Reduce End-of-Semester Stress

We all want our students to finish their spring semester with academic success and, more importantly, good emotional, mental, and physical health. You can communicate your interest in helping by listening and offering support and encouragement.

Pass along these reminders to your student so they can finish their semester in a good state of mind.

Lean Into Your Best Study Habits
Organize Your Personal Learning Space
Say No to Cramming
Schedule (and Enjoy) Study Breaks
Tend to Sleep Hygiene
Feed Your Brain Right

Read this article for more ways to support your student and help them reduce stress. One last, most basic message we want to share with our college students is:

Believe — REALLY believe — that you are doing your best.

MAKE SUMMER COUNT

By enrolling in classes over the summer, your student can check off those generals they’ve been meaning to take, focus on the more difficult classes, boost their GPA, and speed up their graduation date. FAFSA can cover the summer semester as well so they can use those funds wisely to help them get ahead in school. Plus, summertime in Cedar City can't be beaten! With the world's best backyard to explore and dozens of festivals to attend, there is always something to do.

Session Dates

Summer Semester Full Session: May 15 - August 20
Summer Semester 1st Session: May 15 - July 2
Summer Semester 2nd Session: July 5 - August 20
Most summer courses are available in 7-week and full-term formats.

TAX TIME

If you need tax forms for the tuition you paid for your student, you can go here. Your student may need to set you up as an "authorized user". They can do that through their portal under "Student Billing Systems".

Students can view and print their 1098-T form in their MySUU portal. Under "Finance Menu", click the "Student" heading, followed by "Student Records", then "Tax Notification", then enter the tax year.

To check or update the permanent address on file, students can click on their name on the main MySUU screen, and then click on "Contact Info".

If your student has any questions about their 1098-T form, contact the Cashier's Office, ST 165, 435-586-7720.

If your student needs help filing their taxes, they can check out the

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program .

SUU GRADUATION

Is your student graduating this year?

Yes

Southern Utah University Commencement

Thursday, April 27, 2023

7:00 p.m. - Hooding Ceremony for Master's Degree Graduates, America First Event Center

Friday, April 28, 2023

7:30 a.m. Commencement Lineup on Upper Campus

8:00 a.m. Commencement Procession

8:30 - 10:00 a.m. University Commencement Ceremony, America First Event Center

10:30 a.m. College Degree Convocations Begin

Each graduate is individually recognized, called to walk and accept their diploma in their respective academic college ceremony.

10:30 a.m. - Noon College of Humanities & Social Sciences, including associate's of science degrees in criminal justice, general studies, legal studies, and paralegal studies, America First Event Center
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. College of Performing & Visual Arts, America First Event Center
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Beverley Taylor Sorenson College of Education & Human Development, America First Event Center
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. College of Health Sciences, America First Event Center
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Walter Maxwell Gibson College of Sciences, including SUCCESS Academy, America First Event Center
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. College of Engineering & Computational Sciences, including associate's of applied science in aviation, associate's of applied science degrees CAD/CAM, construction technology, and information technology, America First Event Center
8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business, America First Event Center

View Full Schedule

Click here to watch Commencement live stream on April 28th

Upcoming Events

TALKING COLLEGE

What are some of the warning signs when stress turns into distress?

It is normal and healthy to experience a certain amount of stress, however, distress can be problematic. Does your student know the warning signs & have a plan of what they can do to help lower their stress or where to go to get the help they might need?

Some common warning signs of a student in distress are:

- Excessive procrastination

- Repeated requests for extensions or special considerations

- References to suicide or homicide in verbal statements or writing

- Dramatic weight gain or loss

- Frequently falling asleep in class

- Intense emotion

- Physically harming self

If your student is in need of help and is experiencing any of these signs/feelings please encourage them to visit the SUU Health and Wellness Office, or CAPS.

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.

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.
Gerald R. Sherratt Library- quiet study areas, print papers, get research help, reserve a study room, use a computer, make copies, check out calculators, Ipads, and books.
Visit Professor- office hours are posted days and times a professor will be available in his/her office to meet with students and answer questions. Office hours are listed on the class syllabus, which students can view in Canvas. Students should come prepared with specific questions or concerns related to the class. Professors want their students to take advantage of this time. They are the ones that create the content of the course so please encourage your student to go if they aren't understanding the material.
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.

Spring 2023 Important Dates

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

Thursday, April 20 Last Day to withdraw with W From all courses

Sunday, April 23 Instruction Ends

Mon., April 24 - Thurs., April 27 Final Exams

Friday, April 28 Commencement

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.