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Pre-College Programs
The Following is a summary of of the Pre-College Programs offered to high school student at the University of Utah. You may proceed to an area of interest by pressing the links
below or browse the whole page by by scrolling down.
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Bioscience Program
Access
College of Science Day
Future Doctors Program
Intermountain Junior Science & Humanities Symposium (IJSHS)
Summer Chemistry Enrichment Program
Summer Analytical Chemistry Program
Summer Mathematics Program
College of Nursing - Career Day/Open House
Health Professions Academy
Health Sciences Academy
Occupational Therapy - Career Day/Open House
Pre-Nursing Information Sessions
High School Credit Program
Preparatory Courses (ACT/SAT)
Upward Bound
Youth Academy of Excellence (YEA)
Bioscience Program
The Bioscience High School Summer Research Program is designed for Utah high school
students who are finishing their junior or senior year. It is a nine-week summer program in which students spend three weeks in a research class and six weeks in a research lab. Fee: No cost to
the students. For more information, please contact Theresa Florence, Department of Biology at 581-5013.
Availability: SUMMER
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Access
High school science department chairs, AP math and science instructors urge talented, graduating female seniors, who have shown an interest in science, to apply for the Access
Scholarship. During the summer prior to the first collegiate academic year, Access women enroll in an “Integrated Science” general education course. The calendar of this summer course
is adjusted to deal with the mismatch between the end of the high school year and the University’s summers schedule. This course is taught by faculty from all departments in the
College of Science and from faculty in the departments in the College of Engineering. Toward the end of the course, students indicate an area in which they would like to conduct research.
Near the end of their first semester at the University, they are placed in labs working while it exposes the students to a variety of sciences and technical disciplines. One attraction is the
$2500 stipend offered to cover much of the first year expenses of an incoming University student. For more information, please contact Sid Rudolph, Department of Physics and
Director of the ACCESS Program at 581-4803 and look at the ACCESS web page, http://www.science.utah.edu/access.html.
Availability: YEAR ROUND
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College of Science Day
College of Science Day, an annual fall event, gives junior and senior high school students an up-close look at research conducted at the University of Utah. During the all-day event,
students attend fascinating science-related workshops taught by professors from the College of Science and the College of Mines and Earth Sciences. Fee: No cost to students. Lunch
included. For more information, please contact Paula Huff, College of Science, 220 James Talmage Building, at 581-6958.
Availability: More information will follow
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Future Doctors Program
This program sponsored by the School of Medicine is open to high school students in the Salt Lake City Region who are interested in learning about medical careers. Monthly after school
presentations will be made at the University of Utah School of medicine from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. These presentations feature professionals from the various medical disciplines who work at the
University Hospital and Primary Children’s Medical Center. The program is intended to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the educational process leading to medical school as
well as the many career opportunities in medicine. Guest speakers, including medical students, staff and faculty will conduct the seminars. Semiannual field trips, which provide students
exposure to the School of Medicine will be arranged. For more information, please contact Kristi Ryujin, University of Utah School of Medicine at 585-2430.
Availability: ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR
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Intermountain Junior Science & Humanities Symposium (IJSHS)
THE IJSHS is sponsored in cooperation with the US Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force, the Academy of Applied Sciences and the University of Utah. The primary aims of the
IJSHS are to promote research and experimentation in the physical and social sciences, engineering, and mathematics at the high school level, and to publicly recognize students for
outstanding achievement. Approximately 150 students and teachers from the 5 intermountain states (UT, ID, CO, MT & NV) are brought together for the opportunity to present original
research. Winners also compete in the national competition. Awards include scholarships of various amounts. The symposium is a three-day event. Fee: $50 registration fee due upon
application to attend - includes all meal and accommodations. For more information, please contact Renee Mixco, Office of Student Recruitment at 581-6761 or e-mail rmixco@saff.utah.edu
Availability: Late Winter
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Summer Chemistry Enrichment Program
This summer chemistry program is offered to qualified high school students who have completed
either their junior or sophomore year, and has one or more years of chemistry completed. Eight hours of credit are awarded and will be applied toward University of Utah graduation
requirements. Fee: Regular tuition and fees, all participants are eligible to compete for scholarship assistance. For more information, please contact Professor Ron Ragsdale,
Department of Chemistry at 581-7621.
Availability: SUMMER
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Summer Analytical Chemistry Program
This summer chemistry program is offered to qualified high school students who have completed
AP Chemistry and either their junior or sophomore year in high school. Eight hours of credit are awarded, which will be applied toward University of Utah graduation requirements, as well as
chemistry major credit. Fee: Each student will be named a Henry Eyring Analytical Chemistry Scholar; tuition, fees, and texts are covered by this scholarship. Graduates of the Chemistry
Summer Enrichment Program from the previous year are encouraged to apply to this program. For more information, please contact Professor Ron Ragsdale, Department of Chemistry at 581-7621 or go to www.chem.utah.edu/chemistry/faculty/beebe/beebe/html
Availability: SUMMER
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Summer Mathematics Program
This summer math program provides outstanding students an opportunity to develop their talents
to the fullest. By presenting fascinating puzzles, challenging problems and powerful ideas, this program stimulates curiosity, develops the intellect and lays a strong foundation for future work
in mathematics, the sciences or science related fields. The program will be based on What is Mathematics? (Courant and Robbins), Journey through Genius (Dunham) and specially
prepared materials. Participants will receive three university credits in mathematics. Fee: $620, which covers tuition, books, and lunch. Some scholarship aid is available, and students who live
far waay may arrange to stay in the dormitories (for an additional cost). Prerequisites are algebra, geometry and trigonometry. Calculus is not required. Preference will be given to
students between their junior and senior years. For more information, please contact Angie Gardiner, Department of Mathematics at 585-9478 or go to http://www.math.utah.edu/hsp
Availability: SUMMER
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College of Nursing - Career Day/Open House
The College of Nursing invites interested high school students to attend this annual event. This
event provides students with wonderful exposure to careers in nursing and is widely attended by many students. Fee: No cost to students. For more information, please contact sue
Onwuegbu, College of Nursing at 581-8480.
Availability: FALL
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Health Professions Academy
The Health Professions Academy is a partnership program between the Salt Lake City School
District (SLCSD) and the University of Utah Health Sciences Center. It is a unique college preparatory course sequence with emphasis on science and health professions and is
co-sponsored by the SLCSD and the College of Health, Nursing, and Pharmacy, School of Medicine, Physician Assistant Program and University Hospital. The Health Professions
Academy strives to provide high school students a solid, challenging and integrated curriculum with educational emphasis on science and the health professions, and a greater understanding
and appreciation of cultural diversity within our community. High school students from SLCSD attend regular activities at the Health Sciences Center throughout the academic year. This
program is coordinated directly with the high school’s anatomy/physiology courses. For more information, please contact the high school’s health science administrators.
Availability: Limited to students enrolled in SLCSD high schools, during the academic year.
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Health Sciences Academy
Health Sciences Academy is designed for students who wish to explore careers in the Health
Sciences and Engineering. This program is intended for high school students from culturally diverse groups or any other underrepresented group. Students are provided hands-on
workshops one Saturday a month for several months. Faculty, staff and students from throughout the Health Sciences (the School of Medicine, the Colleges of Health, Nursing,
Pharmacy, and Physician Assistant Program) and College of Engineering volunteer to help in these learning experiences. Fee: No cost to students. For more information, please contact
Jesse Soriano, Office of the Senior Vice President of Health Sciences at 585-7012.
Availability: YEAR ROUND
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Occupational Therapy - Career Day/Open House
Beginning Fall 2000, Occupational Therapy students will host open houses and career days in
which high school students will be invited to attend and participate. Fee: No cost to students. For more information, please contact Kelly Brown, College of Health at 585-9135.
Availabilty: FALL
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Pre-Nursing Information Sessions
All high school students interested in nursing are encouraged to attend an information session (1-2 hours) that focuses on admission requirements, application process and the student
experience. Sessions are offered once each semester. Fee: No cost to students. For more information, please contact Sue Chase-Canterini, College of Nursing at 585-9642.
Availability: Once a semester
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High School Credit Program
Youth Education’s High School Program is designed for motivated students who want to experience the environment of the University of Utah. The High School summer program offers
challenging courses to help students prepare for college and qualify for high school credit. The Utah Sate Office of Education accredits this program for high school credit. Courses include
Biology, Chemistry, English, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra, and Social Studies. Students are responsible for obtaining credit in advance from their high school
counselor. Fees vary.
Availability: SUMMER
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PRE-COLLEGE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Preparatory Courses (ACT/SAT)
Preparation courses for ACT and SAT exams are available to high school students (grades 9 -
12). The courses are offered on the U of U campus as well as selected schools in the area. Enrollment varies depending on school. Fees vary. For more information, please contact
Youth Education at 581-6984.
Availability: SUMMER, FALL AND SPRING SEMESTER
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Upward Bound
Upward Bound is a college preparation program for eligible high school students. These students must come from low-income families and be enrolled at East, Granite, Highland,
Kearns or West High Schools. These students must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States and have the desire to succeed in college. During the school year students
participate in academic counseling, career awareness, workshops, tutoring, community service and social activities. The summer includes an intensive academic program on the University
campus. Fee: No cost to students. For more information, please contact Kathryn Felker, Educational Opportunity Programs or Steven Baumann, Upward Bound Project at 581-7188.
Availability: YEAR ROUND
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Youth Academy of Excellence (YEA)
YEA is designed to give highly motivated students entering the 8th, 9th, and 10th grades the
opportunity to join with other academically skilled students in a two-week summer workshop on the University of Utah campus. Students focus on one of three areas: science, mathematics, or
writing. Mornings are devoted to academic course work; afternoons are used for special topic projects, followed by group activities, speakers and field trips to campus research. Fee: $420. For more information, please contact Youth Education at 585-1911.
Availability: SUMMER
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