Welcome Programs

Red Sox vs Kansas City Royals Watch Party/Paint Night

8 – 10 p.m. | Keches Room, Sargent Hall

Stop by to cheer on the Red Sox! Not interested in watching the game? That’s fine! Instead, paint the night away with other new students!

Trivia Night

7 – 8:30 p.m. | Keches Room, Sargent Hall

An evening of trivia fun! Test your knowledge for a chance of winning awesome gift card prizes. See you there!

Welcome Fest Carnival

6 – 9:30 p.m. | Roemer Plaza

Did someone say “Sunday Funday?!" There is no better way to welcome our new students than with a carnival theme extravaganza! Head on over to Roemer Plaza for a night full of fun! Get ready to throw some axes, get creative with bleach dye and airbrush, enjoy free food from local food trucks, card readings, and so much more—see you there!

Sponsored by the Orientation, New Student & Family Programs

Fall Orientation

8 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Sargent Hall

At fall orientation you will engage with classmates through group development and social activities. Participate in experiential learning opportunities tied to Suffolk’s commitment to service. Become familiar with the Suffolk University campus and community and develop a tool kit to be successful in your first year at Suffolk University.
Questions? Contact us.

Sponsored by the Orientation, New Student & Family Programs

Fall Involvement Fair

6 – 8 p.m. | Sargent Hall

Get to see all that Suffolk has to offer by stopping by the Involvement Fair! Play with the Video Game Association, dance with Passion Latina, or get cultured with Asian American Association! All 100+ student clubs with involvement opportunities will be represented! The Involvement Fair is a great opportunity to really immerse yourself in the Suffolk community and learn what it means to be a part of the RAMily!

Sponsored by Student Leadership and Involvement

After Celebration

8:30 – 10 p.m. | Sargent Hall

Don’t miss a night of chilled out vibes at the Suffolk After Party at Sargent Hall. Don’t be a square and miss out on all the fun—see you there!

New Student Convocation

11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Tremont Temple (88 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02108)

Convocation marks the start of your University career. At this gathering, faculty and senior administrators will welcome first-year and transfer students into the Suffolk community and formally open the academic year. All new undergraduate students are invited to the Convocation ceremony and are expected to participate. Please wear your Yellow Class 2027 Shirts.
Questions? Contact us.

Community Cookout!

12 – 1:30 p.m. | Roemer Plaza

Come join us for a BBQ on the plaza where you get to mingle with students and faculty and eat some amazing food provided to us by our on-campus dinning service, Chartwells!

Sponsored by Orientation, New Student & Family Programs

Volunteer and Part-Time Jobs Fair

12:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Roemer Plaza

Suffolk University’s Center for Community Engagement, Office of External Affairs and Division of Student Affairs welcomes students back to campus and invites them to meet community partners and neighbors. We will be handing out information on city regulations as well as Suffolk-related events, programs and policies. Students are encouraged to stop by community partner tables to learn about the nonprofits in the area and sign up for volunteer, federal work-study opportunities, and part-time employment in the neighborhood!

Sponsored by Community Center for Engagement

Diverse at Suffolk: A Welcome Mixer for students, faculty & staff

4 – 5:30 p.m. | 5th Floor Commons, Sargent Hall

Check back soon for more information!

Sponsored by the Center for Student Diversity & Inclusion

PAO Block Party & Open Mic Night

6 – 9 p.m. | 2nd & 3rd floor, Sawyer

Come to the Performing Arts Block Party to see live performances, sign up for auditions and get information on all of our productions as well as our student dance, music, comedy & theatre groups! Want to be a part of the action? Sign up to be a part of the OPEN MIC event within the party!

Sponsored by the Performing Arts Office

Red Sox vs Orioles

7:10 p.m. | Fenway Park ($ Ticketed event)

Catch Boston’s Green Monster on the field and cheer on the Red Sox at Fenway Park with your fellow Suffolk students and friends.

Sponsored by Student Government Association

WINGO BINGO (Wings and Bingo!)

8 p.m. | Keches Room, Sargent Hall

You either chicken out or wing it… Get it – Play your luck at winning awesome prizes with a bingo game and snack on some delicious wings! Stop by Sargent Hall for an evening of eats and fun—see you there!

Sponsored by Orientation, New Student & Family Programs

Laser Tag

6 – 10 p.m. | Ridgeway Gym

May the laser be with you! Join a team or fight it out in the Suffolk Gym with laser tag!

Sponsored by Orientation, New Student & Family Programs

Coffee Hour—free coffee & bagels

9 – 11 a.m | RM 828, Sawyer Building

Stop on by CSDI’s first coffee hour of the semester for coffee, bagels, and conversation!

Sponsored by Center for Diversity & Inclusion

SLI Open House

5 – 9 p.m. | 3rd Floor, Sawyer

Student leaders, say what!? They say come and take a tour of all that Student Leadership & Involvement (SLI) has to offer. Come scope out the pool tables and screening area or just come down to chill, we don’t mind!

Sponsored by Orientation, New Student & Family Programs

Charlieonnafriday Concert

5 p.m. | Roemer Plaza

Check back soon for more information!

Sponsored by Student Leadership & Involvement

Men’s & Women’s Soccer Doubleheader

12 – 3 p.m | East Boston Memorial Park

We'd get a kick out of you joining us for a doubleheader game! Come sit in the bleachers and cheer our amazing men’s and women’s soccer team. We promise it will be a ball of a time!

Sponsored by Suffolk Athletics

Paint Your Own Pottery ($ Ticketed event)

9 – 11 a.m. | RM 828, Sawyer Building

Ain’t nobody got time for clay to dry but how about paint!? Take in the sites on Boston’s famous Newbury Street as you make your way to Rainbow Pottery where you'll choose from dozens of ornamental knick-knacks to decorate and take home with you.

Sponsored by Orientation, New Student & Family Programs