Orientation

Jumpstart Orientation

Get ready to dive into campus life with Jumpstart Orientation – the ultimate kickoff to your UVU experience. Whether you are fresh out of high school, transferring from another college, or returning to school after a break, Jumpstart is your all-access pass to everything you need to succeed.

Jumpstart Orientation is required for all first-year students.

This includes students who are:

  • Transferring less than 15 credits to UVU
  • First-year students under 21 years old
  • Former high school concurrent enrollment students attending UVU’s campus for the first time
  • Former UCAS students attending UVU’s campus after high school graduation
Learn more about Jumpstart for Transfer Students
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Once you sign up for Jumpstart Orientation, your hold will be deferred, allowing you to register for classes. If you do not attend your scheduled Jumpstart session, the hold will go back on your account.

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What is Jumpstart Orientation?

Jumpstart is an on-campus, partial day event that will help you connect to UVU’s academic and social environment. It’s designed to introduce you to the tools and resources you need to succeed and help you create the connections necessary to thrive on our campus.

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How to Sign Up for Jumpstart Orientation

After you complete Online Orientation, the “Sign Up for Jumpstart Orientation” link will activate in the Enrollment Tasks on your myUVU account. You will only be able to complete them once, so be sure to choose a date that you know you can attend.

Sign Up for Jumpstart

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What to Expect at Jumpstart

Jumpstart Orientation lasts approximately 5 hours and includes a campus tour, free food, and breakout sessions where you’ll learn insider tips and tricks for success at UVU. You’ll get the chance to connect with student resources geared toward helping you have the best experience possible.

If you have any accessibility needs or require accommodations for Jumpstart Orientation, please contact us.

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Contact Us

UVU's orientation staff.

New Student Orientation

801-863-5491

[email protected]