Thunder U
Thunder U is a welcome program that takes place prior to the start of school. Students indicate their favorite interest and participate in activities surrounding that interest throughout Thunder U. Thunder U offers a chance to connect with key resources, like your ACE, and learn other important information to get you started on the right foot.
Before Thunder U
- Complete Online Orientation (must be completed prior to Thunder U, can be found via Canvas on your mySUUportal)
- Complete the New Student Checklist
Students will be emailed the full Thunder U schedule with additional information from both the FYE Office and their ACE.
Thunder U Schedule
- May Hear from your ACE (peer mentor)
- Friday, August 25 Online Orientation completed (can be found via Canvas on your mySUUportal)
- Monday, August 28 & Tuesday, August 29 Required Thunder U Events
- The FYE Office will email you a detailed Thunder U schedule that includes optional events on Saturday, August 26 and Sunday, August 27.
- Wednesday, August 30 First Day of Classes
If you have specific questions about Thunder U, please contact your ACE at aces@suu.edu or 435-586-1932.
For details about other important dates throughout the academic year, review the Academic Calendar.
Is Thunder U Required?
Thunder U (orientation) is required for all new students under SUU Policy 6.5, Undergraduate Admissions, V-D-11.
- Incoming first-year students are required to attend Thunder U.
- Transfer students are required to attend Thunder U.
- Non-Traditional students (over the age of 25, married and/or with children) are required to attend Thunder U. We also host a Non-Traditional Student Mix and Mingle during Thunder U, be sure to check for it on the complete schedule.
- International students are required to attend both the International Student Orientation and Thunder U.
- Veteran students are required to attend Thunder U and should connect with the Veteran Resource and Support Center to attend their Military Connected Orientation.
- Online campus students are exempt from attending Thunder U. Students with all online courses that are registered as a "main campus" student are still required to attend Thunder U. For questions about your campus designation, please contact your ACE.
Optional Programs
- Parent and Family Orientation - Parents of T-Birds are welcome to join us for an open house on January 8th.