Submitted by Susan Williams, Stake Education Specialist

The Utah System of Higher Education has announced a new initiative that guarantees college admission for Utah students.

The initiative, called “Admit Utah”, guarantees that every Utah high school student will be admitted to at least one of Utah’s 16 public colleges and universities, regardless of the student’s GPA.

Utah’s public university system includes two research universities, four regional universities, two community colleges, and eight technical colleges. Private institutions including Brigham Young University, Westminster University, and Ensign College are not included in the admissions guarantee.

While all students are guaranteed admission to at least one institution through the new initiative, some campuses, including Utah State University and the University of Utah, will require a minimum GPA to be accepted.

 “Admit Utah” initiative has a website (https://admitutah.org) with resources about the different higher education options in the state and financial aid guidance. High school seniors will be able to use the site to get real-time admissions updates and guidance in completing their applications in the fall. There is no fee to apply for admission.

“This initiative paves the way for students to pursue their academic goals without unnecessary obstacles,” said the Commissioner of Higher Education. “We firmly believe that every Utah student deserves the opportunity to succeed in college, and we are confident that ‘Admit Utah’ will be instrumental in making that a reality.”