New Student Checklist
Complete these tasks to be prepared for your T-Bird Takeoff.
Required
- Fill out the T-bird Takeoff Questionnaire
- 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)
- Submit your AP courses, Concurrent Enrollment Courses,etc.
- Request your final transcripts (after your High School graduation)
- Secure Housing: On-Campus/Off-Campus
- 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
- Purchase Textbooks
- 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
- Sign up for T-Bird Outdoor Connection
- Take the Math Accuplacer if needed, remote or in person
- Apply for Disability Accommodations
- Sign up for a PO box on campus
- Download the SUU App
- Download and create a profile on Nearpeer
- Turn your student ID into a Visa Debit Card with America First
- Turn in the FERPA (information release) parental request form
- Follow us on social media for updated information:
Additional Instructions
International Students
Please note that all new international students are required to attend International Student Orientation and Thunder U.
Transfer Students
- Transfer Students who have completed 12 or more credits, not including Concurrent Enrollment credits, register for classes through the mySUU Portal. If you have questions, review the Registration Help page, contact your Student Success Advisor (academic advisor), or contact your ACE.
Veteran Students
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.