Stay Confident
“If you can't fly, then run. If you can't run, then walk. If you can't walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” 
– Martin Luther King, Jr.

Some of you may be celebrating your newfound freedom, and others may be feeling the stress of not knowing exactly how your student is doing. You've spent years and years prepping them for this moment, it is hard to watch them navigate life on their own. Stay confident in yourself and help your student stay confident. You both have accomplished so much, and there are so many exciting experiences to come.

Sometimes a few well-chosen words are all we need to feel a boost of confidence. This article has some great quotes for parents and students. It also has some ideas to help us remember:
  • Leave Post-It notes on desks, mirrors, by the light switch, etc
  • Make them your phone wall-paper
  • Text one to your student today!

I am here to help if things don't go as planned. SUU has resources available for you and your student to take advantage of. Please let me know if you need help navigating anything.

It is not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves, that will make them successful human beings.” – Ann Landers, Columnist
Parent & Family Winter Weekend
February 11th-12th
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 "PARENT" 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 “PARENT” for discount tickets. Students get in free with a student ID.
Send a love note to your student!!
Would you like to send your T-Bird a note of love, encouragement, or just say hello? Send in your notes here and we will send your T-Bird a postcard with your note on it!

Open and Available for Services!
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00am - 4:00 pm 
*Please note: we are closed on all University holidays.

CAPS will continue to offer group, individual counseling, and crisis services. All services offered are being done remotely, face-to-face visits are unavailable at this time. 

*For both legal and ethical reasons, CAPS is only able to provide services for those in the state of Utah.
We will also be offering Zoom-based groups for all SUU students. This is an opportunity to have some social connection as we wait to reconnect in person. See the schedule on our group page. For additional resources check out our COVID-19 Survival Guide and our COVID-19 Reminder.

435-865-8621
capsdesk@suu.edu
Does your student need help applying for FAFSA?
FAFSA Night: January 19th 5:00-6:00 p.m. in the NEST

  • Need help applying for FAFSA or scholarships?
  • Have some questions about financial aid?

Email: financialwellness@suu.edu or text 435-708-1952

Trio Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded program designed to provide a variety of services, tools and resources to assist students along their own unique educational path. To apply for the SSS program, students must meet at least one of the following criteria:
  1. First Generation- Neither parent or legal guardian received a four-year college degree from a U.S. accredited university prior to the student's 18th birthday, and/or
  2. Students with low income- Student is receiving federal financial aid such as a Pell grant, or the student's household taxable income meets federal financial guidelines, and/or
  3. Disability- The student has a disability which has been documented through SUU's Disability Resource Center
For more information go to their website or email studentsupportservices@suu.edu
Attending the Local Job Fair is the perfect opportunity for your student to present themselves professionally in person to potential employers while showcasing their communication skills. Over 30 employers, who are ready to hire students, will be attending the Local Job Fair this semester, so if your student is looking for a job while attending SUU, be sure to have them attend this fair!
The Pizza and Prep Night is held the day before our Local Job Fair to help students prepare for, and know what to expect at the fair. At the prep night, your student will learn what a job fair is and how to successfully navigate it, work on how to approach and talk to employers, meet with a Career Coach for one-on-one guidance, and learn how to build a resume and have it critiqued by a Career Center rep. There will also be free pizza!
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.

  • Thursday, January 20th: Last day to add/drop classes & 100% refund deadline
  • Monday, February 21: President's Day, no classes; campus is closed
  • 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.
T-Bird Terms
College Terms You Need to Know:
Drop

When a student leaves a course during the Add/Drop grace period, it’s referred to as dropping. There is no penalty for dropping a course during the grace period. Students may decide to drop because they are overwhelmed by their course load or want to take a different class. This is different from withdrawing, which comes after the add/drop period is over.

  • Thursday, January 20th is the last day to drop a class with a full refund.
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.
COVID-19 Update
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.

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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