Begin Your Wolverine Journey With Confidence
We’re here to give you a smooth, stress-free beginning at UVU and walk you through everything on your to-do list.
Our New Student Checklist includes every step you need to follow once you’re admitted to UVU. That way, you know exactly what to do and when to do it. These tasks are important for all student types, from first-year students to transfer students, adult learners, and online-only students.
Are you still thinking about applying to UVU? Apply on the Admissions website.
You’ll use myUVU, the university’s online portal, to connect to essential student tools and resources. To access your account for the first time, you’ll need your student ID number (UVID) in your acceptance email. The default password is your birthdate in MMDDYYYY format, with no spaces or dashes (e.g. 12312000 for December 31, 2000).
Login to myUVUYour UVID is the student ID number you’ll use throughout your college career for everything from your student email and library reservations to getting exclusive discounts at the Campus Store. Be sure to learn it by heart!
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal privacy law, governs student education records and information privacy. That puts you in control of who UVU shares your non-directory information with (some exclusions apply). When you log into your myUVU, you will be prompted to create a security phrase and an option to assign account delegates if needed.
You will use your security phrase when you interact with UVU employees when they need to quickly verify who you are.
This is not your myUVU password, and you will deliver it verbally. Choose a security phrase that is easy to say and remember and that is not embarrassing.
Create a Security Passphrase
Your UVU email address will be in the form of your [email protected] (e.g. [email protected]). Students receive crucial information from UVU through their student email about things like registration and financial aid, so please check it regularly. You will also receive updates about your classes from Canvas, UVU’s learning management system, by email.
Set Up UVU Student Email
UVU’s Online Orientation introduces you to the tools and resources you need to be successful at UVU. All students are required to complete Online Orientation before they can register for classes.
If your registration hold has not been removed after completing Online Orientation, please contact our Orientation Office for assistance.
Online Orientation
Jumpstart is an on-campus event that expands on the information learned during Online Orientation to make your transition to college life a success. Jumpstart is required for all first-year students to attend!
Jumpstart OrientationTransfer Jumpstart OrientationParent & Family Jumpstart Orientation
You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for grants, loans, scholarships, and work-study at UVU.
You will need UVU’s school code for your application: 004027.
Fill Out the FAFSA
There are many scholarship opportunities available for UVU students through the Scholarship website and through Scholarship Universe.
Apply for ScholarshipsYou must have your tuition paid, financial aid awarded, or be enrolled in a tuition payment plan by the tuition deadline on the Schedule website to prevent your class schedule from being dropped for non-payment.
Pay Your Tuition
If you need to pay your tuition over the course of the semester, learn more about UVU’s tuition payment plan options.
Enroll in Tuition Payment Plan
Your academic advisor can help you decide on a major, choose classes that fit your schedule, make a graduation plan in Wolverine Track, and plan for your future professional and academic goals. You can find your advisor and their contact information listed in your myUVU under ‘My Major.’ You will meet with the First-Year Advising Center if you are transferring less than 30 credits, or you have not declared major.
We recommend meeting with your advisor two months before the semester begins so you can plan your course schedule early and determine whether you need to take a math or English placement test (link to subpage) (e.g. schedule an appointment in June before fall semester begins in August).
Meet With Your Academic AdvisorMath and English are crucial general education requirements. Learn more about these requirements and how to register for the best course for your needs.
UVU uses priority registration based on completed credits to make sure students can register for the classes they need when they need them. You can find your registration priority level on the Schedule website and on your myUVU dashboard.
When registration opens for your priority level, log into myUVU and navigate to the Registration & Academics tab. You will be able to register for classes through the Add/Drop System or the Schedule Wizard.
Register for Classes
Do you have someone who is supporting you on your college journey? Please provide their contact information, and we'll send them relevant resources and communications to help them support your success at UVU.
Submit Family Support InformationYour physical UVID provides access to the Testing Center, free UTA transit, library checkouts, sporting events, and more. Visit Campus Connection in SC 106F to take your photo and receive your UVID card.
Get Your UVID CardAll first-year students are encouraged to attend Freshman Convocation during the first week of the fall semester. This event is a celebration of beginning this new chapter of your life with the recognition it deserves.
Attend Freshman ConvocationCelebrate the start of the school year with events throughout the first two weeks of the fall semester.
Weeks of Welcome Events
This two-day seminar is a hands-on experience where you will learn more about UVU and set goals for your first semester and your academic career.
Wolverine Connections First-Year Seminar Course
If you have any questions about your transition to UVU, please reach out!
After you finish everything on your to-do list, learn more about other resources and support on campus for Wolverines.
All vehicles that park in student parking lots require a parking permit. Your license plate is your permit, and no physical permit is required.
Get Your Parking PermitUVU does not offer on-campus housing, but our Housing program helps students find affordable student housing in the Orem area.
Find HousingAll students are automatically enrolled in Wolverine Access, a program that provides students with their required textbooks on the first day of the semester for a flat-rate price.
Purchase TextbooksThe Student Resources directory is the ultimate guide for all of the programs and services available across campus to help you succeed.
Explore Student ResourcesFERPA, a federal privacy law, gives you control over your non-directory student information at UVU; to grant access to others, you must assign delegate access via your myUVU dashboard.
Assign Delegate Information AccessSixteen pay-by-phone lots are conveniently located throughout campus. These lots utilize the Passport Parking app, allowing you to manage your parking session anywhere on campus.
Passport Parking AppNeed a part-time job that will work with your schedule? Check out student jobs available on campus. Work study jobs are also available to browse online if you qualify.
Apply for Student JobsNeed help connecting to the Wi-Fi on Campus? Follow the link for instructions on how to get connected. Reach out to the UVU Service Desk for more information.
Connect to Wolverine Wi-FiThere are so many ways to connect with other Wolverines. Find your friend group or your next leadership opportunity.
Get Involved on CampusOnce you have your email set up, be sure to download Canvas, Microsoft Outlook, and the myUVU Student App onto your devices.
Download myUVU App
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