Return to the U

Non-Traditional Student Services

The Returning to The U Program mission is to assist adult students in the process of returning and navigating The University of Utah to successfully complete a bachelor's degree.

The U of U community is excited to assist you in identifying academic options and student services agencies that will assist you in completing your degree. Regardless of when you left the U of U, staff members are available to discuss your situation, assist in establishing your direction, and connect you to appropriate resources. The completion of your bachelor's degree can become a reality!

Getting Restarted at the U

Follow these steps to understand more about Returning to the U of U:
    1. Make an appointment with University College's Return to the U Program at (801)581-8146.
      • Advisors will help you identify how your completed courses fit general education, major, and bachelor degree requirements and what courses you need to complete a degree.
      • Advisors will explain the admissions process.
      • Advisors will suggest campus agencies that can offer resources that address your personal situation.
      • Advisors will offer suggestions for ways to enhance your degree and your experience.
    2. Apply for Readmission
    3. Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships
      Learn how to apply for scholarships, grants, and loans.
    4. Register for classes

      Register as soon as the registration process is available, to have access to the greatest variety of classes.

Scholarships

Each year, depending on funding availability, RTU Scholarship awards are available to qualified RTU students enrolled in the program.  For more information, please contact the RTU Coordinator, Marilyn Hoffman (801)581-8146.  Applications are accepted each spring semester for the following year. 

Eligibility Requirements

Application (2013-14)

Alpha Sigma Lambda (ASL)

In 2009 the University of Utah established the Upsilon Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda,  a premier nationally recognized honor society for full and part-time, non-traditional adult students.

The aim of ASL is to recognize the special achievements of adults who accomplish academic excellence while facing competing interests of home and work, and to encourage adult learners toward the completion of the bachelor’s degree.

Applications for membership are accepted each spring semester by invitation to  qualified adult learners.  For application information, please contact the RTU Coordinator. 

Minimum eligibility requirements include:

  • Matriculated undergraduate in the first Bachelor’s degree program
  • Completed a minimum of four courses (12 semester credit hours) that meet general education requirements
  • Finished at least 24 semester credit hours at The University of Utah
  • Earned a minimum of a 3.2 cumulative grade point average and be in the top 20% of students at the U
  • Recognized as an adult learner

 

2013 ASL Inductee Photo

2013 ASL Inductee Group Photo

 

Learn more about the Alpha Sigma Lambda National Organization

Giving Voice to Non-Traditional Students

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Last Updated: 5/31/13