The Student Services department offers a wide range of services designed to assist the academic, social, and personal needs of the students. Services provided include Housing, Academic and Personal Advisement, Student Records, Student Activities, Veterans’ Assistance, and Scheduling. Students receive additional campus specific information about their Student Services Department at New Student Orientation.
Awards
UTI offers many prestigious awards that are direct reflections of students’ attitudes and performance in their programs. All awards are based on the criteria described below. Winners are recognized at graduation and their awards are mailed to them within 30 days of graduation. Note: Student of the Course, Director’s Honor List, and Professionalism awards are reflected on the diploma or degree upon graduation.
Student of the Course awards are given at the end of each course as part of an incentive program to encourage initiative and excellence. Certain Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training programs do not issue Student of the Course awards. Any student repeating a course is not eligible for this award in the repeated class.
Criteria for the Student of the Course award indicate the student must receive a grade of at least 90% in class, lab, and professionalism categories. In the event of a tie, the award is given to the student with the highest grade in lab work. In the event of a second tie, the award is given to the student with the highest grade in class work. In the event of a third tie, the award is given to the student with the highest professionalism grade. In the event of a fourth tie, the award is given to the student with the highest online academic activity, if applicable. In the event of a fifth tie, multiple awards will be given for the course. If no student attains the required performance, no award will be presented.
Students who receive a class work and lab grade of 90% or higher in three consecutive courses are recognized on the Director’s Honor List. Students with attendance failures within the three-course period are not eligible for this award.
Professionalism Awards are also awarded to students who achieve the following during a block of courses (either core course block or elective course block):
- Highest Honors in Professionalism: 100% Professionalism grade in all completed courses within a block
- High Honors in Professionalism: 95% or better Professionalism grade in at least 90% of the completed courses within the block
Students with any attendance failures or academic failures due to professionalism within the block are not eligible for this award for the block in question. Courses at dropped status and refresher courses are not included in determining professionalism award eligibility. For students with voluntary retakes, the class with the highest overall course grade will be included for professionalism award eligibility.
National Honor Society
The prestigious Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society was founded in 1977 to encourage and recognize superior academic and laboratory training in honorable fields of endeavor. Universal Technical Institute became the society’s first member, receiving its charter as the Alpha chapter. Students with any attendance failures are not eligible for this award.
Qualifications for nomination to Alpha Beta Kappa include a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.50. Candidates for nomination are notified after graduation.
Office Hours
UTI offices are typically open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except on company observed holidays. Hours may vary at each location.
Student Insurance
UTI provides secondary insurance coverage for injuries to students only while they are on campus attending classes. See the Administration or Student Services Department for more information.
Housing
UTI uses independent housing services to help us assist students who are relocating. All provide a full range of services and work closely with students to determine the right options.
UTI’s Housing department can assist students with finding roommates. The Housing department also works with students on an individual and ongoing basis to resolve any housing problems that may arise throughout their rental term.
In addition to the options above, you may also choose to acquire housing on your own. Please contact the Housing department at your desired campus for more information.
Please note that while the student services department can assist with transporting and housing options, transportation and housing while attending school is the responsibility of the student.
CA Campuses Only (Long Beach, Rancho Cucamonga, and Sacramento, CA)
Students can choose between multiple housing options at a number of complexes located within a reasonable distance of the CA campuses. Individual rent ranges from $899 to $1389 per month and is based on two-bedroom apartments, two-to-four person occupancy, and the style and amenities preferred. There are also independent housing options available for students who do not prefer roommates. Rent for independent apartments averages between $1149 and $1,641 per month, and is also based on style, amenities, and location. Additional charges for electricity, cable television, Internet access or other services may apply. UTI does not have any dormitory facilities under its control. Please contact the Student Services department for more information.