SU Advantage

Students in the SU Advantage Program take a year-long course sequence taught by their academic coach during their first year at Suffolk. This sequence is designed to help them identify and capitalize on their individual interests and strengths and help provide a smooth transition to college.

First-Year Experience Courses & Academic Coaching

As part of your first-year experience, you’ll be enrolled in courses designed to support your academic and personal success:

  • College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) students will take CAS 101 in the fall and CAS 201 in the spring
  • Sawyer Business School (SBS) students will take SBS 100 in the fall and SBS 200 in the spring

Your instructor will also serve as your academic coach, offering guidance, support, and connection throughout your first year.

First-Year Experience Courses

CAS 101 meets once a week and is designed to help you have a successful transition to Suffolk University and our unique urban community. It is also designed to introduce you to the principles and concepts of Oral Communication and Presentation Skills. Through interactive exercises and engaging assignments, you will explore the campus environment and learn about strategies for success as a student. You will present speeches about your research and activities to improve your abilities as a speaker.

1 credit

This course engages students in the early stages of career planning. Students will explore their interests, skills, values, and strengths, which will allow them to begin setting appropriate goals for professional development. Once students understand themselves in relation to the world of work, they will learn how to research careers and employment paths that fit with their goals.

1 credit

SBS 100 engages students in a series of activities, discussions, and programs on campus to explore their interests and strengths and learn how courses and co-curricular experiences together help them achieve their goals. Students also develop innovation, team, and presentation skills, get involved on campus, and learn about campus resources and services that aid in a successful college experience.

1 credit

SBS 200 builds upon a student’s introductory career management skills particularly in the areas of communication, professionalism, and information seeking. Students actively explore their career interests by completing self-assessments, conducting an information interview, and actively using Career Center and library resources to acquire information related to their major or interest areas.

1 credit

Academic Coaching

One of the requirements of the Advantage program, embedded in the first-year courses, is meeting with your academic coach. You will meet your coach every second week for 30-minute appointments. Regular coaching sessions will provide you with the skills, guidance and support necessary to achieve academic success. During coaching sessions, you and your coach will assess your current study skills and habits, set goals, and work to support you in becoming a stronger student.

Contact

Lori Rosenberg
73 Tremont St., 9th floor
Phone: (617) 573-8034