Resources

Course Resources

Course Resources:

VNA Getting Started Attend Lab 0: The Vector Network Analyzer
General Matlab Resources: ECE1050 Intro to Matlab Course https://utah.instructure.com/courses/721154
Matlab Plotting

ECE Resources:

Free! Tutoring resources for ECE courses, plus some math and physics.

Need help with your schedule, or anything else: ECE Advising

For technical issues in the lab (broken equipment, software issues, etc) please send an email that describes the issue, description of setup where error occurred, which bench station, etc to: ecelabs@coe.utah.edu

For student concerns and other feedback, please contact your instructor or fill out the form at: https://www.ece.utah.edu/studentfeedback

Primary Online Resources

Below is a list of some of the essential resources used when taking an online class at the University of Utah. Not all tools are used in every class. To find out which ones you will need to be familiar with for your class, refer to the expectations outlined in your syllabus. If you are still unsure contact your instructor.

Canvas (Click to view the Canvas Student Guides.)
- If you have any questions about how to navigate your Canvas course contact your instructor or visit the Canvas Student Guides
Zoom (Download and install the meeting app) (Links to an external site.)
- Zoom is a virtual meeting tool and a common choice for instructors for office hours (one-on-one help). You can share screens, record conversations, and interact. Usually you will access Zoom meetings from Canvas via a link set up by your instructor.
- Requires use of a webcam and microphone.
ConexED (Login with your university uNid) (Links to an external site.)
- ConexED is a virtual meeting tool accessed from the Canvas left-side navigation. It is often used for scheduling and meeting with advisors here at the U. Some instructors use it for office hours and class live group discussion sessions. You can share screens, record conversations, and hold group meetings with up to 10 people. Students can use their ConexED Cafe for group work and study sessions.
- Requires use of a webcam and microphone.
Kaltura (Click here to learn more )
- Kaltura is the University supported video recording tool. It can be used to create lecture record your screen or manage your video library inside of Canvas.
- Requires use of a webcam and microphone.
ProctorU (Click here to learn more)
- ProctorU is the online proctoring service used by many faculty on Campus. To find out if your class will be using ProctorU contact your instructor.
- Requires use of a webcam and microphone.
Microsoft Teams (Download and install the Teams app) (Links to an external site.)
- Microsoft Teams is a message board, chat, and virtual meeting tool. It is used in some classes to enable collaborative group work and idea sharing. You can create team channels for class groups, hold video meetings, live chat and share files.
Skype for Business (Download and install the meeting app) (Links to an external site.)
- Skype is a virtual meeting tool used by some instructors for office hours (one-on-one help).

Academic Support

Software Available for Students

The Office of Software Licensing provides special educational pricing for a variety of software. As a University of Utah student, you have free access to:

Matlab
- Matlab will be useful in this lab for evaluating and plotting your data. ECE 1050 Intro to Matlab provides introductory resourceshttps://utah.instructure.com/courses/721154
Box
- Box is an online cloud storage and collaboration tool. You have up to 1TB of free storage. Simply log in at utah.box.com with your uNID and university password to activate your account.
Adobe Creative Cloud
- Edit photos, create beautiful documents, edit sound or video, or just explore your creativity with top tier applications like Photoshop, InDesign, and Premiere. The full suite is available at no additional cost through the U software website.
Office 365
- Collaborate for free with online versions of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote. The full suite is available at no additional cost to students through the U software website.

For more information on other software packages available for discounted purchase or free download, contact:

Office of Software Licensing
801-581-4000
software.utah.edu (Links to an external site.)
Marriott Library Knowledge Commons (Floor 2)
295 S. 1500 E.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Library & Database Resources

Libraries at the U

Here at the University of Utah, we have four different libraries available for students:

J. Willard Marriott Library
801-581-8558
lib.utah.edu (Links to an external site.)
295 S. 1500 E.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

James E. Faust Law Library
801-581-6184
law.utah.edu/library (Links to an external site.)
383 S. University St.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library
801-581-5534
library.med.utah.edu (Links to an external site.)
10 N. 1900 E.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

McKay Music Library
801-581-6762
music.utah.edu/mckay-music-library (Links to an external site.)
204 Gardner Hall
1375 E. President's Cir.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Need something that isn't available here at the U? Request content via Interlibrary Loan or suggest a purchase!

Research Databases at the U

Researching a topic for class? You can search for physical and digital copies of books, government documents, videos, and more that the U's libraries have available at lib.utah.edu!

To see all of the information available in the University of Utah's databases, visit databases.tools.lib.utah.edu! Here, you can search for academic resources by topic or media type.

Still not finding what you're looking for? Check out the Online Research Library Help Guide! (Links to an external site.)

Google Scholar & USearch

Google Scholar works the same as Google, but limits your results to scholarly resources. You can also link it directly to the U's databases so that you can discover resources only available at the U, too. To set this up:

Visit scholar.google.com
Go to Settings > Library Links
In the search field, look for "University of Utah"
Select "Get It @ UU"
Save your selections

Computer & Internet Access Services

If you are a student in need of a laptop or wireless hotspot, contact Union Services to arrange the shipment of one to you.

Union Services
info@union.utah.edu

Financial Aid

Many students have questions regarding their financial aid due to the coronavirus outbreak. If you are concerned about your academic standing, have questions about scholarship eligibility, or have other issues regarding financial aid, please reach out.

Emergency financial aid is also available to some students. To learn more, contact:

Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
801-585-6211
FAwin1@utah.edu
financialaid.utah.edu/news/covid19.php

Tutoring & Writing Help

Use the University of Utah's eTutoring service to get one-on-one help on a variety of topics including writing, math, statistics, chemistry and more.

For more information about how to get individual academic help and links to other helpful resources, visit the eTutoring website or contact the Writing Center.

eTutoring Online
etutoringonline.org

Writing Center
801-587-9122
writingcenter.utah.edu

(Links to an external site.)
2701 Marriott Library
295 S 1500 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

TRIO Student Support Services

TRIO federal programs are targeted to serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities.

Student Support Services (SSS) is a TRIO program for current or incoming undergraduate university students who are seeking their first bachelor's degree and need academic assistance and other services to be successful at the University of Utah.

For more information about what support they provide, a list of ongoing events, and links to other resources, view their website or contact:

TRIO Student Support Services
801-581-7188
trio.utah.edu
Room 2075
1901 E. S. Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

English as a Second/Additional Language (ESL) Student Resources

If you are an English language learner, there are several resources on campus available to help you develop your English writing and language skills. Feel free to contact:

Writing Center
801-587-9122
writingcenter.utah.edu

(Links to an external site.)
2701 Marriott Library
295 S 1500 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

English for Academic Success (EAS) Program
801-581-8047
linguistics.utah.edu/eas-program
2300 LNCO
255 S. Central Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

English Language Institute
801-581-4600
continue.utah.edu/eli (Links to an external site.)
540 Arapeen Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Student Success Advocates

The mission of Student Success Advocates is to support students in making the most of their University of Utah experience. They can assist you with identifying goals, developing empowerment strategies, and planning your engagement with high-impact educational practices. They can also provide you with tools and strategies to help you succeed academically and, ultimately, professionally.

For more information about what support they provide, view their website or contact:

Student Success Advocates
801-587-8556
ssa.utah.edu (Links to an external site.)
Sterling Sill Center
195 S. Central Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Academic Advising

The Academic Advising Center supports the undergraduate community through collaborative and comprehensive advising services as students explore, navigate, and graduate at the University of Utah. It is recommended that you speak with your advisor once a semester!

For more information about what support they provide, view their website or contact:

Academic Advising
801-581-8146
advising.utah.edu (Links to an external site.)
450 Student Services Building
201 S. 1460 E.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Academic Calendars

To view calendars listing important dates for the year, visit the Academic Calendar.

Wellness Support

Center for Student Wellness

The Center for Student Wellness believes that wellness is the foundation of success and that equitable access to inclusive wellness services, education and support will create a more resilient, thriving University of Utah.

They offer information and training about important topics in personal health, free and confidential support for students, faculty or staff who have experienced interpersonal violence, free HIV/STI testing, and a variety of options for students to get involved.

Telehealth services are available at this time.

For helpful resources to manage your personal wellness and counseling options, contact:

Center for Student Wellness
801-581-7776
wellness.utah.edu
2100 Eccles Student Life Center
1836 Student Life Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Counseling

The University of Utah has many options available for anyone seeking professional help with their mental health. We provide developmental, preventive, and therapeutic services and programs that promote the intellectual, emotional, cultural, and social development of University of Utah students

Telehealth services are available at this time.

For more information on counseling options available at the U, please contact:

University Counseling Center
801-581-6826
801-587-3000 (24/7 Crisis Line)
counselingcenter.utah.edu
426 Student Services Building
201 S. 1460 E.
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112

Center for Student Wellness
801-581-7776
wellness.utah.edu
328 Student Services Building
201 S. 1460 E.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Women's Resource Center
801-581-8030
womenscenter.utah.edu
411 Union Building
200 S. Central Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Student Health Center

The Student Health Center offers a wide variety of low-cost health care services to students and their families, like:

Full service primary health care
Preventive and Well Care
Women's Health and Family Planning
Pediatric Care Services
SHAC HIV/STD Testing & Counseling Clinic
Immunizations
Travel Vaccines
Low Cost TB Tests
Sports Medicine Clinic
Prescription Assistance available to those who qualify.

Telehealth services are available at this time.

For more information on services and insurance coverage, contact:

Student Health Center
801-581-6431
studenthealth.utah.edu
Level 1 Madsen Health Center
555 Foothill Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Feed U Food Pantry

The University of Utah Feed U food pantry provides non-perishable, nourishing food for our students, their families, faculty, and staff. We don’t want any member of our Campus Community to have to choose between having some food on the table and keeping up with the emergencies that come up.

The Feed U Pantry is open to all University of Utah students, faculty, and staff with a current University of Utah ID.

The Feed U Pantry will provide curbside pickup of to-go bags at the east entrance of the Union building on Mondays and Thursdays from 12-3 PM (MT) starting Thursday, April 9th, 2020.

For more information and to place a to-go bag order, contact:

Feed U Food Pantry
feedufoodpantry@gmail.com
https://union.utah.edu/resources-spaces/feed-u-pantry/

Food donations can be accepted directly to the Feed U Pantry. Please see our donation guide. Food donations can also be donated directly to the Utah Food Bank. Monetary donations are accepted directly through the Development Office.

Community Support

American Indian Students

The AIRC works to increase American Indian student visibility and success on campus by advocating for and providing student centered programs and tools to enhance academic success, cultural events to promote personal well-being, and a supportive “home-away-from-home” space for students to grow and develop leadership skills.

For more information about what support they provide, a list of ongoing events, and links to other resources, view their website or contact:

American Indian Resource Center
801-581-7019
diversity.utah.edu/centers/airc
Fort Douglas Building 622
1925 De Trobriand St.
Salt Lake City, UT 84113

Students With Children

Our mission is to support and coordinate information, program development and services that enhance family resources as well as the availability, affordability and quality of child care for University students, faculty and staff.

For more information about what support they provide, a list of ongoing events, and links to other resources, view their website or contact:

Center for Childcare & Family Resources
801-585-5897
childcare.utah.edu
408 Union Building
200 S. Central Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Undocumented Students

Immigration is a complex phenomenon with broad impact—those who are directly affected by it, as well as those who are indirectly affected by their relationships with family members, friends, and loved ones. If your immigration status presents obstacles that prevent you from engaging in specific activities or fulfilling specific course criteria, confidential arrangements may be requested from the Dream Center.

Arrangements with the Dream Center will not jeopardize your student status, your financial aid, or any other part of your residence. The Dream Center offers a wide range of resources to support undocumented students (with and without DACA) as well as students from mixed-status families.

For more information about what support they provide and links to other resources, view their website or contact:

Dream Center
801-213-3697
dream.utah.edu (Links to an external site.)
1120 Annex (Wing B)
1901 E. S. Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Students With Disabilities

The Center for Disability Services is dedicated to serving students with disabilities by providing the opportunity for success and equal access at the University of Utah. They also strive to create an inclusive, safe, and respectful environment.

For more information about what support they provide and links to other resources, view their website or contact:

Center for Disability Services
801-581-5020
disability.utah.edu (Links to an external site.)
162 Union Building
200 S. Central Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Black Students

Using a pan-African lens, the Black Cultural Center seeks to counteract persistent campus-wide and global anti-blackness. The Black Cultural Center works to holistically enrich, educate, and advocate for students, faculty, and staff through Black centered programming, culturally affirming educational initiatives, and retention strategies.

For more information about what support they provide, a list of ongoing events, and links to other resources, view their website or contact:

Black Cultural Center
801-213-1441
diversity.utah.edu/centers/bcc (Links to an external site.)
Fort Douglas Building 603
95 Fort Douglas Blvd.
Salt Lake City, UT 84113

Ethnic Students

The Center for Ethnic Student Affairs offers several programs dedicated to the success of students with varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Their mission is to create an inclusive, safe campus community that values the experiences of all students.

For more information about what support they provide, a list of ongoing events, and links to other resources, view their website or contact:

Center for Ethnic Student Affairs
801-581-8151
diversity.utah.edu/centers/cesa/ (Links to an external site.)
235 Union Building
200 S. Central Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

LGBTQ+ Students

The LGBTQ+ Resource Center acts in accountability with the campus community by identifying the needs of people with a queer range of [a]gender and [a]sexual experiences and responding with university-wide services.

For more information about what support they provide, a list of ongoing events, and links to other resources, view their website or contact:

LGBTQ+ Resource Center
801-587-7973
lgbt.utah.edu (Links to an external site.)
409 Union Building
200 S. Central Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Women

The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) at the University of Utah serves as the central resource for educational and support services for women. Honoring the complexities of women’s identities, the WRC facilitates choices and changes through programs, counseling, and training grounded in a commitment to advance social justice and equality.

For more information about what support they provide, a list of ongoing events, and links to other resources, view their website or contact:

Women's Resource Center
801-581-8030
womenscenter.utah.edu (Links to an external site.)
411 Union Building
200 S. Central Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Active Military & Veteran Students

The mission of the Veterans Support Center is to improve and enhance the individual and academic success of veterans, service members, and their family members who attend the university; to help them receive the benefits they earned; and to serve as a liaison between the student veteran community and the university.

For more information about what support they provide, a list of ongoing events, and links to other resources, view their website or contact:

Veterans Support Center
801-587-7722
veteranscenter.utah.edu (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.)
418 Union Building
200 S. Central Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Inclusivity @ The U

The Office for Inclusive Excellence is here to engage, support, and advance an environment fostering the values of respect, diversity, equity, inclusivity, and academic excellence for students in our increasingly global campus community. They also handle reports of bias in the classroom as outlined below:

Bias or hate incidents consist of speech, conduct, or some other form of expression or action that is motivated wholly or in part by prejudice or bias whose impact discriminates, demeans, embarrasses, assigns stereotypes, harasses, or excludes individuals because of their race, color, ethnicity, national origin, language, sex, size, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or religion.

For more information about what support they provide and links to other resources, or to report a bias incident, view their website or contact:

Office for Inclusive Excellence
801-581-4600
inclusive-excellence.utah.edu (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.)
170 Annex (Wing D)
1901 E. S. Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

Other Student Groups

To learn more about some of the other resource groups available at the U, check out:

getinvolved.utah.edu/
(Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.)

studentsuccess.utah.edu/resources/student-support

Professional Development

Career & Professional Development Center is here to support students and alumni by helping them design individualized life plans. Their mission is to help students better understand who they are, what they want to do professionally, and what steps they need to take to get there.

For more information on resources, job/internship opportunities, career outcomes, and partnered employers, view their website or contact:

Career & Professional Development
801-581-6186
careers.utah.edu (Links to an external site.)
350 Career & Professional Development Center
201 S. 1460 E.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112