UT Elevated

Yes! Please only apply to UT Elevated after being accepted to Utah Tech University as a student. You can find the application here:

UT Student Application

Applicants must: 
Apply and be admitted to Utah Tech University as a student
Be between ages of 18 and 28 by Sept. 1 of the year they start the program
Have a mild to moderate intellectual and/or developmental disability or a disability that interferes with daily living skills and social development

OR

Have a documented diagnosis of Intellectual Disability (typically IQ of 75 or less)
Provide documentation of qualifying disability
Demonstrate the ability to accept responsibility for his/her actions
Has the ability to read and complete math and English a foundational college level
Agree to participate in all aspects of the UT Elevated program
Express interest in independent living and integrated community employment
Can function on a college campus without 24/7 support
Not a threat to themselves or others
Willing to accept feedback, correction, and constructive criticism
Experience using a computer independently (email, Word, Canvas, etc.)

• Demonstrate the ability to accept responsibility for his/her actions
• Has the ability to read and complete math and English at a functional level
• Demonstrate the desire to attend Utah Tech and the UT Elevated program
• Agree to participate in all aspects of the UT Elevated program
• Express interest in independent living and integrated community employment
• Can function on a college campus without 24/7 support
• Demonstrates appropriate skills to interact with others and navigate campus
• Demonstrates basic safety skills in unsupervised settings
• Demonstrates basic independent living skills to live in student housing
• Be able to manage his/her own special diet requirements and/or medical needs
• UT Elevated staff will not be involved in medication management
• Not a threat to themselves or others (i.e., aggressiveness, defiance, running away, self-injury, stealing, etc.)
• Staff to manage behaviors will not be provided by UT Elevated
• Not currently dealing with severe mental health issues (suicidality, psychosis, hallucinations, etc.)
• Willing to accept feedback, correction, and constructive criticism
• Experience using a computer independently (email, Word, Canvas, etc.)

There are no additional fees for the 2026-2027 year for the UT Elevated program aside from standard tuition and fees.

Tuition Costs