Utah Valley University
Utah Valley University Review
Degree Overview
Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Utah Valley University.
*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
* Number of people in 2019 that graduated with this degree and study level
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Online Programs
Check out the online programs offered at Utah Valley University.
Accreditation Information
Specialized Institution Accreditations
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Department of Nursing)
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program (Department of Nursing)
- Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program (Department of Nursing)
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Hygiene (DH)
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language (Intensive English Program)
Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee
- Baccalaureate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (BTEAC) - Baccalaureate programs
* Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 5 Reviews-
Alumni
Outdoor Recreation Management, Class of 2012Career center, internship center and emails.
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Alumni
Digital Media - Internet Technologies, Class of 2015They have a lot of career fairs and events but I never cared too much about them as I was already in my field.
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Alumni
Physics, Class of 2012There's a counselor that helps you find a major. Once a major is chosen, you are given a career counselor who helps you progress towards graduation.
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Alumni
Behavioral Science, Class of 2011Um, I think there were some career workshops, there were always employers on campus, but I wasn't aware of any partnerships that helped place students in internships or entry-level positions that would lead to long-term jobs or careers.
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 5 Reviews-
Alumni
Outdoor Recreation Management, Class of 2012More conservative than other schools.
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Alumni
Physics, Class of 2012In the physics department there are very few girls. It's a very diversified school otherwise.
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Alumni
Behavioral Science, Class of 2011It's pretty diverse for the area it's located in. It's a huge student body because of the vast distance education programs offered. A large number of students are non-traditional students--older, married, working FT jobs while in school. Fun culture, though. Always something fun going on at the campus.
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 5 Reviews-
Alumni
Outdoor Recreation Management, Class of 2012No dorms, nice classrooms, modern library with easy scheduling and use.
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Alumni
Digital Media - Internet Technologies, Class of 2015They make a real honest effort to stay up to date
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Alumni
Physics, Class of 2012It's fast growing school with lots of computer labs. There's are math and physics help labs.
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Alumni
Behavioral Science, Class of 2011No dorms, but I've seen that university grow into a world-class campus full of wonderful, modern facilities. No on-campus dorms, but everything else is pretty top-notch.
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Alumni
finance, Class of 2003Clean, state of the art.
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 5 Reviews-
Alumni
Digital Media - Internet Technologies, Class of 2015I never was involved in any of that, sorry!
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Alumni
Physics, Class of 2012Lots of people attend institute. There's also a new library and student wellness building with a lots of fun things to do there.
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Alumni
Behavioral Science, Class of 2011There's a drum line called the Green Man Group, who is a pretty central feature at sporting events and other on-campus events. They even get invited to parades all over the state during the summer. UVU also has the only NCAA men's soccer program in Utah, and soccer is insanely popular here. The team is playing in the NCAA tournament in just its second season in existence.
Questions & Answers
“ Who are the notable alumni? ”
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Before starring on shows like Dancing With The Stars and So You Think You Can Dance, Professional Ballroom Dancer Chelsie Hightower was a UVU student. Other UVU grads who made names for themselves in the entertainment industry include Season 8 Bachelorette Winner Jeff Holm and Criminal Minds Actress A. J. Cook. Professional athletes hailing from UVU include former Orlando Magic Basketball Player Ronnie Price, Pittsburgh Pirates Outfielder Mitch Jones, Olympic Gold Medalist Skeleton Racer Noelle Pikus-Pace, Olympic Bobsleigh Bronze Medalist Christopher Fogt, former Arizona Diamondbacks Pitcher Kam Mickolio, Champion Bullrider Wesley Silcox, and Mixed Martial Artist Ramsey Nijem.
“ What is the campus setting like? ”
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If you love a campus with a view, UVU delivers. The main campus is cushioned between the white-capped Wasatch Mountains and vast shimmering Utah Lake. The buildings sport a modern concrete and glass architecture style and are all interconnected. This means you can trek from classrooms to the JK Sushi restaurant to the Gaming Center all without stepping foot outside on cold or rainy days. Walk upstairs from the Gaming Center and you’ll find students getting their fitness on at the spinning studio, indoor running track, rock climbing wall, and workout center in the new Student Life and Wellness Center. Just goes to show that even as a commuter university UVU provides a vibrant on-campus experience. If you don’t live within driving distance of campus, rest assured the residence life department has tons of connections with nearby student housing facilities and will help you find your perfect place to live and learn.
“ What are the online learning and extension/adult learning opportunities? ”
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Non-traditional educational offerings are big at UVU. If you are interested in earning an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree entirely online, consider applying for their programs in science, aviation, business management, and public emergency services management. In addition to taking classes on the main campus you can also take advantage of course offerings hosted at high schools, learning centers and city buildings in the nearby cities of Saratoga Springs, Spanish Fork, Heber City and Santaquin. Are you a working professional who is thinking about going back to school? Through the Weekend College program UVU runs over 100 courses on Friday nights and Saturday mornings. Earning a degree while working on weekdays just got a whole lot easier.
“ What are the athletic highlights? ”
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In the Wolverines’ first year as members of the Western Athletic Conference, the women’s softball team and men’s cross country team both took conference titles. An impressive feat! The men’s soccer team is the only NCAA Division I men’s soccer team in the state, which has attracted student-athletes from institutions across Utah to the university. The UVU wrestling team is one of just 10 wrestling teams that belong to the Big 12 Conference. In 2011 student-athlete Benjamin Kjar became the university’s first ever NCAA All-American wrestler. Since the university also offers golf, baseball, basketball, track & field, and volleyball, you have plenty of opportunities to join the mean Green Wolverines.
“ What are the school's academic highlights? ”
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UVA was founded during World War II as a vocational school. Since its inception, the school has blossomed awarding degrees at the associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s levels in a range of programs. In fact, the university is home to both a state-of-the-art flight school and a professional ballroom dance program, one of the largest in the country. The university’s dance students are as widely recognized as their program—in 2010 they won the first ever Dancing With The Stars College Dance Championship. Faculty members at UVU have celebrated their own unique successes. In 2009 Physics Professor Steve Wasserbaech was one of 12 non-European researchers in the world invited to conduct research on particle acceleration at the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland. Also, in 2015 the Department of Biology received a $25,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for the faculty and staff to enhance research, conservation, and student-engaged learning activities at its field station in the Capitol Reef National Park.