What Really Happens After College Drop Off

Worry a Little, Trust a Lot

Joy, FREEDOM, uneasiness, anxiety, and excitement are just a few of the emotions your student will experience during the first few weeks of college. Your student will be busy getting to know their roommates, going to all the campus events, making new friends, and preparing themselves to start classes in just a few short days.

You might be waiting impatiently for a phone call or text. Don't be crushed if it doesn't come right away. Know your student is navigating a new environment and calling you may not be their top priority. Trust that they will reach out when they have a free moment and try not to track them on your phone.

Be prepared for them to make mistakes, after all, they are still learning to be adults but trust that they were listening to you all of these years whether you thought they were or not. 

Mental health is essential for a student's academic success. SUU provides resources, support, and services to address mental health issues at every level of concern. We are committed to helping all Thunderbirds Thrive. If your student needs assistance navigating any of the resources, please have them contact Counseling and Psychological Services, the Dean of Student's Office, or the Health and Wellness Center.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level.

To help open up communication between the University and home, a student can fill out a Release of Information form, and place it on file at the Registrar's Office (Student Center, Room 166).

The Release of Information form can be found at: https://www.suu.edu/registrar/pdf/authorizaton-to-release-form.pdf

More information about FERPA can be found at:

https://www.suu.edu/registrar/rights.html

Meal plans save you time and money:

• Students will never worry about their next meal… and meal plans get you discounts on the price per meal in the dining hall!

Meal exchanges get your access to more dining on campus!

• We know the dining hall is just one option on campus… students can exchange their dining hall meal at Chick-fil-A, Papa John’s, and the Thunderbird market up to 5 times per week!

     *Please note: First Apartment plans cannot exchange to Chick-fil-A

Dining Dollars get your access to EVERYTHING!

• Dining Dollars are just like cash but for food. All dining locations accept Dining Dollars, including the dining hall T-Bird Eats.

Want to learn more? Visit our website DineonCampus.com/SUU for information on each plan.

Wednesday, August 31- Fall Semester Begins

Monday, September 5 - Labor Day

No classes; campus is CLOSED 

Wednesday, September 7 - Last Day to Add Without instructor signature 

Wednesday, September 21 Last Day to Add With instructor signature

Monday, October 17 - Tuesday, October 18 Fall Break No classes; campus is OPEN

Friday, October 21 Midterm Grades Due Grade Submission:

Friday, October 28 Last Day to Withdraw with W From individual course(s)

Monday, November 21 - Wednesday, Nov. 23 Thanksgiving Break No classes; campus is OPEN

Thursday, November 24 - Friday, November 25 Thanksgiving Break No classes; campus is CLOSED

Friday, December 9 Last Day to Withdraw with W From all courses

Sunday, December 11 Instruction Ends Last day of regular class meetings

Monday, December 12 Study Day No classes; campus is OPEN 

Tuesday, December 13 thru Friday, December 16 Final Exams Final Exam Schedule:  

Join us for our Homecoming weekend as we celebrate SUU and our community. We'd love to see you on campus for this fun event. We hope this weekend gives you a chance to spend some time with your student while exploring what SUU and Cedar City have to offer. See the full homecoming schedule here.

This weekend is planned around some fantastic homecoming events that we hope you will go to. This is a great time to have your student show you where their favorite places are on campus, their favorite restaurants, favorite place to explore, etc.

• 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).