Brigham Young University, home of the Cougars, is diverse in culture with students from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and 115 countries. BYU provides higher education to over 30,000 part-time and full-time students each year. The “Y” mountain can be seen by visitors entering the Utah Valley and acts as a beacon guiding them to BYU’s campus, nestled in the heart of Provo at the base of the Wasatch Mountains. Mount Timpanogos and Utah Lake contribute to the beautiful scenery that surrounds campus.
Location
1 University Hill
Provo, UT 84602
(801)-422-INFO(4636)
Description
Although BYU educates thousands of students, the University also offers many opportunities for the community and visitors from around the world to enjoy. Museums, libraries, competitive nationally ranked sports teams and performing arts are all available for you to partake in and experience. In U.S. News and World Report “America’s Best Colleges” issue 2002, BYU received high marks in several divisions.
Come and see what BYU is all about. There is something for everyone to enjoy. To learn more about BYU go to www.byu.edu.
Visitors in winter definitely don’t have to go home empty-handed. Bridal Veil Falls is a favorite spot for ice-climbing in the winter. Scaling frozen waterfalls with crampons and ice tools is a unique and challenging sport. Utah ice is usually in good shape for climbing from December through February. Besides Bridal Veil Falls, Utah Valley is full of other great ice-climbing spots, including The Great White Icicle, Stairway to Heaven, and Miller’s Thriller.