Parents and Families

What a wonderful achievement for your student and what an exciting time for your family! As your new Ram gears up for the semester ahead, you’ll play a vital role in setting them up for success. Please encourage your student to check their Suffolk email regularly, and to stay on top of their deadlines and to-do lists.


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Downtown Difference

Transcript

0:00 (upbeat music) - I think the location of Suffolk is absolutely amazing. There's a buzz, there's an excitement in the air.

0:07 - You feel like you're part of something big. We are right next to dozens and dozens of employers. Your future employer, you know, is probably right around the corner.

0:15 - I knew I kind of wanted a city school and I kind of fell in love with the area. We got TD Garden right down the street from us. We got Fenway a few blocks away. It's amazing.

0:25 - We are next to two superior courts, two district courts, and we have the state house.

0:29 - We have faculty members who are also from these agencies that will walk over and teach classes here at Suffolk.

0:37 - Boston, Massachusetts is the largest super cluster of biotech and pharma in the world,

0:43 - which means there's hundreds of companies literally a few T stops away. When a team wins a championship in Boston.

0:49 - Suffolk closes for business because the parade rolls right through our campus. (crowd cheering) (upbeat music)

0:57 - Suffolk's downtown location really felt like a hub of activity,

1:01 - from bringing together young professionals who all work in and around Boston to the level of guest speakers who would come to the convenient location.

1:10 - There is so much innovation that happens in this location and we are part of that innovation cycle, and that I think is just powerful.

1:19 - (upbeat music)

More Excitement in Your Future

Keep an eye on this area for important upcoming events, deadlines and opportunities for you and your future Ram!

Be on the lookout for emails about upcoming financial aid chats and other events we’ve designed especially for you and your fellow families of admitted students.

Alert: Book Your Orientation Hotel!

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is coming to Greater Boston this summer—along with thousands of soccer fans.

If you plan to join your student in Boston when they attend Orientation, make your hotel reservation early to guarantee a convenient and comfortable stay. Suffolk community members are eligible for preferred rates at a number of area hotels based on availability.

Book your hotel for orientation now

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Important Next Steps to Keep in Mind

File your FAFSA: If you have not already, ensure you file your FAFSA Visit! We have only two Showcases left, our premiere on the campus event experience for admitted students.
Late March: Students can begin to register for summer orientation.

Find Your Community

Double congrats to you! You got into Suffolk—and our amazing community of admitted students.

Our campus is filled with friendly Rams who are excited to meet you. And thanks to the magic of technology, you can meet them right now!

Get Connected

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Our Undergraduates in Numbers

We celebrate our undergraduate students as unique individuals, not numbers. These stats, however, help tell the Suffolk story.

4,319 Undergraduate Students
48 States & U.S. Territories Represented
84 Countries Represented
46% Domestic Students of Color
38% First-Generation Students
21.5 Average Students per Class

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Our Resourceful Campus

We’re proud to offer resources that help our students successfully navigate campus life—and life in general.

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Transfer

Starting with a special orientation session, we have a proud tradition of helping transfers adjust and thrive.

International

Thanks to offerings like our Home Away from Home program, we’ll help your student feel comfortable in our community.

First-Generation

Suffolk’s been named a First-Gen Forward university for good reason(s)—including our Center for First-Generation & Education Equity.

Find Your Community

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Encourage your student to register for Nearpeer and connect with their fellow friendly soon-to-be Rams!

Support Services

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Our helpful resources are always here to support you and your student as you prepare for a great fall semester.

Parent Portal

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Check out the Suffolk Family Hub closer to May for the latest campus news, checklists, and tips all in one place.