Encourage Your Student To Get Involved On Campus!

UPCOMING EVENTS & INFO

Career Fair

January 18th 10:00-2:00

SUU Outdoors

Take A Hike Tuesday

Wallyball Wednesday

Martin Luther King Jr Celebration

January 19th 11:30 - 1:00

FAFSA Night

January 25th 5:00-6:00

In the Nest

Summer Registration Dates

Graduate Students & Seniors

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 8:00am

Juniors, Sophomores, & Freshman

Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 8:00am

It seems to me that education has a two-fold function to perform in the life of man and in society: the one is utility and the other is culture. Education must enable a man to become more efficient, to achieve with increasing facility the legitimate goals of his life.”

-Martin Luther King Jr.

Get Involved On Campus!

Whether your student wants to get involved in sports, volunteering, cultural groups, greek life, leadership or academic interests, there’s a club or organization ready to welcome them. Here are ideas to share with your student as they start their spring semester.

Do some research.

Encourage your student to go online to suu.edu/stil or stop by the Student Involvement & Leadership Center (ST177) to find out about what their options are.

Ask questions.

When they find something that interests them, encourage them to ask about how they can join, what the time commitment is, and if it costs $ to join.

Reach out at any time.

Students can usually join clubs at any point in the semester. So even if it's half way through the semester, encourage them to reach out.

Support other activities.

Encourage your student to support their friends by going to their events as well. They will meet new people and maybe they will find something they want to try.

Finding connections can make a big difference in your student's experience while at college. Encourage them to ask for help if they're not quite sure how to get involved. We are here to help.

IS YOUR STUDENT LOOKING FOR A JOB?

If your student is looking for a job, send them to our

local job fair. If they need help with their resume send

them to the career center.

Wednesday, January 18th

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Student Center Ballroom

SUMMER CLASSES

By enrolling in classes over the summer, your student can check off those generals they’ve been meaning to take, focus on the more difficult classes, boost their GPA, and speed up their graduation date. FAFSA can cover the summer semester as well so they can use those funds wisely to help them get ahead in school. Plus, summertime in Cedar City can't be beaten! With the world's best backyard to explore and dozens of festivals to attend, there is always something to do.

Summer classes can be fun too! We have a wide range of classes like backpacking, climbing, yoga, etc. If your student needs to take generals, there are online options as well! Encourage your student to talk to their academic advisor if they are interested.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Women Who Succeed is a mentorship program that helps women in Utah find leadership opportunities and network with other successful women. Their main focus is to prepare women for the workforce through professional development.

Click Here to Learn More

One Refugee is a program devoted to helping students with refugee backgrounds navigate higher education. If you are from a refugee background and are in need of financial assistance, community, mental health resources, and professional development this is a great opportunity for you.

Click Here to Apply

LOVE NOTES

Send a love note to your student!!

Would you like to send your T-Bird a note of love, encouragement, or just say hello? Send in your notes here and we will send your T-Bird a postcard with your note on it!

Parent and Family Winter Weekend

February 17th-18th 2023

Friday, February 17, 2023

Parent and Family Check-In

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Nest, Sharwan Smith Student Center room 178

Come pick up your swag bag

SUU Men's Basketball Game vs. Utah Tech University

⁠7:00 pm⁠ America First Event Center, Sharwan Smith Student Center

⁠Join us for an exciting meet against Utah Tech University. Use the link our on website for discounted tickets. Students get in free with student ID.

Saturday, February 18, 2023

Parent and Family Check-In

9:00 am - 11:00 am⁠ The Nest, Sharwan Smith Student Center Room 178

Come pick up your swag bag

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 racquetball, pickleball, swimming, & indoor track.
Free to all families of SUU students (Saturday only)

STEM Activity

10:00 am - 11:00 am Starlight Room, Sharwan Smith Student Center

All families are welcome to come to this free event put on by our STEM Center

SUU Women's Basketball Game vs. Stephen F. Austin

2:00 pm America First Event Center, Sharwan Smith Student Center

⁠Join us for an exciting game against Stephen F. Austin. Use the link on our website to purchase tickets. Students get in free with a student ID.

Bingo Night

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The Ballroom, Sharwan Smith Student Center

Come join us for a fun night with the chance to win some prizes, all while enjoying time with your student and other t-bird families.

RSVP Here

TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Trio Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded program designed to provide a variety of services, tools and resources to assist students along their own unique educational path. To apply for the SSS program, students must meet at least one of the following criteria:

First Generation- Neither parent or legal guardian received a four-year college degree from a U.S. accredited university prior to the student's 18th birthday, and/or
Students with low income- Student is receiving federal financial aid such as a Pell grant, or the student's household taxable income meets federal financial guidelines, and/or
Disability- The student has a disability which has been documented through SUU's Disability Resource Center

For more information go to their website or email studentsupportservices@suu.edu

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.