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Graduate School Resources:
The Graduate School at the University of Utah provides many helpful resources to current students, including travel assistance, grants and fellowships, and diversity information.

Student Support Services:
The University of Utah is dedicated to support students in and outside the classroom by providing adequate resources to meet student needs. The resources below range from support and access for students with disabilities, student wellness and consultations concerning issues of possible discrimination, sexual misconduct, harassment or retaliation.

Funding Resources:

Academic Resources:

Academic Forms
Independent Study

The independent study contract must be completed and returned to the academic advisor before a permission code will be distributed for registration. The contract requires an outline of the objectives of the study, a summary of the topic, papers/projects planned to be completed, reading lists, and designated meeting times with the faculty mentor.

Core Course Waiver/Substitution

The core course waiver or substitution is used to facilitate a potential course waiver or request for core substitution. Please complete the form in its entirety with the appropriate supplemental documents and signatures.

PhD Student Request for Support