Undergraduate Academic Advising

Academic Advisors are here to help you connect with university resources and opportunities so that you can maximize your undergraduate experience. We will assist you in exploring and declaring a physics major or minor, work with you to create an academic plan, and ensure that you understand graduation requirements such as general education, bachelor degree requirements, and course prerequisites. We are here to help you navigate the U of U from admission to graduation, and everything in between.

Due to concerns about COVID-19 and your health and safety, we are hosting all advising appointments via video chat through Cranium Cafe or phone. Your appointment will still be helpful and purposeful, just as it normally would be.

If this is a concern for you, you need additional accommodations, or help navigating the online Cranium Cafe, please email Cyri directly at cyri.dixon@utah.edu.

For up-to-date information about other precautions the university is taking for COVID-19: https://dps.utah.edu/coronavirus/

Meet Your Advisor

Cyri Dixon

cyri.dixon@utah.edu

(801) 587-0650

A graduate of Utah State University with a degree in Physical Sciences Education, Cyri also has minors in physics and chemistry teaching. She is currently working on a Masters of Public Administration degree at the U. Originally from Idaho, she returned to Utah after living in the Midwest and teaching middle school science and engineering in Arizona. She loves camping, sports, Wonder Woman, and her dog, Roka. Cyri is excited for the opportunity to work with students in Physics & Astronomy at the University of Utah.

Scheduling an Appointment

Declaring a department major or minor.
Explaining university graduation requirements, including general education, bachelor’s degree and course requirements for physics.
Developing an educational plan that includes scheduling, timing and using the Degree Audit system.
Connecting with university, college, and departmental opportunities and resources.
Evaluating physics transfer credits.
Navigating the system from admissions to graduation and everything in between.
Discussing anything regarding your education at the U of U.

Virtual Drop In Hours

Drop in Hours will be hosted on Cranium Cafe.

Spring Semester:

Mondays

2:00-4:00 pm

Holidays:

Cyri will be out of the office Friday, February 12th.

Common Resources

Major and Minor Declaration Form

Transfer Course Evaluation

Permission Code Request

Undergraduate Handbook

Majors, Minors, and Emphases

Course Descriptions

Frequently Asked Questions

exit Interview

Director of Undergraduate Studies

Anil Seth, Ph.D.
330 INSCC
(801) 585-7793

aseth@astro.utah.edu

Dr. Anil Seth is the Director of Undergraduate Studies. In this role, he also has the opportunity to meet with current and prospective students to discuss degree programs and opportunities in the Department.

Honors Advisor

Shanti Deemyad, Ph.D

311 JFB

(801)585-5955

deemyad@physics.utah.edu

Dr. Shanti Deemyad serves as liaison to the Honors College. She can help you with finding research opportunities and is the person who will approve your Honors Thesis.

Career and Professional Development

Crystal Cory
350 SSB
(801) 581-7993

ccory@sa.utah.edu

Crystal is the career coach for the College of Science. She can help you explore career opportunities, find internships, and introduce you to multiple career resources and tools.

Book an appointment through Handshake now!

Preprofessional Advising

Students in physics desiring to enter the fields of medicine (medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, osteopathy, optometry, etc.) or law are encouraged to meet with the Pre-professional advisors at the Academic Advising Center.

Schedule an appointment here!