Electrical and Computer Engineering Programs
Welcome to ECE
Tutoring Resources
Free Individual tutoring sessions can be made by appointment through Acuity Links to an external site..
Semester information for the ECE Tutoring Program.
Additional tutoring (free!) is also available:
School of Computing Links to an external site. Tutoring Center
Math Center (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. Math Tutoring Hours
Physics Help Center and Private Tutors Links to an external site.
Learning Center Links to an external site. is available for a variety of topics
Writing Center Links to an external site. for any writing assistance or review of your writing
eTutoring Links to an external site. for a lot of subjects (Biology, Math, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, Writing, etc)
Needing some help with life but just don't know where to start? Use this Tools for Success Links to an external site. or connect with a student success coach Links to an external site. for support.
Academic Advising
To schedule an appointment with an academic advisor please visit ece.utah.edu/advising Links to an external site.
Undergraduate Research
Learn about how to get involved in research in ECE at the U. Options include volunteer, for-credit, and paid (UROP): https://www.ece.utah.edu/undergraduate-research/ Links to an external site.
Student Activities
Each semester there are several different types of activities that we suggest students to engage in. These include department events, department social events, career activities, student success activities, and educational activities. These are helpful activities designed to help your growth in all areas for life long learning.
Please click on the semester opportunities to find the current semester information. Note that some additional activities are on the department calendar Links to an external site..
ECE Student Hub
- Welcome!
- Prospective Students
- Full-Major Status Application
- Internships/Jobs/Volunteer
- Student Clubs
- Lab Tutorials
The ECE Student Hub is supported by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The purpose is to provide a central location for students to receive department announcements and event updates.
If you haven't already, we strongly suggest turning on Canvas notifications so that you receive an email when notifications are posted (click on "View Course Notifications" in the right-hand tool bar). You can easily sort through the announcements to find what you are looking for. Common announcements include:
Events
Scholarships
Job & Internship Opportunities
Volunteering
Research
If you have any questions, please contact an academic advisor. To schedule an appointment with an academic advisor, visit ece.utah.edu/advising Links to an external site.
Do you have questions about life as an ECE student at the U? Contact an academic advisor or read more info here Links to an external site..
In order for your application to be considered for full-major status, you must first notify your advisor that you would like to be designated as either Pre-Electrical Engineering or Pre-Computer Engineering.
B.S. Electrical Engineering Entry Requirements | B.S. Computer Engineering Entry Requirements |
Complete the following classes: Math 1310/1210 Calculus I |
Complete the following classes: ECE 1250 or ECE 1240, 1245, &10500 ECE Design Math 1310/1210 Calculus I Math 1320/1220 Calculus II Phys 2210 Physics for Engineers I CS 1410 Intro to Object-Oriented Programming CS 2420 Algorithms & Data Structures WRTG 2010 2nd Year College Writing |
Pre-Major GPA of 2.8 or higher | Pre-Major GPA of 2.8 or higher |
Cumulative U of U GPA of 2.5 or higher | Cumulative U of U GPA of 2.5 or higher |
Once you have completed all the pre-requisite classes for your chosen major, please complete the Full-Major Status Admissions module.
Internships & Jobs:
Please check announcements weekly for postings. You can use the search bar in the announcements to help identify postings. You can also visit the College of Engineering Job Board Links to an external site. for recent job/internship postings.
Volunteer Work:
This is a great way to find volunteer opportunities near you: https://heritage.utah.gov/userveutah/find-volunteer-opportunities Links to an external site.
Undergraduate Research:
This is a great way to get involved in exciting research going on at the U. You can receive credit or (UROP) funding for your time. See for more details: https://www.ece.utah.edu/undergraduate-research/ Links to an external site.
Engineers Without Borders
Engineers Without Borders Links to an external site. is a non-profit humanitarian organization established to partner with developing communities worldwide in order to improve their quality of life. This partnership involves the implementation of sustainable engineering projects, while involving and training internationally responsible engineers and engineering students.
IEEE
IEEE Links to an external site. is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. IEEE and its members inspire a global community through IEEE’s highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities.
The Women in Engineering (WIE) program
The Women in Engineering (WIE) program Links to an external site. is dedicated to serving the community of women graduate and undergraduate engineering/computer science students in the College of Engineering. WIE will focus on retention, recruitment and overall climate enhancement activities. The WIE community includes women of from all seven engineering departments at the University of Utah.
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Utah’s Society of Women Engineers Links to an external site. is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in those aspirations and be recognized for their life-changing contributions and achievements as engineers and leaders.
Tau Beta Pi
Tau Beta Pi Links to an external site. is the only national engineering honor society at the University of Utah. TBP members are known not only for their academic excellence, but also for their excellent character and leadership qualities. Moreover, the engineering industry is filled with TBP members, so employers know from experience that members make good employees.
Aerospace club
The Aerospace Club at the University of Utah is a student chapter of American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). The AIAA promotes the study of aeronautics and astronautics at the University of Utah, helps students to find related employment, sponsors projects for student participation, and organizes activities that complement aerospace education. Club projects include a wide application of Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, and Computer engineering principles.
We are adding tutorials for all of our labs/lab equipment. Start HERE, but more information is coming.