them to thrive and succeed in science classes here at the U. Resources include Learning Assistant (LA) programs along with courses like Being Human in Science that improve experiences for STEM students.
A program that offers students the chance to connect with fellow students while taking classes that fulfill general education requirements while exploring the possibilities of their major or college. With small class sizes it allows students to develop skills that are needed to excel in a college classroom setting.
A free center for current University of Utah students that provides one-on-one tutoring for different courses along with organized study sessions that are lead by current U students. Other services include Learning Consultations that allow students to improve on their learning strategies (note-taking strategies, test anxiety, etc.)
A free resource for current students here at the U. They provide students with the skills needed to understand, develop, write and polish their papers for a course or research projects. Their website also includes resources to further understand writing principles and help start students on their paper.
American Indian Resource Center
A center that advocates for American Indian and Alaskan Native students through providing students with cultural events that increases the visibility of their diverse presence on campus. They also provide tools to enhance academic success along with providing student-centered programs to give students a "home-away-from-home" space.
Center that builds a sense of community and belonging at the U while promoting explorative research into race/racism, social justice and cross disciplines while increasing recruitment and retention of Black faculty, staff and students.
Center for Disability and Access
Center that is dedicated to students with disabilities by providing the opportunity for success and equal access at the University of Utah. They offer academic, campus, and housing accommodations as well as various deaf services.
Center for Equity and Student Belonging
Center that advocates for student success for inter-sectional identity students by working with multiple other centers on campus including Black Student Union, Asian American Student Association, Pacific Islander Student Association and many more.
International Student & Scholar Services
Office that provides resources and support to international, students, scholars as well as alumni. They provide workshops for understanding visas and general information (ie. taxes and tax forms) for current international students studying at the U.
Provides support along with resources to help members of the LGBTQIA+ community navigate and grow during their time at the U. They provide a safe space for students to interact with one another while also supporting students in their academics and their exploration of their own identities.
Office for Health, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (OHEDI)
Office that strives towards addressing both health and education inequities within University of Utah health all while providing an inclusive climate that flourishes with their commitment to excellence and their world-class care.
Center that provides veterans with the resources they need to navigate and academically succeed here at the U. They assist veterans, service members and their families -who attend university here- to receive the benefits that they have earned while serving.
Center that provides programs, counseling, training and scholarships to help cultivate change for people who have experienced marginalization due to their gender identity. They also provide mental health counseling for women along with support groups for varying groups on campus.
University center that provides therapeutic services to University of Utah students. They provide individual and group counseling along with mindfulness workshops that give students strategies and skills to prevail here at the U. They also provide crisis counseling through the SafeUT app.
Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC)
Center that provides students with resources and advising appointments to help set students up for their careers both during and after their time at the U. Their website includes resource to build, maintain and manage a good resume and network of people, along with personal career counseling to help you in your area of interest or study.
A center at the U that strives to create a safe campus community while providing support to students to build a foundation of wellness in order to succeed. Their programs include workshops and training for a variety of wellness topics, victim survivor advocacy, free HIV/STI testing and more.
Provides students with a variety of transport options along with updates to any parking situations going on around campus. From here you can manage your parking passes, pay a parking ticket along with request a safe ride on campus, which is a free ride to most places on campus if you are feeling unsafe.
A pantry that provides University of Utah students, their families, faculty and staff with free, accessible, and nutritious food to minimize hunger in our community. The pantry is open to all U of U students, faculty, and staff with a current UNID. Students can also donate food to the pantry or can volunteer their time.
Provides resources and information to students about upcoming deadlines along with resources they can use in order to minimize the out of pocket cost of school. They provide checklists and counseling to students for them to navigate scholarships, grants, loans and help them understand the cost of attendance.
Housing & Residential Education
Provides students with an engaging community where they can live, learn, and thrive in order to develop personal growth. They provide housing for undergraduate students along with living learning communities that give students a chance to connect with others of the same interests, majors, or goals.
Personal Money Management Center
Center that provides students with resources and counseling in order to navigate how to manage their money both during and after their time at the U. They also manage a blog that gives students tips and tricks in order to help them understand and feel confident with their financial decisions.
Office that provides UCards in order for students to take advantage of the facilities on campus. The UCard gives you access to campus recreation, student services and programs, door access to dorms and other buildings on campus along with campus store discounts.
Program run by Bennion Center that provides students with the chance to learn about social and environmental issues over school breaks. They partner with nonprofits to give students the opportunity to promote lifelong activism through community engagement, education, dialogue and reflection.
Bennion Community Service Center
Provides students with the chance to participate in community engagement events that strengthen their communities through learning, scholarship, and advocacy. They have both local and international opportunities to engage and interact with communities near and far.
Provides students with academic opportunities that interact with other cultures in order to support diversity and academic excellence here at the U. Learning abroad gives students chances to immerse themselves in a language, engage in the community, and get research experience along with career development opportunities.
UROP (Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program)
Provides undergraduate students with the chance to engage in research opportunities or creative projects with mentors. They provide funding to students who assist faculty member's research or carry out their project under the supervision of a faculty member. This provides students with an opportunity to gain valuable research experience during their undergraduate years.
Undergraduate Opportunities
Center for Science and Mathematics Education
The CSME promotes the academic success and career readiness of undergraduate students.
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