Resources

Resources and Links for Students

Housing

Transportation

Banking and Phones

Academic Resources

Physical and Mental Health

BYU Student Housing Policy states that all single undergraduate students must live (1) in BYU on-campus housing, (2) in BYU off-campus contracted housing, or (3) with qualifying family members for their first two semesters as a BYU Student. This applies to all single BYU undergraduate students, including transfer and international students, who are matriculated, meaning they have been admitted to a degree-seeking program.

On-Campus Housing

BYU recommends that all freshmen live on campus during their first two semesters, including those who are 19 or older. Click here to apply for on-campus housing and to learn more about on-campus options offered to first-year students.

Off-Campus Petitions

First-year students may submit a petition to live with qualifying family members before they have completed two full semesters at BYU. Click here to submit a petition to live off campus.

Off-Campus Housing

Students who have completed more than two semesters at BYU can live off campus. Follow this link to learn more about available off-campus housing that is contracted with BYU.

Parking

If you have a car and want to park on campus, you must register your vehicle. There are some free parking lots available to students, or you can pay $60/semester for Y parking lots (typically located closer to campus). Click this link to visit the parking website, where you can register your car, view the parking map, and more.

BYU campus is built to be walkable and self-contained, with many resources, restaurants, stores, and more on campus. However, in case of travel outside of campus, there are many options for students who do not have cars.

Student Shuttle

The Ryde is a BYU-contracted bus that picks up students from BYU housing locations and drops them off at the heart of BYU campus during Fall and Winter semester. The Ryde runs twice an hour from various locations, and is free for all students with their university ID.

UTA Bus, TRAX, and FrontRunner

Your BYU ID card doubles as a UTA pass, which gives you year-round free access to the UTA bus system, TRAX, and the FrontRunner. This is especially convenient if you have classes in Salt Lake, an internship, work, or want to visit friends and family in Utah. Click this link to see the schedule and routes for all of the UTA services.

Bikes

Any bike, scooter, or rideable that is ridden or parked on campus should be registered with a bike license. BYU accepts any Utah County city bike license. Click here to register your bike license.

Campus Map

Follow this link to see an interactive map of the beautiful BYU campus.

Banking Information

To create a US bank account, students will need the following documents:

- Passport with visa stamp
- Copy of your I-20
- Proof of Address: rental agreement, utility bill, or official letter from BYU showing your Provo address
- Proof of Enrollment: letter or current transcript from BYU

Wells Fargo

BYU has a Wells Fargo branch and ATM inside the BYU Store in the Wilkinson Student Center. This is a convenient option for our students, who can open an account online or in person in 2900 WSC. Follow this link to access Wells Fargo's home page and learn more about opening an account.

Mountain America Credit Union

Mountain America Credit Union is the official partner of BYU Athletics and a huge supporter of the univeristy. Students can even get BYU-themed credit and debit cards. Click here to learn more about opening a student account with MACU.

There are many other banks and credit unions available to students, each offering different benefits and rewards and requiring different payments and documentation to get started. Click this link for a helpful page that talks about how to choose a bank and how to get an account set up. In addition to Wells Fargo and Mountain America, BYU has ATM machines on campus for Zions Bank, Utah Central Credit Union, and America First Credit Union. Students can choose to bank with these or any other institution.

US Phone Service

Students may want to get a US phone number for convenience and cheaper communication while in the United States. As with banking, there are many options for students. Follow this link for a helpful article that breaks down the entire process for choosing a plan and getting connected to United States phone services.

BYU offers many academic resources to students, including advisement, tutoring, financial assistance, and student development services. All of these offices and organizations are happy to help and want you to succeed! Use the following links to learn more.

Advisement

BYU Advisement Centers help students choose/declare a major, select classes, understand course schedules, direct students to Career Services, and provide more information about programs. Follow this link and find the advisement center for your department, or click "University Advisement Center" for general advisement.

Accessibility Center

The University Accessibility Center provides accomodations for students with physical or mental issues that affect learning. Click here for more information about how the Accesibility Center can help you.

Enrollment

Enrollment Services provides information and resources for admissions, financial aid, registering for classes, and applying for graduation. Follow this link to go to the Enrollment Services homepage.

Student Development Services

SDS provides services to help students improve their academic skills, plan their schedules and choose majors, select careers, and maintain positive mental and emotional health. Click here to learn more.

Tutoring

BYU offers students the opportunity to get tutoring for specific classes. Click this link to access the tutoring center, log in with your BYU information, and select the class that you want tutoring for to see the available times. You can also sign up to be a tutor for other students.

Academic Support Office

The BYU Academic Support Office provides help and resources for undergraduate students with academic difficulties. Click here to schedule an appointment or learn more about academic holds, academic improvement plans (AIPs), and more.

Academic Calendar

Follow this link to view BYU's academic calendar.

BYU offers a wide range of resources to students to help manage their physical and mental health. Succeeding in college can be hard, but there are departments dedicated specifically to helping you take care of yourself. Don't be afraid to reach out if you need help!

Counseling and Psychological Services

The mission of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is to provide wellness programming and mental health treatment aimed at promoting positive mental health on campus. CAPS employs licensed clinicians and graduate-level students who are trained specifically for helping students. Click here to schedule an appointment or learn more.

Emergency Management

BYU Emergency Management is responsible for university-wide emergency preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery operations. Emergency Management staff also provide education and training to the campus community on a variety of topics. Click here to learn more.

Title IX Office

The BYU Title IX Office is dedicated to promoting equitable treatment on the basis of sex by coordinating the university's efforts to prevent and respond to sex discrimination and sexual misconduct. Click here to schedule an appointment, report an incident, or learn more about how we can help you.

Student Health Center

The Student Health Center provides urgent care, services by appointment, and resources and information for student health insurance plans. Contact this office for any questions about health insurance and to schedule appointments to take care of your physical health. Click here to learn more.

BYU Wellness Center

Student Wellness offers classes and prgrams that promote a healthy and active lifestyle, as well as handling intramural and extramural sports and all athletic and wellness facilities available to students. Follow this link for more information.

Life at BYU

Click here to learn more about clubs, events, and BYU campus life information, as well as some FAQ's about student life at BYU.