Welcome to Continuing Education at the University of Utah!
We are here to serve the educational needs of lifelong learners, both locally and through distance education. Browse our website or printed brochures to find classes in youth education, technology education, professional development, test preparation, credit courses, distance education (including online classes), English language training, and a wide variety of subjects in lifelong learning. If you are 50 or over, we invite you to join our Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, an exciting new community of adult learners.
At Continuing Ed we are committed to making your learning experience
at the University of Utah both pleasant and productive. If you need
assistance finding or registering for any of our classes, please call
our customer service team at (801)581-6461. Or, if you're having
difficulty and need to speak with someone in charge, I invite you to
email or telephone me directly.
Chuck Wight
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
(801) 581-8796
chuck.wight@utah.edu
Recent Accomplishments (2006-07)
- Continuing Education offered a total of 2,705 classes serving 25,737 students (credit and non-credit enrollments) during the 2006 calendar year.
- Launched a state-of-the-art free online learning and self-assessment website (http://RUReady.net) to help students prepare themselves to take introductory college-level math courses.
- Facilitated the acquisition and official launch of the University of Utah Entrada Field Station and Education Center on a 400-acre ranch located on the Delores River about 35 miles northeast of Moab, Utah.
- Forged new partnerships with academic departments to
offer complete degree programs at Continuing Education's off-campus
sites in Sandy, Murray, Bountiful, and Park City, as well as selected
online courses through Independent Study.
- Hosted the F. W. Reynolds Lecture, delivered by Professor Theresa Martinez.
- Obtained a grant from the Bernard Osher Foundation to provide 25 scholarships each
year to help students resume their college studies after a prolonged absence.
- Raised over $70,000 in funds for student scholarships in Continuing Education classes and programs.
