Frequently Asked Questions

Please visit the application portal to track the status of your University of Utah application and materials. Login information is provided through email after submission of your application.

I submitted my application and now need to update something. What do I do?

Our application software prohibits updates or changes once you’ve submitted an application.

If you need to add pertinent information or make changes to your application file, please contact your Admission Counselor.

How much is the application fee?

The application fee is:

Fees are non-refundable and must be paid online through the application.

Students who will study at the U on a visa are not eligible for need-based fee waivers.

The fee may be waived for applicants who provide documented proof of:

Applications are not complete until the application fee has been paid.

How can I get an application fee waiver?

An institutional application fee waiver will automatically be given to the following groups of students (if you indicate that you are eligible for this fee waiver on the application, you will not be prompted to submit payment):

Waivers may also be granted to applicants experiencing financial hardship. You may qualify for a fee waiver based on, but not limited to, any of the following circumstances:

If you have any questions about application fee waivers, please email admissions_feewaiver@utah.edu.

How do I send transcripts from my high school or other schools I've attended?

Please submit official transcripts from all regionally accredited high schools, colleges or universities previously attended by contacting the appropriate transcript office at each institution.

Electronic transcripts can be sent through one of the following services:

If prompted for a recipient email address when ordering your transcript, please use admisstranscripts@utah.edu.

Paper transcripts can be mailed directly from the college or university, or brought in an envelope sealed by the school to:

The Office of Admissions
201 S 1460 E, Rm 250S
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Transcripts sent directly through email or fax will not be considered official.

Can I send my transcripts before I submit my application?

Any documents received prior to submission of an application will post to a student’s file when the Office of Admissions has received your completed application.

If official transcripts reflect a name or surname other than what appears on your application, this may prevent the automatic matching of transcripts to the corresponding application.

Students who have name differences among sent transcripts should contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@utah.edu.

Does the University of Utah request transcripts from my previous institution for me?

We do not. You are required to request and send transcripts from previously attended institutions yourself.

Official transcripts must be sent from each regionally accredited institution attended separately.

I've taken some college courses while in high school. Should I apply as a freshman or transfer?

Freshman applicants are those who have taken no college courses after graduating from high school.

Any college courses taken in high school do not impact freshman status.

I think I submitted test scores. How do I know if you received them?

Test scores can sometimes take up to a week to be received in our office and added to a student’s file.

Students who are required to submit an official test score will see an awaiting test score item on their checklist until official scores are received.

My application portal is pulling up an old application, how can I change it?

When logged into the application portal, select the appropriate application in the dropdown in the top right corner of the portal.

What is the total cost of attending the U?

The total cost of attending the U can vary based on program, residency status, financial need, and scholarships received.

Please refer to the tuition calculator for a cost estimate.

How will prior learning credit transfer to my account (AP, IB, CLEP, DSST)?

Prior learning credit will be evaluated based on the scores achieved and only awarded to your file once you have matriculated.

For further information on scores required and other prior learning credit information, please refer to the Prior Learning Credit webpage.

Is a campus tour mandatory before I can be admitted?

The University of Utah does not require applicants or admitted students to attend a campus tour since demonstrated interest is not a factor in our admission decisions.

Students often find, however, that visiting our campus and learning more about our community helps them decide whether they want to attend the U.

Campus tours are offered year-round and include an information session with an Admission Counselor.

Will the University of Utah accept a GED or HiSET in place of a high school diploma or degree?

The University of Utah accepts a General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) in place of a high school diploma for admissions purposes.

At this time the University of Utah only accepts the U.S. version of the GED or HiSET, and the official test score must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions.

Freshmen applicants with a GED or HiSET are required to submit an official ACT or SAT test score to be considered for admission.

How long will it take to process my application?

After you’ve submitted an application, it can take several weeks to process an admissions decision. Application processing times vary based on the type of application (i.e., freshman, transfer, etc.) and the time of year.

If, at the initial evaluation, not all required application materials have been received, the Office of Admissions will notify you via email.

When all required information and documents are received, it can take an additional 2-4 weeks from that time before a final admission decision is processed.

Admitted undergraduate students will be notified starting on the University notification date (varies by term) and on a rolling basis thereafter.

Do I need to submit letters of recommendation with my application?

Letters of recommendation are optional for undergrad applicants and can be emailed directly to admissions@utah.edu.

Freshman applicants can upload their letters of recommendation through the Common App.

I am trying to apply to my major, but I only see the "pre-major" option on the application, why?

While most majors at the U are open to students upon admission, some majors require students to submit a separate application, go through an audition process, or meet other pre-requisites to declare the major. You can learn more about why your major of interest requires a pre-major by reviewing their website.

Freshmen Questions

When should I apply for admission to the University of Utah?

Applications for each admission cycle open on August 1.

In order for an application to be considered for Early Action and merit scholarship consideration, you must submit your application and all required materials by December 1.

When should I submit my high school transcript?

Different high schools have different policies and procedures for sending documents. It is the responsibility of the student to request that their high school send an official copy of their transcript to the University of Utah by the application deadline or earlier.

Electronic transcripts can be sent through one of the following services:

If prompted for a recipient email address when ordering your transcript, please use admisstranscripts@utah.edu.

Paper transcripts can be mailed directly from the high school or brought in an envelope sealed by the high school to:

The Office of Admissions
201 S 1460 E, Rm 250S
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Transcripts sent directly through email or fax will not be considered official.

If the GED or HiSET exam was taken in the place of a high school diploma, official scores should be sent directly from the testing organization.

Transfer Questions

How will my credits transfer from other institutions to the University of Utah?

Due to the nature of transfer credit and how courses can vary between transfer schools, all transfer credit is reviewed on a course by course basis during the application evaluation.

The University of Utah does not pre-evaluate coursework to determine transfer course articulation.

Please utilize Transferology.com, a website which outlines courses that have already been approved as transferable to the U.

Currently, there are limited out-of-state schools with articulation information in Transferolgy, but this is something that is under consistent development.

When will my transfer courses be posted?

Upon admittance to the University of Utah, a student is able to see what credit has successfully transferred.

Subsequent transcripts that may need to be sent after this application evaluation period with new coursework will be processed in an 8-12 week timeframe.

Upon completion of this process, all eligible coursework will be officially transferred.

Students can view their transfer credit inside of the CIS student portal by either running a Degree Audit.

Is there a maximum number of credits that I can transfer from another institution to the University of Utah?

The University of Utah does not restrict the number of credits you can transfer in for admission purposes, but the Office of the Registrar is responsible for how your transfer credits will apply to your degree at the University of Utah.

Please be advised that all earned credit may impact financial aid eligibility and/or loan requirements should they be relevant.

For more information, please contact the Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid at 801-581-6211.

I'm a transfer student. Why do you need my high school transcript?

Transfer students who have completed less than 30 transferable college credits are required to submit high school transcripts to determine college readiness.

Why don’t Joint Services Transcript credits count toward the 30 credit benchmark?

Due to the nature of Joint Service Transcript (JST) coursework and its corresponding grading system, JST credits are not eligible to be considered towards the 30 credit hour benchmark for transfer students.

This 30 credit hour benchmark is intended to demonstrate an applicant’s grade trend and ability to navigate rigorous coursework.

As JST credit doesn’t adhere to standard course descriptions, topics, or grading, it cannot be used for this same purpose.

However, eligible JST credit can be transferred to the University of Utah as general elective credit upon admittance to the university.

International Questions

If I am a current U of U student and want to attend the Utah Asia Campus, how can I do this?

Current University of Utah students that are interested in studying at the Utah Asia Campus (UAC) should contact the Learning Abroad office.

You can participate in a learning abroad program at the UAC for a period of time.

To see more information about this program, please see Learning Abroad.

How do I send my English proficiency test scores?

Please have your scores sent electronically to the University of Utah Office of Admissions by using the following: