- University Offices
The Athletic Department, located in the Ridgeway Building, 148 Cambridge Street, is equipped with a basketball, volleyball, and running court on the basement level of the building. The Fitness Center is located on the 2nd floor. These facilities are accessible to all students. Special requests should be made directly to the Athletic Department at (617) 573-8379.
Residence Life and Summer Programs
The Office of Residence Life and Summer Programs is responsible for establishing and maintaining a positive living/learning environment for students who live in on-campus housing. The Residence Life staff supports, coordinates and oversees the social and educational programs and services that take place in the residence halls. The Director of Residence Life and Summer Programs works closely with the Dean of Students Office, Health Services, Counseling Center, Student Activities, University Police and other campus services to ensure the academic and social well being of all resident students. The Residence Hall is fully accessible. Students with sight, hearing or physical impairments must contact the Director prior to moving into residence for appropriate accommodations.
Medical Considerations In Housing
All students who participate in the Room Selection Process are encouraged to select a room that best meets their individual needs. Students with documented disabilities or other impairments who can demonstrate that the room they selected does not reasonably meet their needs may be eligible for room re-assignment following the Room Selection Process. These students should submit a written statement explaining why their chosen room fails to meet their needs to the Director of Residence Life by the deadline indicated on the room assignment handouts. It is important that students include their housing preference in a written statement.
Appropriate documentation from current attending physician(s) or a verification letter from the Associate Dean of Students should accompany the letter. A limited number of rooms have been designated for students with special needs. Actual placement will be made based on demonstrated need and priority level. Additional documentation may be requested by the University to evaluate the request for room re-assignment. The Directors of Residence Life, Health Services and the Counseling Center will review the information and determine whether re-assignment is warranted. Reassignment requests will be answered in writing as soon as the reassignment process is completed.
Suffolk University’s Off-Campus Housing Office is located at 73 Tremont Street, 5th floor. The Off-Campus Housing Office provides apartment listings, maintains information on alternative housing such as free room and board in exchange for limited work, and connects with other students who need roommates. For housing information, call (617) 573-8647, or visit their website at: http://www.suffolk.edu/campuslife/180.html
The Sawyer Library will provide assistance to students with disabilities as needed in the search and selection of research materials.
The library is wheelchair accessible. If additional arrangements are required, students should make their needs known at either the Circulation or Reference Desks or by calling (617) 573-8532.
The Office of Campus Ministry and Interfaith Center exists to help students, faculty and staff meet their spiritual, moral and social needs. The Center offers a meditation room, as well as an 18 seat Interfaith Room, to members of the University’s many religious traditions. The University chaplain, The Rev. Amy L. Fisher, serves as a counselor and spiritual guide. All are invited to the Interfaith Center, located on the 5th floor of the Donahue Building, to discuss whatever personal, social, or religious concerns they might have. Programming related to any of the above topics can be provided by the chaplain. Upon request, arrangements can be made with other religious leaders for counseling and guidance.
The Interfaith Center is accessible to special needs students. Meeting space is handicapped accessible. Upon request religious materials and information are available in large print editions or on cassette tape. Please contact the Office of Campus Ministry or the Dean of Students office for more information. Office hours: Mon. - Fri. 9a.m.- 5p.m. Interfaith Center: open days and evenings until 10 p.m. Phone (617) 573-8325, http://www.campusfaith.org/
Career Services and Cooperative Education
The Career Services and Cooperative Education Office is located on the first floor of 20 Ashburton Place. The Office assists students in developing career objectives, alternatives and job search strategies. Some of the services provided by the office include the following:
- Career counseling
- Assistance in selecting a major
- Internships
- Part-time jobs
- Cooperative Education placements
- Workshops and mini courses
- Resume writing
- Interview skill building
The office houses books, magazines and pamphlets published for individuals with disabilities to assist them in their job and career search, including "Job Strategies for People with Disabilities," "Job Hunting for the Disabled," and "Careers for the Disabled." Students who need special consideration should contact the Office at (617) 573-8480.
The Counseling Center helps students function more effectively by assisting them in defining and implementing their personal and academic goals. Among the available services are:
- Individual and group counseling
- Vocational and personality testing
- Courses, workshops and consultations to help improve interpersonal, relationship and communication skills
- Advocacy for students when they experience personal or academic difficulties during the academic year
- Referrals for disability testing and review of accommodation requests
The Counseling Center is located at 73 Tremont Street, 5th floor. Services are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and evenings by appointment at (617) 573-8226.
In addition to the regular health services provided to all students, the Health Services Office is available to provide on-site assistance to students with physical disabilities and medical conditions. Students who anticipate that medical needs may arise while they are on campus, should discuss their disability in advance with the Health Services staff so they can be prepared to provide appropriate assistance. The office is located at 73 Tremont Street 5th floor. During the academic year, office hours are Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Summer hours are Monday -Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Appointments can be made by calling the office at (617) 573-8260.
International Students Advising
The Center for International Education addresses the concerns and issues faced by international students. Students with disabilities should inform the International Student Advisor about their disabilities prior to registration. The International Student Advisor will refer students to the Dean of Students Office at (617) 573-8239 or TDD (617) 557-4874 for accommodations. For additional information, call (617) 573-8154.
Suffolk University Police are available 24 hours a day if students are in need of assistance. The central office is located on the first floor of the Donahue Building. For further information, call (617) 573-8333. In case of an emergency, call (617) 573-8111 or TDD 557-4874.