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Student guide · Fall 2026 Aviation Session A2

The semester, explained for Southern Utah University

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026 Aviation Session A2
Campus terms
16
Local details
15

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 Aviation Session A2 runs Sep 2, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

33 entries
  1. Summer 2026 Full Session
  2. Summer 2026 A1 Session
  3. Summer 2026 2nd SessionSummer Semester 2026 - 2nd Session
  4. Summer 2026 A4 Session
  5. Fall 2026 Aviation Session A2Relevant now
  6. Fall Semester 2026 - A2 Session
  7. Fall 2026 1st Session
  8. Fall Semester 2026 - 1st Session
  9. Fall 2026 Full Session
  10. Fall 2026 A6 SessionFall 2026 A7 Session
  11. Fall 2026 Aviation Session A3
  12. Fall 2026 Aviation Session A1
  13. Fall 2026 2nd Session
  14. Fall 2026 Aviation Session A4
  15. Fall 2026 Aviation Session A5
  16. Spring 2027 Aviation Session A2Spring Semester 2027 - A2 Session
  17. Spring 2027 1st Session
  18. Spring Semester 2027 - 1st SessionSpring Semester 2027 - A7 Session
  19. Spring 2027 Full Session
  20. Spring Semester 2027 - A6 Session
  21. Spring 2027 Aviation Session A3
  22. Spring 2027 Aviation Session A1
  23. Spring 2027 2nd Session
  24. Spring 2027 Aviation Session A4
  25. Spring 2027 Aviation Session A5
  26. Summer 2027 Aviation Session A2
  27. Summer 2027 Full Session
  28. Summer 2027 Aviation Session A3
  29. Summer 2027 Aviation Session A1

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Campus language

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16 terms

A

ACES
Assistant Coaches for Excellence and Success, peer mentors who assist new students with their transition to college.

C

CAPS
Counseling and Psychological Services, providing mental health support for students.
Cedar Hall
Refers to the Cedar Hall North and Cedar Hall South housing complexes.

E

ELLC
Eccles Living Learning Center, a suite-style residence hall often referred to by its acronym.

F

Founders
Founders Hall, an on-campus residence hall.

P

Ponderosa
Ponderosa Terrace, an on-campus housing option.

S

SPB
Student Programming Board, the organization responsible for planning campus events and activities.
STIL
Student Involvement and Leadership office.
SUUSA
Southern Utah University Student Association, the student government body.

T

T-Bird
The nickname for any Southern Utah University student or athlete.
T-Bird Grill
A popular food station located within the student center food court.
The Bell
The historic bell located at Old Main, central to many campus traditions.
The Market
The on-campus convenience store located in the student center.
The Perch
The primary dining hall located on the second floor of the Sharwan Smith Student Center.
Thor
The official name of the university's Thunderbird mascot.
True T-Bird
A student who has participated in the tradition of kissing someone under the Old Main bell at midnight during Homecoming.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

15 details
BC
Braithwaite Liberal Arts Center, home to the liberal arts departments and the Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery.
Canvas
The learning management system used by professors for course assignments, grades, and communication.
CATS
Cedar Area Transportation Service, the local bus system that provides transit around campus and Cedar City.
chick_fil_a
Chick-fil-A
ELC
Electronic Learning Center, housing computer labs and various academic departments.
GC
General Classroom Building, used for a wide variety of academic courses.
MySUU
The central online portal where students access registration, financial aid, and university email.
papa_johns
Papa Johns
PE
J.L. Sorenson Physical Education Building, containing the gym, pool, and athletic facilities.
ST
Sharwan Smith Student Center, the hub for student life, dining, and the bookstore.
t_bird_eats_dining_hall
T-Bird Eats Dining Hall
T-Card
The official SUU student identification card used for meal plans, building access, and library services.
TH
Theatre Arts Building, part of the performing arts complex.
The Walk
The traditional processional walk new students take through the Carter Carillon (bell tower) during orientation.
thunderbird_corner_market
Thunderbird Corner Market

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 Aviation Session A2 runs Sep 2, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
16 approved campus terms and 15 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Worth a look

KSUU-FM Thunder 91.1

The student-run FM radio station at Southern Utah University, broadcasting music, news, and campus events.

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Student Programming Board (SPB)

A branch of SUUSA responsible for planning and executing major campus events and programs to enhance student life.

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SUTV-9

A cable TV channel operated by SUU's Department of Communication, with most local programs produced by students.

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University Journal

SUU's official student-run campus newspaper, published as a monthly magazine and immediate web source.

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Intramural Sports

Organized recreational sports leagues and tournaments for students. Sports include basketball, flag football, volleyball, soccer, and more.

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SUU Outdoors

Organizes outdoor adventure trips for students, including hiking, climbing, canyoneering, and rafting. Also offers gear rentals.

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Campus rituals

Carter Carillon Tradition

New students walk east under the bell tower to symbolize the sunrise of their SUU journey. They don't walk under it again until graduation, when they walk west toward the sunset.

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Resources & spaces

Career Center

Provides career counseling, resume reviews, mock interviews, and resources for finding jobs and internships.

Open to all

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)

Offers free and confidential counseling, therapy, and mental health resources for all SUU students.

Open to all

Gerald R. Sherratt Library

The main campus library, providing access to books, databases, study spaces, research help, and technology.

Open to all

Tutoring Center

Offers free peer tutoring services for a wide range of general education and upper-division courses.

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Life in Cedar City for Southern Utah University Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Cedar City.

Timezone

Mountain Time (MT)

Median Rent

$1,150

Cost of Living Index

95

Student Population

12,000

City Transportation

Walkability

40

Bikeability

50

Public Transit

Cedar Area Transit (local bus service), Regional intercity bus connections

Nearest Airports

Cedar City Regional Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Mediterranean, warm summer (Csb)

Avg Annual Temp

51.3°F

Avg Snowfall

50 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lot 1 (behind J. Reuben Clark Jr. Center)

surface_lot • High (30-40 unused stalls daily)

Hidden gem for those willing to walk 12 minutes to the Student Center.

PE Building Lot

surface_lot • Low (Crowded, fills early)

Largest number of stalls; located across from the Business Building.

Lot 14 (Bristlecone Hall)

surface_lot • Spacious

Near Bristlecone Hall and the Multipurpose Center.

300 West Street Parking

street • Limited

Parallel parking in front of General Classrooms and Auditorium.

Campus News

Latest updates from Southern Utah University

Celebrate the New Eccles Music Center at SUU

SUU announces the ribbon cutting and grand opening of the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Music Center scheduled for Sept. 24-26, 2026.

Sep 15, 2026

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Shantel Israel Crowned Miss Utah Navajo

SUU student Shantel Israel has been crowned Miss Utah Navajo.

Sep 10, 2026

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The Sound of Southern Utah Welcomes Corporate Sponsors

SUU's marching band announces partnerships with Balance of Nature, BZI Steel, and Safari Hospitality.

Sep 4, 2026

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SUU ALERT: Report of a suspicious package at the SCA building. Police on site. Evacuate SCA building and avoid the area.

SUU ALERT: Report of a suspicious package at the SCA building. Police on site. Evacuate SCA building and avoid the area.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Southern Utah University

Call for Art - 'PLAY'

September 15, 2026

Southern Utah University

Art call for the 'PLAY' exhibition.

Miller Utah Summer Games Exhibition

September 15, 2026

Southern Utah University

Exhibition by the College of Performing & Visual Arts.

Sherratt Library's Fall Lost & Found Sale

September 17, 2026

Library Plaza

Annual fall sale of items from the library's lost and found.

Outdoor Movie & Car Show

September 21, 2026

Library Quad

Campus event featuring an outdoor movie and car show starting at 7:00 pm.

Eccles Music Center Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening

September 24, 2026

George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Music Center

Celebration of the new music center opening from Sept 24-26.

SUU Football vs Idaho State University

September 26, 2026

Eccles Coliseum

Home football game against Idaho State.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Southern Utah University

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

7 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Cedar Hall

Room types: shared room

College Park

Room types: single bedroom

Eccles Living and Learning Center

Room types: shared, single, single large

Founders Hall

Capacity: 320

Room types: shared room

Hillside Apartments

Room types: single bedroom

Ponderosa Terrace

Room types: 4-5 single/double occupancy bedrooms

The Cottages

Room types: shared room, family apartment

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@suu.edu

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