Dear T-Bird Parents & Families,

We are so excited to have our students back on campus! For those incoming students and their families, please see our Move-In Day, Thunder U, and Parent Orientation schedules below.

Welcome Week will take place September 8th-11th. Encourage your student to go to these events to make new friends and get involved. If they are nervous about going, have them stop by the Nest before large events for meet-ups so they can go to an event with a group.

We are here to help families stay connected to campus and to keep them informed. You can follow @SUUParents on Instagram, and our SUU Parent and Family Services page on Facebook. You can also check out our website at suu.edu/parents to go through our Parent Online Orientation. We are so excited to work with you to help your student find success at SUU. Please let us know if you have any questions, we are more than happy to help.

SUU Parent & Family Services
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.

  • September 3rd & 4th: Move-in Dates for On-Campus housing.
  • September 4-7: Thunder U Orientation (See schedule below)
  • Monday, September 6: Labor Day Campus is CLOSED
  • Tuesday, September 7: Mandatory Thunder U Orientation for incoming freshmen & transfer students.
  • Wednesday, September 8: Fall Semester Begins
  • September 20-25: Homecoming Week
  • September 24 & 25: Parent & Family Weekend!! (more details to come)
  • Wednesday, September 29: Last Day to Add
  • Monday, November 8; Last Day to Withdraw with W From individual course(s)
  • Wednesday, November 24: Thanksgiving Break No classes; campus is OPEN
  • November 25-26: Thanksgiving Break No classes; campus is CLOSED
  • 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 meeting
  • Tuesday, December 14 thru Friday, December 17th: Final Exams

For details about other important dates throughout the academic year, review the Academic Calendar.
Fall Thunder U 2021 will take place on September 4th-7th. Keep in mind that Tuesday, September 7th is REQUIRED for all incoming & transfer students.

Thunder U is a welcome program that takes place prior to the start of school. Students indicate their favorite interest and participate in activities surrounding that interest throughout Thunder U. Thunder U offers a chance to connect with key resources, like your ACE, and learn other important information to get you started on the right foot.
Contact the Center for Diversity & Inclusion with any questions
Telephone: (435) 865-8761
You can park in any campus parking lot this weekend (September 3rd-7th)

Parent Orientation is a chance for parents to connect with our office and ask any questions that they might have. Please stop by to learn more about key resources available for your student, how to support your student, and learn about other important information to get your student started on the right foot.

Saturday, September 4th: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 5th: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday, September 6th: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 7th: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Student Center Ballroom ST145

New Student Induction
We invite all our parents to come to the New Student Induction &
Bell Tower Tradition on Tuesday, September 7th.
New Student Induction 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (America First Event Center)
Bell Tower Tradition 12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. (Carter Carillon Bell Tower)
Fall 2021

September 3, 2021 8am-5pm MDT

Even-Numbered Floors
Eccles A200, B200, C200, C400
Cedar Hall North 1200 & Cedar Hall South 2200
Founders 200 & 400
Ponderosa Terrace (PT) apartments - 2, 4, 6, 8 (we are doing even suites at PT)
Go to the assigned building/floor to check in with the RA.


September 4, 2021 8am-5pm MDT

Odd-Numbered Floors
Eccles A300, B100, B300, C100, C300
Cedar Hall North 1100, 1300 & Cedar Hall South 2100, 2300
Founders 100 & 300
Ponderosa Terrace (PT) apartments - 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 (we are doing odd suites at PT)
Go to the assigned building to check in with the RA.

Late arrivals

Go to Eccles A Lobby/Housing Office (please plan on delays and longer lines)
Sunday, Sept 5 - 10am-7pm
Monday, Sept 6 - CAMPUS CLOSED - LABOR DAY HOLIDAY - Sorry, No move-ins today.
Tuesday, Sept 7 - 8am-5pm
After Sept 7th - Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm

Contact University Housing
Phone: 435-586-7966
Email: housing@suu.edu
Last Minute To-Do's
It's not too late to get those last-minute things done. Friday, September 3rd is our Get-It-Done Day. This is the last day some offices in the Sharwan Smith Student Center will be open over the holiday weekend.

FERPA-If your student wants you to have access to their account, they need to fill this out.
Jobs-Does your student need a job? Contact our Career Center for help!
Parking Pass- If your student needs a parking pass, go here.
Meal Plans- If your student needs a meal plan, see the different options here.
Healthcare- Make sure to send your student with an insurance card or find a clinic here that they can go to if they aren't feeling well.
SWAG!!- Stop by our bookstore to purchase your SUU swag for you and your student!
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.

Free tutoring- Tutoring Center
Free help with presentations- Speech & Presentation Center
Free help with disability support- Disability Support Center
Free counseling for anxiety, depression, homesickness, etc.- Counseling and Psychological Services
Free help finding a job, preparing a resume, or improving interview skills- Career Center
Free help for military veterans- Veterans Center
Free help finding access to free money- Financial Aid
Free adventures- the Outdoor Center
Free help finding information on campus- Visit the Nest (Student Center room 178).
We are looking forward to a vibrant fall semester and having students back on campus in just over a week. We are also very concerned for the health, safety, and well-being of every member of the SUU family. 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.

For more information on our COVID-19 updates, please visit our campus COVID-19 information website.
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

We have created a way for you to report a student concern to SUU so we can help your student find success: https://www.suu.edu/safety/report.html

SUU.EDU/PARENTS | Southern Utah University | (435) 865-8752