ALL NEW students with less than 30 credits

First Meeting with Your Academic Advisor

If you are a new or transfer student, please review the following criteria to ensure you are prepared for your first meeting with your Academic Advisor.

If you are a returning student and it has been more than 2 years since you last attended you will also want to review the following:

1. Have you been admitted to UVU?
   • If yes, Proceed to #2. If no, please visit the Admissions website.
2. Have your transcripts been sent to UVU?
   • Please note that official (i.e., sealed) transcripts from all previously attended instituations must be sent to UVU (this includes high school). If yes, proceed to #3.
   • If no, please contact your previous institutions and request that transcripts be sent to UVU Admissions
3. Are your test scores on the system?
   • Have official copies of your ACT or SAT scores been sent to UVU? (If you have not taken these tests, you may need to take the UVU assessment exam.) If yes, proceed to #4.
     • More information regarding Accuplacer, UVU's assessment exam, and other helpful information, including practice tests,may be found on the Testing Services website.
   • If no, please contact your high school or ACT/SAT for instructions on requesting these scores.
4. Have you completed the online Orientation?
   • Prior to meeting with your advisor you should complete the online orientation. Visit the Orientation website for more information. Proceed to #5.
5. Meet with your Advisor
   • Now you are ready for your first meeting with an academic advisor.