Utah Valley University

UVU is the largest public university in Utah, home to more than 39,000 students, with over 220,000 alumni. Offering one of the nation’s most innovative “dual-mission models” in higher education, UVU combines rigorous academic programs, faculty-mentored research, engaged classroom learning, all while maintaining access for vocational programs that serve the regional community. While transforming education, Utah Valley University continues to flourish in making education affordable for all students and maintains its focus on student success. Utah Valley University is an NCAA Division I athletics program, positioned within the WAC and Big 12 conferences. With 16 intercollegiate teams and over 330 student athletes, Utah Valley prides itself on fostering student-athletes who strive for academic and competitive excellence. Using skill development and confronting elite athletic programs around the nation, UVU is building into one of the premiere programs with a very successful future. Mission: Utah Valley University is a teaching institution which provides opportunity, promotes student success, and meets regional educational needs. UVU builds on a foundation of substantive scholarly and creative work to foster engaged learning. The university prepares professionally competent people of integrity who, as lifelong learners and leaders, serve as stewards of a globally interdependent community.