University Questions
How do I get accepted to the University of Utah so that I can pursue a degree?
The University of Utah has an excellent web site that will walk you through the process. You can complete the required application on the internet. Log onto www.utah.edu. Click on "Students," then "Registration and Records," then "Admissions Applications." If you need further assistance, contact the university's High School Services, 581-8761, or the Admissions office, 581-7281.
What does the College of Science have to offer?
In just 30 years, the College of Science has become one of the largest Colleges within the University, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. We offer Utah's only Bioscience Undergraduate Research Program. We also offer Utah's only Ph.D. in chemical physics.
The department of physics has launched an initiative to build a new observatory with a 32-inch optical telescope in southern Utah. The department also introduced an astronomy minor in fall semester 2006, to be followed by a full astronomy major program in the near future. See U. to Build Telescope for the latest U. press release. The College of Science provides systematic programs for those who wish to follow careers as professional scientists. The College also provides courses of instruction for students not specializing in science but who plan careers that require a science background. We educate those studying science as part of a broad and rounded education.
College of Science faculty members conduct research on a huge array of topics, including gene targeting, ecology and evolution, fires and explosions, composite materials, and organic chemistry.
The College offers a variety of scholarships and special programs to high school students. For example, Science Day at the U. has become the premier annual event for high school students. Students get a great look at the exciting facilities and technology at the "U" as they meet our world class faculty in workshops and demonstrations. This year's event is on Saturday, November 7, 2008, and is FREE to students and their parents. Don't miss it! Registration materials will be available on the Science Day Page in September. For more information, contact James DeGooyer, (801) 581-6958 at the University of Utah's College of Science.
In addition, each department has specific workshops and classes for students before they graduate high school. Talk to your high school counselor. Also, see the "Departments" and "Scholarships" sections of this site for specific information, or call the Dean's office at (801) 581-6958.
The University of Utah was recently ranked among the top public research universities in the United States. To obtain a copy of the rankings report as a .pdf file downloadable with Adobe Acrobat Reader, go to U.S. Rankings
What is the difference between an undergraduate and a graduate student?
An undergraduate student has never received a degree from a university or college. A graduate student has received a degree, usually a bachelor's degree or higher, and is pursuing additional education. Graduate students often work with researchers in their laboratories.