Your First Two Weeks

August 2, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutes If you want to get to know campus, win prizes, eat free food and have an unforgettable first few weeks of school, opportunities abound. Here are campus events you should know about if you want to make memories. Monday, Aug. 19 First Wolverine Wednesday of the semester When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Centre Stage What: […]

No Place Like Home: a guide to housing as a new student

August 2, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutes Unlike most universities, UVU has no on-campus housing. Incoming students have to navigate all of the housing options Orem and Provo have to offer without having many of them in one location. Here is a quick guide to make that process easier. Where do I start? Come up with your list of must-have features for […]

Introducing the Noorda, UVU’s new haven for performing artists

August 2, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutes Before the spring of 2019, students performed, worked and rehearsed in any space they could find in the crowded Gunther Technology building. Actors pushed aside desks in empty classrooms to rehearse scenes; dancers gave performances in small studio spaces; and musicians had to load their instruments onto a truck and transport them across campus for […]

How to Finesse Financial Aid

August 2, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutes Even with UVU’s relatively low tuition, it can still be scary seeing the numbers when paying for school. Here at UVU, students need not face these numbers alone.  To make this process easier, the Financial Aid office has provided a checklist for working with Aid.  Step 1 Fill out a free application for Federal Student […]

Campus Police: What can they do for you?

August 1, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutes Campus police are here to serve and protect all students and faculty on campus. The department provides 24-hour patrol and security protection. If you feel unsafe at any time, the police and dispatch center can be reached by calling 801-863-5555.  The dispatch center is located in the Gunther Trade building in room 331. In addition […]

The Music Scene: Where to Catch a Good Show

July 31, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutes When looking for things to do in Utah Valley, a crowd favorite is live music. According to graduate student Julia Chiou, an avid attendee of shows, live music is a way to bring people together. “Local music isn’t just about the music; it’s about the people, It is all about authenticity and storytelling. The performers […]

Try something new with UVU recreation

July 31, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutes College isn’t just about papers and deadlines. It’s also about the experience, and the UVU campus recreation department has plenty of opportunities to try something new, from gaming to rock climbing.  Student Life and Wellness Center The Student Life and Wellness Center has a large array of classes for students to try any type of […]

Earn credits through internships

July 30, 2019

Reading Time: < 1 minute Is it ever too early? Interning is not just for upperclassmen – they can be beneficial at any time during an academic career and are a requirement for many majors. “It’s never too early,” said Jessica McArthur, internship coordinator at the Woodbury School of Business.  Internship Services, located in Losee Center 409, helps students explore […]

Mind the deadline

July 30, 2019

Reading Time: 2 minutes Dates freshmen should know for Fall 2019 While some academic dates are self-explanatory, the intricacies of others might be unclear to someone new to college. Rather than puzzling it out for yourself, here are the important upcoming dates and what they mean. July 31 – Tuition deadline The first important deadline is July 31, the […]

Get your game face on for Fall

July 30, 2019

Reading Time: 3 minutes UVU sports in Fall 2019 What university has the best football team in the state? Forget the U- Utah Valley does. It’s just not American football. While “football” might be our strong suit, all of UVU’s 14 men’s and women’s sports teams expect success in 2019-2020. UVU Athletics is carrying a proud tradition into the […]