Welcome to New Student Orientation
Welcome to the University of Utah
and the College of Education!
Congratulations on your admission to the University of Utah! We're excited to welcome you to the College of Education!
Whether you are an incoming freshman or a transfer student, this site is designed to help guide and answer questions as you navigate your way through the University of Utah and College of Education New Student Orientation process.
Meet our aDVISORS
Our academic advisors are here to help guide you through the College of Education Licensure Programs. They are an incredible resource for you to meet, ask questions, and get in touch with resources that are meant to help you through your time at the University of Utah.
Kaitlin Lindsey
Department of Special Education
Academic Advisor
Sara Hatch Southwick
Urban Institute for Teacher Education
Academic Advisor
Julia Hood
Educational Psychology
Director
Chloe Mitchell
Educational Psychology
Program Assistant
Welcome
These modules will help you learn about the University of Utah, the College of Education and resources that are available to you.
There are three steps to completing your New Student Orientation at the University of Utah.
- Complete your Freshman or Transfer Student Orientation Modules on Canvas.
- Complete your College of Education Modules on Canvas.
- Schedule your Academic Advising appointment with your College of Education Advisor.
The tabs on the left will help guide you in the process. Please click on each one to ensure that you complete these in the correct order.
University of Utah
Freshman and Transfer Student
Orientation Modules
All new freshman and transfer students at the University of Utah must complete the New Student Orientation modules on your Canvas page. A link to these modules was emailed to you when you registered for New Student Orientation. It is important to complete these modules first, prior to meeting with your academic advisor, as there is vital information that you need to know to move to the second step of Orientation.
Having trouble accessing the New Freshman or Transfer Orientation Modules? Check to make sure you've done the following:
Make sure you check your Umail for the course invitation.
Access Canvas in CIS using your unid and password.
There is no time limit but you can expect to complete the course in about 2 hours.
Remember that you must complete this step to move forward in your Orientation.
University of Utah New and Transfer Student Orientation
College of Education
Canvas Modules
Once you have completed the University of Utah New Freshman or Transfer Orientation Modules, please complete the College of Education Canvas Modules linked below. These are specific to the College of Education and necessary for you to complete as they are designed to help you transition to the College of Education and will help answer questions like:
What is the Department of Special Education?
What is the UITE?
What is Educational Psychology?
How do I complete a USBE Background Check?
What is FERPA?
How do I schedule an advising appointment?
….and so much more!
We strongly recommend that you complete these modules prior to scheduling your advising appointment as many questions that you might have will be answered within these modules.
To begin your College of Education Orientation Modules, please click here.
College of education
Schedule an Advising Appointment
Now that you have completed both your University of Utah New Student Orientation and the College of Education Orientation Modules, it's time to schedule an appointment with your advisor. Please click on the advisor that you are interested in meeting with to reach your academic goals.
Kaitlin Lindsey
Special Education Advisor
-Mild/Moderate Disabilities
-Severe Disabilities,
-Preschool/Early Intervention Special Education
-Visual Impairments
-Deaf and Hard of Hearing
-Special Education Minor
Schedule an Appointment with Kaitlin
Sara Hatch Southwick
UITE Advisor
-Elementary (K-3, K-6)
-Secondary Education (6-12)
Art, Biology, Chemistry, Dance, Earth Science, English, Film, French, History, Math, Physics, Spanish and Theatre
Schedule an Appointment with Sara
Julia Hood
Educational Psychology Undergraduate Program Interim Director
Educational Psychology B.S. or B.A.
- Training in behavioral mental health
- Coursework leads to employment as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA), and other student support assistants. Questions? julia.hood@utah.edu
Timeline
The timeline below should help guide you in completing your New Student Orientation steps. Please use this resource to help you remain on track and complete your Orientation modules on time.
Resources
We recommend students use these resources to help them complete their New Student Orientation.
Math Placement Writing Placement Bachelor's Degree Worksheet Graduation Worksheet
UCARD Schedule Builder PDF Permission Codes Special Education Permission Codes UITE
Orientation FAQ's
College of Education general questions.
- Students will need to complete the two step USBE Background check.
- It is recommended that students complete the USBE Background check while they are physically in Utah for Orientation.
- Students should follow the directions exactly as stated on our website to successfully complete the USBE Background Check
- Please refer to our USBE Background Check website to get started and answer any further questions you may have about the process. https://uite.utah.edu/students/background-check/
Permission codes can be found on our Permission Code page, linked below. Students should note, UITE classes that require a permission code also require you to have completed the USBE Background Check.
A teacher education license program could take anywhere from 4 to 5 years depending upon credit hours and specific program requirements. For more information, please schedule an appointment with one of our advisors.
To apply for scholarships please apply below by MARCH 1, 2025:
Visit our admissions page for more information and to apply now.
Urban Institute for Teacher Education Admissions
Yes. We recommend you complete your licensure program through the University of Utah and get recommended for your Utah License application through the Utah State Board of Education (USBE). Once you've received your Utah license, you will then need to contact the state in which you would like to work and complete your license transfer process with that state.
Transferred credits depend on your prior institution, for more information about transfer credits see Transferology. You are always welcome to meet with our advisors to discuss your specific situation.
Your Orientation advising will be completed as a group as many of you will have similar questions or you may find answers to questions that you didn't know you had. This way you are involving yourself in the College of Education community.
Dates for advising are listed in the College of Education Canvas Course.
If you need to schedule an additional appointment after you have completed your Orientation advising, please use the links below to schedule that appointment.
Your virtual advising appointment will depend on the type of appointment that you select.
Students completing Orientation should go to the department website for the program that they intend to complete and select either the College of Education Orientation-Freshman or College of Education-Transfer depending upon what type of Orientation session you are attending.
This advising appointment will go over any additional questions you have about the program and help you decide classes to register for in your first semester at the University of Utah. Viewing the program packets and completing all of your Orientation Modules to learn more about the programs is strongly recommended prior to your advising appointment.
Microsoft Bookings is the online advising appointment scheduler and video appointment platform that the University of Utah uses. Students request an appointment on the websites below and request the appropriate appointment to meet their needs. Please select all of the appropriate reasons for the advising appointment. Advising is available online and in person.
For additional assistance with Orientation please contact either:
Department of Special Education