Frequently Asked Questions

No, but it is highly recommended. Students who live on campus have a great support structure to help them through their transition to college. Resident assistants are trained to help their residents with USU questions, roommate conflicts, and other transitional issues. The Residence Life program also holds several events to help students make friends and feel connected to the university. More on-campus housing information can be found at www.usu.edu/housing.

No. Having a car is nice, but not necessary. Logan has a zero-fare bus system called Connect that will transport students across Cache Valley. USU also has a shuttle system that transports students around campus for free as well. Schedules for each service can be found at rideconnectutah.gov and parking.usu.edu respectively.

No. USU has 11 open-access computer labs on campus that are equipped with the latest hardware and software. Many students have their own computer out of convenience, but those who don't, get by using the on-campus computer labs. Students are able to print in the on-campus labs and can even print wirelessly from their laptop or desktop to the on-campus computer lab printers.

Meal plan options will vary depending upon the housing status of your student (residential/on-campus & nonresidential/off-campus plans). Residential plans can vary from the “Unlimited Access” to “Semester” plans. Nonresidential students can purchase “Block Meal” plans.

All students can also purchase “Dining Dollars” which can be used at all dining locations and even give students an additional 10% discount.

For more information, visit usu.edu/dining.

The Salt Lake Express is the main shuttle company that offers transportation between the Salt Lake International Airport and Logan. You can find more information at www.saltlakeexpress.com or call 1-800-356-9796 to make reservations.

For up-to-date tuition tables and information go to usu.edu/registrar/tuition/index. You can find specific on-campus housing prices at www.usu.edu/housing.

Many services are available to students at no cost. USU has a variety of student resources that are funded through student fees. Your student receives information about these services during the New Student Orientation (NSO) modules and Aggie Orientation. These include but are not limited to: Aggie Shuttle, Student Health and Services, Aggie Recreation Center, Library, etc. Check out the break-down of fees and more information about student services at www.usu.edu/campus-life/services.

Student fees cover the Student Health and Wellness Center. Registered USU students can receive health care for little to no cost. The center is staffed with fully certified nurses and doctors. Students are not required to have health insurance to use the services or to receive prescriptions. If a student does have health insurance and needs prescriptions or specialized services, the doctors will help the student price options and recommend the best provider. More information is available at usu.edu/aggiewellness.

Students can add money to their accounts by visiting usucard.usu.edu. Parents can add money to a student’s account over the phone by calling the USU Card Office at (435)797-3852. Please ensure you are listed as a delegate on your student’s account to access their financial information. You can become a delegate by visiting myid.usu.edu.

For more information on Deferment, visit https://www.usu.edu/admissions/deferment/
For more information on Notification of Leave, visit https://www.usu.edu/able/nol/

The USU Disability Resource Center provides resources for students with learning disabilities. The best way to start the process is to go to www.usu.edu/drc and follow the step-by-step directions.

Whether your student is interested in events, research, elected positions, or leadership roles, there are many ways to get involved at USU. This page is a great place to start on what types of offerings and involvement that are currently offered.

All on-campus jobs, including Federal Work Study eligible jobs, are posted on Aggie Handshake. Many local businesses also post part-time jobs on Aggie Handshake. Filters on the "Jobs" tab allow students to search for on-campus, work study, and part-time jobs.

We recommend students work 10-20 hours per week.

Student bills are paid through a secure online system known as TouchNet. Your student can create an authorized-user account for you in the TouchNet system so you can log in, view, and pay charges on your student's account. To log into the TouchNet system login directly.

Please note that Utah State University does not send a paper bill to students or parents. Electronic bills can be accessed in both TouchNet and the Access student information system.

Payments can be made using:

• MasterCard
• Discover
• American Express
• Visa

Payments with a debit/credit card incur a 2.85% convenience fee. However, payments can also be made using an electronic check with no convenience fee.

Up-to-date residency requirements can be found at www.usu.edu/admissions/residency. Specific residency questions can be directed to the USU Admissions Office at (800) 488-8108.

Incoming student scholarships are awarded through the USU Admissions Office. Specific deadlines and requirements can be found at www.usu.edu/admissions/scholarships. Additionally, students with parents or grandparents who attended Utah State can apply for alumni chapter scholarships through the Alumni Office.

Scholarships.usu.edu is a valuable resource in finding more information on scholarships. Recently, USU updated their scholarship system, now called Scholarship Universe. By using this system, students gain access to several scholarships available exclusively to current students.

Utah State University provides hundreds of scholarships, including those for specific colleges, departments, and campuses. All incoming students and current students are encouraged to submit the USU Scholarship Application. This includes students attending Logan, Statewide Campuses (i.e., Brigham City, Kaysville, Orem, Moab, Uintah Basin, Tooele, etc.), USU Eastern, and Blanding.

When logging into the USU General Scholarship Application, follow these 4 simple steps:

1. Accept Terms and Conditions (first time logging in)
2. Complete Outstanding questions (gray bar at top of page) to be "matched" to more scholarships
3. Review "Partial Match Scholarships" and complete additional questions.
4. Complete "Applications" for scholarships you match for.

The USU Scholarship Application is a one-stop-shop for all scholarship needs. Nearly every department on campus uses this platform to post their scholarship opportunities. If you come across any inconsistencies or concerns about a scholarship you were matched to, you can report it through the feedback option. Additionally, scholarship opportunities are available via application through the dean's office of your student's college.

Each student is assigned a financial aid counselor to help them navigate the often overwhelming process of paying for college. To find a list of counselors, helpful checklists, and other information go to usu.edu/financialaid.

Most students take out student loans to help pay for college. Loans can be a great tool to help students graduate in a timely manner. They can also allow students to work less, freeing up valuable time to study, join extracurricular activities, and socialize. It is important to borrow wisely, however. Financial aid counselors in the Financial Aid Office are the best resource for making sure you and your student are taking the best loan options available as far as interest rates and repayment terms. To find your student's counselor, go to usu.edu/financialaid. You can also find a loan repayment calculator at Bankrate.com to help you estimate what the monthly loan payment will be after graduation.

Each college on campus has specific Financial Aid Advisors. You can find your student’s assigned advisor and their contact information here.

Utah State’s Career Design Center offers students numerous career and internship opportunities during their time at USU and after graduation. Explore resources for finding internships and gaining internship credits here. Students searching for post-graduation jobs can start with the resources listed here.

A list of degrees can be found at www.usu.edu/degrees. Keep in mind that some majors are listed as emphasis areas within degree programs. For example, Exercise Science is an emphasis area within the Human Movement Science degree. If you are not sure if a certain degree is offered at Utah State University, call the Student Orientation & Transition Services (SOTS) office at (435) 797-0283.

USU Offers degrees to prepare students for a variety of health professions. Check out our Pre-Health Advising Group for more details.

Advisors for each major can be found at advising.usu.edu

To change a major, declare a dual major, or declare a minor, your student should contact the academic advisor for the new major or minor. Advisors can be found at advising.usu.edu.

The new advisor will discuss degree requirements and help your student complete the necessary paperwork to officially change the major in the USU system.

USU’s Office of Research offers various research divisions where students can be mentored by professors and gain hands-on research experience. Browse the divisions and specific research opportunities here.