SUU Fall Semester Reminders

• If your student is looking for a job, there are a lot of 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 a professional clothing closet available for students.

• Scholarships and financial aid awards will post to student accounts 10 days prior to the semester starting. Students can check their status in their MySUU portal under the Financial Aid tab. If students have any questions about their scholarships or financial aid awards, please contact the SUU Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships at (435) 586-7735, finaid@suu.edu, suu.edu/finaid.

• Tuition payments or payment plan arrangements need to be made by August 31st. Students can set up payment plans and make tuition payments through the "Pay Now" tab in their MySUU portal. In the "Pay Now" tab, students can also designate Authorized Users who can make payments on their behalf. Students with questions about tuition deadlines and payment options can contact the SUU Cashier's Office at suu.edu/cashier or by calling (435) 586-7720.

• If your student has not yet registered for the fall semester, please have them contact our Academic Advising office and meet with their advisor at 435-586-5420

• If your student still needs help locating housing for the fall semester check out the Off-Campus Housing website for current listings.

How Can I Help My Student Get Involved?

Did you know that SUU has a whole office dedicated to helping students find different ways to get involved on campus? From planning campus events to starting up their own club, to being in student government, to helping out with athletics, The Student Involvement and Leadership Office can help your student find SOMETHING they are interested in and how they can be a part of SUU. There are also on-campus jobs that are a great way for students to feel connected to campus. It’s important for students to have a life outside of the classroom. Encouraging your student to make new friends in each class can help them succeed in the classroom and enjoy all of the fun campus activities put on throughout the school semester! Be sure they are following @suustudentlife on Instagram.

Things to do:

• Encourage your student to join a club
• Encourage your student to attend as many different activities and events as possible
• Encourage your student to make 1 new friend in each class
• Visit the Student Involvement & Leadership Office (STIL) or review their website and find out the different ways students can get involved

Resources:

STIL Office

How can I help my student succeed in class?

Making the academic transition from high school to college can be challenging and take time to navigate. Please encourage your student to set time aside to study the provided material, visit with their professors, and ask questions! Asking insightful questions can help your student be successful, as well as provide encouragement along the way. Get to know what resources are available to your student so that they know where they can go when they are struggling academically. SUU has a tutoring center and writing center where students can receive help. Each Professor has office hours where students can discuss the material or ask questions usually one-on-one.  

Things to do:

• Learn about the Academic Resources that are available to your student 
• Encourage your student to create a schedule to help manage their time
• Ask open-ended questions regarding your student's academics, and allow them to drive the conversation when overcoming academic challenges
• Encourage your student to connect with their professors and utilize the provided office hours
• Remember, YOU know your student BEST and what they might need!

Resources:

Tutoring Center

Writing Center

Academic Expectations

We invite you, along with your family, friends and classmates, to SUU Day at Lagoon on Saturday, August 6. Enjoy a fun-filled day at the largest amusement park in the Mountain West and help us celebrate 125 years of Southern Utah University.  We have reserved the Willow and Elm Terraces for the day so you can drop your things and have a place to escape the sun. We will also have birthday treats and a SUU swag drawing at 2 p.m. We hope to see you at Lagoon!