This newsletter has the most current available information. In this unprecedented time, changes may happen between newsletters. For the most up to date information please call or email the Parent and Family Services Office.

Dear T-bird Parents & Families,

We know that the first six weeks of school are crucial for helping your student feel connected to campus. We are here to help keep you informed of opportunities and obstacles that may be headed your student's way. We will be sending similar information to your student to help them find success on campus. We know that families can be great advocates for our students. We will work to keep you informed so you can encourage and support your student.

Getting involved can help your student become better prepared for a future career and is a great way to have fun and meet new friends.

Some questions you could ask your student this week:
  • Ask about their day, their classes, roommates, etc.
  • What they are most excited about?
  • What anxieties do they have?
  • Which activities or events are they going to attend this week?
  • Which clubs or organizations would they like to join? 

With over 180 clubs and organizations on campus, there are many ways to get involved on campus. Your student can learn more about all the available clubs and organizations on campus by clicking on "T-Bird Connection" in their MySUU portal, online here, or by downloading the SUU APP.

Do they love the outdoors? They can stop by the Outdoor Center in the Student Center to learn about free trips, outdoor rentals, and ways to get involved in the outdoors. Outdoor trip sign-ups open up Monday's, two weeks before the event at the Outdoor Center. More information available at suu.edu/outdoors.

Why should students get involved?
  • Develop leadership skills
  • Great networking opportunities
  • Build community and make new friends with similar interests
  • Engagement with diverse groups of individuals
  • Discover new passions and strengths
  • Apply the skills they’ve learned in classes
  • Help them focus on their future
  • Have fun!

Attention: Parent and Family Weekend that was scheduled September 25th-26th has been cancelled. We will keep you posted on details for upcoming Parent and Family Weekends.

Please feel free to contact us any time your student has a need and you aren't sure where to send them for support. There are so many opportunities to get involved on campus, let's help your student find them. We are excited to work together as we create a great experience for your student at SUU.



SUU Parent & Family Services



Welcome Week Activities


Remind your student to join the fun activities this week. Have them download the SUU app for all the up to date information.

Missed Our Parent Open House? Watch our Parent and Family Services Welcome Online Orientation here and our Online Orientation here. Also, want to watch the New Student Induction? Check it out here. To watch all of our new SUU students at the Bell Tower Tradition, go to Southern Utah University Facebook account, scroll down or click on videos.
What is FERPA?
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level.

To help open up communication between the University and home, a student can fill out a Release of Information form, and place it on file at the Registrar's Office (Student Center, Room 166).

The Release of Information form can be found at: https://www.suu.edu/registrar/pdf/releaseofinfo.pdf

More information about FERPA can be found at:
Student Jobs Fair
If your student is looking for a job, encourage them to attend the Student Jobs Fair, Wednesday, September 16th from 10 am - 2 pm. There are also a lot of job opportunities on-campus and off-campus listed at suu.edu/careercenter. The SUU Career Center uses Handshake to help students find jobs and internships, a quick how-to is available here. They also offer resume and interview help for students, and have help available in getting a professional outfit for a job interview.

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