Information for youth programs or activities operating on university premises
Any youth programs or activities held on University of Utah premises are required to adhere to University Policy 1-015 Safety of Minors. This information is being provided to you as a third party using University premises. If you have questions about whether your program or activity falls under the policy please contact Youth Protection and Program Support (YPPS). The requirements of the policy are listed below, and are expected to be completed prior to holding activities on University premises.
Registration
All covered programs are required to register with YPPS for recording purposes. The registration should be done prior to the start of the program or activity, and can be done on the YPPS website here: YPPS Registration Form
Mandatory Trainining
Any adult that will supervise, chaperone, or have access to a minor is an “Authorized Adult” and is required to go through the mandatory Safety of Minors Training. If you submit a list of names and email addresses with the registration, the Authorized Adult will automatically receive a link to complete the training. Please visit the mandatory training webpage for more information.
Background Checks
Any Authorized Adults (as defined under “Mandatory Training”) are also required to
have a background check. The background check can be done through any vendor of your
choice, but must include a criminal
background check and sex offender registry screening.
Liability Waivers
A Liability Waiver is required to be signed and kept on file for any minor participating
in a covered program. Access liability waiver forms .
The waiver to be used is the “Liability Waiver for Non U of U Event or Activity being
held on campus”. These waivers must be collected by you and turned in to the sponsoring
University department for retention. Do
not turn them in to YPPS.