Submitted my application on oct 1st for spring but haven’t heard back yet and it’s the 14th, when will I hear back?

I am finishing up my AS degree for animation at SLCC and I am now trying to decide between the U of U and UVU for my bachelor’s. I have interest in all forms of animation. But which program/university will help me out the most with getting jobs and making connections and such? As I understand it SLCC’s degrees transfer better to the U than they do with UVU (at least with my particular degree) and if that’s the case I lean more towards going to the U but UVU seems considerably cheaper. I am still unsure what to do. What do you all recommend?

Hi everyone!

I’m a PhD student at the U, and I’m planning to stay in Salt Lake City during the upcoming winter break (December–January).

I’m hoping to find a temporary on-campus job to earn some extra money during the break.

I already have a 20-hour/week RA position, and ISSS has confirmed that international students can work up to 40 hours per week during official university breaks. So I’m looking for an additional job for around 20 hours per week.

My main priority is honestly just making as much extra money as possible! I’m pretty flexible about the type of work and happy to consider anything.

Does anyone have recommendations for: On-campus jobs that pay relatively well? Departments that hire students specifically during winter break? Jobs that offer consistent hours during the break? The best places to look or people to contact?

I’d really appreciate any suggestions or personal experiences. Thanks!

I was wondering if any current or former MLS majors have experience taking non- MLS courses or prerequisite courses during the summer? How did you manage the workload, and would you recommend it?

I toured the campus of the U and I’m seriously considering going there, but I was just wondering if there are any film majors who have anything to say about the program. I know it’s not the biggest, so is it worth it? Any tips would be great!

Hi, I'm a senior in high school currently and thinking about applying for the U. I'm planning on getting a Chemistry BA degree if I end up going there, and as I was applying I saw the Honors College. I know that the Honors College has better housing, but has extra credits that are necessary and requires a capstone project. I've always done really well throughout high school, but I know that college is different so is it really worth it to take extra classes and the added stress? Does the Honors College really look that much better on resumes?

I didn’t even realize ppl actually worked at the school I always thought if you were registered you had to stay away from all forms of schools

Well I don’t care if it is 16 or 15. I am at least going to break one’s jaw apart If facing this situatio.

When I accepted my tickets through Apple wallet for the game tomorrow, I was given a general admission ticket and my muss plus football ticket.

Does anyone know what’s going on? Am I allowed to bring a +1?

I’ve gone to every game this year and this hasn’t happened to me yet.

How likely international grad students can get scholarships at the U?

I’ve been looking at the Scholarship Universe and there’s no many options for me and my program also does not really offer a lot of it to lessen the tuition and cost.

Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. Thank you!

Hey everyone,
I’m an international student currently attending a community college in California. I’m planning to move to Utah soon to attend SLCC, and hopefully transfer to the U in Fall 2028.
I’ve always been interested in math, physics, electrical engineering, and computer science, although I haven’t decided on a specific major yet. I also love video games, and I know the U has a pretty famous games program, but considering how bad the gaming industry job market is right now, I probably won’t be pursuing that.
To be honest, though, I’m not too worried about choosing between CS and EE at the moment. One of my main goals is to eventually go to graduate school. Given how terrible the job market is, especially for international students who need visa sponsorship, I’m not really counting on finding a job in the US right after getting my bachelor’s degree.
The biggest reason I’m considering Utah is the cost. Tuition for international students at California community colleges and UCs is ridiculously expensive. From what I’ve seen, attending a UC as an international student could cost me almost twice as much as attending the U. I understand that schools like Berkeley and UCLA have stronger reputations, but I’m honestly not sure whether they’re worth that much extra money, especially if I’m planning to go to grad school anyway.
That’s why SLCC → U of U seemed like a pretty reasonable path to me. I could save a lot of money while still getting an education at a public university with a strong academic environment.
However, I’ve recently been reading through this subreddit, and I’ve seen quite a few pessimistic posts about layoffs, budget cuts, and people saying the U isn’t worth attending anymore. Honestly, it’s making me pretty nervous about my decision.
I know Reddit can sometimes be more negative than reality, but I’m genuinely curious how bad things actually are. Are these cuts affecting the quality of education, course availability, or opportunities for undergraduates to work closely with professors on academic projects? Since I’m hoping to apply to graduate school eventually, I’m particularly concerned about gaining hands-on academic experience, building relationships with professors, and getting strong recommendation letters.
Another thing I’m worried about is transferring as a junior. Since I’d only be spending my last two years at the U, I’m not sure whether that would put me at a disadvantage when applying to graduate programs, especially compared to students who spent all four years at the same university.
I’m not expecting the U to be Berkeley or MIT. I just want an affordable university where I can get a solid education, explore my academic interests, and hopefully build a strong enough background to get into a good graduate program.
I’d really appreciate hearing your thoughts, especially from students in CS, EE, physics, or math, or anyone who transferred to the U and later went on to grad school. Positive or negative opinions are both welcome. I’m just trying to figure out whether this is the right path for me.
Thanks!
Disclaimer: I used AI to help me write this post because English isn’t my first language, and I struggle to express myself fluently when writing something this long. But all the thoughts and concerns here are my own.

Hi guys! I have my first Gen chem II lab midterm tomorrow. Any advice or info on what topics are covered and how it’s set up? 👀

I guess I'm just the guy that makes these PSAs now, but they just keep boothing lmao. They're set up outside the Union today.

Friendly reminder that if you see a booth promoting Dianetics, stress tests, or L. Ron Hubbard, it's Scientology and you don't wanna get involved. Seriously.

Is it easy to transfer here for second semester? If so, what does the process look like for current freshman

hi! I’m a sophomore at the u and I made the mistake freshman year of not really branching out past my roommates but I really want to meet more people, a few clubs have struck my interest but it’s hard meeting people in them because of the layout of them not always being ideal for socializing. I also threw myself into the premed grind and neglected to nurture my social life last year so if any girls are interested in talking or struggling to make friends let me know your instagram id love to talk :)

Does anyone know if we have any fax machines on campus? I have some legal paperwork I need to fax ASAP and want to know if we even have one before I spend a day searching for one.

What can your favorite TV show, anime, or K-drama teach us about psychology? 🧠🎬

This spring, explore mental health, identity, relationships, and culture through media from the U.S. and around the world.

Hey everyone, I’m an international student in my first semester at the U and I’m trying to find an on-campus job. I’ve applied to a bunch of positions online but haven’t had much luck hearing back.

For those who’ve gotten an on-campus job, what worked for you? Is it better to apply online, email departments directly, or just walk in and ask? Getting a job is a pretty high priority for me right now, so I’d appreciate any advice!

I'm a senior looking to fulfill my upper division hours for psych and I need to do some ta experience. I was wondering how to ask professors about getting a position.

Just a heads-up for anyone looking at U housing for next year.

My daughter is a freshman currently living in Kahlert. She was leaning toward living off campus with roommates for next year, but I suggested she check upper-division U housing as a backup, particularly a single in Kennecott.

The problem: she couldn't see what rooms were actually available until she completed the housing application. As part of that process, she was required to electronically sign the 2027–2028 Residence Hall & Housing License Agreement.

Only after signing the agreement could she see the available rooms. At that point, she found that the Kennecott singles she was interested in weren't available.

This wouldn't bother me nearly as much if completing the application were just a way to get access to room selection. But read what the agreement actually says:

"This Residence Hall & Housing License Agreement ... is a legally binding contract..."

It also says:

"By electronically signing this License, the Student accepts full financial responsibility for all applicable Fees ... for the entire Contract Period."

And this is the part that really caught my attention:

"The Student's financial obligations do not end because the Student fails to enroll; fails to select, move into, or take possession of a Room..."

Later, under "No Unilateral Cancellation by Student," it says:

"Once this License has been executed, the Student may not unilaterally cancel or terminate it."

Instead, you have to submit a Contract Release Request, which Housing can approve or deny, and an approved release is subject to a Contract Release Charge.

The agreement itself doesn't give the dollar amount of that charge. It refers to the "then-current Contract Release Charges published on the HDP website." I haven't been able to find a clearly published 2027–28 release-charge schedule.

So if you're just trying to compare University housing with living off campus, be aware of what you're signing to get access to the room-selection system.

My daughter wasn't trying to commit to U housing. She wanted to see whether the on-campus option she was interested in was even available. By the time she was allowed to find that out, she had already signed an agreement that describes itself as a legally binding contract.

She has now submitted a Contract Release Request, and we're waiting to hear back.

If anyone else has gone through the new 2027–28 process, I'm curious whether you had the same experience or found any information about the 2027–28 Contract Release Charges.

Do we have any updates about implementation of the cuts?

Hello! i’m transferring to the U next semester and was wondering what the best ways to cut costs are (mostly tuition) I’m instate but i’m wondering what the best places to apply to scholarships are and just best ways to cut costs in general. Any help is appreciated!