Joint Admission Agreement

Bunker Hill Community College & Suffolk University

Suffolk University has produly signed a partnership agreement with Bunker Hill Community College to streamline the pathway from community college to a four-year degree.

This exciting new partnership builds upon Suffolk’s longstanding commitment to expanding access to higher education, serving the Greater Boston community, and improving outcomes for transfer students.

Three Suffolk students walking together in East Boston along the waterfront.

 

How It Works

Prospective students simultaneously apply to both Bunker Hill Community College and Suffolk University. They can enjoy both schools’ benefits and resources, including:

  • Guaranteed admission at Suffolk University with a 2.5 GPA or higher*
  • Special group and one-on-one advising opportunities
  • Access to special Suffolk scholarship opportunities and a Summer Career Development Stipend ($3,500 for a non-paid internship, research, or volunteer experience)
  • Dedicated Suffolk transfer admission team member to facilitate a smooth transition
  • Access to BHCC Pathway Coaching staff and departmental advisors to track progress toward AA or AS degree completion
  • Automatic waivers for the Suffolk application fee, application essay, and final high school transcript/equivalent
  • Automatic consideration for Suffolk’s Accelerated Graduate Program admission, including an application fee waiver**
  • Access to Suffolk’s resources, including campus Wi-Fi, on-campus student events, and in-person and online library services

*Note: This agreement does not guarantee acceptance to Suffolk University’s radiation therapy, studio art, graphic design, or interior design undergraduate programs. For more details on these majors, please reach out to Daniel Connolly, director of transfer admission at Suffolk University.

**Note: This agreement does not include automatic consideration for Suffolk Law’s 3+3 Bachelor’s/JD Program.


Learn More

To learn more about this new opportunity, please contact:



Interested in transferring sooner?

Suffolk University offers guaranteed admission to qualified transfers from Massachusetts community colleges, in accordance with the Massachusetts Transfer Guarantee.

Learn more about this opportunity

Suffolk University partners with the Massachusetts Independent College Transfer Guarantee, which makes it easier for graduates of Massachusetts community colleges to enroll in four-year independent institutions.