Retirement Program

Utah Retirement Systems (URS)

Utah Retirement Systems (URS) provides retirement benefits to qualifying Utah Tech University employees, including eligible faculty and staff with prior URS service and full-time University Police officers.

URS retirement benefits may include a pension, a defined contribution account, or both, depending on your membership tier and plan. Explore your eligibility, understand your benefits, and find resources to help plan for retirement.

Eligibility

Utah Retirement Systems (URS) is available to eligible Utah Tech faculty and staff who have previous URS service with another participating employer. URS is also the default retirement program for full-time University Police officers.

Your retirement tier and plan are determined by your URS membership history and applicable eligibility rules. Contact Human Resources to confirm your retirement classification.

Retirement Plans

URS offers retirement benefits through different membership tiers and plans. Depending on your eligibility, your benefits may include a defined benefit pension, a 401(k) account, or a combination of both.

Your tier and plan determine how retirement benefits are calculated and when you may qualify for retirement. Visit URS to review the details specific to your membership.

Manage Your Account

Your myURS account provides access to retirement information, account balances, beneficiary designations, and planning tools.

Log in regularly to review your information, update your beneficiaries, and explore available retirement resources.

Access myURS

Retirement Planning

URS offers retirement education, online planning tools, and individual planning sessions to help members prepare for retirement.

Planning appointments can be scheduled through your myURS account. Review available sessions, select an appointment, and prepare questions about your retirement goals.

Explore Retirement Planning

Getting Started with URS

1

Confirm your retirement plan eligibility with HR Benefits.

Contact Utah Tech HR Benefits to verify your retirement plan and membership classification.

2

Access your URS account and review your information.

Sign in or register to review your retirement benefits and account information.

3

Review your plan details and beneficiary information.

Check your tier, beneficiaries, available planning resources, and retirement goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for URS?

Eligible Utah Tech faculty and staff with prior URS service may participate in URS. Full-time University Police officers also participate in URS as their default retirement program. Eligibility and plan assignment depend on employment and membership history. Contact HR Benefits for confirmation.

How do I access my retirement account?

Visit www.urs.org and sign in to your myURS account. If you need help accessing your account, contact URS Defined Contribution customer service at 800-688-4015 or 801-366-7720.

Can I meet with a retirement advisor?

Yes. URS offers individual retirement planning sessions. Sign in to your myURS account to review available appointments and schedule a session. URS also provides educational presentations and online planning tools.

Contact

Office of Human Resources

Email: hr@utahtech.edu

Phone: 435-652-7520

Fax: 435-656-4001

Office: North Burns 140-154
225 S. University Avenue
St. George, UT 84770