UVU, short for Utah Valley University, is the largest university in Utah and offers a unique dual mission as both a trade school and a university. At its core, UVU is committed to affordable student success. As an integrated university and community college, its aim is to educate every student for success in both work and life through engaged teaching, services, and scholarship.

UVU stands out with its dual-mission model that combines the rigorous academic programs of a first-rate teaching university with the vocational programs of a community college. This unique approach focuses on student success, engaged learning, and faculty-mentored research. It aims to make higher education more accessible and affordable to students from all backgrounds.

With over 40,936 students, including high school concurrent enrollment students, UVU boasts a diverse student body. In fact, students from 77 different countries are represented at UVU. The university also values inclusion and diversity, with 30% of its students being nontraditional (25+ years old) and 37% being first-generation students.

UVU is proud to have Dr. Astrid S. Tuminez as its seventh president, making her the first female president of the institution.

Located in Orem, Utah, UVU enjoys a central location