UCLEAR NGINEERING ROGRAM

Where to Get More Information

The Nuclear Engineering Program (NEP) is actively seeking students who are willing to commit to a rigorous, yet rewarding academic schedule.  We expect and encourage you to make a fully informed decision before you apply to Graduate School.  Feel free to investigate any or all of the following sources of information about the NEP and the Center for Excellence in Nuclear Technology, Engineering, & Research (CENTER).

Contact a Professor:
Melinda Krahenbuhl, Director of the CENTER, can be contacted at (801) 581-4188 or via mail at: 
Dr. Melinda P. Krahenbuhl
CENTER/NEP, University of Utah
50 South Central Campus Drive, Rm. 1206A
Salt Lake City, UT  84112-9202

Contact a Student:
The president, John Bess, of the Nuclear Engineering Graduate Student Advisory Committee (GSAC) can be reached by email (jdbess_phoenix@hotmail.com) or telephone through the CENTER at (801) 581-4188.

Take a Tour of the Reactor!
Prospective graduate-level Nuclear Engineering Program candidates are welcome to take a tour of the new CENTER and the 100 kW TRIGA Nuclear Research Reactor.  Call to schedule your escorted tour of the CENTER facilities at (801) 581-4188, or write:
 Tour Director
CENTER/NEP, University of Utah
50 South Central Campus Drive, Rm. 1206
Salt Lake City, UT  84112-9202

Request a Publication:  
Graduate School Bulletin
University of Utah General Catalog

Obtain a free copy of the Graduate School Bulletin.  Write or telephone the Graduate School:
The University of Utah Graduate School / Office of Admissions
University of Utah
201 South 1460 East, Rm. 250S
Salt Lake City, UT  84112-9057
Telephone: (801) 581-7283

Request a University of Utah General Catalog from the University Bookstore (a small charge will apply to cover the cost of catalog and shipping):
University Bookstore
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT  84112-0670
Telephone: (801) 581-7391
or view it online here.

How to Apply for Admission 

When you've reached a decision, the next step is to complete the Application Process to Graduate School for the University of Utah.  Enter "Nuclear Engineering" as your department of choice.  Specify if you are interested in the M.E., M.S., or Ph.D. program. 

The Graduate School Office will forward your application to the NEP Chair, who may contact you if additional information is needed.  Once your application has been reviewed, the Graduate School will make its decision and inform you of the outcome.

If you are an International Student...
Write to the Graduate School and request details on how to apply to Graduate School as an International Student.  You will need to complete an International Student Application Form:
The University of Utah Graduate School / Office of Admissions
University of Utah
201 South 1460 East, Rm. 250S
Salt Lake City, UT  84112-9057
Telephone (within the U.S.): (801) 581-7283
Additional information is available online at the graduate admissions office.

Financial Assistance:

Financial Aid Office:
The University Financial Aid Office provides financial counseling for students, student loan services, and information about the Federal Work/Study program and grants.  Write or call:
The University of Utah Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
201 South 1460 East RM 105
Salt Lake City, UT  84112-9055
Telephone: (801) 581-6211

NEP Teaching Assistantships & Research Assistantships:
Click here to link to details on this site.