Parents and Families

Suffolk is more than a university. It’s a community where students’ academic, professional, and personal goals are recognized, nurtured, and achieved.

Experiential learning powers the Suffolk experience. Our faculty members impart the academic insights and soft skills employers value most. Your student will graduate with the knowledge and know-how to lead a career that matters.

And thanks to Boston, Suffolk students enjoy everything from face time with C-suite executives to internships with the city’s premier institutions to world-class arts, history, and sports. Pretty much everything to see and do in our safe, beautiful city is within walking distance from campus.

Suffolk students taking a photo together on the 73 Tremont balcony before Commencement.

Your student’s education here will be truly global. Suffolk students learn from and with their international classmates. Studying abroad—at institutions including our own Madrid Campus—challenges them to think in new ways, adapt to the world around them, and discover a new level of confidence, as well.

Please know that your student will find a warm welcome here. We’re proud to be a nurturing home for students from all backgrounds. And help is never far away, thanks to campus resources that focus on every aspect of the student experience.

Now's the time to take the next steps in your family's journey to Suffolk! We look forward to helping you make your way to our extraordinary community.

Take a virtual tour and browse your student's housing options.
Keep track of all major enrollment deadlines and milestones by reviewing the New Student Timeline that corresponds with your student's start term.
- Spring 2023 New Student Timeline
- Fall 2023 New Student Timeline
Reserve your student's place by making your deposit.

The Suffolk Community

Scholars come from around the globe to join Suffolk’s world-class faculty. These experts are dedicated to helping their students succeed in the classroom, on the job, and throughout life.

The Suffolk University Police Departments works 24/7 to keep students safe on campus and in the city. These highly trained officers also partner with the Boston Police Department and other resources to help protect our community.

Top employers take note when Suffolk students interview for internships and full-time jobs. From day one, our Career Development Center helps undergraduates hone their application materials and interpersonal communication skills.

Our great location comes with great responsibilities—to both the Suffolk community and our fellow Bostonians. Our Community Standards help students become responsible citizens and good neighbors.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

We believe a quality education should be available to every student, so we offer a broad range of financial aid solutions including scholarships and grants, loans, and work-study opportunities, including both merit- and need-based aid to eligible students.

We automatically consider applicants for merit-based scholarships, which can be found in your acceptance letter.
Need-based aid is awarded in the weeks following your merit-based award. To apply for need-based aid, make sure to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before the recommended filing dates using our school code, 002218.
Last year, our average financial aid award was $25,313.
Overall, Suffolk granted $89 million in undergraduate financial aid to our students last year.
We proudly offer a $1,000 scholarship specifically for qualified incoming first-generation students enrolling in college for the first time. This award is in addition to any other merit- or need-based aid received.
Internships are an integral part to students' growth and future careers! That's why the Center for Career Equity, Development & Success now offers stipends of up to $3500 to support students participating in non-paying summer internships.

For more information, you can visit the Student Financial Services page, where you can also schedule an appointment with your counselor.