At Southern Utah University, This Is Where You Soar
SUU is a welcoming campus community where students thrive through personalized mentorship and career-focused learning. Located in a beautiful natural setting, SUU offers a wide range of affordable and highly valued undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, preparing students to excel in their future careers. At SUU, students truly soar.
A Few of Our Awards
2nd Regional University in Utah
Committed to academic excellence
College of Distinction
Innovative application of high impact educational practices
Career Focused Learning
Experiential learning for future careers
Best in the West
Lowest student debt
Our Unique Legacy: A History of Empowering Students
From our humble beginnings in 1897 as a branch normal school, SUU has grown into a dynamic university committed to innovation and student success. Our history is a testament to resilience, community spirit, and a consistent focus on preparing leaders for the future.
Leadership Dedicated to Your Success
President Mindy Benson leads Southern Utah University with a deep commitment to student achievement and community engagement. Under her guidance, SUU continues to champion personalized education, foster a vibrant campus community, and drive innovation that prepares students for meaningful careers and lives of impact. Her vision ensures that every Thunderbird has the support and opportunities to thrive.
There's Always Something to Do
University of the Parks®
Our students have once-in-a-lifetime outdoor experiences, every day. We are within a five-hour drive of more than 20 national parks and monuments in Utah, Arizona, and Nevada, so explore the World's Best Backyard on your visit to SUU!
Festival City, USA
Cedar City is Festival City, USA and home to dozens of festivals celebrating everything from film to sheep to UFOs. Be sure to check the events calendar to see what's happening while you're here.
Southern Utah Athletics
With Thor the Thunderbird leading the way, SUU's 15 athletic teams compete in Division 1 of the NCAA and are proud members of the Western Athletic Conference. Join the SUU Thunder Crew in the stands during our next athletic event!
Utah Shakespeare Festival
The Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespeare Festival is SUU's professional theatre organization. Students can attend and participate in productions, both on stage and behind-the-scenes.
Southern Utah Museum of Art
The Southern Utah Museum of Art features the artwork of regional artists known for their landscapes, faculty and student artists, and emerging and distinguished artists from around the country.
Weekly Campus Events
There are hundreds of events each semester for T-Birds of all ages. From large events like Paint the Town Red and Homecoming week to small club activities, you'll definitely find your place at SUU.