How to Apply to Southern Utah University
Posted: June 10, 2022 | Author: Kate Lyons | Read Time: 7 minutes
With over 140 majors, minors, certificates, and graduate degrees for you to explore, Southern Utah University is the place to start your new adventure and earn a college degree. While it can feel like an obstacle course knowing how, when, and where to apply to college, SUU offers incoming students a unique admission experience through campus tours and admissions representatives who are well-versed in answering questions for your specific scenario. The University also offers Red Riots – an overnight event where you get a tour of campus, dinner, information about classes, swag, tickets to events, scholarship advising, and a waived application fee.
No matter what type of student you are, SUU provides personalized, hands-on ways to get you to where you want to go in life. If you are unsure where to start or want more information, read on for help to better guide your way.
How to Apply to SUU as a…
First-Year Student
If you are currently a junior or senior in high school, you will apply as a high school student. Transcripts are required for admission. As long as your grades through mid-year are on your transcript, you’ll be considered for admission. Transcripts may be submitted through an electronic service, uploaded, or sent by U.S. mail.
First-time freshmen should have a 2.7 GPA or higher to be fully admitted. However, a GPA between 2.3 and 2.69 can be provisionally admitted to SUU and the Comprehensive Academic Support & Success (COMPASS) program. These standards also apply to applicants who have not yet attended a regionally accredited college or university after graduating high school. However, if you graduated from high school five or more years ago, or you are older than 24 years old, then you can be admitted based on a cumulative unweighted 2.0 GPA or the GED or HiSET score equivalent.
If you have previously attended SUU and have not attended another college or university since then you’re considered a returning student. If it has been more than two semesters since your last date of attendance, you’ll need to submit an application for readmission along with a $15.00 reapplication fee. If it has been less than two semesters since your last date of attendance, you will want to contact the Admissions Office to update your application.
Join the SUU community that puts students and learning first and apply as a first-year student.
Transfer Student
Sometimes life takes us down a different path than our original plan. SUU is there to help you navigate the waters to officially becoming a T-Bird. If you have earned 24 or more post-high school credits, then your admission will be based on your college work. If you have less than 24 credits, of post-high school work, then an official high school transcript will need to be provided for your admissions process.
To help you through the process, the University offers a robust transfer guide and admissions representatives skilled in helping transfer students. The transfer guide will check credits from your previously attended institution(s). If you don’t see your course on the list, the SUU Registrar’s Office will process the transfer credit in 2 to 4 weeks after you apply, pay the application fee, and send in your transcripts.
All official transcripts from all of the previously-attended colleges and universities you’ve attended are required for admission. Transcripts can be sent through an electronic service such as the National Transcript Clearinghouse, Parchment, or eScrip-Safe. Transcripts can also be sent through U.S. mail.
Apply to SUU to start your journey as a T-Bird!
Online Student
Flexibility and balance are key parts of earning your degree. Whether in the comfort of your home or taking classes with you on the go, SUU offers a handful of accessible and fully online degrees for you to choose from, each taught by expert faculty. No matter where you are, you will find yourself part of the close-knit T-Bird community once you apply as an online student.
SUU is competitively priced and also offers pay-by-the-course options, and has recently reduced the cost of tuition for online students! The University also offers a fully online Bachelor of General Studies degree for less than $10,000 total. As an online T-Bird, you’ll also receive the same scholarship and financial aid opportunities as your peers.
To learn more about SUU Online, reach out to one of the knowledgeable admissions representatives. Once you’re ready to apply, you’ll need to complete the application form, pay your application fee, and send in your official transcripts.
Be a part of a quality online program from an accredited university and apply today!
International Student
SUU is committed to educating students from around the globe. The university accepts students from over 60 countries each year, where they have over 140 nationally recognized undergraduate programs, 18 graduate programs, and the Intensive English Program from which to choose. The admissions requirements for international undergraduate students and the requirements for international graduate students include an application fee, proof of English proficiency, official transcripts, a passport, and other documents. Since applying to school from another country includes additional steps, SUU provides international counselors. Each counselor specializes in how to help you get what you need for admissions no matter where you come from.
Before coming to campus, students from abroad can take a virtual tour to get a feel for the culture on campus, see all of the buildings, meet current students, and find out other information about the supportive community of SUU.
Once you’re here, you’ll find yourself in a red rock wonderland located in the southwestern region of the U.S. There are over 20 national parks, monuments, and recreation areas for you to enjoy. Also, you’ll find many housing options, including residence hall options, off-campus housing close to the University, and an immersive homestay program where you can live with a local family in Cedar City, Utah. Additionally, the International Students & Scholars Services (ISSS) will be there to help you every step of the way. The ISSS is there to support, advise, and aid all international students and visitors at SUU.
Apply today to be a part of the T-Bird community!
Graduate Student
No matter what is driving you to complete your graduate degree, SUU has 125 years of educating students from all walks of life and is sure to help you create a map to success. Not only are there a handful of graduate programs taught on the beautiful campus in Cedar City, Utah, but there are over a dozen programs that are offered completely online which welcome students from all over the state, country, and world. During the application process, you will work directly with an admissions advisor trained specifically on graduate school requirements.
It’s no secret that graduate school can be expensive. However, many of SUU’s master’s programs offer scholarships and tuition waivers to help students pay for school. Each program differs in amounts and requirements, so you will want to check with your admissions advisor and the specific program you’re applying to for further information.
Explore new horizons in one of SUU’s extraordinary graduate programs and apply as a graduate student today!
Aviation Student
Whether you’re looking to be a pilot, aviation mechanic, or part of aviation administration, SUU offers experience in all types of flight operations. Home to the Chuck Aaron Academy, the University also offers a place for pilots with more flight experience. Coming from outside of the U.S.? SUU Aviation accepts domestic and international students.
Want to experience what the world of aviation can offer you before you start your degree? Schedule an introductory flight! You can purchase tickets online or in person in the Sharwan Smith Student Center, Room 166J. An aviation instructor will contact you to schedule your flight.
The more information you can get before applying is always a good thing. SUU Aviation makes it easy to contact the program and have all of your questions answered. If you have any questions about the application process, you can always contact the SUU aviation application specialists to get your education and career soaring.
The application process can be overwhelming, but the Admissions Office and admissions representatives are there to help you every step of the way as you apply to SUU. Whether it’s your first time attending university or you’re applying to grad school, SUU offers expert faculty as well as accessibility and affordability in all of its programs. No matter which program you choose, we’re excited to welcome all new T-Birds to the SUU family!
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