SLCC graduates receive guaranteed admission and qualify for potential scholarship opportunities at UVU
Lehi, Utah — Utah Valley University (UVU) and Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) signed a landmark transfer agreement that creates a seamless pathway for SLCC graduates to continue their education at UVU. The signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) guarantees automatic admission to UVU for students who complete an associate degree or higher at SLCC, increasing higher-education opportunities for Utah students.
As part of the agreement, SLCC students transferring to UVU can qualify for transfer scholarships, including awards that match their SLCC scholarships. Students who hold full-tuition scholarships at SLCC are now eligible for UVU’s Outstanding Scholarship, which covers up to two years of tuition. The pathway has also been extended to international students, ensuring access to higher education for all.
UVU President Astrid S. Tuminez praised the collaboration, calling it a positive step forward in UVU’s role as an Opportunity College and University, a designation awarded by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education in April of 2025.
“This agreement is not just about students transferring—it’s about transformation,” Tuminez said. “Partnering with SLCC reaffirms our shared commitment to students that their dreams are valid and their goals are achievable. By completing their degrees faster and more affordably, they will enter the workforce with greater confidence and prospects. To every SLCC student considering their next step: UVU is ready for you. We see your potential, and we are excited to welcome you.”
Greg Peterson, president of SLCC, Utah’s largest community college, said this collaboration strengthens SLCC’s ongoing commitment to student success. “This collaboration is emblematic of how Utah’s System of Higher Education can work together to streamline processes, keep education affordable, and encourage students to continue to persist in achieving their educational goals,.” Peterson said. “If students succeed, we all succeed.”
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education recognized UVU as one of 479 institutions nationwide committed to advancing student success and economic mobility. This designation highlights UVU’s impact in helping students from diverse backgrounds earn competitive wages and build successful careers.
The agreement between SLCC and UVU will remain in effect for five years, with annual leadership meetings planned to assess outcomes and ensure continuous improvement.
For more information about transfer opportunities and scholarship eligibility, visit UVU’s transfer website.
About Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest two-year college, proudly educating the state’s most diverse student body across eight locations and online. Whether transferring to a four-year institution or gaining in-demand skills through SLCC’s Salt Lake Technical College, our graduates power Utah’s essential industries and shape its future. For more than 75 years, SLCC has opened doors to opportunity for more than a million students, contributing to Utah’s vibrant economy and high quality of life.
About Utah Valley University
At Utah Valley University, we believe everyone deserves the transforming benefits of high-quality education — and it needs to be affordable, accessible, and flexible. With opportunities to earn everything from certificates to master’s degrees, our students succeed by gaining real-world experience and developing career-ready skills. We continue to invite people to come as they are — and leave ready and prepared to make a difference in the world.
