Early Admission is a program in which the student leaves the high school entirely, after their junior year, and is admitted as a University freshman in the regular baccalaureate degree program. Students applying to this program should present above-average high school grades, 3.50 GPA or above, ACT composite of at least 25, strong motivation and maturity and provide evidence that they have exhausted the academic resources available through their high school. Students are admitted to the program at the beginning of fall semester, and application should be made after completion of the junior year of high school. Early Admission is designed for students who desire to leave high school entirely after their junior year and attend the University of Utah full time. Early Admission students replace their senior year of high school with their freshman year of college.
Students still graduate with their high school class.
In regards to meeting high school graduation, students should coordinate and confirm with their high school for completion of these respective requirements. To participate, applicants are admitted as a University freshman in the regular baccalaureate degree program, at the beginning of the fall semester. Applicants need to demonstrate an above-average high school record, a 3.50 or above GPA and ACT composite score of 25. They must also demonstrate high levels of maturity and motivation. To apply, application materials and all supporting credentials are to be received by May 1st.