UVU EMPOWERED

Summer Program FOR the Professionals of Tomorrow

 

 

3 Program OPTIONS

6 Courses Offered

6 Credits each summer

UVU's Empowered program aims to strengthen Utah's future workforce by offering tuition-free, 7-week summer university courses for high school students. This initiative provides early exposure to university education through rigorous academics, career exploration, and tailored college-preparation mentorship, equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary for academic success and impactful career engagement in Utah's evolving workforce.

 

THE APPLICATION WINDOW FOR SUMMER 2025 Will OPEN JAN 10 2025.

Program Objectives

  • Empower students to successfully start college.

  • Encourage career exploration and opportunities to network with successful role models.

  • Cultivate a lifelong learning culture among students, parents, and educators.

  • Introduce students to concurrent enrollment, so they continue to earn college credit while in high school.

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DATES & LOCATION:
June 26, 2025 - August 8, 2025
Tuesdays - Thursdays 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
UVU Main campus in Orem
Note: Students are required attend during scheduled times. Classes will not be recorded.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Utah high school students currently in grades 9th – 11th. Students considering attending UVU and/or considering a major in business, engineering, or science. 
Eligibility Notes: Eligibility is open to students from all backgrounds. Eligible students must attend a UVU Concurrent Enrollment partner school in order to receive credit.
COST:
These college courses are tuition-free.
Admitted students who have not previously taken UVU concurrent enrollment courses will need to complete UVU admission application.
    

 

Admitted students will participate in ONE of the following available program options:

SCIENTISTS OF TOMORROW
(6 Credit hours)
ENGINEERS & TECHNOLOGISTS OF TOMORROW
(6 Credit hours)
BUSINESS LEADERS OF TOMORROW
(6 Credit hours)
BIOTECHNOLOGY 1010
Fundamentals of Biotechnology
ENGINEERING 1000 1030
Introduction to Engineering
MANAGEMENT 1250
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GEOLOGY 1010
Introduction to Geology
TECHNOLOGY 1010
Introduction to Technology
ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2500
Creativity and Entrepreneurial Thinking

 

Question? Contact Us

Email:  [email protected]

Texting Hotline:  (801) 618-2290

Thank you to our sponsors and program partners for supporting the Empowered Professionals of Tomorrow Program: 

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Are you a graduating high school senior? You may be eligible for the UVU Excelerate Summer Program! 

Excelerate is an innovative, project-based summer program for incoming UVU freshmen. The Excelerate summer program aims to support first-year students in exceling at the challenges of higher education by providing a tuition-free project-based course to start your educational journey! In collaboration with faculty and industry partners, these courses create an exciting and fun way to take one of your general education courses. Check out the link below to learn more about the Excelerate program.

UVU EXCELERATE PROGRAM

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