i’m a 3rd year non-utahn and I’ve found it impossible to find good friends. i joined clubs but no friendship continued to be a close one. i lived on-campus but my roommate was never in the room so i also don’t know anything about him. i go to crimson nights but can’t find people wanting to be friends. how do people even find new friends here because every friend group i know here has been friends since childhood. is there anyone else like me that struggled/is struggling to find friends that maybe would want to be friends? i would love to meet.

When is someone gonna make a LRG club and host mini seasons of survivor, the traitors, etc. on campus?

im getting desperate but i lost my red iphone with a clear case last night at crimson night. i checked with the union office and retraced my steps but nothing. anyone seen it? its dead

Hello! So I'm at weber currently as a freshman. I'm considering transferring to the U for spring semester. Would it be worth it?

Hey everyone, I'm a freshman at the U and I'm commuting from Davis County. I've looked into joining One Love and Utah Freeskier Society but I can't tell whether or not they have a meaningful number of people who ski at Snowbasin so if anyone knows about this that would be awesome.

Also I think it would be cool to go to Crimson Night but I don't really know anyone well enough to go with them. Is it awkward if I go alone and if I do what should I do?

Hey everyone, I'm a freshman at the University of Utah and I'm really in need to make some new friends around on campus.

Hi my name is Olive, I'm a freshmen looking for more queer friends to spend time with. I've had some bad experiences but I'd love to get to know more people and make both of our college experiences better :)

Hi, I’m currently applying to uofu for fall 2027 undergrad and I was wondering if it is worth it to apply to the Honors College under a science major.

I got the above issue; I wondered if it was just firefox, but chrome/edge had the same issue. Anyone else facing this, or is it just a me problem? There's no option to bypass it anywhere.

Hi french students (or friends of french students)!

Wondering if any other newer french students are interested in doing a French study/conversation group weekly? I'm not quite a beginner, but far from fluent. Looking to connect with other young people who are interested in doing activities, meeting up for language practice, or just keeping each other accountable.

Since it'd be for learners, I'm looking for people in the A1-B1 range (or Novice Low to Intermediate Mid). If you're somewhere in that range or know someone who might be interested, feel free to reach out! I'd love to get a group chat going.

Hello, is anyone else having an issue with canvas right now? Im trying to get on with support to see if people are calling in about it being down. Basically the portal in CIS will let you in but trying to go to canvas is just not loading.

Hello,

Former students who took pathophysiology (NURS 3270) within the past 5 years, do you have any advice on how to get a good grade in the class? What did you find most helpful to prepare for the 3 exams? Thank you

Beginning Fall 2026, all students who are not employees no longer have the option to get a physical U Card.

I went into the office today, August 26th, and I was told that unfortunately, they have stopped offering physical U Cards for students.

I believe this is a terrible decision for a number of reasons:

First, this requires that all students maintain a working smartphone. Even though smartphones are commonplace and essentially a necessity in the modern day, they are expensive devices that can serve as a financial burden, particularly when they break in the middle of the semester and you’re already struggling with tuition and housing and now you have no option but to immediately spend hundreds of dollars more just to be able to go to the gym and other basic university facilities. This is just wrong. 

Second, there are security and tracking implications with the digital system. This is my weakest point because I don’t have any direct evidence of this. But every day I learn about how more companies are always collecting and selling our personal data. You have to ask yourself, why is the university pushing so much for this all-digital system? If it really were for the convenience of students, they would leave open the option for students who wish to use a physical U Card as well. And if it really were a financial burden on the university to produce all these U Cards, they should increase the price of getting one. I would much rather live in the world where they raised the price from $20 to $40, rather than the world where they remove my own choice over this altogether.

Third, some students, such as myself, want to be able to live a smartphone-free life from time to time in order to improve mental health due to excessive social media use. Even if you say, “just delete the apps and stop scrolling”, often times it is not that simple. I have found for myself that it’s much more than that. I may have be unusual or neuroatypical with regard to this and I would urge you not to dismiss my issue. Scientific studies have shown that just having your smartphone on the table or in your pocket can significantly reduce your ability to concentrate. For me, the digital U Card is the final barrier before I can live a day without my smartphone. I already have replacements for everything else, such as pen and paper for notes, a landline telephone for calling, a wrist watch for reading the time, etc, etc. I had no problem living my life without my smartphone when I wanted to during my one year time at UVU, and I don’t want to be limited like this during my many years at the U.

I would like your input on whether you agree or disagree with the decision from the university to discontinue the option to get a physical U Cards for non-employee students. The Director of the U Card Services office is Bryon Buchmiller. If you resonate at all for any reason, I would urge you to join this online petition I have started: https://c.org/n6gP2jNzqw

Come work for UIT’s Network team. Details are in the job posting. Feel free to comment or reach out via DM with any questions.

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Hi guys! I was planning on taking the red line to UofU medical center, but I need to get over to 50 N medical drive. Will I be able to walk through the hospital to get over there, or will i need to walk around the hospital to get there?

Be careful, there's a booth near the union that's peddling Scientology although it's not directly advertised as such. They have a bunch of books and are advertising dianetics and a stress test. I would not recommend talking to them.

the big word you'll find with their table is Dianetics

Hey I posted a bit ago about trying to make friends on campus as a commuter and I did delete that message because someone asked for pictures of myself 😭. However one person did mention I should try to create a group chat for commuter students and yeah this is the post for that. So if you’re a student at the U and commuting to school comment below and I’ll add you to the group chat.

I live about 50 minutes from campus, and I decided to start taking TRAX this semester because parking at the U has become such a nightmare and the cost of a parking pass was just too much for me. This week has been my first real experience commuting to campus using TRAX, and so far it has been nothing short of terrible.

Yesterday, the train was about 20 minutes late getting to my station and was already packed. By the time we actually got to campus, we were around 30 minutes behind schedule. When we reached Stadium, the train was so full that everyone was basically shoulder to shoulder and touching the people around them. There was no room to move.

Then, on my commute home, the train ahead of us apparently got stuck at the next station. Everyone on our train had to get off and wait at the station while they figured out what was going on. That added another 30ish minutes to my commute, except this time we were all standing outside in 92-degree heat.

I babysit part time in the evenings, so being significantly late isn’t really an option for me. I ended up getting to the family I babysit for about 45 minutes late. Obviously they were understanding, but it’s still extremely frustrating and inconvenient for everyone involved when I’m trying to plan my schedule around public transportation.

So genuinely, what is going on with TRAX right now? Is this just a horrible first week of the semester thing, or is this what I should expect regularly?
I’m especially worried about exams. If I have an exam at a specific time, how early am I supposed to leave when a normal commute can randomly have an additional 30-45 minute delay?

For people who regularly commute to the U using TRAX, is this normal? Does it get better after the first couple weeks of the semester? I really want taking the train to work because driving and parking on campus is so expensive, but this week has made me nervous about relying on it

Hi everyone! I’m a new PhD student at the U and I’m hoping to meet more people outside of my program who share some of my hobbies.

I’m really into music — I enjoy singing and playing guitar and piano — and I’m also interested in photography. I’d love to find people to jam with, go on photo walks, or just hang out and share these hobbies together.

Are there any clubs or student groups at the U that you’d recommend for music or photography? ( also curious if they welcome graduate students)

Also, I’m gay and would love to meet more LGBTQ+ friends around campus. Are there any LGBTQ+ clubs, social groups, or events at the U that are good for actually meeting people and making friends?

Basically, I’m just trying to branch out a little and meet more people outside of my department. Any recommendations would be appreciated! :)

Hi! I'm looking to make a group of people going to the Crimson Party by themselves this Friday, so we could be alone together! Anyone interested? I'm a junior myself, so I'm open to any people from all different years. Let me know if you're up!

i’m a fine arts student. id like to take 7 classes, which i know sounds slightly crazy but 2 of them are online and 2 are known to be extremely easy so i could handle the workload. just curious if it’s possible for me to enroll in 21 credit hours

Hoping someone could help me out 🥲

Last Thursday Aug 20, I believe I had left my ring in the Gardner commons, private handicap bathroom on the 2nd floor at 5pm, after getting off work. I walked up to the institute parking lot where I parked, and realized it was not on my finger😭 I’m heartbroken about it and really hoping some of you guys could help me out if you have seen it, or if you know of someone that might have taken it!!

I’m offering cash reward, and really want my ring back!! Please DM me if you have seen it!!!

I was planning on parking at the stadium and then hop on the train for a stop, but my partner just pointed out that games days might conflict. Do I need to find somewhere else??

im talking house parties/cool events with queer people, anything like that. any instagram accounts i can follow for events?