How to Help
As we near the end of the semester, you might notice that your student may be feeling tired or burned out. Encourage your student to take assignments one by one, take breaks, find a good place to study, and utilize campus resources like the tutoring center. It may seem like an impossible mountain to climb for them but they can finish strong if they put their minds to it. The most important role you can play is supporting and encouraging them through this time. This article has some great ways that your student can reduce end-of-semester stress.
Some great questions to ask your student this week:
- How have you started preparing for final exams or projects?
- Are you getting enough sleep, eating healthy foods, and exercising?
- What are your plans for the holiday break?
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The Rhythm of College Life
Be ready to support your student through these things.
December
- Preparation for finals
- Excitement and/or anxiety about going home for holiday break
- End-of-semester and off-campus festivities and holiday celebrations
- Strong sense of familiarity with campus and city
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Send a Note of Encouragement! |
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Parent & Family Winter Weekend
February 11th-12th
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Friday, February 11, 2022
SUU Women’s Gymnastics Meet
7:00 pm, America First Event Center
Join us for an exciting meet against Utah State University. Use group code "PARENTS" for discount tickets. Students get in free with a student ID.
Saturday, February 12, 2022
Active Family Fun
9:00 am - 3:00 pm, J.L. Sorenson P.E. Building
Active families will love exploring our PE building. Favorites include indoor rock climbing wall, racquetball, pickleball, swimming, & indoor track.
Free to all families of SUU students (this day only)
T-Bird Family Winter Weekend Check-In and
Fan Fest
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm, Student Center Ballroom
Come enjoy lunch, games, and T-Bird prizes with your student. Get ready for the game with our Cheer and Dance Team and a special visit by Thor. The event is free with Weekend RSVP.
SUU Women's Basketball Game
2 pm, America First Event Center
Join us for an exciting game against Sacramento State. Use group code “PARENTS” for discount tickets. Students get in free with a student ID.
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Join SUU's Counseling and Psychological Services to reduce anxiety. Held each Wednesday from 2-3 p.m., the anxiety group is an open “drop-in” group for SUU students. It is a psycho-educational group that will cover cognitive, physiological, and mental skills to address anxiety, distress, and other concerns.
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Important Dates to Know for Fall
If your student is coming home over any of the breaks, schedule travel, doctor, and dentist
appointments around these dates.
- Friday, December 10: Last Day to Withdraw with "W" from all courses
- Send your student a note of encouragement for finals!
- Monday, December 13: Instruction Ends Last day of regular class meetings
- Tuesday, December 14 thru Friday, December 17th: Final Exams
- Monday, January 10: Start of Spring semester
For details about other important dates throughout the academic year, review the Academic Calendar.
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T-Bird Terms
College Terms You Need to Know:
Career Services
Most universities have a career services department where your student can get career advice and assistance in finding internships and beginning the job hunt for after graduation.
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Student Resources
The following resources are available to all SUU students, please encourage your student to
utilize these free resources. To see the full list, click here.
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Tutoring Center- drop-in tutoring, study groups, and one-on-one tutoring. Students can also work with a tutor to improve study skills, test-taking strategies, and time management.
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Tutoring Center Online Resources- includes videos, worksheets, and links to help students improve study skills, test-taking strategies, and study strategies.
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Writing Center- resources and opportunities to encourage successful writers across all disciplines. Their webpage includes tips for writing and online appointment scheduling.
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Speech and Presentation Center- assists students in the writing and presentation of speeches.
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Student Support Services- developmental classes, skills courses, and academic and tutoring support for students who are first-generation, first-time, low income, ESL, non-traditional, or have physical or learning disabilities.
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Disability Support Center- support and services for students with disabilities who are overcoming different educational difficulties because of their individual challenges. Coordinate campus accommodations and access to services.
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Gerald R. Sherratt Library- quiet study areas, print papers, get research help, reserve a study room, use a computer, make copies, check out calculators, Ipads, and books.
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Visit Professor- office hours are posted days and times a professor will be available in his/her office to meet with students and answer questions. Office hours are listed on the class syllabus, which students can view in Canvas. Students should come prepared with specific questions or concerns related to the class. Professors want their students to take advantage of this time. They are the ones that create the content of the course so please encourage your student to go if they aren't understanding the material.
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Schedule a meeting with their ACE (peer mentor). Stop by the Nest, Student Center room 178, visit the Nest website, or call 435-865-8752 with any questions, or to find out who their ACE is.
- Form a study group with peers from the class.
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Reach out to their Academic Advisor for support, guidance in creating schedules, preparing for graduation.
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Schedule a Career Assessment with the Career Center to explore strengths and career pathways.
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If your student is struggling with mental health issues, they can reach out to CAPS for counseling, group therapy, and additional support.
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The health, safety, and well-being of every member of the SUU family is a priority for us. SUU operates under the direction and guidance of a number of entities including the Utah State Legislature, the Utah System of Higher Education, the U.S. Department of Education, the Utah Department of Health, the Southwest Department of Health, and various accrediting bodies.
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If your student is struggling emotionally, physically, mentally, etc. and you aren't sure where to send them, please contact us and we will help you find the resources they need.
parents@suu.edu or 435-865-8752
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