New Student Checklists
Choose the kind of student you are and complete the tasks to be prepared for your T-Bird Takeoff.
I am a...
Required
- Fill out the T-bird Takeoff Questionnaire
- Take the ACT, SAT, or Placement Exams to determine your Math and English General Education requirements
- Complete Online Orientation (must be completed prior to the start of school, can be found via Canvas on your mySUUportal)
- Complete Title IX Training (must be completed prior to the start of school)
- Fill out FAFSA: for Pell grants, work-study, and/or loans
- Accept Financial Aid on mySUU Portal
- Upload a photo and request your Student ID card
- Submit your AP courses, Concurrent Enrollment Courses,etc.
- Request your final transcripts (after your High School graduation)
- Secure Housing: On-Campus/Off-Campus
- Purchase Textbooks
- Download the SUU app for contract tracing
- Attend Thunder U
Optional
- Schedule a personalized visit to campus
- Buy a parking pass and/or obtain a free bike permit
- Sign up for Campus Safety Alerts
- Download and create a profile on Nearpeer
- Sign up for a PO box on campus
- Turn in the FERPA (information release) parental request form
- Turn your student ID into a Visa Debit Card with America First
- Sign up for T-Bird Outdoor Connection
- Take the ALEKS Math Placement test, if needed
- Apply for Disability Accommodations
- Follow us on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok
Required
- Fill out the Transfer T-bird Takeoff Questionnaire
- Determine how you will be registered for classes
- Transfer students with 12 or fewer credits will have their schedule created by their academic advisor based on their responses to the Transfer T-bird Takeoff Questionnaire
- Transfer students with 13 or more credits will need to register themselves through Registration Schedule Builder
- Take the ACT, SAT, or Placement Exams to determine your Math and English General Education requirements
- Complete Transfer Online Orientation (can be found via Canvas on your mySUUportal)
- Complete Title IX Training
- Submit final transcripts from all previous institutions
- Fill out FAFSA for pell grants, work-study eligibility, and/or loans
- Accept your Financial Aid on mySUUportal
- Upload a photo and request your student ID card
- Secure either on-campus or off-campus housing
- Purchase your Textbooks
- Download the SUU app for contact tracing
- Attend Transfer Thunder U
Optional
- Schedule a Personalized Visit to campus with your Lead
- Buy a parking pass or obtain a free bike permit
- Sign up for Campus Safety Alerts
- Sign up for a PO Box on Campus
- Turn your student ID into a Visa Debit Card with America First
- Apply for Disability Accommodations (if needed)
- Follow The Nest on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok
Required
- Register for and attend International Student Orientation
- Schedule Your Visa Interview
- Get Necessary Vaccinations
- Purchase an International Student Health Insurance Policy
- Fill out the T-bird Takeoff Questionnaire
- Take the ACT, SAT, or Placement Exams to determine your Math and English General Education requirements
- Complete Online Orientation (can be found via Canvas on your mySUUportal)
- Complete Title IX Training
- Upload a photo and request your student ID card
- Secure either on-campus or off-campus housing
- Purchase your Textbooks
- Download the SUU app for contact tracing
- Attend Thunder U
Optional
- Buy a parking pass or obtain a free bike permit
- Sign up for Campus Safety Alerts
- Download and create a profile on Nearpeer
- Sign up for a PO Box on Campus
- Turn your student ID into a Visa Debit Card with America First
- Take the ALEKS Math Placement test (if needed)
- Apply for Disability Accommodations (if needed)
- Follow The Nest on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok
Required
- Complete the Veteran Certification Process
- Fill out the T-bird Takeoff Questionnaire
- Take the ACT, SAT, or Placement Exams to determine your Math and English General Education requirements
- Complete Online Orientation (can be found via Canvas on your mySUUportal)
- Complete Title IX Training
- Fill out FAFSA for pell grants, work-study eligibility, and/or loans
- Accept your Financial Aid on mySUUportal
- Upload a photo and request your student ID card
- Secure either on-campus or off-campus housing
- Purchase your Textbooks
- Download the SUU app for contact tracing
- Attend Thunder U
Optional
- Schedule a Personalized Visit to campus with your ACE
- Buy a parking pass or obtain a free bike permit
- Sign up for Campus Safety Alerts
- Download and create a profile on Nearpeer
- Sign up for a PO Box on Campus
- Turn your student ID into a Visa Debit Card with America First
- Take the ALEKS Math Placement test (if needed)
- Apply for Disability Accommodations (if needed)
- Follow The Nest on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok
Questions? Call 435-586-1932 or email orientation@suu.edu or visit the Student Help Center “The Nest” Located in the Sharwan Smith Student Center ST 178.