SUU's 17 athletic teams compete in Division I of the NCAA and are collectively known as the Thunderbirds. SUU joined the Western Athletic Conference in July 2022.[3] Southern Utah University is also the site for the Utah Summer Games.[4]

Welcome to Southern Utah University, also known as the University of the Parks!  SUU’s safe, residential campus is located in beautiful Cedar City, Utah. 

 

The caring campus community at SUU puts students first by creating access to a quality education at an affordable price. SUU goes above and beyond to find innovative solutions to help the nearly 13,000 students succeed on campus and online. With more than 140 undergraduate programs and 21 graduate and certificate programs, students are offered world-class, hands-on learning opportunities to gain professional experience giving them a competitive edge before entering the job market.