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General Admission Requirements for the University of Utah
To enroll in engineering, students must first apply to the University of Utah:
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John and Marcia Price College of Engineering Admission Requirements
FRESHMAN AND TRANSFER STUDENTS
The college’s admission requirements are the same as those of the university.
To be well-prepared, students should take as many math, science (chemistry, physics, computer science, biology), and English classes as possible in high school or at their transfer institution(s). Freshman engineering students are expected to complete calculus in their first year.
The most current University admission information and criteria for transfer students is available from the Office of Admissions.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students must meet the U’s application requirements. Visit the U’s Office of Admissions’ website for the most up to date information about international student applications: http://admissions.utah.edu/apply/international/
Preparation
We encourage our prospective students to take as many math/science courses as possible. We advise that a student take math every year while in high school.
It is helpful, although not necessary, that incoming students are able to enroll into Calculus I or higher during their first semester of their academic careers. Many of our introductory engineering classes require Calculus as a pre- or co-requisite. As a result, those students who come in ready to enroll into their first Calculus course are able to move through their degrees the most efficiently. Students may place into Calculus I in a variety of ways, such as obtaining the appropriate AP scores, ACT/SAT scores, IB credit, transferring in prerequisites math courses, or taking the Accuplacer test. To discuss your math placement, please contact an academic advisor.
While becoming Calculus ready is helpful, there are many additional ways you can set up yourself for success as an Engineering student. Enroll in AP, IB, concurrent and honors courses if they exist in your school. Participate in science specific extracurricular activities like science fairs, math/engineering competitions, and engineering camps. Engage in extracurricular activities that develop your skill-set outside of math, science and engineering.
Well-rounded students thrive in an ever-changing global engineering community!