New Student Checklist - uvu.edu
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Getting Started 2013<br />
5 steps to guide you from<br />
application to attendance
5 STEPS<br />
to guide you from application to attendance<br />
1 APPLY TO UVU<br />
Admission deadlines are Aug. 1 for fall semester and Dec. 1 for spring semester. To submit the online application and<br />
pay the application fee, visit <strong>uvu</strong>.<strong>edu</strong>/admissions. Along with the application, you must submit the following:<br />
a. Official transcripts: All transcripts must arrive at UVU in an unopened envelope from the sending institution and must<br />
be printed within the last six months to be considered official. Items must be postmarked before the admission deadline.<br />
b. Official ACT/SAT or Accuplacer scores: Current ACT/SAT scores are required for all students under the age of 20;<br />
all students 20 or older are required to take the Accuplacer placement test. If the ACT or SAT have not been completed<br />
or are expired (two years for math and three years for English), placement testing (ACT-R or Accuplacer) is required and<br />
can be taken at Testing Services in the Wolverine Service Center. Information, exam costs and hours are available at<br />
<strong>uvu</strong>.<strong>edu</strong>/testingservices. All testing must be completed before the admission deadline.<br />
Have official transcripts and test scores sent to the Admissions Office:<br />
UVU Admissions – MS 106<br />
800 W. University Parkway<br />
Orem, UT 84058-5999<br />
Once your application and all required documentation are received by UVU, we will send an acceptance letter with your UV ID<br />
number to the email address you provided on your application.<br />
2<br />
MEET WITH YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR<br />
After completing the above step, meet with your advisor to get personalized help and to be cleared to register for classes.<br />
You cannot register for classes until your advisor releases the registration hold. To locate your advisor, go to <strong>uvu</strong>.<strong>edu</strong> and click<br />
“Find Your Advisor” or visit <strong>uvu</strong>.<strong>edu</strong>/advising.<br />
3<br />
ATTEND ORIENTATION<br />
All students are required to attend a half-day mandatory orientation before registering for classes. You may register for an<br />
orientation session by visiting <strong>uvu</strong>.<strong>edu</strong>/orientation. Orientation sessions fill up quickly; register early to guarantee your spot.<br />
Orientation events are designed to make your transition to university life a success and introduce you to the many services,<br />
programs and resources available at UVU.<br />
4<br />
REGISTER FOR CLASSES<br />
After your advisor has cleared you and you have attended the mandatory orientation meeting, log on to UVLink, go to the “<strong>Student</strong>”<br />
tab and select “Planning Your Education.” Inside the “Registration Tools for <strong>Student</strong>s” section, select “Look Up Classes.” For questions<br />
regarding registration, call One Stop at 801-863-4636. Fall registration opens in early April; spring registration opens in early November.<br />
5<br />
PAY TUITION<br />
Payment deadlines are Aug. 14, 2013, for fall semester 2013, Dec. 11, 2013, for spring 2014 and May 7, 2014, for summer<br />
2014. More information on tuition deadlines can be found on the student timetable located at <strong>uvu</strong>.<strong>edu</strong>/sch<strong>edu</strong>le. <strong>Student</strong>s<br />
must have tuition paid, financial aid awarded or be enrolled in a UVU Short Term Payment Plan to prevent their class sch<strong>edu</strong>le<br />
from being dropped for nonpayment. To access UVU’s online payment services, log on to UVLink and locate “Financing &<br />
Paying for Your Education” under the “<strong>Student</strong>” tab.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:<br />
SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID:<br />
The deadline for scholarship applications is Feb. 1. Apply<br />
for scholarships at <strong>uvu</strong>.<strong>edu</strong>/financialaid/scholarships. You can<br />
contact Scholarships at 801-863-8443.<br />
To apply for federal and state aid, follow these steps:<br />
(1) Obtain a PIN at pin.ed.gov. (2) Complete the Free Application<br />
for Federal <strong>Student</strong> Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov. (3) Check UVLink<br />
for your financial aid status and to read important email notices.<br />
You can contact Financial Aid at 801-863-8442.<br />
ID CARD:<br />
After registering for a class, get a UVOneCard/UVPlusCard<br />
at Campus Connection in the Sorensen <strong>Student</strong> Center. Your<br />
UVOneCard gives you access to the UVU Library, athletic<br />
events, student activities and computer labs, as well as a<br />
5-percent discount at UVU Dining Services if you open a UV<br />
GreeenBucks account for on-campus purchases. You can also<br />
activate your UTA Bus Pass at Campus Connection.<br />
FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE:<br />
FYE programs are designed to help first-time freshmen make<br />
a successful transition to university life. For more information,<br />
visit <strong>uvu</strong>.<strong>edu</strong>/firstyear.<br />
HOUSING:<br />
<strong>Student</strong> housing information is available at <strong>uvu</strong>.<strong>edu</strong>/housing. UVU<br />
does not own or manage any housing or dormitory options on<br />
or off campus. The department works with local landlords to<br />
provide accurate housing information so students can choose<br />
the most suitable housing while attending UVU. You may also<br />
email the department at housing@<strong>uvu</strong>.<strong>edu</strong> or call the housing<br />
hotline at 801-863-8659.<br />
TEXTBOOKS:<br />
You can purchase textbooks online through UVLink. Locate<br />
“<strong>Student</strong> Services & Resources” under the “<strong>Student</strong>” tab, then<br />
“Book Search.” Or visit the UVU Bookstore in the Sorensen<br />
<strong>Student</strong> Center<br />
PARKING PERMITS:<br />
Parking permits are required to park anywhere on UVU’s Orem<br />
Campus and West Campus. UVU uses license plate reader<br />
technology and assigns a digital permit to your vehicle’s license<br />
plate at the time of permit purchase. Parking permits are available<br />
from the parking office at 936 S. 400 West or online at<br />
<strong>uvu</strong>.<strong>edu</strong>/parking. The website also provides parking maps,<br />
parking regulations and other information to assist you in<br />
parking on campus. You can also contact the parking office at<br />
801-863-8188 Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m.<br />
DEFERRED ADMISSION:<br />
Taking a break from school? Apply to UVU before you leave —<br />
UVU will wait for you! This is called deferred admission, created<br />
for those who need time off for a humanitarian or religious<br />
mission, military service, health issues or financial or family<br />
responsibilities. By applying before you go, you can hold your<br />
scholarship, get priority registration upon returning, designate<br />
someone to register for classes for you, access financial aid or<br />
veterans benefits and determine your future class sch<strong>edu</strong>le.<br />
Learn more at <strong>uvu</strong>.<strong>edu</strong>/admissions/deferred or<br />
deferredadmission@<strong>uvu</strong>.<strong>edu</strong>.<br />
LEAVE OF ABSENCE:<br />
If you have already enrolled in at least one class at UVU and<br />
need time off, be sure to file a leave of absence, which offers<br />
the same benefits as deferred admission (see above). Learn<br />
more at <strong>uvu</strong>.<strong>edu</strong>/registration/leaveofabsence, 801-863-8404 or<br />
leaveofabsence@<strong>uvu</strong>.<strong>edu</strong>.
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UVU does not discriminate in recruitment<br />
or admission of students on the basis<br />
of race, color, religion, age, sex, veterens<br />
status, disability or national origin.<br />
The information provided is in compliance<br />
with the U.S. Department of Education’s<br />
disclosure requirements for programs<br />
eligible for Title IV financial aid as<br />
programs that prepare students for gainful<br />
employment in a recognized occupation as<br />
required in 34 CFR 668.6(b).