OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
Build your knowledge and skills, achieve your impact, and begin your transformation.
Transformative Experiences. Exceptional Education.
Undergraduate Studies is here to help you build an exceptional educational experience. Through our programs and resources you can find your learning communities, build your knowledge and skills, achieve your impact, and begin your transformation.
Mission
From admission to graduation, the units of the Office of Undergraduate Studies at the University of Utah provide every student with an exceptional educational experience that empowers them to lead transformational lives wherever their educational and professional futures take them.
Core Commitments
1. We believe in the power of innovation to transform the University of Utah into a student- centered organization, one that works for every student—from orientation to completion and beyond.
2. First-year retention at the University of Utah should reflect those of our peer/aspirant institutions; for the U, this means elevating the 89% first-year retention rate to 95% over the next 5 years.
3. Completion rates at the U should similarly be comparable to our peers/aspirants; this will mean moving, at first, the six-year completion rate from 66.8% to higher than 80% over the next 5 years.
4. A leading public research university supports its undergraduate population through holistic student programming and clear, consistent degree pathways.
5. A data-informed approach to student success and undergraduate education promotes strategic decision-making, outcomes-based solutions, and timely, preemptive interventions..
6. Providing tailored, holistic support for all students, especially low-income, part-time, transfer, and low-preparedness undergraduates will improve experiences and student success metrics.
7. Supporting faculty and staff with resources and funding to provide an exceptional education experience for all students not only improves student success metrics, it also enhances the institution’s culture and ability to retain exceptional faculty and staff.
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PreMed/PrePA Conference
On February 22nd, PreProfessional Advising (PPA) proudly hosted its largest-ever PreMed/PrePA Conference, welcoming 210 students from schools across Utah and Idaho for a day filled with learning, networking, and professional development. This year, we introduced a new two-track format designed to better support students at different stages of their journey. The first track was geared toward those still exploring careers in medicine, providing insights into the two healthcare professions and the steps needed to pursue them. Attendees participated in interactive sessions, panels, and networking opportunities, engaging directly with medical professionals, admissions representatives, and peers. The second track was a hands-on workshop for students closer to applying to medical or physician assistant programs, offering guidance on the application process and strategies for becoming a competitive candidate. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with one participant sharing in the post-conference assessment, “It was very informative and an eye-opening experience. I learned a lot about what the application process looks like, the structure, and things needed to be a strong applicant.” As PPA continues to expand its programming, we are thrilled to see such strong engagement from students eager to pursue careers in healthcare, and we look forward to building on this success to create even more valuable opportunities in the future.
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Onward, Togehter: Enhancing Student Success Through Navigate U
At the University of Utah, our commitment to student success serves as the guiding principle shaping our decisions and priorities. Over the last year, we have refined our focus through a shared responsibility approach to create an exceptional educational experience for every student by identifying and removing obstacles that hinder their academic journey. Framing our work, is the strategy set we call Navigate U. I’m excited share updates regarding our progress and a vision for where we can go next, together.
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Academic Advising Updates
As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance student success, we’re excited to share updates on the reorganization of the Academic Advising Center. In September 2024, we announced the Academic Advising Center’s (AAC) transition to the Navigate Hub for Exploring Students, led by Julia Vincent. In addition, we have established a new unit, Office for Campus Advising Solutions (CAS), led by Ashley Glenn.
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University of Utah joins Coalition for Transformational Education
The University of Utah is proud to announce its membership in the Coalition for Transformational Education, a group of colleges and universities dedicated to fostering evidence-based, learner-centered education that promotes lifelong wellbeing and work engagement.
