The Extended Accelerator Program (EAP) combines language, culture and academics to give students a deep understanding of life in and out of the American classroom and includes personalized English-language instruction and tutoring.

Students in the Extended Accelerator receive:

• A contextual curriculum that mixes language, culture and academics
• Exclusive access to a course focusing on life in the U.S. and in the local community
• A full year’s worth of college credits
• Extensive English-language tutoring, academic advising and student support
• Personalized English-language support specific to the classes they take

Physics is the field of study concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy: how measurable quantities, like energy and speed, are defined and how these concepts are related (for example, Newton’s Law of gravity or the theory of special relativity). If students want to learn more about how the universe is structured and functions, they can consider studying physics at the University of Utah. In addition to learning scientific and theoretical concepts and facts, physicists also develop excellent analytical thinking skills and problem-solving techniques, and expertise in computational methods.

Students have the option to specialize in one of the following areas:

• Astronomy & Astrophysics BA/BS (meant for students who want to study the universe)
  
• Biomedical Physics BA/BS (for students who want to enter biomedical fields)
• Applied Physics BA/BS (best for students who desire careers in industry)
• Students may also pursue a Physics Teaching BA/BS track, preparing them to become teachers in the state of Utah.

Because the skills gained from this program are so broadly-applicable, students who decide not to pursue graduate-level degrees can use their abilities in a wide variety of careers.