Practical Matters
International Grocery Stores
Australian
KO Catering and Pies
87 A Street South Boston Neighborhood: South Boston
Brazilian
Brazilian Corner
192 Brighton Ave Allston Neighborhood: Allston
Caribbean
Tropical Foods
2101 Washington St Neighborhood: Roxbury
Chinese
Kam Man Food
219 Quincy Ave Neighborhood: Quincy
C Mart of Herald Street
50 Herald St Neighborhood: South End
Colombian
Mayfair Foods
506 Cambridge St Neighborhood: Allston
Ethiopian
South End Food Emporium
465 Columbus Avenue Neighborhood: South End
French
Oliviers & Co
161 Newbury St Neighborhood: Back Bay
Greek
Roslindale Fish Market
39 Poplar Street Neighborhood: Roslindale
Irish
Faneuil Street Market
243 Faneuil Street Neighborhood: Brighton
Italian
Sabatino & Co
130 Newbury Street Neighborhood: Back Bay
DiPaolo & Rossi Meat Market
56 Salem St Neighborhood: North End
Salumeria Italiana
151 Richmond Street Neighborhood: North End
DePasquale's Homemade Pasta Shoppe
66A Cross Street, Boston Neighborhood: North End
Milano's Delicatessen
978 Saratoga Street Neighborhood: East Boston
Japanese
Sakanaya, Fish Market
75 Linden Street Neighborhood: Allston
Korean
Mirim Oriental Groceries
152 Harvard Avenue Neighborhood: Allston
Latin America
El Sol Food Market
353 Chelsea Street Neighborhood: East Boston
Lolly's Bakery
158 Bennington Street Neighborhood: East Boston
Mexican
Aguadilla Market
682 Tremont Street Neighborhood: South End
Middle Eastern
Garden Halal Meat
96 Blackston Street Neighborhood: North End
Droubi Bakery
4198 Washington Street Neighborhood: Roslindale
Polish
Euromart
808 Dorchester Avenue, Boston Neighborhood: South Boston
Baltic European Deli
632 Dorchester Avenue Boston Neighborhood: South Boston
Russian
Bazaar on Cambridge Street
424 Cambridge Street Neighborhood: Allston
Spanish
North Beacon Market
15 North Beacon Street Neighborhood: Allston
Syrian
Syrian Grocery Importing Company
270 Shawmut Avenue Neighborhood: South End
Turkish
Turkuaz Market
16 Brighton Avenue Neighborhood: Allston
Vietnamese
Truong Thinh II Super Market
1305 Dorchester Avenue Neighborhood: Dorchester
Ram Card
Students can use their Suffolk ID card (also known as a "Ram Card") to purchase food on-campus and at many off-campus location. Once you add funds to your Ram Card, you can swipe your card as you would a debit card to purchase food.
Map of all Ram Account locations
On Campus
Cafe on the Common | 150 Tremont | 617-305-2511 |
Suffolk Cafe | Donahue | 617-573-8683 |
Cafe Three | Miller Hall | 617-305-2896 |
Smart Market | Sawyer Cafe | 617-573-8315 |
73 Tremont Cafe | 73 Tremont St. | 617-725-4160 |
The Hub | 41 Temple St., 1st floor | 617-994-4225 |
Laundry Facilities | 10 West, 150 Tremont, Miller Hall | |
Art and Design Copiers | Sawyer | 617-573-8785 |
Sawyer Library Copier | 73 Tremont St., 3rd floor | 617-994-4225 |
Suffolk Bookstore | 148 Cambridge St. | 617-573-8218 |
Off Campus
D = Delivery
7-Eleven | 125 Tremont St. | 617-482-6209 | D |
7-Eleven | 294 Washington St. | 617-451-3599 | |
Back Deck | 2 West Street | 617-670-0320 | |
Boloco | 176 Boylston St. | 617-778-6772 | |
Boston Brewin | 45 Bromfield St. #105 | ||
Burger King | 1 Center Plaza | 617-228-9292 | |
Burger King | 128 Tremont St. | 617-556-8299 | |
Cafe Podima | 156 Cambridge St. | 617-227-4959 | D |
Crazy Dough’s Pizza | 8 Park Plaza, City Place | 617-391-0091 | |
CVS | 2 Center Plaza | 617-523-3653 | |
CVS | 191 Cambridge St. | 617-367-0441 | |
CVS | 218 Hanover St. | 617-720-4935 | |
CVS | 55 Summer St. | 617-426-2690 | |
CVS | 383 Washington St. | 617-742-0783 | |
CVS | 631 Washington St. | 617-338-0128 | |
CVS | 29 Winter St. | 617-426-1351 | |
Domino's Pizza | 64 Staniford St. | 617-248-0100 | D |
Fajitas & 'Ritas | 25 West St. | 617-426-1222 | |
Fascino Salon and Spa | 30 Tremont Street | 617-367-2446 | |
Fill-A-Buster | 142 Bowdoin St. | 617-523-8164 | |
Griddler's Burgers & Dogs | 204 Cambridge St. | 617-973-0480 | |
Lambert's Marketplace | 140 Tremont St. | 617-338-6500 | |
Pauli's | 65 Salem St. | 857-284-7064 | D |
Piperi Mediterranean Grill | 1 Beacon Street | 617-227-7471 | D |
Primo's | 28 Myrtle St. | 617-742-5458 | D |
Sal's Pizza | 150 Tremont St. | 617-227-1010 | |
Subway | 144 Tremont St. | 617-423-0355 | |
UBURGER | 140 Tremont St. | 857-239-8080 | |
Uptown Cafe | 120 Cambridge St. | 617-227-1181 | D |
Whole Foods Market | 181 Cambridge St. | 617-723-0004 | |
Zen Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar | 21A Beacon St. | 617-371-1230 |
Suffolk Meal Plans
Suffolk offers meal plans for resident and commuter students. Students who live in on-campus University housing are required to participate in a Declining Balance Meal Plan.
Cell Phones
There are several cell phone providers conveniently located near Suffolk. Shop around, compare rates and services, and consider several important factors before you decide on a provider. Refer to the questions below when choosing your cell phone provider:
- Are pre-paid plans available and is this a good option for you?
- What are the rates for calls, text messages, data transfers, etc. Keep in mind cell phones in the U.S. charge for both incoming and outgoing calls and texts. There is usually an additional fee if you want to include wireless internet on your phone plan.
- Is a deposit required to sign a contract? Will it be returned in full at the end of your contract?
- If you have to terminate a contract early, will you be charged a penalty or lose your deposit?
- Are you able to use your own phone or required to purchase a new phone? If you plan to use your own phone, be sure to obtain the code needed to “unlock” your phone for use abroad.
AT&T
349 Washington St, Boston, MA
617-357-6107
Sprint
39 Winter St, Boston, MA
617-542-3777
T-Mobile
375 Washington St, Boston, MA
617-542-4191
Verizon Wireless
340 Washington St, Boston, MA
617-946-0500
Email and Internet
Email: Suffolk University makes individual email accounts available to all students, faculty and staff. You can access your Suffolk University email account on the Web to send and receive email, and configure it to meet your personal requirements. Suffolk o365 allows access to accounts through most Internet browsers from on- or off-campus.
If you do not remember your password or your password is not working, or if you have other questions about your email account, contact the Tech Service Desk at 617-557-2000.
WIFI: Suffolk University's wireless network is available in all buildings on campus allowing; students, faculty, staff and sponsored guests to access network resources. Students with compatible laptops, smartphones, and other handheld devices can roam within a wireless network service area and have access to the Internet, network printers, and their email.
Health
Arranging health insurance should be one of the first things you do. Because of the high cost of medical care in the U.S., in the case of a serious illness or accident in particular, the expenses could cause great hardship. Everyone, no matter how brief the visit, needs to have health insurance coverage at all times, so plan before you arrive and beware of any potential gaps in your coverage.
Immunizations
All students must comply with immunization requirements. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MA DPH) requires that all full time students, and all international students, submit certain required immunization records to their enrolled college or university. It is helpful to bring proof of immunizations and full medical records from your home country.
Suffolk Student Health Insurance Plan
The Suffolk Student Health Insurance Plan (SSHIP) is a health insurance plan that meets a specific level of benefits as required by Massachusetts. If you are enrolled in at least 75 percent of a full-time curriculum you will be automatically enrolled in the SSHIP, although if you are already covered under an existing comparable U.S.-based insurance plan you can waive the SSHIP enrollment online.
Housing
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate students can live in Suffolk's residence halls or they can live off-campus. New first year and transfer students at Suffolk receive housing in Suffolk's residence halls by submitting a deposit with Undergraduate Admissions. After that first year, a room selection process is used for students who want to live in the residence halls.
Learn more about Suffolk's Residence Halls.
The Off-Campus Housing Office (OCHO) can assist students who plan to live off-campus. OCHO helps students find off-campus housing, find a roommate, and sign a lease.
Learn more about the Off-Campus Housing Office.
Exchange Students
Exchange students can live in Suffolk's residence halls or they can live off-campus. In order to reserve a room in Suffolk's residence halls, exchange students must submit a $600.00 housing deposit with the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
Learn more about Suffolk's Residence Halls.
The Off-Campus Housing Office (OCHO) can assist students who plan to live off-campus. OCHO helps students find off-campus housing, find a roommate, and sign a lease.
Learn more about the Off-Campus Housing Office.
Graduate Students
There is no University housing for graduate students.The Off-Campus Housing Office (OCHO) can assist students find off-campus housing, find a roommate, and sign a lease.
Learn more about the Off-Campus Housing Office.
Law Students
There is no university housing for law students.The Off-Campus Housing Office (OCHO) can assist students find off-campus housing, find a roommate, and sign a lease.
IDs
Your Suffolk ID Card (also known as a "Ram Card") identifies you as a member of the Suffolk University community. You should carry it at all times while you are on campus. You can pick up your ID card during orientation. You can also go to one of the following locations to get your Suffolk ID card:
- Sawyer Lobby: 7:30 a.m. — 10:30 p.m. 7 Days a Week
- Law School Lobby: 7:30 a.m. — 10:30 p.m. 7 Days a Week
Money Matters
In general, you should only carry a small amount of cash, in U.S. dollars, for the first week or two. Other than at international airports, it is often difficult and can be time-consuming to have foreign currency transferred to dollars, and the fees for such transactions are generally higher in the United States than abroad.
You should not carry large amounts of cash to pay for school tuition and fees, or at any time. Traveler's checks or credit/debit cards are much safer and almost universally accepted.
For other money purposes, you should open a bank account at a bank near Suffolk. The banking industry in the United States is highly regulated and very safe. Students often find that opening a checking account and learning how to use and write checks is the most suitable method of handling money and payments.
How to Open a Bank Account
Bring the following documents to the bank you are opening the account with:
- Suffolk ID Card (or acceptance letter)
- Passport
- Immigration Document (I-20 or DS-2019)
- Verification of local address
You do not need a Social Security Number (SSN). You will fill out a W-8, which is a statement of foreign residence in lieu of presenting a Social Security card.