The transition to college can bring new opportunities, but it can also introduce challenges related to mental health, finances, belonging, and overall well-being. To help students navigate that transition, Student Affairs is launching a Wellness Assessment for incoming students that will connect them with resources tailored to their individual needs.
Parenting students face unique challenges on campus and can often struggle to build community and find a sense of belonging due to the responsibilities and time demands of parenthood. To help foster connection and support among parenting students, the Center for Student Access and Resources (CSAR) will host its first-ever Parenting Student Conference on June 20 in the Union Building.
Every student’s journey at the U is different—and that’s what makes it worth celebrating. In honor of this, the Center for Community and Cultural Engagement is hosting the annual Celebrating U Completely Graduation Event, which recognizes the connections, experiences, and communities that shape those journeys. The ceremony will be held on Thursday, April 23, from 6–8 p.m. in the Union Ballroom.
It’s that time of the year where the University of Utah campus experiences a growing buzz with warmer days and a sense of accomplishment starting to settle in. Across the university, students are wrapping up a year defined by growth, challenge and connection, and Student Affairs is leaning into that momentum by creating meaningful opportunities for celebration.
In response to ongoing concerns about student mental health and suicide risk, the Student Health and Wellness unit within the division of Student Affairs has spearheaded the establishment of a Suicide Prevention Task Force, bringing together faculty, staff and clinical leaders from across campus to strengthen how the university supports students. The effort reflects a growing understanding that student distress is not temporary or isolated, but part of a broader, sustained pattern that continues to get in the way of students’ well-being and success.