Dear T-Bird Parents and Families,

I n light of the circumstances of SUU moving online, we're sure many of you are feeling worried and concerned about your students education and your community. SUU Parent & Family Services wants you to know that even if the office isn't open, we are still working to support you and your needs. If you ever need questions answered we are still available through phone and email. 


This Weeks COVID-19 Updates

With the rapidly evolving nature of the COVID-19 disease, the landscape is continually shifting, and we will do our best to communicate with you as decisions are being made. Newsletters will be going out weekly until further notice to keep you well informed.



Withdrawal Date is now April 19th- If your student has stopped participating in their classes they need to make sure they are listed as a "W" grade instead of a "UW" (which is calculated as an "F" in their GPA). Have them contact the registrars office here and request a withdrawal by April 19th.

Business Resource Cent er has put together a list of r esources to help you and your business during this difficult time. Information on available financial assistance and other resources for small businesses are listed. Check it out here.

Free WiFi for students- If your student is still here in Cedar City. South Central is providing free WiFi for students. Check it out here.

Many of the computer labs on campus are still open, but many are not. Here is a list of all the labs still open and available for students. Social distancing is being carefully used in all labs, only every other chair is open and all are disinfected after each use.

Meal Plan Reimbursement- If your student paid for a meal plan on campus. They are now giving reimbursement for that. Fill out the form here.




Please Check in on your Student!

During the past several days we as a university have received a large number of emails from students who need our help. While they are doing their best to maintain a positive attitude and finish the semester strong, many report that they are struggling academically, physically, financially, psychologically, and emotionally. We are doing all we can to help, but you know your child best. Please check in on your students! Especially if they are still here on campus.

Call, text or even email. Here are some questions you could ask :

  1. How are you doing overall?
  2. How are you doing financially? Are your basic needs being met? Do you have enough food and household supplies?
  3. How are you doing psychologically and emotionally? Are you connecting with friends and family via video chat, phone calls, or emails?
  4. How are you doing physically? Are you well? Are you finding ways to get fresh air and exercise responsibly?
  5. How are you doing academically? How are your classes going? Are you keeping up with your homework and assignments?
If your student hasn't REGISTERED for fall semester, do it now! Classes are filling fast!!

Don't think COVID-19 has slowed down registration. If your student hasn't registered, please tell them to do so quickly. Classes fill up fast! Even though plans are always changing right now, it's better to get into the classes wanted and make changed later.

To register, students log into their MySUU portal , and click the "Registration" link. Students can check their registration status for any holds as well. Please encourage them to reach out to their Student Success Advisor , call The Nest , email or call Ryan Bailey at ryanbailey@suu.edu or (435) 865-8214. They are all happy to help if your student has any questions or needs help creating a registration plan.











Hope Pantry- If your student is currently in Cedar City, the  Hope Pantry  is still open for either pick-up or delivery. Fill out this  Pantry Request  form. Orders are filled every weekday and limited to once per week per person. For pick-up requested items will be left at the porch of the Community Engagement Center across the street from the music building.



COVID-19 UPDATES

The health, safety, and well-being of everyone on our campus and community is our relentless priority at all times. COVID-19 is already proving to be an unprecedented disruption and extraordinary moves are being made to try and prevent the spread of the coronavirus throughout SUU, Cedar City, and Utah.

Important campus updates from the last few weeks:

  • All instruction for Spring 2020 (including final exams, science labs, etc.) will be delivered remotely. The only exception will be for one-on-one flight instruction. Read about it here.
  • We encourage all students who are able to transition to their hometown and permanent residence where home conditions allow. We recognize that some students may need to stay in Cedar City for work reasons, safety reasons, or because this is your permanent residence.
  • All students will have the option of either receiving a letter grade or a Pass/No-Credit (P/NC) grade for Spring 2020 classes. Read more about it here.
  • We have decided, like all other universities in Utah, to plan for all summer classes to be offered remotely. We cannot forecast when we will be able to shift back from remote instruction to regular face-to-face classrooms and hope this will help you make your plans for the summer. Remember, your scholarships and financial aid are all available this summer. Also all out-of-state students get resident tuition in the summer. 
  • We are excited to announce Southern Utah University’s commencement and graduation events have been tentatively rescheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2020. This was the overwhelming choice of the Class of 2020 and a direct result of your suggestions and input. Read President Wyatt's email to campus here.




























  • ALL campus resources and services remain ready to serve you remotely. To help you know how to contact these offices, we have created a resource list with all the information you need here.
  • SUU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is facilitating drop-in virtual discussion groups to help students survive and thrive during these challenging times. Read about it here.
  • The Student Center and student housing will remain open. Food Services will be available in Thunderbird Circle, the cafeteria located in the Student Center. Other dining options in the Student Center will be closed for the rest of the semester.
  • All faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to conduct their work virtually. Some individuals may be able to do so working from home while others may prefer to come to campus and work privately in their offices. Exceptions include academic college and department offices, as well as individuals who must interact with the public in a face-to-face manner. 
  • A lot of questions are answered on our COVID-19 website here.


All questions regarding the university’s COVID-19 response can be emailed to SUU's Emergency Response team at emergencyresponse@suu.edu. You can also call the SUU COVID-19 Hotline. When you call SUU's hotline (435-865-8488), be prepared to leave a short message regarding your question or concern, your name, and phone number. A representative from SUU will collect your information and respond within the next business day with further resources to help answer your question.
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Southern Utah University no increase on tuition or student fees!!

On Friday, March 29, the Utah Board of Regents approved Southern Utah University’s tuition proposal, making SUU the only school in the Utah System for Higher Education that isn’t raising tuition and/or student fees. It’s been more than two decades since any college or university in Utah hasn’t raised tuition and/or fees.Read more about it here. Check out the article here.
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