Binlingual Guide by Garin Summers Design

THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH

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Stor Un|vers|ty of Utah e. It’s about creating your Attending college isn’t just about getting a degre al clear 40 years from now. cryst in rema will that ories own story, making mem l Prize-winning Mario Nobe as It’s about taking classes from professors such um on an autumn Stadi s Eccle Ricein e Capecchi, screaming yourself hoars Hinckley Institute of Politics, afternoon, hearing a world leader speak at the s in Heritage Commons. pulling all-nighters studying with your roommate the University of Utah, the flagThese are the experiences that await you at institutions in the West. ship university in this state and one of the finest 76 different undernts, With a 1,534-acre campus, over 28,000 stude

rs and certificates, over 50 graduate degree options (along with 55 mino l have plenty of room and you’l es), degre ate teaching majors, and 96 gradu ience and prepare yourself opportunity to create a truly memorable exper for the rest of your life. a piece of paper and the The best universities always deliver more than teach students how to they skill to get a job offer. Expansive and rigorous, to reach beyond how ually, event and, learn, how to push for perfection, we educate Utah of rsity Unive the At unity. oneself to a broader comm als and ssion profe thinking students from around the world to become the ability with U the leave ld shou thoughtful people. We believe students s. other of lives the to ibute contr to and to sustain a meaningful life , helping you This booklet is intended as a roadmap of sorts of Utah. rsity Unive the to navigate the path that leads to rd forwa look we then So, read on — ! seeing you at the

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, from learning to read and write Preparation for any university begins early suggestions as to what classes are Here ally. critic to learning how to think ning in middle school. and activities you should be involved in begin

ol: 6th Grade thru 8th Grade/Middle Scho What do you want to do? career possibilities. • Start thinking about your future and see what you like. • Explore all kinds of occupations and for help. ask ol, • If you’re having trouble with scho community. your in teer volun or • Get involved in a club Do your best! on time and earn good grades! • Stay on task, turn in your homework • Get to know your teachers. d at your school. • Sign up for pre-algebra if it’s offere • Make time to read. Start Saving college. • Learn how to save your money for own student savings your g gettin about ts paren your to • Talk account at the bank! ial aid programs from • Start learning about different financ ers. teach and selors your coun Talk to your counselor about: take to prepare you for college. • Opportunities and steps you should other honors level classes to take in and , AP • College preparatory classes, high school. ties (spor ts, clubs, service). • Participation in extracurricular activi grades and how that will affect the your • The importance colleges place on e or university. colleg a to apply admissions process when Big Tip nts and your friends about college. Visit colleges and talk to college stude

High School: It’s important to take rigorous courses throughout your high school years, inclusive of AP and concurrent enrollment courses. The University of Utah requires that you take be admitted: the following college prep courses in order to g composition and literature English..........................4 years, emphasizin ntary algebra (selected from Mathematics................. 2 years beyond eleme e or advanced algebra, or calculus) colleg y, ometr trigon ra, algeb geometry, intermediate Biological and/or are required to be taken from Physical Science...........3 years, two of which y or human biology (one of the following: chemistry, physics and biolog ience) the sciences must include a laboratory exper y and government (Processes and History...........................1 year American histor structure of democratic governance) (level) of the same foreign Foreign language.......... First and second year taken during grades 7 through 12

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two of the following: histor y, English, Additional units............4 years from at least atory science, foreign language, mathematics beyond intermediate algebra, labor education eering engin social science, fine arts, technology and for college are: Other resources that can help you prepare rs.org w w w . u t a h s c h o l a nd.org u f e w w w . s a l l i e m a .org w w w . u t a h f u t u r e s .com o g 2 w w w . k n o w h o w

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school seven years or less prior Freshman applicants who graduate from high requirements*: ing follow the to the term of admission must meet a 2.6 on a 4.0 scale. • Cumulative high school GPA of at least l score of 860) or better. Verba + • ACT composite of 18 (SAT: Math e entering the University. befor ol scho high dited accre • Graduate from an listed above. nts • Satisfactorily complete all course requireme are subject to change without prior notice. * Admission requirements, deadlines, and fees How do I Apply? tah.edu/admiss. Filing your ap • Apply for admissions online at www.sa.u ! You can also request a paper plication online is a faster, easier way to apply application if necessary. deadline) • Pay application fee: $45 ($30 late fee after cripts • Send your official trans • Send in official ACT or SAT test scores : Admission Application Semester Deadlines 1 April Fall November 1 Spring March 15 Summer

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ct: For more information or questions please conta Office of Admissions utah.edu Phone: 801.581.7281 | E-Mail: admissions@sa. University Neighborhood Partners rs.utah.edu Phone: 801.972.3596 | E-mail: b.ceja@partne ol Services Office of Student Recruitment and High Scho .edu .utah Phone: 801.581.8761 | E-mail: u-info@sa

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t. The costs that you will see at A college education is a worthwhile investmen books and supplies, and room the University of Utah include tuition and fees, are many resources available There us). camp and meals (if you plan to live on are some steps you can take that to help pay for a college education. Below may help. dmin.utah.edu/index.php/fsr. Detailed tuition rates can be found at http://fbs.a Financial Aid & Scholarships to be a daunting one. Follow the The financial aid process shouldn’t have below and you could be eligible financial aid checklist listed under the link mber that we offer three differfor grants, loans, and work-study. Also, reme diversity but you must submit and , rship ent types of scholarships merit, leade dered. Deadline for scholarthe application on time or you will not be consi ance/FA/FAChecklist.htm ships is February 1. http://www.sa.utah.edu/fin

Go online and fill out two forms: 2 Scholarships which can be found 1. The General Application for Freshman

cholarship/ and online at https://www.acs.utah.edu/uofu/stu/S r year in high school, the Free 2. Beginning January 1st of your child’s senio ively online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. exclus Application for Federal Student Aid is found

ips at the University of Utah, 3 For more information on general scholarsh du/finance/. please visit http://www.sa.utah.e

need a social security number, please For private scholarships that may or may not hips/index_scholarships.html. visit http://www.diversity.utah.edu/vp/scholars Other Online Resources: www.fastweb.com www.salliemaefund.org

www.collegeboard.com www.latinocollegedollars.org

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See yaotuthe Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing like visiting a campus to get a feel for the place. The Office of Student Recruitment and High School Services offers daily campus visits for prospective students. You can take a tour, talk to professors in your areas of interest, even sit in on a class.

To set up an appointment, information session, tour, appointment with an academic advisor, or to request information, contact: The University of Utah Office of Student Recruitment and High School Services 200 S. Central Campus Dr. Rm. 80 Salt Lake City, Utah 84112

801.581.8761 or 1.800.685.8856 E-mail: u-info@sa.utah.edu www.getconnected.utah.edu

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Career Services 801-581-6186 http://careers.utah.edu Catalog www.ugs.utah.edu/catalog/ Center for Disability Services 801-581-5020 http://disability.utah.edu

Majors www.sa.utah.edu/advise/ms Outreach for Diversity 801-581-4250 http://www.diversity.utah.edu/ Research Opportunities 801-581-8070 www.ugs.utah.edu/urop

Center for Ethnic Student Affairs 801-581-8151 http://web.utah.edu/cesa/

Student Involvement 801-581-8061 www.sa.utah.edu/sic

Child Care 801-585-5897 www.childcare.utah.edu

Student Support Services (TRIO) 801-581-7188 www.sa.utah.edu/eop

Honors College 801-581-7383 www.honors.utah.edu Housing & Residential Education 801-587-2002 www.housing.utah.edu International Center 801-581-8876 www.sa.utah.edu/inter LGBT Resource Center 801-587-7973 www.sa.utah.edu/lgbt

University Neighborhood Partners 1060 South 900 West 801-972-3596 www.partners.utah.edu Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resource Center 801-581-8030 www.sa.utah.edu/women

University Neighborhood Partners 1060 South 900 West Salt Lake City, Utah 84103 801.972.3596 or 801.972.1058 E-mail: b.ceja@partners.utah.edu http://www.partners.utah.edu University Neighborhood Partners 1060 South 900 West Salt Lake City, Utah 84103 801.972.3596 or 801.972.1058 E-mail: b.ceja@partners.utah.edu http://www.partners.utah.edu

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Office of Student Recruitment and High School Services 200 S. Central Campus Dr. Room 80 Salt Lake City, Utah 84112 801.581.8761 or 1800.685.8856 E-mail: u-info@sa.utah.edu http://www.getconnected.utah.edu

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