Resources
Here for U
We have created a hub of resources for you to take advantage of during your time at the University of Utah while pursing your degree with The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. We are here for U!

Academic Resources
THE LEARNING CENTER
- Schedule an appointment with The Learning Center!
- Individual tutoring for the following subject areas:
- Chemistry
- Math
- Physics
- Writing
- Much more.
The Math Center
- Hours:
- Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Free, drop-in tutoring for the following all 1000 and 2000-level math courses
The writing Center
- Hours:
- Check their website for updated hours
- Options for:
- Live, online support
- In-person support
- Asynchronous, written support
- All services are FREE!
Department Resources
CvEEN TUTORING CENTER:
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- CvEEN has a free tutoring service to help with your classes. Visit our tutoring center page for more information.
- Classes offered are:
- CVEEN 2010 - Statics
- CVEEN 2140 - Strengths of Materials
- CVEEN 3210 - Structural Analysis
- CVEEN 3310 - Geotechnical Engineering

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TA & Faculty office hours. Check the syllabus for details.
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Academic advisors are available for appointments.
Wellness Resources
College of engineering in house mental COUNSELOR
- University of Utah College of Engineering has employed an in-house mental health counselor to help you navigate through what is sure to be a challenging
school year.
- Jiabao Gao, LMHC, LPC, CMHC, is a highly trained counselor and therapist who has worked at Tsinghua University in Beijing, the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis, Aspire Health Alliance, and the University of Pennsylvania. He has a Master of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling.
- Gao now provides services including brief individual and couple counseling, support group/group therapy, drop-in consultation, workshop/outreach, and assistance with referrals. He can meet with students who are suffering from a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, academic concerns, self-esteem, social anxiety, and loneliness.“I value acceptance, compassion, and collaboration in my work.,” he says. “I tailor my approach to meet individual needs from a person-centered, strength-based, and relational perspective to support students with skills, strategies, and solutions.”To set an appointment and obtain a Zoom link, contact Gao at 801-581-6826 or jgao@sa.utah.edu.
Intermountain’s Free Emotional Relief Hotline Open 7 days a week
UNI’s Warm Line: 801 587 1055
- This line is for Salt Lake County residents who are not in crisis, but seeking support, engagement, or encouragement.
- Certified peer specialists offer support and empower callers to resolve problems by fostering a sense of hope, dignity, and self-respect.
- Callers may speak with peer specialists daily from 8 am to 11 pm.
UNI’s Crisis Line: 801 587 3000
- Services are available 24/7 both locally and statewide as the Utah affiliate for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255).
- Our licensed clinicians provide:
- prompt and compassionate crisis intervention
- suicide prevention
- information and referrals
- follow-up services
- emotional support
- assistance to individuals experiencing emotional distress or psychiatric crisis.
The University Counseling Center
- Available at 801-581-6826
- Monday- Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
- Currently enrolled University of Utah students are eligible for University of Utah Counseling Center Services.
The Mindfulness Center
- Online guided meditations.
- Self-help resources.
- Once registered for Feel Better Now & Mindful Work/Life Balance, facilitators provide a link for a live zoom meeting and a participant packet via email the day before each meeting
- Facilitated mindfulness meditations.
- More services available on their website
University Resources
Commuter services
- THEY CAN HELP WITH:
- Dead Battery
- Emergency Ride Home
- Keys locked in car? Call Campus Police for assistance.
- BE ON THE SAFE SIDE, REQUEST A SAFERIDE
* Not available when the university is on break.
The University Counseling Center
- Available at 801-581-6826
- Monday- Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
- Currently enrolled University of Utah students are eligible for University of Utah Counseling Center Services.
The Mindfulness Center
-
- Online guided meditations.
- Self-help resources.
- Once registered for Feel Better Now & Mindful Work/Life Balance, facilitators provide a link for a live zoom meeting and a participant packet via email the day before each meeting
- Facilitated mindfulness meditations.
- More services available on their website
COVID-19 Resources
Emergency Financial Assistance Resources
- https://education.utah.edu/about/emergency-fund.php - College of Engineering Emergency Funds
- https://basicneeds.utah.edu/financial-resources.php - See "Emergency Funds"
- Wasatch Health Fund