Utah Valley University
Policies and Procedures
| Title | Undergraduate Admissions | Number | 501 |
| Section | Student Affairs | Approval Date | Dec 10,1998 |
| Subsection | Admissions, Enrollment, Tuition, and Commencement | Effective Date | Dec 10,1998 |
I. Policy
- POLICY
Utah Valley University will maintain an "open door" policy, admitting all applicants whose qualifications indicate they may benefit from the instructional programs offered and who are generally beyond the age of high school enrollment. All transcripts from previous institutions (high schools, college, university) must be submitted before admission is complete. Any exception to this policy must be cleared through the Director of Admissions and Records.
II. Procedures
- PROCEDURE
UVU is committed to the concept of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, national origin, or other legally impermissible factors.
- Federal Financial Aid Eligibility
Federal guidelines for financial aid eligibility require, in part, a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent (GED certificate, Adult High School Diploma), or that the student meet minimum requirements on a test approved by the U. S. Office of Education. This requirement does not affect enrollment status.
- Age Exception
Applicants under 18 year of age, whose age group will not have graduated from high school prior to the enrollment period for which admission is sought, need to submit a high school permission form from the Center for High School Studies office with their application.
- Enrollment
Being admitted to a specific major does NOT ensure enrollment. In programs or courses with limited openings (or seats), enrollment is based on a "first-come, first-served" procedure, assuming prerequisites have been satisfied.
- Specific Program Screening
Some programs or majors of the institution are accredited by professional or technical organizations which may recommend certain minimum standards for entrance into the program. Other programs may require prerequisite skills or knowledge that are specific to entry-level courses required for that major. In these instances, applicants will be admitted to the institution and then screened to determine whether they meet minimum entrance requirements as established by the major departments. Screening will be based on ACT scores, or transcripts of previous education, or institution-administered assessment testing, or any combination thereof. Applicants not meeting these minimum standards may be required to upgrade their skills through Learning Enrichment and/or General Studies courses. Upon meeting the minimum standard requirements, students may either be accepted into programs or may be required to meet additional admission criteria as established and publicized by a specific program. Screening for special courses or programs, such as workshops, seminars, short-term training, and specific training for business or industry, will be based on needs and purposes of the particular program.
- Federal Financial Aid Eligibility