Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health problems are on the rise and as we consider how we can help our students, we see parents & families as one of our best resources. Taking action now will give your student some tools on how to navigate mental health whether they struggle with it now or if it happens to become an issue while attending college.

Now would be a great time to discuss mental health with your student. You can help them prepare by teaching them coping skills to deal with academic pressure, how to recognize the difference between a sad mood and depression, how to manage anxious feelings, and what they can do if they find themselves in a crisis.

Hopefully this is an easy conversation for you to have but if it's not, here are a few tips on how to respond to common campus challenges.
  • Tell your child they can come to you with any problem.
  • Check in on their academic health by asking about their end of semester grades.
  • Teach them how to recognize depression and anxiety.
  • Talk with them more often or visit if they are in distress. 
  • Take action if your student is experiencing high-risk mental health concerns.

These points were pulled from the National Alliance on Mental Illness website, read the full article here.

If you don't feel comfortable talking to your student about mental health there are resources on campus that your student has free access to.

CAPS Summer 2021 Services
Open and Available for Services!
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am - 2 pm (During Summer Semester)

If you have questions, please call us at 435-865-8752 or email us at parents@suu.edu. If you'd like to schedule a meeting, we'd be happy to set up an in-person or Zoom meeting. Please don't hesitate to reach out.
Quick Question of the Week!
Are you nervous about your student's mental health while attending college?
Yes
No
Off-Campus Housing!!
If your student is living off-campus, please secure housing as soon as possible.
Here is the link to our off-campus housing list. Please remember this is not an exhaustive list, there are other options out there. If you need help navigating other options, please call or email us.
435-865-8752 | parents@suu.edu
Make sure your student is ready to go to college
consider these how-tos:

  • How to cook basic meals.
  • How to make a grocery list and shop within a budget.
  • How to make and keep a budget.
  • How to start a washing machine & dryer.
  • How to start a dishwasher.
  • How to operate a thermostat.
  • How to change a tire.
  • How to resolve roommate conflict.
  • How to talk to a landlord.
  • How to change a light bulb.

Some of these things seem very easy but a lot of students have never done them. It might save your student some stress if you go over them before they leave.
Parent Wisdom
Bits of wisdom to share with your student.

Flip-flops: Wear them in the dorm shower. Always.
Important Dates to Know for Fall and Summer!
If your student is coming home over any of the breaks, schedule travel, doctor, and dentist
appointments around these dates.

  • Monday, May 31st: Memorial Day No classes; campus is CLOSED
  • Saturday, July 3rd:1st Session Ends
  • Sunday, July 4 Independence Day No classes; campus is CLOSED
  • Monday, July 5th: Independence Day (Observed) No classes; campus is CLOSED
  • Tuesday, July 6th: 2nd Session Begins
  • Saturday, September 4th: Move-in Day for On Campus housing.
  • Monday, September 6th: Labor Day Campus is CLOSED
  • Tuesday, September 7th: Mandatory Thunder U Orientation for incoming freshmen.
  • Wednesday, September 8th: Fall Semester Begins
  • September 20th-25th: Homecoming Week
  • September 24th & 25th: Parent & Family Weekend!! (more details to come)
  • Wednesday, September 29th: Last Day to Add
  • Monday, November 8th; Last Day to Withdraw with W From individual course(s)
  • Wednesday, November 24th:Thanksgiving Break No classes; campus is OPEN
  • November 25th-26th: Thanksgiving Break No classes; campus is CLOSED
  • Friday, December 10th: Last Day to Withdraw with W From all courses
  • Send your student a note of encouragement for finals!
  • Monday, December 13th: Instruction Ends Last day of regular class meetings 
  • Tuesday, December 14th thru Friday, December 17th: Final Exams
COVID-19 Vaccine Update

Starting March 24th, all Utahns 16 years and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. All students that would like to receive the vaccination should work directly with the Southwest Utah Public Health Department and other local locations providing vaccines.

Vaccines are distributed on a first come first serve basis and shipments of the vaccine are limited. Demand is high and it may take several weeks to schedule and vaccinate those currently eligible. For clinic hours and scheduling updates contact the Southwest Utah Public Health Department or join the text notification system by texting “SWUHEALTH” to 888777.

More information about vaccine distribution in Utah can be found at coronavirus.utah.gov/vaccine-distribution.

On-campus testing will resume on May 17. Testing will be available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon at the J.Reuben Clark Center (formerly known as the Alumni House). This site is open to both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals. Click here for more information on COVID-19. The tests are free, non-invasive, and self-administered with some help from SUU volunteers.

SUU is not requiring students to get a vaccine now or to come back for Fall semester.
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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