Counseling and Career Center

There are many reasons for students to come as a Visiting Student. Some students who have completed a foreign-language-speaking mission come to BYU to earn university credit for their language. Other students come to enjoy the spiritual atmosphere of BYU while earning credits that can be transferred to the college or university of their choice. Some students come simply to enhance their education or pursue a special interest.

To apply to be admitted as a Summer Visiting Student contact the Admissions Office. The web address is: admissions.byu.edu or you can go to A-153 ASB or call (801)-422-2507.

Generally, students transferring to BYU with credits earned at other institutions are expected to have a minimum of 30 earned hours and a transfer GPA above the B+ range. Hours earned as a visiting student at BYU will be counted as part of the earned hours and GPA requirement for transfer students. Most beginning courses are graded on the curve, and very few students get all As. Therefore, most visiting students who are seeking regular admissions and need to enhance their GPA may have a better chance by attending another college or university which is less academically competitive than BYU.

A typical term course load is 5-7 credit hours. A term is half as long as a semester and is created by doubling the number of instruction hours during a week. Students should take approximately half as many credit hours as they would during a regular semester. Students should also consider there is less study and preparation time between lectures. It is important for visiting students to attend all classes during the term enrolled. If a student misses one week of class during a term, it is comparable to missing two weeks of class during a semester.

There are several areas of interest for Visiting Students. These include:

Mission Preparation Marriage and Family	Personal Development
Life Skills	Health and Wellness
General Education	Social/Cultural Awareness
History/Political Science	English
Foreign Language	Arts and Letters
Music	Science
Religion

You can find a list of classes for each of these categories here.

The University Advisement Center has advisors who can help you choose appropriate classes. We are located in 2500 Wilkinson Student Center. Our hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. You can contact us at: University_Advisement@byu.edu, or phone (801) 422-3826, or toll-free at 1-877-890-5519.

Visiting Students are eligible to participate in most of the services and programs available to fully admitted students. These include use of the library, sports facilities, Counseling and Career Center, and participation in student wards, orientation activities, and other social or campus-wide events. However, Visiting Students are not eligible for federal financial aid or scholarships at BYU. Visiting Students are eligible to work on campus.