STUDENT LIFE

Being a student at the BYU School of Medicine is about more than classes, labs, and clinical training. It is about becoming part of a community that supports your growth as a student, future physician, and whole person.

At BYU, students learn in an environment shaped by faith, service, purpose, and academic excellence. Students also benefit from being surrounded by mountains, outdoor recreation, arts, culture, and opportunities for connection.

Guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ and the restored gospel, we work to foster covenant belonging by recognizing that we are all children of God (Acts 17:29) with unique gifts and contributions (1 Corinthians 12:12-27). We strive to create a community where our hearts are knit together in unity and in love (Mosiah 18:21), where we care for one another as disciples of Christ, and where every individual is supported in developing their divine potential. Together, we seek to build a community of unity, love, and belonging as we work to establish the cause of Zion (Doctrine and Covenants 6:6).

BYU Office of Belonging

Faith is an important part of life at BYU and plays a key role in your growth as both a student and future physician.

As a medical student at BYU you, will have opportunities to attend weekly devotionals and forums and participate in religious worship and spiritual activities.

BYU provides support for students of all backgrounds, including those who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Click here to learn more.

The BYU School of Medicine's Learning Communities are designed to help students build meaningful relationships, find support, and develop a strong sense of belonging from the beginning of medical school through graduation.

Service is central to the mission and culture of the BYU School of Medicine. You will have the opportunity to serve alongside your classmates through Learning Communities, student organizations, community partnerships, and school-sponsored activities.

These experiences will help you connect medical education with compassion, humility, and a commitment to improving the lives of others. Service also provides a meaningful way for you to strengthen friendships, engage with the community, and develop habits of Christlike care.

Medical school is rigorous, and the BYU School of Medicine is committed to supporting your well-being. You will have access to resources that support your physical, spiritual, and mental health, such as:

• Wellness programming 
• Counseling and mental health resources 
• Medical care 
• Peer support 
• Mentoring 
• Campus and community resources 

Student Support Services

Students are encouraged to seek help early and to use available resources as part of a healthy and sustainable approach to medical training.

Medical care is available through the Student Health Center.

Counseling and mental health support is available through CAPS.

As a new medical school, students will play an important role in helping shape the traditions, organizations, and culture of the BYU School of Medicine. You can participate in student government, student-led organizations, specialty interest groups, service initiatives, wellness activities, and other programs that strengthen the student experience. Your involvement will provide opportunities to develop leadership skills, explore medical specialties, serve the community, build friendships, and contribute to the growth of the school.

Student Organizations

Medical school includes meaningful milestones that help students celebrate progress, reflect on their calling, and build community. You will have the opportunity to participate in events and traditions that mark important moments in your journey toward becoming a physician.

These may include:

• Orientation 
• White Coat Ceremony
• Learning Community events
• Service experiences
• Student recognition events 
• Match Day 
• Graduation 

Traditions and Milestones

As the school grows, you will help shape the traditions that define the BYU School of Medicine experience.

At BYU, students can stay active, make friends, and take meaningful breaks from studying through campus recreation, intramural sports, student clubs, athletics, arts performances, concerts, cultural events, and activities throughout the area.

Living in Utah also offers easy access to the outdoors, including hiking, skiing nearby mountains, camping, visiting lakes and national parks, and exploring local museums, festivals, and events.

Explore opportunities:

• Campus fitness and recreation programs
• Campus sports, arts, and events
• Things to do in Utah Valley
• Things to do in Salt Lake

There are many housing options available to BYU School of Medicine students both on and off campus. Please be aware that BYU policy requires all single students not living with qualifying family members to only live in housing units with members of their same sex.

BYU Housing Info

The first year phase of study takes place at the BYU School of Medicine in Provo, Utah. Students may park on campus with the appropriate vehicle registration.

Clerkships and other experiences in Phases 2–4 will be at sites in or around Utah and Salt Lake Counties. Access to a vehicle for transportation is necessary.

The Provo Airport is only 15 minutes away from campus, and the Salt Lake City International Airport is only 45 minutes away.

• Limited public transportation is available through the Utah Transit Authority (UTA)
• Campus map