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UPCOMING EVENTS & INFO

UPCOMING EVENTS


Celebrate Summer with SUU Alumni


Utah Summer Games Opening Ceremony

June 9th 8:30-10:30


SUU Night at the Salt Lake Bees Summer

Saturday, June 24th

Smith's BallPark


Alumni Days at Shakespeare

until July 1st


SUU Day at Lagoon

August 5th


Summer 2nd Session Starts

July 5th


Thunder U Orientation

August 28th-29th


First Day of Fall Classes

August 30th

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Off-Campus Housing

Click here for our off-campus housing list. 


Questions Parents May Have About Sending Their Child to SUU

  • What resources are devoted to diversity on campus?
  • What resources are available to my student/child?
  • How much is tuition and what do student fees cover?
  • What type of safety or security does SUU provide?
  • What healthcare resources are available in Cedar City?
  • What scholarships are available for my student?
  • Where can my student look for jobs on or around campus?
  • My student is feeling overwhelmed. Where can they find support on campus?
  • What is there to do outdoors?
  • Does SUU have an Honors Program?


Read this T-Bird Nation Blog post about these questions and please let us know if you have any further questions.


Resources:

COLLEGE READY

Tips for parents!

Money Talks

Does your student know how much college is going to cost them? Have they thought about a budget? Who will be paying for their college expenses? Will they be working through the summer to save for college?

Things to do:

  • Sit down with your student and create a budget.
  • Highlight what you will help with and what they will need to cover on their own.
  • How will they be covering their share?
  • Help them find a job for the fall semester.


Resources:

Financial Wellness

Financial Aid

Tuition Rates 

How to apply for FAFSA

A Summer to Remember

This summer is all about celebrating and enjoying the time of life your student is in. This is also a good time to let them develop their independence.


Things to Do:

  • Celebrate them.
  • Family time
  • Family Vacations
  • Game nights
  • Give more freedom while still checking in
  • Start guiding from the sidelines
  • Give them more responsibilities


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 listclick 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.
  • 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 2023 Important Dates

If your student needs to travel, see doctors or dentists, plan around these dates.



Summer Semester

Monday, May 22 Last Day to Add

Monday, May 29 Memorial Day No classes; campus is CLOSED

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

Quick Question

Is your student struggling? If so, what level of concern are they at?
Green: Things are generally ok, but you are starting to see them struggle.
Yellow: They aren't doing well and you feel like they need additional support to feel better.
Red: Things have become so difficult that you feel like they need help right away.
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