The Student Affairs Directory is intended to help familiarize the Suffolk community with the Student Affairs Division. Through this process, we hope that you will take advantage of the vast resources available to you, the student. Click on the appropriate links for more information on the particular department.

The Student Affairs Office

The Student Affairs Office coordinates the efforts of all departments within the Student Affairs Division and offers programs, services, information, and other resources to assist all university students in achieving their academic and personal goals.

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Athletics Department

The Athletics Department's programs of intercollegiate, intramural and life fitness skills are designed to offer activities that reveal sports as a meaningful component of a student's total educational experience.

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Campus Ministry

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 capacity Interfaith Room, to members of the university's many religious traditions. Chaplain Amy Fisher serves as 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 that you may have. Upon request, arrangements can be made with other religious leaders for counseling and guidance.

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Career Services and Cooperative Education

The Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education assists students and alumni in formulating career plans by providing the support and resources necessary to develop a proactive campaign that results in the successful attainment of career goals.

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Disability Serivces

The Office of Disability Services assists students with documented disabilities in accessing all of Suffolk University's programs and services.  In addition, we work with faculty and staff in an advisory capacity on disability eduction awareness.  

Any student with a documented disability is invited to come to the Office of Disability Services to inquire about academic accommodations or to seek a referral for updated diagnostic evaluations.

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Diversity Services

The Office of Diversity Services is at the center of Suffolk’s efforts to maintain a welcoming climate on campus for everyone. We value understanding and unity. We support the University’s respect for equality. We share its commitment to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for students and their families, faculty, staff, and guests. We’re proud to be the primary resource for African American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American (AHANA) and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) members of the campus community.

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Health and Wellness Services

The mission of the Office of Health and Wellness Services is to assist all Suffolk University students in maintaining optimum physical and emotional health, by making available comprehensive, high-quality, easily accessible, cost-effective primary care. Additionally, Health and Wellness Services is committed to working collaboratively with students to assist them in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and enhance healthful attitudes and behaviors that will promote high-level wellness. Health and Wellness Services will support students in their personal and academic development, consistent with the mission of the university.

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Off-Campus Housing Office

The Off-Campus Housing Office (OCHO) is a resource for the entire Suffolk University community, including all current or future undergraduate and graduate students, staff and faculty. Commuter students here at Suffolk University are defined as students living off-campus in an apartment or at home. Our commuter student programs and services are designed for you no matter where you live.

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Orientation & New Student Programs

The Office of Orientation and New Student Programs coordinates all orientation and transition programs for incoming new and transfer students.  The Office also organizes all sections of SU 101, a First Year experience Course offered to all new students.  Our office sponsors events for freshmen and sophomore students as well as coordinates Welcome Week programming and Family Weekend.  Our goal is to help students transition to college life and living in the city!

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Performing Arts Office

The Performing Arts Office works to create, support, and increase student performance opportunities on campus through its ongoing groups, various theatrical productions, and campus community events.  The office targets students who wish to balance their academic studies with fun, creative, performance-oriented programs, regardless of their area of study.  In addition, the office oversees the music practice room.  Whether you enjoy singing, acting, dancing, comedy, music, working behind the scenes, or you just want to be entertained, the Performing Arts Office has something for you.

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Residence Life and Housing

The goal of the Department of Residence Life and Housing is to provide all Suffolk University resident students with a community which is safe and secure; fosters academic and intellectual achievement; supports personal growth and development; and encourages community living and appreciation of diversity.

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S.O.U.L.S. Office of Community Service

S.O.U.L.S. Community Service and Service Learning Center organizes long and short-term service opportunities for members of the Suffolk University community.  Our mission is to engage Suffolk University students, faculty, staff and alumni in a variety of meaningful service opportunities designed to strengthen communities and improve the quality of life for individuals.

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Student Leadership & Involvement

The Office of Student Leadership and Involvement is committed to providing Suffolk students with opportunities to develop and realize their personal potential through involvement in co-curricular activities. By coordinating the efforts of nearly 80 student run clubs and campus organizations, the office enriches the social and cultural life of the Suffolk community and makes a valuable contribution to the educational mission of the University. The staff of the Office of Student Leadership and Involvement is committed to developing the leadership potential of Suffolk students. When individuals become more effective leaders, student organizations, and the educational experiences of all students, are enriched and strengthened.

We encourage students to get involved and take advantage of the many leadership opportunities offered by our office.

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