Finals Week.

December 12th-16th

Be ready to support your student through these things.

Your student may be experiencing:

The stress of final exams.
Anxiety and excitement about returning home.
Financial concerns due to holiday gifts and travel costs.
Questioning their major.

How can you help?

Encourage your student to practice mindfulness and stress-relieving activities. Send them a final exams care package or a note of encouragement to remind them that you are rooting for them. Encourage your student to rest and relax during the winter break.

Finals Week

Don't forget to send your student some encouragement!

Send a text, an email, or make a call and check in on your student. Let them know you are proud of their hard work!

Your message may be just the thing your student needs to help them remember they can dream big, work hard, and make great things happen! If you feel like your student needs a little extra help, remind them of the resources they have here on campus, including, the Tutoring Center, Writing Center, and Speech and Presentation Center.

Tips to help your student conquer finals week!

Find a quiet study spot on campus
Always pack essentials (laptop, chargers, water, snacks, notes, pens, etc.)
Eat healthy foods
Study 25 minutes, break for 5 min, repeat
Listen to music without lyrics while you study
Use mnemonic devices to memorize important material
Wear comfy clothing
Stay active (move around often)

Prepare a note card - even if you can't bring it to the test
Write down all of the formulas at the top before you take the test
Get adequate amounts of sleep! Don't stay up late studying!
Utilize campus resources - tutoring center, writing center, etc.
Set a few achievable goals for the day and know when to stop

Send a Note of Encouragement!

UPCOMING EVENTS

GRADUATION REMINDERS

Each graduate, regardless of whether he or she plans to “walk” at Commencement on April 28, 2023, must submit a graduation application by the following deadlines.

December 1, 2022, for spring 2023 graduates

December 15, 2022, for summer 2023 graduates.

The graduation application can be completed in your student's mySUU portal. If you have questions about Commencement 2023, please visit suu.edu/graduation for schedules, reminders, and the latest updates.

Grad Fair

All graduates will pick up their cap & gown at one of two Grad Fairs:

For graduates living in the Cedar City area, your Grad Fair will be held Thursday and Friday, March 23-24, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Hunter Alumni Center, located next to Old Main.
For graduates living outside of Cedar City, your Grad Fair will be held Thursday, April 27, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and again on Friday, April 28, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hunter Alumni Center, located next to Old Main.

Graduates unable to attend the Grad Fair can authorize an individual to pick up their regalia by completing the Regalia Authorization Form. This same form can also be used to explore other pick-up options.

HEADING HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Shuttles:

St. George Shuttle- https://www.stgshuttle.com

Salt Lake Express- h ttps://saltlakeexpress.com

FLIX bus- https://www.flixbus.com/

Finding other students to carpool with:

Ask friends or roommates who are going in the same direction.

Wondering when to plan to travel home?

View the academic calendar here and the final exam schedule here.

If your student is flying home, make sure you look at the academic calendar and have shuttle schedules to get them to and from the airport in time.

STUDENT RESOURCES

The following resources are available to all SUU students, please encourage your student to utilize the resources that would be helpful to them. To see the full list, click here.

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.
Tutoring Center Online Resources- includes videos, worksheets, and links to help students improve study skills, test-taking strategies, and study strategies.
Writing Center- resources and opportunities to encourage successful writers across all disciplines. Their webpage includes tips for writing and online appointment scheduling.
Speech and Presentation Center- assists students in the writing and presentation of speeches.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reach out to their Academic Advisor for support, and guidance in creating schedules, and preparing for graduation.
Schedule a Career Assessment with the Career Center to explore strengths and career pathways.
If your student is struggling with mental health issues, they can reach out to CAPS for counseling, group therapy, workshops, and additional support.

FAFSA

The 2023-2024 FAFSA is OPEN!

We highly recommend having your student fill out the FAFSA early so that they don't have to stress over it later. If your student has any questions about FAFSA or needs help getting it filled out, please have them set up an appointment with Financial Wellness.

You may also have heard about the Consolidated Appropriations Act (FAFSA Simplification Act) passed by Congress in 2020. What's changing about the form, and what will it mean for your family? How will it impact your student's award? Please read this article to understand what has changed.