New Student or Transfer Student
Admissions Steps

Taking the ACT

All UVU applicants must submit an ACT score. You may complete this step by completing any of the following options:

Option 1: ACT National Test

To take the national test, send in the registration form or apply online at http://www.act.org

For test dates visit the offical ACT website

Option 2: Take the ACT Residual Test at UVU

The ACT Residual Test is offered every Friday at Testing Services, located in the Wolverine Service Center at 8:30 a.m. (campus map) The cost is $35 and is only valid at UVU. A 60 waiting period is required before retaking the ACT Residual Exam.

Exceptions:

• Students 21 or older by the admissions deadline
• Students with 15 transferable credits posted to their UVU transcript (Please note that if English and math do not meet the criteria, the New Student Assessment will still be required before registering for classes)
• Students registered for high school concurrent enrollment courses
• International students

Consideration will be given for special exceptions. Contact Michelle Taylor, Associate Vice President of Student Services at (801) 863-8806.

Taking the SAT Exam

The SAT test will also be accepted to fulfill the college test requirement, so you could take the SAT test if you would prefer it over the ACT. SAT information can be found at:

SAT National Test

To take the SAT National Test you must send in your registration form or apply online at http://www.ets.org

Exceptions

...Students 21 or older by the admissions deadline.

...Students with 15 transferable credits; however, if English and math courses have not been taken, the New Student Assessment will still be required before registering.

...Students registered for concurrent enrollment courses.

...International students.

...Consideration will be given to special exceptions. Contact Michelle Taylor, Dean Enrollment Services, at (801)863-8806

In addition, the College requires official transcripts of all previous college and high school work or, if applicable, GED or other certification of high school completion.

Please note: ACT or SAT scores are required before you are eligible for registration.

Acceptance and resident status will be determined by the Admissions Office. A declaration of major is accomplished through the Application for Admission. Students desiring to change their majors after acceptance to the College are required to meet with an Academic Advisor.