Welcome to U of U

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Welcome

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Welcome to the University of Utah, commonly referred to as The U or just Utah, a public research university with an enrollment of more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Located in Salt Lake City, the capital of the state, the University of Utah campus sits upon 1500 acres just 2 miles east of downtown. There are 16 main colleges within the University, including Business, Dentistry, Engineering, Fine Arts, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Social Work.

John R. Park Building

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Named after the "intellectual father" who served as College president for more than 20 years, the John R. Park Building was designed in the Beaux Arts/Neo-Classical style. Constructed in 1914, it was originally home to a library and art museum, but today it serves as an administration building.

Main Quad

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The Main Quad is a large outdoor green space found on the west side of campus, also known as lower campus, that lies between the Union and the University's main library, Marriott Library. With many walkways and tree- shaded areas, this is a frequented area for the University community. It is also where the annual Redfest concert takes place.

A. Ray Olpin Union

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Named after a former president of the University of Utah, the A. Ray Olpin Union is the main student activity center on campus. Here you will find many social, cultural, and extracurricular options to complement your academic life. The Union Programming Council fills the calendar with events like Open Mic Night, Zombie Tag, Service Symposium, and Instagram Gallery Stroll. There are literally hundreds of clubs, organizations, and intramural sports you could join, most of which are based here in the Union.

Languages and Communication

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The Languages and Communication Building, often abbreviated as LNCO, is also home to several departments in the College of Humanities, such as Communication, English, Languages and Literature, and Linguistics. A few very specialized programs can be found here, like British Studies, Humanities in Focus, Documentary Studies, and Religious Studies. Inside, you can make use of film and photography labs, a telecommunication production facility, print design labs, and the University Writing Program.

Carolyn Tanner Irish

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Our campus tour begins here, at the Carolyn Tanner Irish Humanities Building, home to the College of Humanities. Completed in 2008, this $16.5 million facility provides 50,000 square feet of space for the Departments of History and Philosophy. It also houses the centers for several study abroad programs that coordinate with particular academic courses of study. In addition to many classrooms and lecture halls, there are also reading rooms, courtyards, and even an outdoor labyrinth.

University Campus Store

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Near the Quad is the University Campus Store, your one-stop-shop for all things college- and class-related. This is where you will purchase textbooks and course materials each semester, and it's also where you can sell your books after finals if you choose to do so. Conveniently open six days a week, the Campus Store also sells University of Utah gear, computers, and basic school and office supplies.

Marriott Library

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The Marriott Library, named after J. Willard Marriott, founder of the popular hotel chain, is the main library on campus. A four-year renovation completed in 2009 opened the building up to more natural light and improved interior walkways in order to better navigate the 3-million volume collection housed within. New additions also include a cafe_, rooftop garden, more classrooms and study areas, as well as a technology studio.

Alice Sheets Marriott Center

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The Alice Sheets Marriott Center is an impressive 64,000 square-foot building used by the Departments of Modern Dance and Ballet. Inside are classrooms, six large studios, a student lounge, dressing rooms, an audiovisual lab, physical therapy facilities, a costume shop, and to top it all off, a sky deck with beautiful views that serves as an optimal reception area. The calendar is jam-packed with dance performances and student tickets are discounted.

Intermountain Network

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Just north of the John R. Park Building is this facility, the Intermountain Network and Scientific Computation Center, or INSCC for short. The Center for High Performance Computing is based here and groups from the Meteorology, Physics, and Chemistry departments utilize the building. The auditorium found within has hosted "telematics cinema performances" and panel discussions.

Rice-Eccles Stadium

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The Rice-Eccles Stadium underwent a substantial renovation in the late 1990Õs and is home to the Utah Utes, the University's football team. During the 2002 Olympics, it hosted the Opening and Closing Ceremonies as well as many sporting events. The Stadium features more than 45,000 seats, a six- story press box, and a FieldTurf playing field. In addition to football games, it is also an occasional music venue with both U2 and The Rolling Stones having played shows here.

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