The Utah System of Higher Education will now allow every high school student in Utah admission to at least one of the 16 public higher education institutions in the state, regardless of GPA.
“Admit Utah” is the state’s first simplified and guaranteed admissions initiative and will serve as a central hub for students, families and educators to navigate the college admissions process.
“They’re guaranteed admission into at least one,” Trisha Dugovic, spokeswoman for USHE, said. “That could be anywhere from a tech college up to the four-year universities.”
Dugovic said the University of Utah and Utah State University are the only public universities in the state that have GPA requirements to attend. That means 14 colleges and universities will grant admission to Utah students without a GPA requirement.
“Admit Utah marks a significant milestone in our efforts to ensure that every Utah student has access to a quality college education,” Cydni Tetro, Utah Board of Higher Education member, said in a statement. “This platform will provide students with even more clarity and simplicity in the college application process, empowering them to pursue their educational aspirations with confidence.”