Information for New Graduates

Academic Advisors

Jill Wilson & Allen Hill (MS/PhD)
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Leslie Wallwork & Sammie Riley (Master of Software Development)
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Vicki Jackson (Combined BS/MS)
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801.581.8224

Information

Don’t Forget to Eat –

There are a lot of food options on or near campus for when you are stuck on campus all day.

The Union Center has a food court with the most options in one place: Panda Express, Jamba Juice, Burger Boi, Hive Pizza, etc.
The Warnock Engineering Building (WEB) has a small cafe next to the Catmull Gallery called “Starley Commons Cafe” that has coffee, pastries, meals, cold drinks, etc.
The William Brownning Building (WBB) has a small cafe called “Two Creek” that has coffee and pastries.
The Campus Store has snacks, cold drinks, and a Starbucks.

If you are having difficulty affording groceries, you can stop by the Feed U to pick up nonperishable items.

Connect with our GradSAC –

What is it like to be a student in the Kahlert School of Computing? Do you have questions for our current students? The Graduate Student Advisory Committee maintains useful information. You may e-mail them at ude.h1696336354atu.s1696336354c@cas1696336354darg1696336354 or talk to our students on our Slack channel.

Setting up a Computer Account –

Send email to CS Support (email). Then create a username 3-8 letters (common are last name, first name, first initial and last name, etc)

Payroll Process –

Take a deep breath. The payroll process is a stressful time for all students, no matter what type of funding they are receiving. You are not alone.

If you need a Social Security number & have received a funding offer (fellowship, RA, or TA), contact the Grad Advisors and they can provide you a specific Social Security Letter that will enable you to get a Work Authorization form (from ISSS) and schedule an appointment with the Social Security Office.

Make sure to reach out to the Kahlert School of Computing accountants (ude.h1696336354atu.s1696336354c@stn1696336354atnuo1696336354cca1696336354) at the beginning of August so they can tell you exactly what documents they need in order for you get onto payroll.

It takes about 2 weeks to complete the payroll process entirely since all hires have to be approved by HR of the entire University of Utah.

Feeling Sick?

If you get sick or have a medical condition that needs attention, please go to the Madsen Health Center first. The co-pay(fee) is $10.00 and there is no additional charge for the visit. If it’s deemed necessary that you need to see an additional doctor, you will receive a referral, and other visits to medical professional involve additional charges.

For illnesses that occur when the center is closed, please go to Redwood Urgent Care. For EMERGENCIES, and for treatment when the Redwood Urgent Care center is closed, go to the nearest Emergency Room.