Tools for Success
Better Canvas
A Chrome extension that enhances Canvas with features like dark mode, customizable themes, GPA calculators, and smart reminders, aiming to improve usability and aesthetics for over 100,000 students.
How to get started: How to Start an Assignment (with Pictures)
Seriously good ideas for what many students experience as the hardest part of an assignment or study session.
Learning Center Resources
A comprehensive suite of free academic support services for currently-enrolled students, including individual tutoring, supplemental instruction, and personalized learning consultations.
Learning Consultations
The Learning Center offers free, personalized 30-minute sessions to help students enhance skills like time management, note-taking, and test preparation—available both in-person and online.
Mel Robbins 5 second rule
By counting down from five and acting before hesitation sets in, individuals can break the habit of overthinking and build momentum toward their goals.
Personal GROWth Plan
A self-reflection tool designed to help students identify their strengths, areas for improvement, and strategies for personal development. By completing this plan, students can set meaningful goals and track their progress toward becoming more effective and fulfilled individuals.
Personal values and reflections activity
A self-assessment tool designed to help students identify and reflect on their core values, guiding them toward more intentional and authentic decision-making. Students can gain clarity on what matters most to them and align their actions with their personal beliefs.
Pomodoro Technique
A video demonstrating what a day of productive study might look like using the Pomodoro technique.
Reverse to-do list
A reflective exercise designed to help students recognize and celebrate their achievements by listing completed tasks, fostering a sense of accomplishment and motivation.
Tasks for Canvas
A Chrome extension that enhances your learning management system experience by providing a streamlined to-do list sidebar. It offers features like color-coded progress rings, assignment tracking, and customizable tasks to help students stay organized and motivated.
To-do lists
A practical tool designed to help students organize and prioritize their tasks by breaking them down into daily, weekly, and semester-long goals. This structured approach aids in managing academic responsibilities, reducing procrastination, and enhancing overall productivity.
UCC Skills Workshops & Mindfulness Programs (SWAMP)
Offered through the University Counseling Center, includes cognitive coaching for students with ADHD or ADHD-like symptoms and other services, including coping skills workshops, drop in mindfulness meditation, and relaxation chairs.
Basic Needs Collective (BNC)
The University of Utah’s Degree Audit system helps students track completed courses and plan future semesters by matching courses to major, minor, or certificate requirements in one easy report.
Behavioral Health Innovation and Dissemination Center (BHIDC)
Offers affordable therapy and trains future mental health professionals.
Center for Campus Wellness (CCW)
Offers information and links to resources for a number of health topics. Offers low-cost condoms and free HIV/STD testing at their mobile clinics.
Center for Disability & Access (CDA)
Discover the services available to students with disabilities and how to qualify for accommodations.
Community Crisis Intervention & Support Services
Offers alternative emergency support for individuals experiencing mental health crises to reduce hospitalizations and improve outcomes.
Department of Public Safety
Provides campus security, emergency response, and safety services to protect students, staff, and visitors.
Feed U Pantry
Provides non-perishable, nourishing food and hygiene kits for U of U students, their families, faculty and staff. To-go meals also available (ask at Union desk).
Mental Health First Responders (MH1)
Offers free, mobile crisis support and referrals for students on campus evenings and nights.
Office of the Dean of Students (ODOS)
Works to advocate, support, and develop students as they navigate their time at the University of Utah.
Safe Ride
The University of Utah’s URide program offers free, on-demand rides on weeknights within campus using the TransLoc app for curb-to-curb service.
Safe UT app
The SafeUT Crisis Text and Tip Line is a statewide service that provides real-time crisis intervention through texting and a confidential tip program – right from your phone.
Security Escort
The University of Utah Public Safety offers 24/7 courtesy escort services to ensure safe campus travel for students, staff, and visitors.
Student Health Center (SHC)
Services include low-cost appointments for students and family members, HIV/STD testing and counseling, immunizations and low-cost TB Tests, Sports Medicine and Travel clinics to those who qualify.
Student Life Center
Campus Recreation at the University of Utah offers fitness programs, sports, and facilities to promote student health, wellness, and community engagement.
Student Parent Support Center
Locate a child care option that works for you, potential financial support for child care, and discover family programs designed to support students with children.
UCC Skills Workshops & Mindfulness Programs (SWAMP)
Offered through the University Counseling Center, includes cognitive coaching for students with ADHD or ADHD-like symptoms and other services, including coping skills workshops, drop in mindfulness meditation, and relaxation chairs.
University Counseling Center (UCC)
Offers counseling services to address personal and academic stressors. See also Skills Workshops and Mindfulness Programs.
University Neighborhood Partners (UNP)
Partners HealthCare at the University of Utah provides coordinated medical care, research, and education to improve patient health and community well-being.
Veteran Support Center
Supports veterans and military-affiliated students with resources, benefits guidance, and community connection.
Victim Survivor Advocacy
Offers free, confidential support and resources for those affected by violence.
Warm Line
If you're not in crisis but are seeking support, engagement, or encouragement, call 801-587-1055 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Certified Peer Specialists offer support and empower callers to resolve problems by fostering a sense of hope, dignity, and self-respect.
Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU)
As an enrolled student, you are automatically a member of the Associated Students of the University of Utah. ASUU is led and represented by students elected by you. Learn more about the U’s student government and how to get involved.
Bennion Center
Connect with students motivated to make a positive impact in locally and beyond. (Video intro was recorded as part of the U's Spring 2021 Weeks of Welcome.)
Campus Connect
The University of Utah’s official platform where students can log in to access events, student organizations, and co-curricular opportunities.
Campus events calendar
All manner of events from job fairs to musicals to athletic events to lectures to support groups to info sessions, etc.
Campus map
The interactive campus map lets you explore building locations, find parking, view shuttle routes, and access printable PDFs for easy navigation across campus.
Center for Community & Cultural Engagement (CCCE)
The CCE offers students opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate diverse cultures through events, programs, and community involvement.
Center for First-Generation Success
The First-Generation Scholars program offers mentorship, scholarships, and a supportive community to help first-gen students thrive academically and personally.
Event Decision Matrix
This decision matrix PDF helps you quickly weigh event ideas based on impact, effort, and resources to plan smarter, more effective campus activities.
Getting involved with Housing at the U
The University of Utah’s Housing & Residential Education Get Involved page shows how on-campus residents can join RHA, NRHH, NACURH, and other student leadership groups to build community and leadership skills.
Greek Life
The University of Utah has 12 fraternities and 10 sororities with over 1,600 students involved.
International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS)
Your go-to spot for support—from visa help and on-campus jobs to insurance, scholarships, and global engagement events.
Social snacking
Social Snacking is a term coined by Gardner (2005) to refer to brief, positive, daily interactions that contribute to happiness, a sense of belonging and identity.
Student Leadership & Involvement (SLI)
Discover programs and resources for developing and practicing your leadership skills.
The MUSS
The MUSS is the U’s student fan club for several athletics teams on campus including football, men’s and women’s basketball, gymnastics, volleyball, and baseball. Note that the Football MUSS requires an official registration process.
Transfer Student Success
The Transfer Student page offers resources, checklists, and support to help you smoothly transition, register, and thrive as a transfer student.
Union Student Opportunities Page
The University of Utah’s Union offers student jobs, leadership roles, and campus involvement opportunities that help you build skills and make connections.
Basic Needs Collective (BNC)
The University of Utah’s Degree Audit system helps students track completed courses and plan future semesters by matching courses to major, minor, or certificate requirements in one easy report.
Center for Student Access & Resources (CSAR)
Promoting student success and well-being through scholarships, personalized one-on-one support, community engagement and skill-building, and support navigating higher education systems.
Financial Wellness Center (FWC)
Provides education, guidance and counseling in matters of personal finance.
Tuition Estimator
Gives prospective first-year undergraduate students an early estimate of college costs and potential federal financial aid. It is not a financial aid application and excludes state aid or scholarships.
University Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid (UOSFA)
Offers financial aid counseling and loads of information to support you in figuring out how to fund your education, including the U's scholarship application.
Utah Academic Works portal
The University of Utah’s AcademicWorks portal lets students apply for scholarships through a single General Application, which must be renewed each fall to access eligible opportunities.
Learning Abroad
Immerse yourself in new academic environments and culture through a wide range of study programs.
Learning Center Individual Tutoring
Connect with a trained tutor at a time that's convenient for you. It's free! To learn what courses are covered, find the "list of courses" link under the scheduling button.
Learning Center Resources
A comprehensive suite of free academic support services for currently-enrolled students, including individual tutoring, supplemental instruction, and personalized learning consultations.
Math Tutoring Center
Offers tutoring for Math 980; all 1000 and 2000 level department courses; MATH 3070-3080 (Statistics); MATH 3140-3150 (PDEs); MATH 3160 (Complex Variables); MATH 3210-3220 (Foundations of Analysis).
Online Math Lectures
The Department of Mathematics offers complete lecture videos for MATH 1010, 1030, 1050, 1060, 1090, 1210, 1220, and 2210.
SQ3R textbook document
A tried and true method of textbook reading to help you become more effective by following specific steps.
Succeeding in online classes
Get practical tips for succeeding in online classes at the University of Utah, from staying organized to staying motivated.
University Writing Center
Expert assistance with writing in any discipline (not just writing classes) at any stage in the writing process, from making sense of the assignment to refining your final draft.
Commuter Services
Find everything you need to know about parking, shuttles, and sustainable transit options at the University of Utah with Commuter Services.
Covey's Time Management
A brief primer on how to use Covey’s Time Management Grid to organize priorities.
Jar of Life
Check out this short visual metaphor that shows how to prioritize what matters most (family, health, passions) before letting smaller tasks and distractions fill your time.
Plan to finish strong
A resource to help you plan to make the best of the last few weeks of a semester in order to FINISH STRONG!
Pomodoro Technique
A great way to study that avoids the feeling of being burnt out! This technique can help everyone, from a beginning freshman to a seasoned senior.
Reverse to-do list
A reflective exercise designed to help students recognize and celebrate their achievements by listing completed tasks, fostering a sense of accomplishment and motivation.
Science of Procrastination
This short video explains why you may procrastinate and offers some concrete ways to manage this tendency.
Semester at a glance
Stay on top of your coursework with this full-semester assignment tracking sheet—perfect for keeping everything organized in one place.
Stop procrastinating form
A simple exercise for addressing procrastination. Acknowledges that procrastination is often situation specific and so is the solution.
Student Parent Support Center
Locate a child care option that works for you, potential financial support for child care, and discover family programs designed to support students with children.
Weekly schedule grid
A simple, easily-adapted form for creating a schedule for a full week, however detailed you choose. Each day is presented in 30-minute increments.
9 ways to fight imposter syndrome
This 2017 Psychology Today article explains imposterism and offers excellent counsel for addressing its effects.
Campus Advising Solutions
The University of Utah’s Academic Advising Center helps students explore majors, plan careers, and stay on track to graduate, offering in-person, online, and drop-in advising.
Change your bad habits to good article
A short article that offers three practical strategies (based in research) for building and changing habits.
Degree Audit
Provides students with automated reports that match completed courses against major, minor, or certificate requirements. System also allows for planning future semesters and running audits for honors, multiple emphases, and minors, all in one report.
General Catalog
The University of Utah's Academic Catalog is a comprehensive resource for exploring degree programs, courses, and academic policies. It offers detailed information on departments, student resources, and financial aid, serving as a vital tool for prospective and current students.
How long does it take to form a new habit?
This short article offers research-based insights into the habit-formation process.
How to make the most out of your advising appointment
Learn how to get the most out of your academic advising appointment at the University of Utah with these simple, practical tips.
How to Navigate CIS
Learn how to make CIS your friend with this video created by the Academic Advising Center.
Johari window
This video introduces a useful tool for learning about yourself through feedback, self-disclosure, and self-discovery.
The power of belief
Educator and scholar Eduardo Briceño discusses social science research and real life examples that reveal that one’s mindset is a key to success in college and in life.
Wedding cake values exercise
Discover your core values with the Wedding Cake Values Exercise—an easy and fun way to figure out what truly matters to you.
What is imposter syndrome and how to combat it
This short video describes imposterism, introduces its basis in research, and offers guidance for addressing this surprisingly common experience.