Utah Valley University Campus
Nestled between the Wasatch Front and Utah Lake, adjacent to Interstate 15, Utah Valley University is the key educational center for 22,000 students. The Orem campus is situated on beautifully landscaped sloping hills that have plenty of shaded areas for study, enjoyment and relaxation, creating an atmosphere for students to mingle.
Quality Education
For over 60 years, Utah Valley has grown side by side with Utah and the nation, providing quality education in a contemporary setting. Utah Valley has long been a place to expand horizons, explore vocational and professional education opportunities, and develop marketable skills and talents.
With an enrollment of over 25,000 students, it continues to be an ideal place for students to achieve their goals in general education/transfer programs, quality vocational/technical programs, two-year associate degree programs, and four-year baccalaureate programs.
The Community
The Utah Valley combines the quaintness of small town life and the conveniences of a metropolitan area to create an enticing community. From the majestic Wasatch Mountains in the east to glistening Utah Lake in the west, there are countless activities from which to choose.
For the outdoor enthusiasts, there are a number of scenic trails, including the Squaw Peak Trail, Alpine Scenic Backway, and Stewart Falls Trail, for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
Deer Creek Reservoir, snuggled in the heart of Provo Canyon, is a favorite spot for many water lovers, while Seven Peaks Water Park and Golf Course is a great way to spend a lazy afternoon relaxing with friends.
As a state, Utah is known for its natural beauty. Several National Parks, including Zion National Park and Arches National Park in Moab, are popular spots for tourists.
During the cold winter months, you can take to the slopes and try some of the world's best powder. Robert Redford's Sundance Ski Resort in Provo Canyon is close to home, but you can also head for the resorts east of Salt Lake City, just 45 minutes away.
A few miles up Provo Canyon is the breathtaking Bridal Veil Falls. Utah's spectacular National Parks are only a few hours away in southern Utah.
Those who shy away from Mother Nature can find shelter at comedy clubs, dance clubs, and over 100 restaurants. The University Mall, in Orem, along with the Provo Towne Center Mall, The Shops at Riverwoods, and numerous other shops make Utah Valley a shopper's paradise.
Honored as one of America's most livable cities, Orem is an ideal business location and a great place to find employment. Utah Valley University offers tremendous educational resources for local businesses and provides opportunities for higher education for young and old alike. The Chamber of Commerce is committed to maintaining an environment where business and education thrive.
A strong family and community environment makes Orem a wonderful place to live. Investing in the futures of local youth, the city of Orem allocates about 39 percent of its budget to education. Three school districts in the area give students solid academic training and many extracurricular opportunities.
