Welcome to early advising at the U
Preparing students for their college journey
Not a university student yet?
Attend an event, explore majors, connect with advisors, and begin planning your path today.
Our Mission
The Early Engagement in Advising Program encourages prospective, newly admitted, and early college students—through high-quality advising and tailored resources—to explore majors early, make informed decisions around college credits, and begin their college journey with a clear sense of possibility.
Prepare for Orientation
After you register for your selected Utah Bound Orientation date, explore the resources on this page to help you feel confident and prepared for starting at the U.
Explore Majors
Exploring majors and careers connects your interests to programs at the U and future opportunities—so you can start your degree with confidence.
Review Prior Credit
Students enter college with diverse knowledge, experiences, and prior credits. Explore options for earning credit for prior learning and applying previously earned credits toward your degree at the U.
Portfolio-Based Assessments
An opportunity for students to earn college credit by demonstrating mastery of the learning outcomes of an existing course that accepts portfolios.
Are you recently admitted to the U?
Make sure to register for orientation! Utah Bound Orientation is a required step for all new students and must be completed before you can register for classes. After you register for your selected Utah Bound Orientation date, explore our prepare for orientation resources to help you feel confident and prepared for the semester ahead. College is just around the corner—start getting ready today!