Campus Life
Here are some of the reasons that many current graduate students have chosen to complete their graduate education here at the ‘Y’.
- “Academics, as well as the ethics and moral standards held at BYU.”
- “Overall quality of the graduate program, university prestige as well as the cost of tuition and financial aid.”
- “Academics are competitive and are available for those who want to continue their studies in more competitive classes.”
- “Program quality and academic opportunities.”
- “The influence of university professors.”
- “Good networking and placement rates.”
- “Program reputation as well as financial aspects like affordable tuition.”
- “Scholarships/grant opportunities and the cheap cost of living.”
- “Funding sources for graduate school included teaching and research assistantship positions, student loans, working on campus, and scholarships.”
BYU Fun Facts
- BYU was founded in 1875.
- BYU sits at an elevation of 4,533 feet
- BYU students consume more than 300,000 bottles of chocolate milk from the BYU Creamery each year.
- BYU has four museums: the Museum of Art, the Museum of Peoples and Cultures, the Museum of Paleontology, and the Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum.
- Forbes has called BYU the “#1 America’s Best Value Colleges” and the “best college in Utah.”
- In the US News Rankings for 2022, ten BYU graduate programs ranked in the top 100, including the law school and the MBA program.
Y Mountain
- Y Mountain Trail leads to a large block Y located 1.06 miles (1.71 km) from a parking area at the mountain’s base.
Multicultural Facts
- 102 Countries Represented
- 50 States Represented
- 60% Bilingual Students
- 121 Languages Spoken
- 73 Languages Taught
On-Campus Married Housing
Wyview Park
Wyview Park comprises 30 three-story apartment buildings in the northwest corner of campus. The buildings have attractive landscaping with lawn and playground areas, and apartments are furnished with blinds, a gas stove and oven, a family-sized refrigerator, and a garbage disposal. If you would like to tour an apartment, please visit the Wyview Park Office located in the Wyview Park Multi-Purpose Building or call (801) 422-9203 during office hours. Tours are subject to apartment availability.
Wymount Terrace
On the northeast side of campus, Wymount Terrace comprises South Wymount (24 three-story apartment buildings) and North Wymount (48 two-story apartment buildings). Apartments are furnished with blinds, a gas or electric stove and oven, a family-sized refrigerator, and a garbage disposal. If you would like to tour an apartment, please visit the Wymount Terrace Office at the Wymount Terrace Multi-Purpose building or call (801) 422-2549 during office hours. Tours are subject to apartment availability
Off-Campus Housing
Information can be found at housing.byu.edu or by calling (801) 422-1513.
BYU has reserved parking for graduate students (“G” lots). You can also park in designated G & Y (undergraduate) lots when space is available. If you’re enrolled in a minimum of two credit hours, you can purchase parking privileges using the following steps: Log in to MyBYU and click Campus Links > Miscellaneous > Parking Registration. You’ll need your license plate and vehicle registration number, as well as a BYU NetID. For more information, visit security.byu.edu/parking-services.
All graduate students may utilize services at the BYU Student Health Center, which is located at 1750 North Wymount Terrace Dr., Provo, on the northeast corner of campus. The Health Center’s amenities include multiple general physicians, a pharmacy, an urgent care facility, laboratory services, radiology, physical therapy, and more.
BYU students and community members can listen to the weekly devotional or forum given every Tuesday at 11:05 am in the Marriott Center. Devotionals are typically given by BYU faculty members or leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, while forums are given by industry leaders.