Welcome Back!
I hope you all had a lovely holiday and were able to reconnect with your student. As your student comes back to campus after a well-deserved break, you might notice that there is less excitement than what they had going into their fall semester. The reality is that your student has a better understanding of what college is and that it takes a lot of work and dedication. The good news is that they are more prepared with their newly-acquired wisdom. They are a little more prepared to take care of themselves, how to manage their time, and know what they need to do to be successful. The spring semester is also an opportunity to start fresh. Help your student see this perspective and embrace the opportunities that a new semester brings with new classes, professors, possibly new friends, and activities.
Your student might want to consider adding a few items to their spring semester agenda to prepare themselves for next year. Here are a few things to consider:
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Meet with their student success advisor. Your student has already registered for spring courses but the next few weeks is a good time to talk to them about big picture planning.
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Visit the financial aid or financial wellness office. If your student receives financial aid, they should check in with their financial aid counselor to make sure next year's paperwork is done and they know what they need to do to keep their financial aid.
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Look into study abroad. If your student is interested in study abroad programs, they should look now and start to work on their applications.
- Start looking into housing options for fall 2022.
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Drop by the career center. If your student needs help finding a job or polishing up their resume, they should stop by to get some help.
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Look into internships within their academic college. This can be done through the career center as well as through your student's portal.
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Thunder U
First Year or Transfer Students
If your student is a first-year or transfer student they will need to complete the New Student Checklist. They will also need to attend the required Thunder U events on January 7th. See schedule below.
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Parent & Family Spring Orientation
We are excited to welcome our incoming students and their parents and families! Please come see us at our parent and family check-in on Friday, January 7th.
Parent & Family Orientation
8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (Student Center Living Room)
New Student Induction
11:00-12:00 Great Hall (Conference Center 203)
Bell Tower Tradition
12:00-12:15 (Bell Tower)
We are so excited to meet you. Please contact us if you have any questions.
435-865-8752 l parents@suu.edu
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Parent & Family Winter Weekend
February 11th-12th
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Friday, February 11, 2022
SUU Women’s Gymnastics Meet
7:00 pm, America First Event Center
Join us for an exciting meet against Utah State University. Use group code "PARENTS" for discount tickets. Students get in free with a student ID.
Saturday, February 12, 2022
Active Family Fun
9:00 am - 3:00 pm, J.L. Sorenson P.E. Building
Active families will love exploring our PE building. Favorites include indoor rock climbing wall, racquetball, pickleball, swimming, & indoor track.
Free to all families of SUU students (this day only)
T-Bird Family Winter Weekend Check-In and
Fan Fest
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm, Student Center Ballroom
Come enjoy lunch, games, and T-Bird prizes with your student. Get ready for the game with our Cheer and Dance Team and a special visit by Thor. The event is free with Weekend RSVP.
SUU Women's Basketball Game
2 pm, America First Event Center
Join us for an exciting game against Sacramento State. Use group code “PARENTS” for discount tickets. Students get in free with a student ID.
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If your student is living on campus this Spring, they will need to go to the Eccles A Housing office during the times listed below to get their key recoded (returners) or to check-in (new residents). This does not apply to those who have stayed over the break.
Thurdsay, January 6: 8:00 a.m-7:00 p.m.
Friday, January 7: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 8: 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 9: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Is your student looking for a job on campus?
They will want to start looking now! Have them check out this article for advice on how to find a job on campus. They can search our jobs for T-Birds here.
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Important Dates to Know for Spring
If your student is coming home over any of the breaks, schedule travel, doctor, and dentist
appointments around these dates.
- Friday, January 7: Spring Orientation, for new students starting in the Spring
- Monday, January 10: Start of Spring semester
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Monday, January 17: Martin Luther King Day, no classes; campus is closed
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Monday, February 21: President's Day, no classes; campus is closed
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Monday, February 28-Friday, March 4: Spring Break, no classes; campus is open
- Sunday, April 24: Instruction Ends
- Monday, April 25-28: Final Exams
- Friday, April 29: Commencement
- Monday, May 16: Summer term begins
For details about other important dates throughout the academic year, review the Academic Calendar.
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T-Bird Terms
College Terms You Need to Know:
FERPA
Stands for Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act. This act gives college students the right of privacy over their school records, even if they’re under 18. This means you, as their parents, cannot access their academic information, such as their grades. There is an exception for health and safety information: If a college feels it would be important to share that sort of information with you, they are allowed to.
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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.
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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.
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Tutoring Center Online Resources- includes videos, worksheets, and links to help students improve study skills, test-taking strategies, and study strategies.
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Writing Center- resources and opportunities to encourage successful writers across all disciplines. Their webpage includes tips for writing and online appointment scheduling.
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Speech and Presentation Center- assists students in the writing and presentation of speeches.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Reach out to their Academic Advisor for support, guidance in creating schedules, preparing for graduation.
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Schedule a Career Assessment with the Career Center to explore strengths and career pathways.
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If your student is struggling with mental health issues, they can reach out to CAPS for counseling, group therapy, and additional support.
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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.
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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
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