Pride Month is celebrated in June each year to commemorate the uprising following police raiding the Stonewall Inn in New York City on June 28, 1969, which served as a pivotal moment for the LGBTQIA+ rights movement. Pride Month is a time for the LGBTQIA+ community to come together and celebrate their identities, recognize advancements that have been made, and reflect on work that still needs to be done. 

SUU Pride Alliance is a network comprised of students, staff, faculty, and administrators dedicated to supporting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community on the campus of Southern Utah University (SUU). If your student needs support please have them contact our Pride Alliance.

The Q Center is a center for students who identify as LGBTQ+ and their allies to relax, study, and gain valuable information and help from a variety of queer and mental health-tailored resources. We understand that there are a wide variety of queer identities and we want to make any and all of them feel welcome, supported, and heard, regardless of factors like race, gender, biological sex, political standings, economic and social class, disability, and religious identity/background.

As parents, all our children want from us is love and compassion. They want support and acceptance with or without understanding. They want an open heart and a warm hug. Thank you for showing your child love and acceptance.

Resources:

• Pride Alliance
• The Q Center
• Center for Diversity & Inclusion

Basic Life Skills Your Student Needs Before

Going To College

Is your student ready to be an adult? We are hearing more and more from landlords, faculty, and staff that incoming students are unprepared to live independently or advocate for themselves. They will definitely master these skills during their time here but they should come to college with some basic knowledge in the following areas. 

Things to do: Make sure your student has basic knowledge in the following areas:

• Basic Cleaning & Tidying Skills
• Simple Cooking Skills
• Laundry Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Appointment-Making / Scheduling Skills
• Prioritization & Time Management Skills
• Safety Skills / Locking Up
• Budgeting Skills
• Self-Advocacy Skills
• Diversity and Inclusion

ACES & Personalized Visits - who are they &

why are they helpful

What is an Ace? Aces serve as personal peer mentors to each first-year student at SUU. Your incoming student’s ACE is someone your student can connect with and reach out to during the summer and their first year of college as they transition. The best way to get to know them and become familiar with SUU is by scheduling a personalized visit. This is a great opportunity to see where your student's classes will be located, meet their Academic Advisor, tour all of the resources available & look for housing. 

Things to Do:

• Encourage your student to schedule a PV with their ACE.
• Encourage your student to reach out to their ACE with any questions/concerns they have about coming to SUU.
• Reach out to Katie Murray with any questions/concerns you as a parent might have about your student attending SUU. You can schedule a meeting to talk about concerns or just give her a call at 435-865-8752.

Resources: 

Personalized Visit

Parent and Family Services

We look forward to welcoming your student to campus for the fall 2023 semester. Please stop by our parent and family orientation to learn more about key resources available for your student, how to support your student, and other important information to get your student started on the right foot.

Fall 2023 Parent & Family Orientation Open House:

Saturday, August 26th:

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 27th:

9:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Monday, August 28th:

8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Location: Student Center Ballroom ST145

Come anytime during the times above, you do not need to come to all three days, just when it's convenient for you. We can't wait to meet you!

• 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.
• 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.

Summer Semester



Monday, June 19 Juneteenth National Freedom Day No classes; campus is CLOSED

Monday, July 3 Independence Day Break No classes; campus is OPEN

Tuesday, July 4 Independence Day No classes; campus is CLOSED

Monday, July 24 Pioneer Day No classes; campus is CLOSED

Sunday, August 20 Instruction Ends Last day of regular class meetings

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