2015 SUU Viewbook

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This is an exciting time! Deciding on where to go to college may seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some recommendations that will help with your decision.

1. DON’T FRET ABOUT YOUR MAJOR. You may already know where you want to go in life. But if you don't, college is an opportunity to discover your purpose, explore your options, and find what truly interests you. This is your time to find your passion, and you can do that by studying a variety of classes and participating in clubs. And remember, you can always change your mind.

2. EDUCATION IS MORE THAN A BOOK OR A PIECE OF PAPER. It is true that knowledge is power, but only if you use it. Take advantage of opportunities to get out of the classroom and put your knowledge into practice.

3. IT IS WHO YOU KNOW. One of the greatest assets to your education is the people you will work with. Glean all the knowledge you can from your peers, professors and mentors.

The path to success is open. Enjoy the journey for what it is, absorbing everything along the way; it is those experiences that make you unique and incredibly valuable.

Good luck this year, we’ll see you on campus.

Brandon WrightExecutive Director of Admissions & Recruitment [email protected]

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APPLY TO SUU

PROGRAMS

EXPENSES PER SEMESTER

FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

HOUSING

MEAL PLANS

DEFERMENT

CUSTOMIZED EDUCATION

PROJECT-BASED LEARNING

CAMPUS TOURS & RED RIOTS

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1. Apply for federal financial aid at fafsa.gov Fill out a FAFSA (SUU's code is 003678)2. Accept your scholarship(s)3. Apply for housing at suu.edu/housing4. Pay your enrollment deposit5. Speak with your Student Success Coach (academic advisor)6. Register for your classes through my.suu.edu7. Register for orientation at suu.edu/orientation

WHAT TO DO

THINGS TO CONSIDER

ONCE YOU ARE ACCEPTED…

1. Fill out an application at suu.edu/apply2. Send in your transcripts and ACT/SAT scores3. Speak with your Admissions Advisor

APPLY BY THE FOLLOWING DATES AND YOUR $50 APPLICATION FEE COULD LEAD TO A $5,000 SCHOLARSHIP!

PRIORITY DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1Apply before December 1 to be considered for the best academic scholarships

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: MARCH 1Apply before March 1 to be considered for every academic scholarship

ACCEPT DEADLINE: MAY 1Last chance to accept your academic scholarship


AVIATION

BACHELOR (4 YEAR)AviationInterdisciplinary Studies

ASSOCIATES (2 YEAR)Aviation Technology

BUSINESS

BACHELOR (4 YEAR)Accounting Business EducationConstruction Mgmt.Economics Finance Hotel, Resort & Hospitality Mgmt. Food & Beverage Mgmt. Convention Mgmt.Management Marketing

ASSOCIATES (2 YEAR)General Technology/Business

CERTIFICATEConstruction TechnologyEntrepreneurship & Small Business Mgmt.International BusinessLeadershipPublic Administration

GRADUATE DEGREESMaster of AccountancyMaster of Business Administration

COMMUNICATION

BACHELOR (4 YEAR)Communication Media Studies Communication Studies Strategic Communication

CERTIFICATEInternational RelationsLeadershipSpeech Writing

GRADUATE DEGREESProfessional Communication (Online Program Available)Public Administration

COMPUTER SCIENCE

BACHELOR (4 YEAR)Computer ScienceInformation Systems

ASSOCIATES (2 YEAR)Information Technology

CERTIFICATEGeographic Information Systems

EDUCATION

BACHELOR (4 YEAR)Elementary Early Childhood EducationElementary Education Art English as a Second Language Language Arts Math ScienceElementary Integrated StudiesEarly Childhood DevelopmentSpecial Education Mild/ModeratePhysical Education Teaching/Coaching

ASSOCIATES (2 YEAR)Early Childhood Development

GRADUATE DEGREESMaster of EducationAdministrative Licensure

HUMANITIES

BACHELOR (4 YEAR)AnthropologyEnglish Creative Writing Literature Teaching Creative Writing/TeachingFrench Teaching

History TeachingPhilosophySpanish Teaching

ASSOCIATES (2 YEAR)Paralegal/Legal Assistant (Online Program Only)

CERTIFICATESpeech WritingInternational RelationsLeadershipPublic Administration

HUMAN BEHAVIOR & SOCIAL SCIENCES

BACHELOR (4 YEAR)Criminal Justice Forensic ScienceFamily Life & Human Development: Family ServicesPolitical SciencePsychologySocial Science EducationSociology

ASSOCIATES (2 YEAR)Criminal Justice

CERTIFICATELeadership

GRADUATE DEGREESMaster of Public Administration

OUTDOOR & ENVIRONMENT

BACHELOR (4 YEAR)Agricultural Science & IndustryGeology Professional Outdoor Rec. in Parks & TourismNatural Resource RecreationOutdoor Recreation Tourism

ASSOCIATES (2 YEAR)Agriculture, Livestock Farm Mgmt.Equine Studies

CERTIFICATEAgriculture, Livestock Farm Mgmt.Geographic Information Systems

PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS

BACHELOR (4 YEAR)Art Education Art HistoryDance Education PerformanceGraphic DesignMusic Music Education Secondary Choral Secondary Instrumental Instrumental Performance Piano Pedagogy Vocal PerformanceTheatre Classical Acting Musical Theatre Design & TechnologyTheatre Arts EducationStudio Arts Ceramics/Sculpture Illustration Painting, Drawing, Printmaking Photography

GRADUATE DEGREESArts Administration

HEALTH SCIENCES

BACHELOR (4 YEAR)Athletic TrainingExercise ScienceHuman Nutrition Allied Health Pre-DieteticsNursing RN Pre-Licensure RN to BSNPre-Allied Health SciencesPre-DentalPre-MedicinePre-OptometryPre-PharmacyPre-Physical TherapyPre-Physicians Assistant

GRADUATE DEGREESMaster of Sports Conditioning & Performance

SCIENCE & MATH

BACHELOR (4 YEAR)Agricultural Science & IndustriesBiology Chemistry Education Forensic Chemistry Health Care ProfessionalMathematics Actuarial Science Education Pure MathematicsPhysical Science Education

ASSOCIATES (2 YEAR)Agriculture, Livestock Farm Mgmt.Equine Studies

CERTIFICATEAgriculture - Livestock Farm Mgmt.Geographic Information Systems

TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING

BACHELOR (4 YEAR)EngineeringEngineering Technology CAD/CAM CAD/CAM/Architectural/Civil Design CAD/GIS Electronics Technology Education Career and Technical

ASSOCIATES (2 YEAR)CAD/CAM TechnologyConstruction TechnologyEngineering Technology ElectronicsGeneral Technology Construction Technology Information Technology BusinessPre-Engineering

CERTIFICATEConstruction TechnologyCivil Drafting/CAD

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expenses per semester

TUITION FEESBOOKS & SUPPLIESHOUSING (on campus)FOOD (meal plan)

$2,789 $361 $800 $1,450 $1,380

TOTAL $6,780

ONE SEMESTER AVERAGE FINANCIAL AID $9,453ONE SEMESTER COST BREAKDOWN –$6,780

FEDERAL & STATE (FAFSA)(includes grants, loans and work study)

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

$6,822

$2,631

TOTAL $9,453

OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES: $0EXTRA MONEY IN YOUR POCKET FOR EDUCATION-RELATED EXPENSES: $2,673

COST BREAKDOWN

AVERAGE FINANCIAL AID

NEW BREAKDOWN


FREE MONEY!

Federal grants are government money that you do not have to pay back (up to $5,775 a year). The earlier you fill out your FAFSA the more free money you may qualify for. After you fill it out, send it to us using the SUU FAFSA code: 003678 (fafsa.gov)

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Based on GPA and ACT/SAT scores. You are automatically considered when you apply for admission before MARCH 1. Your academic scholarship must be accepted by MAY 1.

STUDENT LOANS

Subsidized loans - money that must be paid back but will not accrue interest until after you graduate.

Unsubsidized loans - money that must be paid back and will start to accrue interest as soon as the loan is accepted.

DEADLINE

Complete the admissions application and submit all required documents by MARCH 1.

CONTACT

SUU Office of Financial Aid & Scholarshipsphone: 435.586.7735 fax: 435.586.7736

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housingCEDAR HALL

Designed with first year students in mind, Cedar Hall’s innovative floor plan promotes a social atmosphere, making it easy to connect with other SUU students. The building features a unique style of suites, in which two bedrooms join to a centrally located bathroom. Each bedroom accommodates two occupants, totaling four residents per suite. Suites are fully furnished.

Starting at$1,595 PER SEMESTER

ECCLES LIVING LEARNING CENTER

An apartment style community that fosters personal growth and community development. Each 1,500 square foot apartment includes a full kitchen with all major appliances, an eat-in area, a furnished living room, and two full bathrooms. To make preparing for your day convenient, dual-sink vanities are located outside each bathroom door. Apartments have 4 to 5 furnished bedrooms, and accommodate up to six residents and feature both private and shared rooms.

Starting at$1,450 PER SEMESTER

SUU.EDU/HOUSING

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meal plans

T-BIRD CIRCLE

Satisfy your appetite by feasting on all-you-care-to-eat dining at the Thunderbird Circle. This dining facility serves breakfast, lunch and dinner on weekdays and brunch and dinner on weekends. With the Circle’s diverse selection of entrees, sides, salads and desserts you can eat what you want, how you want, when you want.

DINING DOLLARS

Dining Dollars are bonus dollars included with each meal plan that can be used at participating retailers across campus. The funds are applied to Student T-Cards (identification cards) and can be used at any time before the end of the semester.

SEMESTER BLOCK PLANS

20 meals per semester + 20 dining dollars50 meals per semester + 50 dining dollars75 meals per semester + 50 dining dollars100 meals per semester + 50 dining dollars125 meals per semester + 75 dining dollars150 meals per semester + 25 dining dollars

WEEKLY PLANS

10 meals per week + 75 dining dollars12 meals per week + 75 dining dollars15 meals per week + 100 dining dollars19 meals per week + 125 dining dollars

$180$450$680$870$1,160$1,380

$1,380$1,570$1,670$1,895

$360$900$1,360$1,740$2,320$2,760

$2,760$3,140$3,340$3,790


TAKE YOUR TIME, WE’LL BE HERE

Whether it's a religious mission or military bootcamp, SUU will be here when you are ready to begin your education.

But before you go:

∙ APPLY

∙ ACCEPT YOUR SCHOLARSHIP

∙ SUBMIT DEFERMENT PAPERWORK (suu.edu/defer)

∙ MEET WITH A STUDENT SUCCESS COACH (academic advisor)

You may defer your admission for up to five semesters for the following reasons: religious mission, military service, humanitarian service, or illness.

suu.edu/defer


TRADITIONAL GEN EDs

Explore a wide variety of classes selected with the support of your academic success coach to meet your individual needs.• Good for students with AP credit or concurrent enrollment classes• Takes three semesters to complete general education requirements

FOCUSED GEN EDs

Take two or three linked courses with an established group of students to achieve a deeper learning experience.• Good for science and pre-professional students• Takes three semesters to complete general education requirements

JUMPSTART GEN EDs

In just one academic year, Jumpstart GE allows you to complete all general education courses while being taught by Ph.D. professors who'll integrate all subjects around a common theme. In 2015 the class traveled to Washington D.C., Philadelphia, & New York City, based on the year's theme of Freedom. • Good for undecided students with few AP credits• Costs the same as a regular full-time student• Takes two semesters to complete general education requirements

PROJECT-BASED LEARNING

We provide you the resources you need to create a project you are passionate about, getting you out of the classroom and into the real world.

Here are just a few of the things you'll learn:

Find out more about SUU’s unique experiential learning program at: SUU.EDU/EDGE

PITCHING AN IDEA PROJECT PLANNINGORGANIZATION

BUDGETINGFOLLOW THROUGHCOMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT


THE ULTIMATE STUDENT-LIFE EXPERIENCE

OCT. 9-10, 2015

NOV. 13-14, 2015

NOV. 20-21, 2015

JAN. 22-23, 2016

FEB. 5-6, 2016

FEB. 19-20, 2016

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE

That night you will get to experience what student life is like at SUU, along with a campus tour, a FREE t-shirt and a night in student housing. Food for the weekend is included, not to mention you’ll have the time of your life.

SUU.EDU/VISIT

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU

Visiting our campus is a great way to get a feel for what it will be like to be a Thunderbird. Come take a tour of SUU, check out our on-campus housing, and meet with our great faculty. Plan on spending a couple of hours on our beautiful campus.

MONDAY-FRIDAY 10:45 AM & 1:45 PM

Schedule your campus tour at:

SUU.EDU/VISIT OR CALL 435.586.7741

SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITYAdmissions Welcome Center

351 W University BlvdCedar City UT 84720Phone: 435.586.7741

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2015 SUU Viewbook