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T-Bird Parents and Families,
This has been an eventful year with an excellent group of students. Your student has shown resiliency, adaptability and determination. We have enjoyed the opportunity to get to know your family and be a partner in supporting your student and helping them find success on campus. Commencement will take place tomorrow, August 8th. Congratulations to all SUU graduates! We are so proud of their accomplishments and successes! Here are some last minute tips and reminders for you that are visiting. If you're not able to celebrate with us here in person, we will miss seeing your face one last time. Once a T-Bird always a T-Bird!
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Grad Fair- All graduates will pick up their cap & gown at the Grad Fair today, Friday, August 7 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and tomorrow, Saturday, August 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the SUU Alumni House, located on the corner of 300 West and University Boulevard. Ice cream will be provided, along with important information about graduation.
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Medallion- (Bachelor's Degree Recipients Only) Summa Cum Laude (combined GPA 3.8 or higher) or Magna Cum Laude (combined GPA 3.6 - 3.79999) medallions, awarded to graduates receiving a bachelor's degree, can be picked up at the Grad Fair. Graduates who qualify for a medallion were notified in April. There is no charge for a medallion, and eligible graduates do not need to apply or order a medallion. To know whether your GPA qualifies you for a medallion or for answers to other questions regarding medallions, please email Sheila Johnson in the Registrar's Office.
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Southern Utah University Upper Quad. Graduate Procession Lineup, West Side of Old Main & Hunter Conference Center. All graduates, dressed in cap and gown, meet on the Upper Quad to participate in the formal processional that will march across campus and into the University-wide ceremony. Processional line up begins at 9 AM Refer to the map here to see where your student lines up. Processional begins at 9:30 AM.
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Graduation ceremony starts at 10:00 am on Upper Quad (351 W. University Boulevard). For this year only, all college convocation ceremonies will take place withing one commencement event. SUU does not hold a rehearsal for graduation ceremonies.
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Family and friends have the option of watching Commencement from Upper Quad. If you decide to watch in person, please bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Space and seating is limited! We encourage all to watch the live stream that is available in the Auditorium, Hunter Conference Center, Eccles Education Building and rooms on the first floor of the General Classroom Building. Once the Graduation ceremony begins, we would like you to communicate with your graduate (example, via text) as they get close to being announced, meet at the live graduation ceremony for pictures, then return to the live feed building you have chosen.
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12:00 Noon, Celebration Graduation, Upper Quad immediately following graduation ceremony. An informal gathering of graduates to celebrate with their friends, professors and guests before leaving the campus. Free and open to all. Live music and refreshments are provided.
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Parking- All parking is free on graduation day in all SUU parking lots. No permits required.
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Map of Commencement- Here is the printable map and schedule of commencement to bring with you or have quick access on your phone. It is also below for easy access.
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University Commencement and each College Convocation will be streamed live online . The University Beginning Ceremony will also air live on SUTV. Tickets are not required for commencement.
- Floral bouquets and leis will be available for purchase at three different locations surrounding the Upper Quad, along with a commemorative t-shirt. If you preprdered your flowers or tshirt, pick-up your order on site at any one of the booths.
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Last minute hotel and travel accommodations can be found here.
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Covid-19 graduation requirements- Graduates and guests are required to wear face masks and to physical distance where possible according to Utah State guidelines. Graduates and guests will also be asked to supply basic contact information once they arrive on campus in order to comply with contact tracing guidelines established by the State of Utah. SUU masks will be available on a first come first served basis.
- Don't forget to find a Parent & Family Services
If your student has not yet registered for fall semester, please let us know and we can help connect them with support in getting a schedule created. Students should also secure their housing for fall semester. Please visit suu.edu/housing for information on available on-campus and off-campus housing options.
Thank you for all you have done to help support your T-Bird! We have enjoyed learning together as we have looked for opportunities to support your student. It has been a new and different school year and summer but we are so excited for fall. If you have any questions or concerns over the coming weeks or months, please feel free to contact me and we can find answers together.
Parent & Family Services
parents@suu.edu
435-865-8752
