University of Utah College of Fine Arts

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Know Your Stuff

Do It Early

Do It Often

Our research has highlighted a couple of things our most successful students have done, so we’re recommending them to you.

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CREATE SUCCESS

Know Your Stuff

KNOW YOUR STUFF

Know Your Graduation Requirements

General Catalog
General Education Requirements
How to Run a Degree Audit (PDF)

Know Your Resources

Know Your Rights

Remember, students’ rights are protected by a variety of state and federal laws, including the ADA, Title IX, and FERPA. If you feel like you’re being mistreated, please tell someone

Know Your Wellness Resources

Studies show that approximately two-thirds of college students report struggling with mental health. We are here to help!

Know Yourself!

Self-knowledge is key to creating and sticking to habits, since not every approach works for everyone in every situation

Read this article by Gretchen Rubin
Read Better than Before by Gretchen Rubin

Know How to Build Habits & Routines

Check out these apps: Forest, Done, and Habitica
Try using the Eisenhower Box
Read Atomic Habits by James Clear
Read this article by Gretchen Rubin

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Do it Often

DO IT OFTEN

Check In With Academic Advising

It is recommended that you meet with an academic advisor each term. Also you can check in with an academic advisor whenever you:
- Have questions
- Need advice or a referral
- Don’t know where to start

Book an academic advising appointment

Check & Read UMail & Canvas Daily

Run a Degree Audit

Degree Audit is the best way to track your academic progress
When to check your degree audit?
- After your register for classes
- Once grades are posted
- Planning for the future

How to Run a Degree Audit (PDF)
Log into your CIS Account

Need help interpreting? Come meet with an Advisor!

Set the Foundations for Success

Sleep, move your body, eat/drink well, and declutter. These core practices help us set the foundation to build and keep healthy habits overall.

Watch this video from Gretchen Rubin Listen to Gretchen Rubin’s podcast, Happier

Internship Exploration

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Join ArtsForce
Meet with the CFA Internship Coordinator

Check Involvement Opportunities

University Clubs
FAF Grants (for CFA Sponsored Student Organizations)
Departmental Student Advisory Committees (SACS)

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Do it Early

DO IT EARLY

Students who register for classes as early as possible are more likely to persist in their education and have fewer barriers to graduation

Find your registration date PDF
Complete your registration Video or PDF
Check your Registration & Class Schedule

Complete MAP

MAP is required academic advising a few times throughout your education. Meet with an advisor to avoid registration delays!

Make a plan to take Writing (WR) and Math (QA) early
Writing Informed Self Placement
Math Placement

Check UMail to know when to sign up for a MAP appointment

Calendar Important Dates and Deadlines

You can use the link below to subscribe to the academic calendar so important dates and deadlines appear on your calendar

Check the Academic Calendar

Review your syllabi and calendar assignments, project due dates, quizzes, exams, and finals. Also schedule rehearsals, performances, calls for entries, and artist submissions so you can plan ahead

Check Your Holds

Some holds can impact your registration