International Student Support

Welcome to the U.S. and the David Eccles School of Business

The David Eccles School of Business empowers global citizens on their journey to academic success. We are committed to providing all our students with the resources and support they need to excel in their academic pursuits and beyond.

David Eccles School of Business
Student Services

Students at the David Eccles School of Business have dedicated academic advisors and business career coaches, plus free tutoring for many business classes. You’ll also find your community with 25 student organizations and your Business Student Government.

University of Utah International
Student Support

The International Student & Scholar Service (ISSS) office serves as the primary campus contact for international students, scholars, and alumni. They aim to foster and support a global campus community as part of the University of Utah’s vision of a welcoming and internationally connected campus.

Tips & Tricks

Watch this video for helpful information on living in Utah and the US, including:

  • Geography and climate
  • Holidays and cultural tendencies
  • Food and transportation
  • Communication
  • Legal norms
  • Eccles and University of Utah campus resources

Cultural Context Welcome

View the recording of our Cultural Context Welcome event in August 2024. Learn about International Student Scholar Services (ISSS) and the general structure and expectations in a U.S. University classroom, and listen to a panel of international students from across the globe talk about their experiences and adapting to life in Salt Lake City and the University of Utah.

Transportation
Phone Plans
Useful Apps
  • Venmo – Used in the United States to pay for items and to exchange money between friends
  • Hopper – An application that lets you track flight prices
  • Uber/Lyft – Application for taxi service
  • Meet-up – Meet people in SLC doing fun events
Supermarkets