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College Profile for : Utah Valley State College

Utah Valley University or UVU, is a publicly-funded college located in Orem, Utah. Although Utah Valley has many courses of study, including an increasing number of bachelor's degree programs, it still retains many of its trade and technical school roots. The college currently offers 56 bachelor degrees and more than 270 career-preparation programs. The college’s Wasatch Campus in Heber City, Utah, also offers bachelor degrees in business management and secondary education as well as associate degrees in accounting, behavioral science, business management, elementary education and general education. Most recently known as Utah Valley State College (UVSC), on July 1, 2008 the school attained university status and switched its name to Utah Valley University. (from wikipedia)

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Web Site: http://www.uvsc.edu

 

Overview Admissions Finances Students Academic Programs

Mission Statement

http://www.uvsc.edu/visitors/aboutuvsc/mission.html

General Information

Other Names	UVSC
Type	Public, 4-year or above
Control	Public
Size	20,000 and above
Campus Setting	City: Small
Calendar System	Semester
Title IV Eligibility	Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Relgious Affiliation	Not applicable

College Athletic Affiliations

Yes	Member of National Athletic Association	Yes	National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
No	National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)	No	National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
No	National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)	No	National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)
		No	Other national athletic association

College Athletic Conferences

Not applicable	NCAA/NAIA conference number football
Division I Independents	NCAA/NAIA conference number basketball
Division I Independents	NCAA/NAIA conference number baseball
Division I Independents	NCAA/NAIA conference number country/track

College Student Services Offered

Yes	Remedial Services	Yes	Academic/career counseling service
Yes	Employment services for students	Yes	Placement services for completers
Yes	On-campus day care for students' children

College Special Learning Opportunities

Yes	ROTC	Yes	Distance learning opportunities
Yes	ROTC: Army	Yes	Study abroad
No	ROTC: Navy	Yes	Weekend/evening college
Yes	ROTC: Air Force

Teacher Certification

Yes	Below the postsecondary level
Yes	Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
No	Students must complete their preparation at another institution
Yes	Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers