Home of the Thunderbirds
Southern Utah University is a caring campus community where students realize their potential through personalized mentorship from people dedicated to help them soar. Offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, SUU provides hands-on, career-focused learning to prepare students for the future.
Located in the world’s best backyard, SUU’s safe and vibrant campus offers a welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels supported and inspired by both the natural beauty and a strong sense of community. Whether on campus or online, SUU provides an education that is competitively priced and highly valued, giving students the skills and confidence to thrive in any professional setting. This is where students 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
Discover SUU's Academic Excellence
Small class sizes, career-focused learning, and hands-on experience all contribute to the quality of an SUU degree. SUU students will graduate with both a diploma and field experience through internships, research, or study abroad.
Life as a T-Bird
College life is more than a class schedule. Your time as a T-Bird will be filled with red-rocked, outdoor adventures, access to world-class theatre, fairs and parades you can only get in a small town, and hundreds of campus events. What's more, SUU's residential campus keeps more than 90 percent of students within walking distance, so there's always a friend nearby to join in the fun.
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.