Accessibility Resources

Our Goal

Our goal is to make your Trailblazer Connections and entire college experience as great as it can be! The accessibility resources listed on this page are for anyone who might need them, not just students with documented disabilities. We encourage you to take advantage of the resources available to you and to reach out if you have concerns that aren’t addressed here.

If you had an IEP or 504 Plan in high school, have a documented disability, or believe you need accommodations, please visit the Disability Resource Center website.

What to Expect and Specific Resources

Aug 15, 2025 First Year Friday

First Year Friday: First Year Friday is a large pep-rally style assembly where the entire freshmen class meets in the Burns Arena. There will be large crowds, loud music, and bright, flashing lights. If you have crowd anxiety, migraines, or other photosensitivity, we will have earplugs, sunglasses, and a quiet room available upon request. Language interpreting will also need to be requested in advance.

Class Photo: The Class Photo will take place immediately following the First Year Friday assembly and will include the entire freshmen class assembling on the Utah Tech football field for a photo. If you have crowd anxiety, resources are available upon request.

Disability Accommodations: If you have specific accommodations, please reach out to the Disability Resource Center to apply.

Aug 16, 2025 Service Saturday

Service Saturday: Service Saturday will involve hands-on experience community service project both on and off campus.

Disability Accommodations: If you have specific accommodations, please reach out to the Disability Resource Center to apply.

If you have already applied for Disability Accommodations, but have specific mobility needs or other accommodation concerns for Service Saturday, please reach out to newstudent@utahtech.edu.

Aug 18, 2025 Class Sessions

Class Sessions: There will be several class sessions on Monday. If you have need of specific accommodations, please reach out to the Disability Resource Center, or if you might need any accessibility resources not listed on this page, please reach out to New Student & Family Programs.

Large Group Rotations: Tuesday class is made up of several large group rotations. There will be around 400 students in each rotation, so if you have crowd anxiety, resources are available upon request.

Lunch provided. Options for dietary restrictions may be limited; please bring a lunch if you have specific dietary restrictions.

How to Prepare

Apply for Accommodations. If you have a documented disability or mental health concerns that could impact your academic experience, please contact the Disability Resource Center for questions or to apply for accommodations.
Review the Listed Resources. Please review this website to see what resources will already be available during Trailblazer Connections.
Ask. If you have a specific concern that you don’t see addressed, please contact newstudent@utahtech.edu.

FAQs

What is Trailblazer Connections?

Trailblazer Connections is a two-credit course designed to ease your transition to Utah Tech University and to prepare you for your college experience. First time freshmen are automatically registered for this course to learn exactly what it takes to be a successful student.

In Trailblazer Connections, you will cover everything from how to develop the best college study and time management skills to how to work with professors and use the many campus resources available at Utah Tech. You will also reflect on why you decided to go to college in the first place, and how you can make the most out of the coming years. Trailblazer Connections allows you to develop a support network of classmates, faculty, and staff to help ensure a successful academic experience.

Do I qualify to take Trailblazer Connections?

First time freshmen are automatically registered for Trailblazer Connections once they have completed the Fall Class Survey. You can check your registration status in your MyUT account.

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What will I learn in Trailblazer Connections?

Trailblazer Connections will help you build lasting memories at Utah Tech University for years to come. After the Connections course, you will be able to answer the following questions:

Why am I here?
What is an educated person?
How does an educated person contribute to his or her community?
What role does general education play in educating a person?
What role does the major play in educating a person?

How do I best engage myself in the process of becoming an educated person?
What does an intentional student look like?
What competencies do I need to develop in order to succeed?
What resources are available to help me succeed?

How do I become a fully engaged member of the university community?
What opportunities are there for me to have fun and to become more invested in the university community?
What is a learning community and how do I go about building one?

What if I can't attend the pre-semester portion?

If you absolutely cannot attend any of the pre-semester course please let your advisor know right away.

Will food be provided during the pre-semester course?

Lunch will be provided on Monday, August 18 and Tuesday, August 19, but there will be limited choices. If you have food allergies or are worried about the lack of choices you are encouraged to bring your own lunch to campus. Also St. George is very warm in August. Please bring your own filled reusable water bottle each day to help us reduce our use of plastic bottled water.

What semester should I take Trailblazer Connections?

It is recommended to take this course in the first semester of college to ensure successful skills are learned and to build connections to other students and the campus resources that are available to help build a successful transition to college.

What materials are required for this course?

There are no specific texts for this course, but we recommend you bring the following:

Pen/Pencil
Notebook
Cell Phone/Laptop
Refillable Water Bottle for the Pre-Semester
Instructor Specific Materials

Is there a certain place I can park for the pre-semester?

Students should park in a lot and parking space based on their Utah Tech Parking Permit. You are required to have a parking pass anytime you park on campus. A parking pass may be purchased online. We encourage students to carpool or walk if possible, as parking may be limited.

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