One Semester Closer!
Hopefully, your students are ready to register for the spring semester. However, if they are not and have questions about registration, they can stop by the Academic Advising Office (Student Center room 204) or The Nest (Student Center room 178). If your student isn't able to get into a course they were hoping for, remind them not to panic. They can select a different course, and they can continue to watch for spots that may open between now and January. 

  • Registration Dates:
  • Seniors (90+ credits): Tuesday, November 9 at 8 am
  • Juniors (60-89 credits): Thursday, November 11 at 8 am
  • Sophomores (30-59 credits): Monday, November 15 at 8 am
  • Returning Freshmen (1-29 credits): Wednesday, November 17 at 8 am
  • Note: incoming freshmen will be hand registered by their SSA in late November.

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 your classes fill before you register?
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The Rhythm of College Life
Be ready to support your student through these things.
November
Midterm grades returned
Spring registration
Examinations, papers, and projects due before Thanksgiving
Excitement and/or anxiety about going home for Thanksgiving break
Campus-wide illnesses typically hits (cold, flu, strep)



Help your student through the dreaded finals week by purchasing a Finals Survival Kit!

The deadline to order is
November 22nd

While they are spending their nights preparing to tackle their final in-person tests and assignments, you can brighten their day by sending snacks and a sweet note from home.

Each kit contains a personalized note from you and additional goodies, such as popcorn, oatmeal, hot cocoa, fruit snacks, cookies, Capri Sun, crackers, chips, gum, chocolate, and more!

Questions? Call 435-865-8656 or email studentalumni@suu.edu
Upcoming Events
Grad School Application Timeline
Is your college Junior or Senior thinking about grad school?
Ideally, students begin preparing for graduate school before their senior year of college. Most graduate program application deadlines are in December or January for entrance the following autumn. Check out this article for a better idea of how to prepare and apply for grad school.
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T-Bird Terms
College Terms You Need to Know:
Academic Advisor

An academic mentor who guides your student through their degree, making sure they are taking the right courses and helping them make important academic decisions.

Mental Health Support Peers are skill and tool-trained Seniors at Southern Utah University working under the leadership of the clinical staff at SUU CAPS. Mental Health Support Peers work alongside students experiencing mental health challenges. Peer Mentors support students through group and individual outreach in order to teach and transfer mental wellness skills in the service of connecting students with clinical supports/therapeutic alliances. SUU CAPS Mental Health Support Peers also refer students to campus and community wellness resources and lead and deliver outreach education on student mental wellness.

Mental Health Support Peers are located in The SUU Health and Wellness Center 
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: 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 these free resources. 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, 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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