Want to get something more out of your orientation than two days will allow? Come a night early and participate in any of our Early Arrival Programs.

Discover Boston, see a show, go to dinner and most importantly meet the people you’ll be spending your next few years with in a relaxed and fun environment! So come early, enjoy Boston, get more comfortable in the city, make new friends and have a blast! Please note each date has different programs offered, so be sure to sign up for the evening program of your choice.

Check-in for for all early arrival programs is at the Suffolk University Residence Hall at 150 Tremont Street in Boston from 3:00-4:30 p.m. so please plan accordingly. You will receive your accommodations, dinner, and meet your Orientation Leader upon check-in. Early Arrival registrants are required to stay in residence overnight and participate fully in the evening’s events.

Blue Man Group (June 11, June 18)
The Blue Man Group theatrical show and concert is wildly popular in Boston.  It combines music, comedy and multimedia theatrics to produce a totally unique form of entertainment and a blissful party atmosphere.

Shear Madness (June 8, June 22)
Named "best comedy of the year" by the Boston Globe for seven straight years, this play is a hilarious whodunit that gives the audience the chance to play detective. Set in a hair salon, Shear Madness is the longest running off-Broadway play in American theatre history.

Duck Tours (June 4, June 15)
You’ve never toured Boston in any way that comes close to Boston Duck Tours. The fun begins as soon as you board your “duck”- a renovated World War II amphibious landing vehicle. You’ll cruise by all the places that make Boston the birthplace of freedom and a city of firsts, from the golden-domed State House to Bunker Hill and the TD Banknorth Garden; and from the Boston Common and Copley Square to the Big Dig.

New England School of Art & Design ORIENTATION (June 11, 18)

Are you an art or design major or an open major who is interested in studying graphic design, fine arts or interior design? If so, please join us for one of the Early Arrival Orientation Programs for The New England School of Art & Design at Suffolk University. Come see our visual arts facility, meet faculty and students and take a tour of Boston’s Back Bay. This specialized art & design orientation is only available on Wednesday, June 11 or June 18, 2008. Once you’ve chosen a date to visit, be sure to sign up for a corresponding general orientation session. Call 617.573.8320 with questions. 

Suffolk Serves! (June 4, June 11, June 18)
Students will first learn about the complex issues of hunger and homelessness in Boston, and then travel in a group to a local food pantry to help serve a meal to those in need. Due to the nature of this service opportunity, the group is limited to the first 20 to sign up. This is a great way to give back to your new community, and connect in a meaningful way to other new students. Be sure and wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe sneakers or shoes. This program is only scheduled for Wednesday, June 4, June 11 and June 18, 2008.