Get READY to Finish 2020 Strong
Don't be worried about going remote for the rest of fall semester. USU has spent the last few months preparing for remote learning, and we have all the resources you need to stay connected with campus no matter how far away you actually are.
Academics
Don't let your academics slip when you go home. You still have access to all the same great resources you can find on campus.
1. Meet with your academic advisor to plan for registration.
Learn more about Degree Works
2. Register for your Spring 2021 classes.
This tool is the most efficient way for you to optimize your semester's schedule and maximize credit hours.
College Scheduler generates a variety of daily schedules to fit your needs based on the criteria you enter, such as campus location, desired courses, and work breaks.
Learn more about College Scheduler
This is your traditional registration option. Chances are you've used Banner before to register for your classes.
You can still add, drop, and find different classes in Banner, but you will miss out on the added features of College Scheduler, like being able to enter when you need breaks to auto-generate schedules that work for you.
Learn more about Banner
3. Get some last-minute virtual tutoring before finals.
4. Make a reservation for the Testing Center (Logan & Statewide).
5. Take the library home with online services.
6. Get your finances in order.
FAFSA Application
Application opens December 1 for 2021-22 scholarships.
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7. Learn what participation locations you have available on campus for classes using Zoom, Canvas, or other technologies requiring internet access. (Logan & Statewide)
- Open spaces
- Computer labs
- Classroom spaces
- Testing centers
8. Prep for remote learning with some helpful online success resources.
Wellness
Your wellness is especially important these days, and we are here to support you – even remotely! USU health and wellness services provide in-person or remote services for all students.
What support do we provide to help you prioritize your wellness remotely?
Mental and Emotional Health
USU’s Counseling and Psychological Services remote individual counseling and therapy provide support for students who experience:
- Stress & anxiety
- Depression
- Suicidal thoughts*
- Self-harm
- Relationship issues
- Behavioral problems
- Identity issues
- Minority stress
- Negative body image & disordered eating
- Loss & grief
- Trauma
* Call 911 if you are experiencing a mental health emergency.
For 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, or prevention and crisis resources, call the National Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-273-8255.
Discussing concerns with an objective professional can help you better resolve personal problems and develop strategies for better problem-solving.
Schedule a Remote Appointment
Psychiatry in-person and remote services are available at USU’s Student Health and Wellness Center.
Schedule an In-Person or Remote Appointment
Workshops ranging from one to two hours are open to students who might be interested in learning more about various topics related to mental health, including:
- Stress & anxiety
- Racing thoughts
- Sadness & depression
- Relationships
- Work/life balance
- Resilience & self-care
Fall Workshops:
- Mindful Self-Compassion
- Dreading Winter: Must-Know Hacks for Thriving vs. Diving (The Psychology of Thriving in Winter)
- Holiday Blues
Group counseling allows you to explore feelings in a trusting and supportive environment. Groups can be especially helpful if you feel isolated or concerned about how you relate to others. As you hear others' experiences and share yours, you gain support and are able to help other people as well.
Support groups can cover:
- Interpersonal difficulties
- Social anxiety
- Stress & general anxiety
- Sadness & depression
- Unhealthy coping strategies
- Difficulty managing emotions
Fall Topics:
- Understanding Self and Others
- Women's Group
- Skills Training
Support Groups:
- Faith Challenges
- LGBTQIA+
When it comes to free online and at your own time and pace mental health support, you’re in luck. There are many resources available, including:
- CAPS Self-Guided Resource Library: Access videos and resources for topics including anxiety, depression, stress and time management, eating and body image, and many others.
- ACT Guide: An online self-help program designed by psychologists at USU to foster emotional well-being and help individuals cope with mental health issues. The program is free to USU students for the first six months.
- SafeUT App: The SafeUT Crisis Text and Tip Line app is free and provides 24/7 access to crisis counseling with trained therapists. Get help immediately from trained professionals (available on Apple and Android devices).
- National Suicide Prevention Line: Call 800-273-8255 for 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources, and best practices for professionals.
USU Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) recognizes many of you are suffering from the painful effects of continuing violence against Black people and the systemic racism that pervades our society. Racial trauma and intergenerational trauma have profound effects on mental health and well-being.
CAPS provides resources and support for any emotions you might be feeling from sadness and grief, hopelessness and fear, anger and rage, to hope and empowerment.
Physical Well-Being
The Student Health and Wellness Center, located on the Logan campus, will continue to offer in-person and remote appointments and services to all students. Services include, but are not limited to:
- General medical and urgent care (colds, sore throats, x-rays, etc.)
- Women’s and men’s health
- Physical exams
- Physical therapy
- Alcohol and drug education
- Alcohol and narcotics support groups
- Nutrition counseling
- Eating disorders
- Healthy eating and grocery shopping tips
- Weight management
Students near the Logan campus can access nutritious food by ordering online and picking up their order at the selected time slot in TSC 332.
USU Eastern Student Health Services are provided in partnership with Eastern Utah Women's Health and are available to all USU Eastern students, all genders.
Fitness Options
Whether you wish to remain home or are unable to participate in-person, Campus Recreation provides students with access to at-home and remote fitness options, including:
- Fitness at Home
- Virtual Campus Rec programs (Fitness and Wellness, Outdoor Programs, Competitive Sports, and Aquatics)
Some Campus Recreation facilities in Logan, including the ARC, are still open with safety procedures in place. To help you determine the best time to attend a rec facility:
- View live facility counts to see what areas are at capacity.
- Review the rec COVID-19 facilities and programs guidelines.
- View adjusted hours.
Some of USU's Statewide Campuses provide fitness facilities with in-person access. Check to find a fitness facility at a USU location near you.
Fitness facilities are available to USU Eastern students at the Bunnell-Dmitrich Athletic Center.
COVID-19
Everyone should follow the four principles of prevention to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our campus communities:
- Mask up!
- Practice social distancing.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Clean and disinfect often.
Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 should seek a test immediately to determine if they have COVID-19.
When seeking a test, you should use the address where you are currently living. The USU Logan testing center will remain open and provide tests to students living in Logan.
Find a COVID-19 testing center in Utah near you.
If you do need to quarantine or self-isolate, the COVID CARE Team will reach out to discuss needs and services, including academic accommodations, community resources available to those living off campus, and physical and mental health support.
Involvement
Don't let social distancing or geographic distance keep you from staying connected to the USU family. Stay in touch, and stay involved! Here are a few ways you can stay connected:
Follow USU’s social media accounts for giveaways and to keep in touch with your USU family.
Make sure to follow any clubs or programs that interest you and get on their communications list.The center has gotten really good at bringing people together when we’re physically apart. Check out what they have to offer:
Get ready for finals while connecting with classmates by holding study groups virtually through Zoom.
SET Up Plans for Spring 2021
Now is the time to make sure you will be getting the most out of your spring 2021 semester.Make sure you're moving toward graduation, and don't miss out on taking a course that's only offered in the spring, or on the great events getting planned virtually and on campus.
It's GO Time: Spring 2021
2020 is officially behind us. Whoop! Whoop! Now, on to 2021. It's hard to know right now exactly what 2021 has in store, but we are ready with what we do know.