Suffolk Commencement

Celebrating the Class of 2025 on Sunday, May 18

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So many paths, so many areas to explore.

College of Arts & Sciences

Suffolk University's College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) offers a vibrant array of courses across the arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and natural sciences.

 

Want to change the world? Learn how at Suffolk's College of Arts & Sciences. Here in downtown Boston, our bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs will give you the academic insights and hands-on experience you'll need to realize your goals.

Whatever you choose to study, you'll learn from distinguished faculty members who will introduce you to new ideas and important connections in your field. Change your perspective and deepen your knowledge as you learn in our classrooms and at the city's top employers.

A world of academic possibilities awaits at the College, all just steps from everything that makes Boston the ideal place to learn and live.

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Degrees & Programs

Explore our world of academic possibilities, from our undergraduate and graduate programs to unique pathways that blend both. The College proudly offers degrees in both time-honored and innovative disciplines.  

The College of Arts & Sciences

Since its founding in 1934, Suffolk's College of Arts & Sciences has prepared students to make a real difference in the world. Get to know more about our mission, history, and dean.

Graduate Next Steps

Suffolk offers 50+ graduate programs in today’s most in-demand fields. Learn more about our cutting-edge curricula and priceless experiential learning opportunities.

Undergraduate Next Steps

You have academic passions. We have the degree programs that will bring them to life. Start shaping your future now. 

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College of Arts & Sciences by the Numbers
95%
graduate students employed relevant to career goal
84%
undergraduates employment relevant to career goal
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95%
undergraduates employed and/or continuing education
91%
graduate students employed within three months

What's Happening at the College

Immersive Learning in Action

See the impact that immersive learning is having for Suffolk alumni like San Antonio Spurs announcer Jacob Tobey.

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Events

Virtual CPT Workshop
May
13
12:30pm to 1:30pm

Are you an international student on F-1 and interested in pursuing an off-campus internship? Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a form of off-campus work authorization for F-1 students interested in pursuing degree-related internships.

Virtual CPT Workshop
Event Date and Time Tue, May 13, 2025 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Are you an international student on F-1 and interested in pursuing an off-campus internship? Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a form of off-campus work authorization for...
Candidate Forum: The Race for Boston Mayor
May
15
6:15am to 8pm

This is a virtual event that will be live streamed via Zoom. In-person attendance is not open to the public. 

Registration is required in order to obtain the Zoom link: BostonMayoralForum.eventbrite.com

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Join us for a debate among the candidates running for Boston Mayor. Hosted by Boston Wards 1, 4, 5, 10, 11, 15, 17, 18, 19 , and 21 Dems.

Confirmed guests: Mayor Michelle Wu, Josh Kraft, Domingos DaRosa, Kerry Augustin, and Alex Alex

Moderator: Saraya Wintersmith, Political Reporter, GBH News

Run Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes

Candidate Forum: The Race for Boston Mayor
Event Date and Time Thu, May 15, 2025 6:15am to 8pm
Event Location Modern Theatre
This is a virtual event that will be live streamed via Zoom. In-person attendance is not open to the public. Registration is required in order to obtain the Zoom link:...
Virtual OPT Workshop
May
15
12:30pm to 1:30pm

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is work authorization for F-1 international students that is generally used after a student has graduated from their program. This is a hybrid event hosted by the the Office of International Student Services (ISSO).

Virtual OPT Workshop
Event Date and Time Thu, May 15, 2025 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Optional Practical Training (OPT) is work authorization for F-1 international students that is generally used after a student has graduated from their program. This is a...
Final PAPR Report Due
May
16

Program Review – Final report including supporting materials and Dean’s proposed action plan regarding each program reviewed must be submitted to the Provost, Department Chair and/or Program Director

Final PAPR Report Due
Event Date and Time Fri, May 16, 2025
Program Review – Final report including supporting materials and Dean’s proposed action plan regarding each program reviewed must be submitted to the Provost, Department Chair...
Commencement Day, Class of 2025
May
18

 

 

Ceremony Times:

Sawyer Business School Ceremony - 9:00 a.m.

Combined Undergraduate and Graduate Ceremony

College of Arts and Sciences Ceremony - 1:30 p.m.

Combined Undergraduate and Graduate Ceremony

Law School Ceremony - 5:30 p.m.

Commencement Day, Class of 2025
Event Date and Time Sun, May 18, 2025
Event Location Location: Leader Bank Pavilion
Ceremony Times: Sawyer Business School Ceremony - 9:00 a.m. Combined Undergraduate and Graduate Ceremony College of Arts and Sciences Ceremony - 1:30 p.m. Combined...

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