Did you know that students enrolled in SU101:

• Achieved higher first semester GPA’s then those who did not enroll in SU101 at all levels of academic preparation.
• Were more successful in getting to know faculty.
• Were more successful in adjusting to academic demands of a University.
• Were more likely to study with other students outside of class.

What is SU101?

SU101 is a one-credit course that meets once a week and is designed to enhance your first year experience and to ensure a successful transition to Suffolk University and our unique urban community.

Through class discussions, readings, and engaging assignments, students will discuss a variety of topics, including academic success strategies, personal goals and self-awareness, and areas of personal interest. Students will develop the skills and attitudes necessary for becoming a successful university student.

SU101 helps you learn how to be successful both academically and interpersonally. It also will help you to adjust to campus and city life. Learning how to balance freedom and social responsibility within the framework of academic success is the goal of all SU101 activities and exercises.

Why should I take SU101?

SU101 is unlike any other course because it is designed around your overall success as a student at Suffolk. This course will help you succeed both inside and outside the classroom. While SU101 has proven to benefit all students, those who are undecided in their majors, new to urban environments and/or anxious about the University experience are particularly encouraged to enroll.

These are some of the unique features that make SU101 an ideal option for first year students:

Dedicated Instructors and Small Classes: Full-time faculty and professional staff serve as SU101 instructors. This helps ensure that your instructor can serve as a resource and referral for questions in many areas of college life. With a class capacity of 15-22 students, you will be in a group where you can actively participate, sharing your ideas and thoughts.

Upper-Class Teaching Assistants: Each section of SU101 is assigned an upper-class student to serve as a teaching assistant. These assistants provide a peer’s perspective on being successful at Suffolk and a unique opportunity to connect with another student for ongoing advice and support.

Linked Courses: To promote a stronger sense of community among your classmates, business students enrolled in SU101 will also take classes with the same students in Computer Literacy (SOM120). This is designed to develop personal connections to your peers who will be supporting you as you adjust to life at Suffolk.

SU101 Speaker Series: To complement what you are learning in SU101, there will be engaging speakers invited to present on relevant and timely topics.

ePortfolio Program: SU101 sections designated for Business students will also include Electronic Portfolios which are database-driven, dynamic websites created by students to reflect their best work and progress throughout their college career. The audiences for the portfolio include students, faculty, graduate schools, prospective employers, business partners and volunteer and service organizations.

The course focuses on 4 major areas:

Academic Skills and Resources: identifying resources to enhance critical reading, writing, problem solving, library and internet research, study skills and time management, public speaking, group work, understanding different learning styles, and technology use.

Personal Development: developing a sensitivity and appreciation of other cultures and ideologies, coping with change, managing time and stress, values assessment and application of personal and life experiences to classroom materials.

Career and Professional Preparation: exploring academic fields and clarifying professional interests using reflective exercises and career assessment inventories.

Campus Resources and Involvement: fully utilizing campus resources designed to support your success and examine the many opportunities to enrich your University experience by becoming involved in student life and community service.

How can I register for SU101? Online registration for SU101 is now closed. If you are interested in registering for this course, please consult with your orientation leader and your academic advisor during your orientation program.