Congratulations again on your acceptance to Suffolk University!
To help you make your way to our amazing community in downtown Boston, we’ve created a list of action items.
Mark your calendars!
First-year students will participate in a two-day, one-night summer orientation. While orientation is mandatory for all new students, we highly encourage family members to attend our separate Family Orientation. You’ll be able to register your family members when you register yourself.
The deadline to register for orientation is June 5.
First-year students are also required to participate in a one-day fall orientation before the new semester starts. Both summer and fall orientations are required; plan accordingly. Once you register for summer orientation, you will automatically be enrolled for fall orientation.
Check the map to see which orientation best fits your needs.
Gold Region: Students living inside the gold region on the map must attend the June orientation session. Due to space limitations the orientation dates in August are reserved for students traveling from further away. If you have concerns about date conflicts or other extenuating circumstances, please email us for assistance.
Blue Region: Students living inside the blue region on the map (or in other countries**) can choose to attend orientation either in June or August. If you have concerns about date conflicts or other extenuating circumstances, please email us for assistance.
**Students with an F1 or J-1 visa please refer to the International Students section for orientation information.
| Session Type | Session Date(s) | Early Arrival Option* (Optional) |
|---|---|---|
| Freshmen Session 1 |
June 5-6 Overnight housing stay required for all new students |
June 4 arrival |
| Freshmen Session 2 |
June 10-11 Overnight housing stay required for all new students |
June 9 arrival |
| Freshmen Session 3 |
June 12-13 Overnight housing stay required for all new students |
June 11 arrival |
| Freshmen Session 4 |
June 17-18 Overnight housing stay required for all new students |
June 16 arrival |
| Freshmen Session 5 |
June 20-21 Overnight housing stay required for all new students |
June 19 arrival |
| Freshmen Session 7 |
August 30-31 Dates available via the orientation registration system only for out-of-region (blue areas on map) and international students |
No Early Arrival |
*Through the Early Arrival Program, new students can come to campus the evening before their orientation. This unique initiative—facilitated by our highly trained and friendly Orientation Leaders—aims to introduce students to Boston and our campus, and help them connect with their peers. Get excited for get-to-know-you activities, a private Boston Duck Tour, and dinner. This opportunity is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. You’ll be able to register for an Early Arrival Program when you register for orientation in your applicant portal.
Early Arrival Program registration fee: $40 (nonrefundable)
| Session Type | Session Dates |
|---|---|
| Freshmen Session | September 2 |
If you have any questions, reach out to Orientation, New Student & Family Programs via email or phone at 617-573-8321.
Beginning in early May, students will receive information on accessing their Suffolk University email account. Keep an eye on your personal inbox for more information on how to set up your Suffolk email.
Starting in midsummer, the University will send you information exclusively via your Suffolk email account. Checking it often is the best way to get important updates.
If you have any questions, reach out to the Information Technology Help Desk via email or phone at 617-557-2000.
Starting in early May, students will be able to make an academic advising appointment to finalize their course schedules. Click on the “Schedule Academic Advising Appointment” button in your applicant portal. You’ll only be able to do this after you’ve set up your Suffolk University email. It’s important to book your appointment by June 5. Ideally, it will take place before your orientation session.
To help your appointment run smoothly:
If you have any questions, reach out to Undergraduate Academic Advising via email or phone at 617-573-8034.
You have the chance to live in a living learning community (LLC) in the fall 2024 semester. If you’re enrolled in any of the affiliated courses, you can live with your classmates and enjoy special programs planned by your course instructor and Residence Life staff.
Students in a living learning community will develop connections with their peers and the course instructor. In addition to the regular class meeting time, students in the LLC will attend special programs in the residence halls organized by their instructor and residential life staff.
Living in an LLC is a great way to:
If you have any questions, reach out to Residence Life and Housing via email or phone at 617-305-2500.
Starting in early June, students who have made their deposit to live in University-sponsored housing will receive an email detailing how to log into the housing portal to complete the Housing Portal Questionnaire. This questionnaire must be completed by early July.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Residence Life and Housing via email or phone at 617-305-2500.
The RAM Card is essential and required on campus. Students must submit a photo ahead of time to make sure that this student ID will be ready when they arrive at Suffolk.
You will receive an email with instructions on how to submit your ID photo in mid-to late June. The submission deadline is August 1.
If you are a residential student, you’ll receive your RAM Card at move-in.
If you are a commuter student, you’ll receive your RAM Card at fall orientation.
If you have any questions, reach out to Ram Card Services via email or phone at 617-570-4882.
We’ve designed online modules to help you prepare to join the Suffolk community. You must complete them before the start of the semester. Sometime in June, we’ll email you access to:
You must set up your Suffolk email account so we can send you instructions on completing this task. The deadline to complete your online modules is August 1.
If you have any questions, reach out to the Information Technology Help Desk via email or phone at 617-557-2000.
Ensure a smooth start by submitting your immunization documentation, completing your health insurance waiver, and setting up your communication preferences in the MyHealth Portal. This is a crucial step in maintaining a healthy and secure environment for all students. Failure to do so will cause delays in other key action items.
The deadline to upload your health information is September 1.
If you have any questions, reach out to Counseling, Health & Wellness via email or phone at 617-573-8226.
