The Office of Retention Services is creating the monthly “On the ROAD” video series with the objective of connecting our parents to Suffolk University so that you can partner with us in keeping our students on the ROAD to success.

On The ROAD: August 2011

International Student Orientation
Here are some helpful tips and information to prepare you for the International Graduate and Undergraduate Orientation Programs. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact the Office of International Advising at oia@suffolk.edu or contact Mr. Scott Reedy, Director of International Student Programming at rreedy@suffolk.edu We are preparing for your arrival!

On The ROAD: April 2011

Study Abroad
What better way to learn about the world around you, but to be studying in another country. Students learn new cultures, languages, meet new people as they take courses all over the world that can be applied to their degree program. Watch the video and then contact the Office of Study Abroad for more information. The world is at your fingertips – take advantage!

On The ROAD: March 2011

Family Orientation
Guest: John Silveria

Learn more about Family Orientation, including registration information.

On The ROAD: 2009-2010

On The ROAD: May 2010

Advising and Beyond!
Guests: David Gallant, Director, CAS Advising Office; Jack Shields, Associate Director, SBS Advising Office

Students don’t always understand the importance of academic advising and its role on student success here at Suffolk University. In this segment of “On the ROAD” we will provide you with information about the advising centers for the College of Arts and Sciences and for the Sawyer Business School.

On The ROAD: April 2010

Summer Opportunities in Boston
Guest:  Jonathan Darden, Admission Counselor, Office of Undergraduate Admission

Suffolk University has great summer options for students. Students can take day or evening classes in Boston; they can register for online programs, and participate in some of our exciting study abroad opportunities! To learn more watch this segment of “On the ROAD”.

On the ROAD: March 2010

Students should begin thinking about summer employment and internships! To help our parents understand the services available to assist our students in their employment search we have invited Paul Tanklefsky, director of the Career Services Office to share with us how his Office can help students be successful from start to finish in the job search!

On The ROAD: February 2010

Winter Blues
The shortest month of the year seems like the longest! How can students cope with the stress and anxiety that sets in during the winter? Who can help them? Join us in this segment of “On the ROAD” as we talk with Liz Drexler-Hines, Health Educator at Suffolk University.

On The ROAD: January 2010

What's for dinner?
As we begin a new year and a new semester, students want to focus on a healthier lifestyle and for some, that means looking at their eating habits. We have invited Jason LaPrade, Manager of Sodexo Dining Services and Venus Williams, Campus Card Manager for the Ram Account to talk about the dining options on campus and off-campus and how accessible both of them are when trying to meet our students’ needs.

On The ROAD: December 2009

It’s not too late to get involved!
This segment of “On the ROAD” looks at student involvement and what students can do in January to become more involved in student clubs and organizations.

On The ROAD: November 2009

The third segment of “On the ROAD” looks at the services in place to help students adjust to living on and off campus and the programs in place to connect them to the Suffolk community.

On the ROAD: October 2009

The second segment of “On the ROAD” explains the Early Alert Program through the Ballotti Learning Center and how that program helps students to stay on the road to success.

On the ROAD: September 2009

The first segment of “On the ROAD” focuses on transitions and what programs Suffolk has in place to assist students to make that switch from high school to college.