Stay Smart newsletters
Sent to SPU undergraduate students.
Spring Quarter 2021
April 8
Campus Easter egg hunt, 2021–22 Undergraduate Catalog and 2021–22 Time Schedule available, Penji app for academic help.
April 1
Winter Quarter Dean’s List, COVID-19 testing next week, Group Wednesday nights, laptop program, Library hours.
Winter Quarter 2021
March 11
Study tips for final exams, a Winter Quarter video, dining specials, international travel reminder, Lenten readings.
March 4
ASSP elections, waitlisting courses, Oreo Cookie Day, study abroad in France, housing options during Spring Break.
February 25
Commencement, coral reef restoration study abroad, weight room reopens, yoga break, student leadership opportunities.
February 18
Spring Quarter Registration, Perkins Center Prize, Palmer Lecture, Spring Break Housing, Pizza night, Celtic Cultura in Ireland.
February 11
Spring Break housing options, Homecoming and Family Hub, Valentine’s Day dinner in Gwinn, tutoring support.
February 4
Important calendar dates to note, Summer Time Schedule, SMC applications available, study strategies.
January 28
ASSP applications, study abroad in 2021–22, crisis counseling, study strategies, student leadership opportunities.
January 21
Fisher scones, yoga, writing center help, chat with a campus pastor, BIPOC support group, student leadership opportunities.
January 14
MLK Chapel and prayer breakfast, Student Resource Hub, help with technical issues, pre-ordering food via mobile devices, basketball season, Swipe Out Hunger program.
January 7
Mandatory COVID-19 tests for residential students, Affordable Laptop Program, academic coaching, Winter Quarter Chapel schedule, and more.
Autumn Quarter 2020
November 19
Finals schedule, study break with Dr. Dan, Bookstore and Corner Place Market hours during break, chat with a campus pastor.
November 12
Winter registration, reading day and finals, pre-ordering from campus eateries, “Tell the Whole Story” event with Sheila Wise Rowe.
November 5
Swipe Out Hunger, help for technical issues, self-care in 2020, intramurals return, academic coaching, help with essays.
October 30
Intramurals, Library hours, tutoring options, essay help, flu shots, residence halls will close for break Nov. 25.
October 22
One Good Thing video, faculty advisor meetings, election season self-care, weight room reopens, more dining options.
October 15
Prevent registration holds, schedule tutoring, “Let’s Talk” drop-in consolations, help with essays, flu shots, more.
October 8
Contactless payments, flu shots, help with essays, academic coaching, and reminder to update emergency contacts.
October 1
Laptop program, campus indoor dining guidelines, COVID-19 dashboard, free tutoring, and more.
Smart Start newsletters
Sent to all SPU students, faculty, and staff.
September 17, 2020
Videos, campus dining information, Engage portal for student events, and more.
September 10, 2020
Virtual appointments with academic counselors, technology updates for faculty and staff, a video by Health Services, and more.
September 3, 2020
Branded face masks now available, updated guidelines for campus dining, Canvas course for all new students about remote learning, and more.
August 27, 2020
Move-in day updates for students, information about buildings and offices reopening, virtual student job fair, and more.
August 20, 2020
The newest short video by President Martin, information about students self-quarantining before coming to campus, affordable laptops for sale, and more.
August 13, 2020
Updates on technology sessions for faculty and staff, Falcon card photos, residence life, and more.
August 6, 2020
What students, faculty, and staff need to know to prepare for Autumn Quarter — including health and safety expectations, residence life information, reopening buildings and offices, and more.