Failing and falling down in every way possible.

From the time we’re tiny, trying to stand up and walk (and repeatedly falling down), we demonstrate our capacity for resilience, learning, and changing in response to our failed efforts. Remind your student that failing, getting it wrong, and being disappointed or frustrated are all necessary parts of learning. This is an excellent article for you and your student to read about ways to cultivate resiliency.
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Spring Registration

Spring registration is coming up quickly. It's an exciting time, and a great opportunity for parents to help their students reflect on the things that have worked well during Fall Semester and discuss new opportunities for success. As you check in with your student this week, please ask them if they have any questions about registration.

Some great questions to ask your student this week:
  • Do you know which day you register?
  • Have you checked to see if you have any holds on your account?
  • Do you know which classes you would like to take?
  • Do you have some alternate classes planned in case the classes you want, fill before you register?

If your student doesn't know or needs help figuring these things out. Please have them call the academic advising office and schedule a meeting with their advisor at 435-586-5420 or they can go to their website and schedule an appointment there. They can also stop by the Academic Advising Office (Student Center room 204) or The Nest (Student Center room 178).

Registration Dates:
  • Monday, November 8: Graduate Registration
  • Tuesday, November 9: Senior Registration
  • Thursday, November 11: Junior Registration
  • Monday, November 15: Sophomore Registration
  • Wednesday, November 17: Freshman Registration
Upcoming Events

Making friends and finding your niche on campus can be challenging. If your student is looking for an easy way to connect to other students and get involved doing something they love--they should join our T-Bird Hobby Groups! These virtual groups allow them to chat and get together with other students based on a shared hobby or interest--not to mention, they are super easy to join! This semester we are piloting the following hobby groups:
  • Holidays
  • Disc Golf
  • Fitness
  • Legos
  • Madden
  • The Bachelor/Bachelorette
  • Movies
  • Yoga
  • Outdoors
  • Dogs
  • Basketball
  • Photography
  • Music
  • Disney

This list of interests will continue to grow throughout the semester!

Follow the instructions on the attached infographic or click here to sign up. They can sign up for as many groups as they want.

At CAPS we are striving to meet the mental health needs of our students so that they can achieve their educational, career, and personal goals. These workshops are open enrollment and a great place for students to develop valuable skills and coping techniques.

If you are interested in any of the workshops listed below, please contact CAPS at 435-865-8621 for more details. If you are new to CAPS, you may be invited to fill out a request for services. If you are a current client at CAPS please talk to your individual therapist about joining. Participation in any of the groups may require meeting with group leaders to discuss expectations.

Workshops
Online Biofeedback
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Mindful Self-Compassion
Mindful Mondays

In an effort to protect the health of our students, faculty, staff, and Cedar City neighbors, we are temporarily suspending face-to-face visits. All groups will be conducted via a Zoom meeting or other remote service.

For both legal and ethical reasons, SUU CAPS is only able to offer Zoom-based groups for SUU students physically in the state of Utah.

Click here for more information on groups
Applications are open!
SUU's Office of Learning Abroad works to foster empathy, cultural and global understanding, experiential learning, and personal enrichment in all of the university's students, faculty, and staff by providing them with these opportunities to take part in international programs. These programs are divided into four categories: semester exchange, short-term study abroad, National Student Exchange and volunteer and internship opportunities.
Important Dates to Know for Fall
If your student is coming home over any of the breaks, schedule travel, doctor, and dentist
appointments around these dates.

  • Monday, November 8: Last Day to Withdraw with a "W" From individual course(s)
  • Monday, November 8: Graduate Registration
  • Tuesday, November 9: Senior Registration
  • Thursday, November 11: Junior Registration
  • Monday, November 15: Sophomore Registration
  • Wednesday, November 17: Freshman Registration
  • Wednesday, November 24: Thanksgiving Break No classes; campus is OPEN
  • November 25-26: Thanksgiving Break No classes; campus is CLOSED
  • Friday, December 10: Last Day to Withdraw with "W" from all courses
  • Send your student a note of encouragement for finals!
  • Monday, December 13: Instruction Ends Last day of regular class meetings 
  • Tuesday, December 14 thru Friday, December 17th: Final Exams

For details about other important dates throughout the academic year, review the Academic Calendar.
Student Resources
The following resources are available to all SUU students, please encourage your student to utilize the resources that would be helpful to them. To see the full list, click here.
  • Tutoring Center- drop-in tutoring, study groups, and one-on-one tutoring. Students can also work with a tutor to improve study skills, test-taking strategies, and time management.  
  • Tutoring Center Online Resources- includes videos, worksheets, and links to help students improve study skills, test-taking strategies, and study strategies.
  • Writing Center- resources and opportunities to encourage successful writers across all disciplines. Their webpage includes tips for writing and online appointment scheduling.
  • Speech and Presentation Center- assists students in the writing and presentation of speeches.
  • Student Support Services- developmental classes, skills courses, and academic and tutoring support for students who are first-generation, first-time, low income, ESL, non-traditional, or have physical or learning disabilities.
  • Disability Support Center- support and services for students with disabilities who are overcoming different educational difficulties because of their individual challenges. Coordinate campus accommodations and access to services.
  • Gerald R. Sherratt Library- quiet study areas, print papers, get research help, reserve a study room, use a computer, make copies, check out calculators, Ipads, and books.
  • Visit Professor- office hours are posted days and times a professor will be available in his/her office to meet with students and answer questions. Office hours are listed on the class syllabus, which students can view in Canvas. Students should come prepared with specific questions or concerns related to the class. Professors want their students to take advantage of this time. They are the ones that create the content of the course so please encourage your student to go if they aren't understanding the material.
  • Schedule a meeting with their ACE (peer mentor). Stop by the Nest, Student Center room 178, visit the Nest website, or call 435-865-8752 with any questions, or to find out who their ACE is.  
  • Form a study group with peers from the class.
  • Reach out to their Academic Advisor for support, guidance in creating schedules, preparing for graduation.
  • Schedule a Career Assessment with the Career Center to explore strengths and career pathways.  
  • If your student is struggling with mental health issues, they can reach out to CAPS for counseling, group therapy, workshops, and additional support.
The health, safety, and well-being of every member of the SUU family is a priority for us. SUU operates under the direction and guidance of a number of entities including the Utah State Legislature, the Utah System of Higher Education, the U.S. Department of Education, the Utah Department of Health, the Southwest Department of Health, and various accrediting bodies.

For more information on our COVID-19 updates, please visit our campus COVID-19 information website.
If your student is struggling emotionally, physically, mentally, etc. and you aren't sure where to send them, please contact us and we will help you find the resources they need. parents@suu.edu or 435-865-8752

We have created a way for you to report a student concern to SUU so we can help your student find success: https://www.suu.edu/safety/report.html

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