First-Year Students

Graduate students in the Molecular Biology Program and Biological Chemistry Program receive a tuition waiver from the Tuition Benefit Program.  Students are required to remain eligible for this tuition waiver including full-time, matriculated status in good standing and maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Please see the link for additional information.

Tuition Benefit Program

The Tuition Benefit Program periodically sends emails to students with links that need to be followed to approve the tuition waiver.

Our International Student & Scholar Services office will assist international students with work permit letters to be provided to the Social Security Administration Office. They will also continue to assist with Visa status, Leave of Absence, summer and vacations semesters, etc.

Bldg. 53, Rm 410, 801-581-8876

 Visit the Social Security Office (Suite 500, 175 East 400 South, Salt Lake City):

• Please take the following forms to the Social Security Administration Office:
• Completed Social Security Application, Form S-5
• Offer Letter from your Employer
• Work Authorization Letter
• Original I-20
• Passport

U of U Tax Services

 Park Building, Room 411

Scholarship/Fellowship Awardees will not receive a W2 or other tax forms. Stipends are reported as income and should be reported on taxes.

Foreign individuals receiving a scholarship/fellowship need to complete the online software GLACIER and/or meet with Tax Services/Payroll Accounting to determine their tax status.

• Documentation required:
  • Take I-94
  • I-20
  • Passport
  • S. Social Security Card

International students will need to wait until they receive a tax document (1042S form) from the Tax Services office for income, likely mailed out at the end of February.

The Transcript & Verification Division Office can provide a variety of letters to verify student information.  Frequently student loan deferments require verification of enrollment status.

Verification Office

UCard Office

After August 7^th graduate students should go to the “U” Card Office and get student ID. Ask for a card with “Prox access” or a card reader for building security

1. “U” Card Offices:
   • Hospital (Rm AC 143C)
   • Student Union (Rm 225)

*Please note: Student ID cards and their associated benefits (e.g. public transit) will not be activated until the first day of classes.

311 South Fort Douglas Boulevard 

801-581-6415

Visit the Commuter Services website for information regarding free shuttles, parking permits, and parking locations:

https://commuterservices.utah.edu/index.php

Campus Map: http://map.utah.edu

Free Campus Shuttle: https://commuterservices.utah.edu/campus-shuttle/

Manages all resources and policies regarding graduate education at the Univerisity of Utah

http://gradschool.utah.edu/

801-581-7642

Requirements for Doctoral Degrees can be found here:

http://gradschool.utah.edu/graduate-catalog/degree-requirements/

• Dr. Araceli Frias, Assistant Dean for Diversity,

afrias@gradschool.utah.edu, 801-581-6233

The Office of the Registrar handles grades, enrollments, Change of Graduate Classification, Leave of Absence, etc.

801-581-5808

http://registrar.utah.edu/

To register for classes, navigate to the University of Utah’s main webpage (www.utah.edu).

1. Click on the “cis” icon in the bottom right corner of the page.
2. If you are logging in for the first time your pin number is the month, day and year of your birth (e.g. 021668).

The Office of Admissions handles matriculation of incoming students.

250S Student Services Building

Domestic: 801-581-8761

http://admissions.utah.edu/

International: +1 801-581-8761

http://admissions.utah.edu/international/

International Admissions:

1. International Admissions office will assist with I-20 and other documentation needed for transition. Visit their website for additional information and instructions.

   • https://admissions.utah.edu/i-20-information/

   • International students will also need to provide International Admissions with marksheets and/or transcripts, and/or diploma

Income Accounting has information about tuition bill information including record and registration holds.

801-581-7344

http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/income/

Provides developmental, preventive and therapeutic services and programs that promote the intellectual, emotional, cultural, and social development of University of Utah students.

801-581-6826

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm

http://counselingcenter.utah.edu/

Student Health Services 555 Foothill Drive Level 1, Bldg. 685

801-581-6431

http://studenthealth.utah.edu/

All students must provide proof of MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella).

Some international students will also be screened for TB (Tuberculosis).

Visit the Student Health Services to show proof of tests or to get vaccinated.

More information about the Proof of Immunity requiremens can be found here:

http://gradschool.utah.edu/graduate-catalog/proof-of-immunity/

Housing Options for Graduate Students
https://housingoptions.utah.edu/graduate-housing/

Other Housing Resources

• Off-Campus Housing Search
• KSL classifieds - housing and furniture

Providing education, guidance, and counseling in all matters of personal finance including taxes.

801-585-7379

http://www.asuupmmc.utah.edu/

Stipend checks are directly deposited into your U.S. bank account on the 1^st of each month.

A voided bank check is needed to set up the direct-deposit set-up.

 Direct Deposit Form.pdf

• If you want to open a UofU Credit Union bank account go to one of the following locations:
  • School of Medicine (Bldg. 521), A level
  • University Campus Store (Bldg. 67)
  • Student Life Center (Bldg. 110)

International Students- Please note that stipends will not be disbursed until you have received your Social Security Card, have met with Tax Services, & have completed all required paperwork.

Students should get an “@utah.edu” e-mail account on the UofU web site through the CIS student portal. Visit “utah.edu” and follow the CIS link to complete this information.

*Please note: The Program Office as well as the University of Utah faculty and staff will be sending all official emails through your @utah.edu account.

Link to Umail

All graduate students are required to work as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for one semester after the first year. Thus, the Bioscience PhD Program requires International Students to participate in the ITA Clearance workshop.

https://www.utah.edu/ita

Students will receive more information from Diane Cotsonas (diane.cotsonas@utah.edu, 801-585-6659), the ITA Program Manager. Check University email regularly, including junk mail, to receive ITA Clearance communications.

The Learning Center strives to empower University of Utah students to succeed in their college career and beyond

https://learningcenter.utah.edu/

Free writing tutoring available for all University of Utah students from the first college level paper through dissertation and publication. See the Writing Center website for more information.

The Disability Center approves and provides reasonable accomodations for students and strive to create an inclusive, safe and respectful environment.

https://disability.utah.edu/

Students who would like to start the process to request accommodations and become registered with CDA should call 801-581-5020 to set up an intake appointment.