Dear T-bird Parents & Families,
We know that the first six weeks of school are crucial for helping your student feel connected to campus. Throughout this time we will be sending more frequent communications 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, so 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?
- Which activities or events are they going to attend this week?
- Which clubs or organizations would they like to join?
With over 160 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. Students will have the opportunity to learn more about campus clubs and sign-up at the Paint the Town Red event on Friday night.
Is your student looking for friends with similar hobbies?
Have them talk to their ACE, visit the First-Year Experience (FYE) Office in The Nest, or stop by the Student Involvement and Leadership Office. Knowing that students can often use a little help meeting new people, the ACES will host numerous Meet-Up events throughout the school year. At a Meet-Up students meet together 30 minutes before larger campus events in The Nest and the group of students attends the campus event together. There will be Meet-Ups before the Party on the Hill on Thursday, Paint the Town Red on Friday, and the Paint Dance on Saturday.
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 2 Monday's before the event at the Outdoor Center. This is a great way to explore the area around campus, meet new friends, and try something new. 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!
Please feel free to contact me 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. I am excited to work together as we create a great experience for your student at SUU.
