New to UT

Moving to Utah: Your online guide for the A to Z of moving to Utah, includes housing information, vehicle and voter registration and even the classifies.

Home Fair: Information, tips, cost calculators, cost-of-living, finding a home, and other resources on moving.

UtahRealEstate.com: This site allows you to specify an area, property type, and other filters to find something to purchase or rent

City-Data.com: This site contains information about bigger cities in Utah, including St. George.

Sabbatical Homes: This site lists services for academics temporarily offering or searching for temporary home exchanges, home rentals, and house sitting opportunities world-wide.

If you also wish to receive more information about housing contact Tyson Kauer at tyson.kauer@utahtech.edu or 435-879-4520

Map of UT campus: Enjoy our virtual map of all the buildings on our campus.

Sun News: The voice of Utah Tech University is a great way to see what is happening on campus.

UT Human Resources: Benefits, resources, and policies and procedures.

Canvas

Canvas Instructor Tour: Canvas is the Learning Management System we use at Utah Tech University. If you’re unfamiliar with Canvas, this short video tour will help you get familiar with the interface your will be using before you make the move to Utah.

Canvas Instructor Getting Started Guide: Canvas online documentation for instructors.

St George Regional Hospital: Intermountain Health Care (IHC) facility

Southwest Utah Public Health Department

State of Utah: The official web site for the state of Utah provides information about living, working, and playing in our state.

Official Travel Site for the State of Utah: Great list of fun and interesting things to do in Utah

Washington County: The official Washington County website provides information for residents and visitors

Greater Zion: Information on lodging, Zion National Park, the history, and other activities in the Greater Zion Area.

St. George City: Information on activities, events, city services, and much more.

St. George Police Department

Weather – Current: current local weather

St. George City Chamber of Commerce: great collection of information from cost of living to employment information

Official Area Guide: St George Chamber of Commerce

UEN: Utah Education Network provides information about local and state institutions

WCSD: Washington County School District home page

Utah Driver’s License: Utah Department of Public Safely Driver License website, information on how to get your Utah driver’s license

Free Utah Permit Test: Pass the Utah Permit Test the first time with the help of FREE Utah Practice Tests.

Register Your Vehicle: All the information you need to get registered

SunTran: Public Transportation in St. George

Voter Registration: Registration forms, voter requirements, and additional information

The Spectrum: The Spectrum is one of two local St. George newspapers

The Independent: The Independent is one of two local St. George newspapers.

Deseret News: A state-wide newspaper based in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake Tribune: Another state-wide newspaper based in Salt Lake City with the largest circulation in Utah

Sun News Daily: Utah Tech University’s Student News Source

Washington County and the surrounding areas are home to some of the best recreations throughout the year. Below are the links to just a few of the great places available for recreation in our area.

Gateway to National Parks and Rec Areas:
This website is a great example of what St. George has to offer within just a few short hours of driving.

	St. George City Parks St. George is home to miles of parks and trails for your enjoyment		Zion National Park This website provides information on Zion National Park, Springdale, and Rockville.
	Grand Canyon National Park The north rim of this beautiful park is only 145 miles, approximately 2 1/2 hours, from St. George. Close enough for a fun weekend of hiking, helicopter tours, and horseback or mule rides.		Bryce Canyon National Park At Bryce Canyon, you look down on miles of exquisitely carved pinnacles and spires.
	Cedar Breaks National Monument Home of the great natural rock amphitheater.		Kolob Canyon Provides another stunning view of Zion National Park
	Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park A playground for hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, or just playing in the sand.		Gunlock State Park Open 24 hours year-round and offers boating, water sports, and quality fishing.
	Quail Creek State Park Boasts some of the warmest waters in the state and a mild winter climate to lures boaters and anglers year-round.		Sand Hollow State Park Boat and fish on Sand Hollow Reservoir, explore and ride the dunes of Sand Mountain, then RV or tent camp in the new campground.
	Snow Canyon State Park 16 miles of hiking trails, technical rock climbing, horseback riding, year-round camping, nature studies, wildlife viewing, and photographic opportunities galore.		Dinosaur Discovery Site The remarkable discovery of an Early Jurassic lakeside environment and thousands of dinosaur tracks.
	Rosenbruch Wildlife Museum Experience over 300 species, over a quarter mile indoor mountain, movies, shopping, and more.		St. George Children’s Museum Classes, fun, interactive exhibits, and more. Learn More

Academic Calendar:
This calendar will list all the important university dates throughout the semester.

University Policies/Procedures:
This Website contains all UTech policies and procedures.

UT Parking Department:
Parking permits, contact information, and FAQ.

UT Human Resources:
Benefits, resources, and policies and procedures.

Professional Development/Travel funding:
The purpose of this website is to facilitate faculty development/travel funds.

Faculty Relevant Human Resource Forms:
This website includes links to many forms relevant for faculty members.

Facebook UT Faculty Happy Hour Page:
You must have a Facebook account to access this webpage.

Questions for Your Department

What courses will I be teaching?

When will I get my exact teaching schedule?

Where is my office or faculty work area?

What spaces will I need keys to access?

How do I get access to computing equipment and software?

What meetings or other department or campus events must I or can I attend?

Are there standards or protocols for grading, dress, handling class when I am sick, etc.?

Where will I find the most current list of the members of our department?

What department and college policies should I be most familiar with as I begin?

Is there a Program Director or course coordinator who oversees any of my courses?

Are there any expectations regarding shared textbooks, tests, or assessments?