College Spotlight: Southern Utah University

Southern Utah University is the up-and-coming college in the state. It's a growing university, each class increasing by about 15-20%.  They're building the university in a myriad of ways, bringing in great professors and programs.  SUU gives students all the perks of a university, but the attention of a small college.  Check out the list below of some SUU facts (in no specific order), and also become familiar with their website.  

• With 140 majors to choose from, the university helps students in many fields, ranging from Aviation to Computer Science, Performing Arts to Outdoor Education.  Check out all the possibilities on their "Majors Page"
• The "Outdoor Education" Major doesn't happen at every university!  You have to be in a location that will help students build skills in a variety of outdoor pursuits.  Cedar City is just such a place, and they have built an impressive program as the "University of the Parks".  It's a great fit for students who are interested in working in the outdoors, outdoor management, or recreation therapy (to name a few)
• The Aviation program has partnered with SkyWest, helping students learn with flight simulators and actual aircraft.  By just earning an Associate Degree, students are qualified to be hired to regional airline companies.  (In order to be a pilot for a major airline, a student would need to continue on and receive a Bachelor's Degree)
• Students help students!  SUU involves student advisors, known as "ACES" to help incoming freshman.  
• ACES don't take the place of an actual advisor, but help give advice on which classes they should take, how to arrange a schedule, and how to succeed as a co-ed.  
• It gives freshman an immediate student-mentor, helping the graduation rate. 
• December 1st is the Priority Deadline
• If you are going for the Presidential Scholarship, you must meet this deadline
• If you are going for a different scholarship (less money), then you simply need to meet the February 1st deadline
• Look at the Scholarship Index Here
• A lot of focus on the individual
• Even though it is a "university", there is always someone to help you
• When you call, you get an individual helping you (seriously, this is one of the best universities that has helped me over the phone)
• Strong Athletic Program 
• Men's and Women's NCAA Sports
• Intramurals
• The Location
• seriously...if you love the outdoors, this is your Mecca.