Welcome to Biological Sciences

As an undergraduate, advising is your gateway to the School of Biological Sciences. Here you have a dedicated team to help you navigate your education.

Spring 2022 Academic Advising Appointments

In order to keep both students and advisors safe as we return for classes, academic advising appointments will be held either by phone or video.

In-person appointments will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please send us an email if you need to meet in person for an appointment.

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If you have a question please e-mail:

bioadvising@utah.edu

Course Transfer Information

Information for course transfer related questions:

Permission Codes

Transferring Course Credits

Advising Team

FAQs

Where is Biology Advising Located?

The Advising office is open M-F 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (closed 12-1 pm for lunch). The advising office is located on the second floor of the James Talmage Building on Presidents Circle, north of the South Biology Building

For drop-in advising please go to The Hive, in the Crocker Science Center, M-F, #240, 8-5 pm There’s always a biology advisor on staff, along with advisors from the other departments in the College of Science.

How do I make an appointment to see my advisor?

Appointments are booked on-line
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Additional appointment openings are added every Friday.

What should I bring with me to my appointment?

Students should have a valid photo ID. If you are considering transferring to the U of U or if you are a newly transferred student, please bring in a copy of an official or unofficial transcript.

Where do I go for my appointment?

The Biology Advising Office is located on the second floor of the James Talmage Building, on Presidents Circle just north of the South Biology Building.

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Students must check-in at the front desk. If your appointment is at The Hive in the Crocker Science Center Room 240, please check in with the front desk staff. A valid photo ID will be required upon check-in.

If you are not able to make your appointment, please be courteous to the advisors and cancel ahead of time. If you are running late, call the advising office at 801-581-6244.

Where can I find parking?

Parking is available at the visitors parking lot nearest the Marriott Library and Campus Bookstore. We do not validate parking. If you plan to be on campus for a longer period of time, a visitor or day pass may be purchased online through Commuter Services.

How do I declare Biology as a major?

You can declare a biology major (BA/BS/Teaching) by visiting the Biology Advising Office during business hours (M-F 8:30AM - 4:30PM, closed 12PM-1:00PM) when the University is in session). Please bring a photo ID (UofU ID card or drivers license). You may also declare over the phone by calling the advising office with your FERPA pin (801-581-6244). The Advising Office is located in the James Talmage Building, second floor.

Do I have to declare an "emphasis" to be a Biology major?

No, emphases are not required.

Is there a general Biology minor?

No. At this time, Biology offers minors in Integrative Human Biology (IHB; jointly with Anthropology; the IHB minor IS available to Biology majors) and Biology Teaching.

Can I get credit for independent research? Can independent research count as a Biology lab?

“Yes!” If you are participating in approved research at the University of Utah, you can enroll in BIOL 4955: Individual research, which counts as both an upper division biology course AND a biology lab towards your Biology degree (BIOL 4955 Individual research can be counted once, for a max of 3 credits and 2 lab units).