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Academic Affairs

Student Resources

Getting Started at Wasatch Campus

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APPLY TO UVU:

Complete the online application at www.uvu.edu/admissions/ and pay the application fee. The admissions deadline for fall semester is August 15 and for spring is December 20. A late fee may be charged if applications are received after these deadlines. After 48 hours, you will need to access your UVU student e-mail account by going to www.uvu.edu and clicking on UVLink. This e-mail account is where ALL OFFICIAL UVU communications will be sent. Be sure to check often for news and notices. You may wish to forward your UVU e-mail to your own personal e-mail account.

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COMPLETE WEBSTART PRE-ADVISEMENT:

a. Go to www.uvu.edu and click on UVLink. If you have not yet obtained your UV ID, click on the link titled, "How do I find my UV ID?" The first time you login to UV Link, your password will be your birthday (mmddyy).
b. Click the "Student" tab. Once in the main menu, click "Webstart" and begin the pre-advisement session.
c. Print out your completion certificate and bring it to the meeting with your advisor.
For questions regarding Webstart, call (801) 863-6601 or (435) 654-6482.

Three FINANCIAL AID and SCHOLARSHIPS:

Begin applying for scholarships and the FAFSA . You can access scholarship, grant, loan, and work study information at the UVU financial aid web-site. http://www.uvsc.edu/finaid/

Four SUBMIT ACT OR SAT SCORES; HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT; COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS:

Test scores are required for all students under age 21 by the admissions deadlines unless you have completed 15 or more college credits. All students can attend UVU regardless of test scores. The New Student Assessment test is required if:

a. ACT scores in English, reading and/or math are less than 19 or SAT scores are less than 500 in verbal and/or math. (English scores must be less than three years old and Math must be less than two years old.)
b. College credit equivalent (AP, CLEP, Transfer) to UVU's ENGL 1010 and/or MAT 1010 is not posted to your UVU transcript. Send official high school or college transcripts to UVU, 800 W. University Parkway MS 106, Orem, UT 84058.

The UVU New Student Assessment is available for no charge at the Wasatch Campus. The complete assessment takes approximately two hours with the last test handed out two hours prior to closing. The testing center is located in the library and it is recommended that you schedule an appointment to take the assessment test. Retakes cost $10 per section.

Resources to Help you Prepare for the COMPASS
Math Study Helps: www.uvsc.edu/mathlab
Library: “Charting Your Success on the Compass”
Reading and Writing Study Helps: www.uvsc.edu/owl
UVU published Reading and Writing Packet available at the Wasatch Campus Bookstore.

Five MEET WITH YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR:

After completing the above steps, you will meet with an advisor to get personalized help and be cleared for registration. Please stop by the advisement office for an appointment (801) 863-6601 or (435) 654-6482.

Six REGISTER FOR CLASSES AND PAY TUITION:

For ease and convenience, register and pay for classes using UVLink. You may also go to the Wasatch Campus One Stop located in WC 211. (801) 863-6601.

Seven PARTICIPATE IN UV Experience:

Attend UV Experience! For questions about this or other orientation options, please visit www.uvu.edu/orientation/ or call Katie Young (801) 863-6618.


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