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ApplyPursuing a graduate degree at Suffolk University means you’re in the heart of Boston’s dynamic downtown center, where government, business, and nonprofit industries intersect and powerful real-word experiences are at your fingertips.
Choose from 50+ graduate programs within the College of Arts & Sciences and Sawyer Business School to fit your ambition, schedule, and professional goals. The Suffolk University Office of Graduate Admission is here to help at every step of your application process, from reviewing admission requirements to identifying University grants and scholarships.
By the Numbers
What Sets Suffolk Apart
17% SBS 12% CAS
International students
50+
Graduate programs
96%
Employed or continuing education (CAS & SBS)
96% CAS 97% SBS
Working in their chosen field
Graduate Admission Requirements
Ready to take the first step? Suffolk graduate admission requirements include:
- Online application
- $50 application fee (waived for students who visit campus or attend an event virtually)
- Bachelor’s degree
- Unofficial transcripts of all post-secondary work (official transcripts required to enroll)
- Goal statement or essay
- Resume
- References/Recommendations
- Proof of English proficiency (International applicants only)
Most graduate admission requirements are universal, whether applying to Sawyer Business School or the College of Arts & Sciences. The majority of our programs are test optional or offer waivers to those who qualify. Select programs do require GMAT or GRE, and certain programs may require additional materials or steps.
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Important Application Dates & Deadlines
We encourage applying for admission to Suffolk graduate programs as early as possible. By applying on or before deadlines, you’ll get priority consideration for admission, financial aid, and scholarships. Most programs offer admission on a rolling basis through the guidelines below, although some programs enroll in the fall only and adhere to specific deadlines. Please view all dates and deadlines for detailed information.
| Start Term | Recommended Submission Dates |
|---|---|
| Fall semester |
International applicants: June 15 |
| Spring semester | International applicants: December 1 Domestic applicants: January 4, then rolling SBS Fellowship consideration: November 1 |
| Summer semester | April 1 (Domestic students only) |
Sawyer Business School
"At Suffolk's Sawyer Business School, our graduate students learn alongside a faculty of scholars and practitioners, gaining hands-on experience at the intersection of Boston's financial, government, and healthcare sectors."
Tracey J. Riley, PhD, CPA
Interim Dean, Sawyer Business School
The College of Arts & Sciences
"Our location in Boston is one of our great strengths. Our students are steps away from world-class health institutions, a rich arts and culture hub, and the centers of state and city government. It means that Boston itself is actually part of the education."
Edie Sparks, PhD
Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
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