University of Utah Top Questions

The University of Utah is a large school that offers various options to make sure thier students get the best of their education. They offer classes that help freshman transition into their first year of college (such as LEAP), events that allow students to know what is available to them on the campus (Plaza Fest) which is held in the beginning of every semester. The University of Utah offers a variety of options in which students can become involved and succeed.

My school has a great medical program and is close to home for me. It also is a high-ranking school and has great professors as well as resources to help you with your courses.

The University of Utah has one of the best Biology programs in the nation. It is located in Salt Lake City, near some of the best skiing. There are many opportunities to work in research labs with the professors to gain a hands on experience that is beneficial for marketing yourself to potential employers.

On top of excellent science programs, the University of Utah also has a nationally competitive theatre program, and since this is what I am going to school for, this was ideal. Going to school at the "U" is also extremely affordable for the quality of education, and is close to the downtown area, so students will never be bored.

The university offers 72 undergraduate majors, over 70 minors and certificates, over 40 teaching majors and minors, and 95 major fields of study at the graduate level. Students at the undergraduate level can also create an individualized major under the direction of the Bachelor of University Studies program and the supervision of a tenure-track faculty member. Additionally, the university was the 58th highest for federal research expenditures, 52nd for National Academy of Sciences membership, 50th for faculty awards, 51st for doctorates awarded, and 42nd for postdoctoral appointees.

The overall campus is more accepting than any other campus I visited.

It was a state school and was my safety school. I'm actually really glad that this is where I ended up.

The University of Utah is a research school. It's a very hands on University and has great opportunity for hands on learning

Freedom to major in what you want and to go at your own pace. I was able to stay close to home to help deter the cost of living expenes.

The health sciences campus is very new and easily accessible. The campus is in a great location near ski resorts, mountain trails, and downtown Salt Lake City. The University of Utah is more of a commuter school than most so there is always a place to park.