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Dear T-bird Parents & Families,

This has been a wonderful school year with an excellent group of students. As we prepare for finals week, here are some resources you may be interested in sharing with your student.

  • Need a tutor? The Tutoring Center will be open from 9am- 7pm, with extended hours this Saturday from 10am- 2pm. This is a great, free resource for students. View the tutoring schedule and some great test taking strategies on their website here.
  • Need a study space? The Gerald R. Sherratt Library is offering extended hours until 2am on 4/25, 4/26, 4/30, and 5/1. They will also host a "Rock the Finals" event on 4/26.
  • Need help with a paper? The Writing Center is hosting Write Week April 16th-20th. Each day will have a workshop at noon and 5 p.m. dedicated to helping with final writing projects for the semester.
  • Need a computer? Students can view real time computer lab availability here or in their MySUU portal under "SUU Lab Use"
  • Not sure when finals are? View the Final Exam Schedule here.
  • Where to begin? Check out this article on helping your student prepare for finals week.

If your student has not yet registered for fall semester, please let me know and we can walk them through that process. Students should also secure their housing for fall semester. Please visit suu.edu/housing for information on available on-campus and off-campus housing options. Has your student considered summer classes? Summer classes are a great opportunity to get ahead, with many classes available online or on-campus. More information about available classes and summer scholarships here .

I have enjoyed learning together as we have looked for opportunities to support your student. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me and we can find answers together.

Jodi Lee Simmons
Parent & Family Services Coordinator
435-865-8752
We Need Your Help!
Help us share some Finals Week encouragement with your student.

We will be offering good vibes, encouragement, and motivation to your student in The Nest during finals week.

There are two ways your family can help:

1) Send a short video clip of you or your family sharing a positive message for students. Clips need to be in landscape mode, and emailed to orientation@suu.edu . We will add them to motivational clips from faculty and staff and have it playing in the Student Center.

2) Email a short, encouraging message to parents@suu.edu. We will write them on post-it notes and let students choose the message they need to help encourage them during finals week.

Your message may be just the thing a student needs to help them remember they can dream big, work hard, and make great things happen!
Commencement will be Friday, May 4th
For details, schedules of events, and answers to Commencement related questions, click here .

A live feed will be available online here .

A special tradition at SUU is the Old Sorrel Club. Graduating students make a donation in the amount of their graduating year ($20.18) to fund future student scholarships. Graduates who contribute are given red and silver cords to wear at Commencement. To donate in honor of your graduate, go to suu.edu/giving and select "2018 Graduation Class Gift."
The SUU Writing Center is hosting Write Week April 16th-20th. Each day will have a workshop at noon and 5 p.m. dedicated to helping with final writing projects for the semester. Friday is Pizza for Papers, from 5- midnight. Students can bring their writing to the Braithwaite Building basement for free food and writing support!
Has your student considered summer semester? SUU is offering over 350 May and summer courses this year, in more than 50 of the college's departments. Many classes are available online or on-campus. All students pay resident tuition in the summer, and many scholarships and financial aid can be used. More information available here .
For updates on campus happenings and resources for supporting your student,
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