Deferment

By deferring your admission, you can be admitted to Utah Valley University now and start taking classes later.

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Testimonials

  • I didn’t know what day I was shipping out for basic training, and the deadline for deferral was approaching. When I found out exactly what day I was leaving, I started the deferral process and submitted it two days later. It was very straightforward, the website was very helpful, and I was able to submit my deferral with plenty of time to spare. I am so glad I deferred, because I was able to designate my parents to access my student records and sign up for my classes while I was gone. I was able to just show up on the first day of classes and it was like I was never gone.”"Josie Sorcia Global Supply Chain Management, ‘26

Why Should I Defer?

Deferred admission was created for students who need to delay their admission to a different semester than the one they were admitted for. Students defer for reasons including humanitarian or religious mission, military service, health, financial, employment, and family responsibilities.

Deferring your admission offers several advantages, including:

  • Holding your scholarship
  • Designating someone to register you for classes prior to your return.

Undergraduate students may take a leave of absence for 7 semesters. This includes summer semesters. Graduate students should talk to their program directors before deferring.

How to Defer Your Admission

  1. Complete the online Deferred Admission Application.
    Leave of Absence/Deferment Form
  2. If you need to designate someone to register you for classes and act on your behalf, submit the online Student Information Release Form.
    Student Information Release Form

Returning from Deferment

When you are ready, we are prepared to help you come back and continue your education.

  • Log into your myUVU account and review any holds you may have.
  • Contact your academic advisor to begin the process for enrolling in classes. You can find your advisor on your myUVU student portal or by visiting Academic Advising.
  • Contact the Financial Aid & Scholarships Office if you have questions about applying for financial aid and/or reinstating a scholarship award that has been held.

Your account will remain active for seven semesters from the semester you were admitted, or the last semester you attended. If you return later than 7 semesters from the last time you were admitted or attended classes (includes summer semesters), you may be required to re-apply for admission.

Have more questions? Contact us.