Take a tuition-free course that counts toward your degree this summer! UVU Excelerate offers a unique, project-based learning experience, allowing you to gain real-world skills while earning credits.

Why Choose UVU Excelerate?

  • Excelerate courses aren’t just regular classes; they are engaging, hands-on, and impactful! Each course includes a project that lets you apply what you learn to help a local community organization.
  • Picture yourself in a Botany class collaborating with city planners to design a nature walking path. You’ll contribute to planning activities and developing educational signage about local plant life, helping community members connect with nature and learn about the region’s biodiversity.

  • Envision taking a Psychology class that partners with local childcare facilities. You’ll apply your knowledge to create family-friendly resource guides on childhood development milestones and activities that support growth, helping parents and caregivers while using your skills in real-world child development scenarios.

  • Imagine taking an English class that partners with the public library. You’ll choose nonfiction books to review for the library’s blog, helping community members discover new books while enhancing your critical reading, writing, and thinking skills.

  • At the end of the program, you can add the project to your resume and showcase it in your portfolio, giving you a head start over other college students who haven’t had this real-world experience.

Set Yourself Apart!

Excelerate courses offer more than just credits—they help you stand out in the job market. Why settle for ordinary classes when you can gain valuable experience that aligns with your career goals?

Sign up for UVU Excelerate and take your learning beyond the classroom!

Check to see if you are eligible for UVU Excelerate!

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How Does Excelerate Work?

As a UVU Excelerate student, you'll earn credits toward your degree* by completing a project-based course over the summer!

Here’s how the program works:

  1. Check Your Eligibility: Complete the Qualtrics survey to be evaluated for eligibility.
  2. Choose an Exciting Embedded Class Project: Explore courses with real-world projects that align with your interests.
  3. Get the Registration Link: Your advisor will provide you with a registration link.
  4. Register for the Course: Your advisor or the UVU Excelerate team can assist with this step.
  5. Attend Orientation: Join the UVU Excelerate Orientation 
  6. Complete the Course: Your tuition-free course during Summer Block One (May 7 - Jun 25) or Summer Block Two (June 26 - Aug 8).
  7. Engage in Weekly Career Connections: Make connections with peers, faculty, and professionals in your field during the summer.
  8. Continue Building Connections: Attend career events through the academic year to continue building connections.

Why Should You Join UVU Excelerate?

Excelerate courses offer a hands-on approach to learning, helping you build essential skills from day one. Here’s what you’ll gain:

  • Tuition-Free Class: Earn credits toward graduation through our scholarship.*
  • Embedded Project: Collaborate with classmates and a community partner to develop a project piece that benefits the community and builds your professional resume.
  • Peer Mentors: Gain extra support from experienced classmates who attend class with you.
  • Campus Resources: Build connections with people and services that support you throughout your time at UVU.
  • Career Connections: Collaborate with employers and community members through workshops and events, opening doors to exploring potential careers.
  • Small Class Sizes: Less than 20 students for personalized support.

*Check with your advisor to ensure the course fits your degree plan before registering.

 

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