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2014–15 Parent & Family Guide

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Welcome to Suffolk University Letter from the Dean of Students Suffolk Homecoming 2014: A Weekend for Families Overview of Suffolk Family Programs and Opportunities for Involvement 2014–2015 Academic Calendar Brief History of Suffolk University Get Involved in Campus Life at Suffolk University Overview of Academic Colleges Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA or Buckley Amendment) Counseling, Health & Wellness Overview Health Insurance at Suffolk University The Journey Leadership Program Frequently Used Offices, Contact Information & Website Information Division of Student Success Important Offices & Contact Information

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Welcome to Suffolk University Dear Suffolk Parents and Families: We at Suffolk are very pleased that your family has chosen to become part of our University, and I welcome you on behalf of our faculty, staff and students.

Perhaps the most important thing for you to know about Suffolk is that we offer a student-centered experience, which means that we provide our students with personalized academic support and advice, readily available health and wellness services, and an array of activities that help them form ties with other students.

Research shows that student success depends on both good teaching and a sense of belonging, and Suffolk works to ensure that these are central to the student experience.

As a university, we are focused on recognizing and developing student potential, and we leverage our location in the heart of Boston to provide opportunities for internships, community engagement and mentoring relationships with alumni and partners. At the same time, students will be in a learning environment that encourages a global perspective, real-world problem solving and collaborative work. Internships and networking opportunities allow students to take the information they’ve learned in the classroom and put it into practice. We ensure that Suffolk graduates are versatile and prepared for modern society and the new world market.

During orientation, you learned about resources that are available to families and students. We hope that you will use these resources as needed.

And please know that you are welcome to visit campus for Homecoming, sporting events, performances or just to bring a touch of home to campus.

Again, congratulations on your family becoming part of Suffolk University. This is the beginning of an exhilarating educational journey toward graduation, and we look forward to a continuing relationship with your family for many years beyond.

Sincerely, Patrick M. Heaton, Ed.D. Director for New Student and Family Programs

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Letter from the Dean of Students Dear Parents & Families: We are so glad you and your student have selected Suffolk University and welcome you to the Ram family. While your student is enrolled at Suffolk he or she will have many opportunities to learn new material, experience many joys and challenges, and establish pathways toward their impending career. Our hope is that we can partner with you to help him or her to create the healthiest and most successful experience possible.

Student Affairs is here to create an enriching learning and living experience on campus, which empowers students to develop their personal and professional potential. We are here to help, encourage, and serve as an

advocate if your son or daughter needs assistance or seeks engagement opportunities in our campus community. Student Affairs is comprised of 10 areas: Athletics, Diversity Services, Counseling, Health & Wellness Services, Disability Services, Interfaith Center, Off-Campus Housing Office, Orientation & New Student Programs, Performing Arts, Residence Life & Housing, Center for Community Engagement (SOULS), and Student Leadership & Involvement. Through each of these offices and the central Student Affairs Department, our staff is dedicated to helping students and their families have a positive and rewarding collegiate experience at Suffolk.

Please use this resource and others available through our Suffolk Family programs (www.suffolk.edu/family) as you learn about the many opportunities available at Suffolk and how your student will navigate our academic community. If you have questions or concerns as the family member of a Suffolk student, we invite you to contact us at 617-573-8321 or suffolkfamily@suffolk.edu.

We are excited about the opportunity to work with your family — Welcome to Suffolk.

Sincerely, Nancy Stoll Dean of Students

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Suffolk Homecoming 2014: A Weekend for Families Save the Date for Suffolk Homecoming 2014!

October 24–26 All family members of current students, students, alumni, staff and friends of the University are invited to join the community in celebrating the beauty and uniqueness that is Suffolk during a weekend of special events. Events include city and campus tours, the Spring Fling performance, receptions and lectures, a flag football game, and of course our signature event celebration when Suffolk University takes over the Boston Children’s Museum on Saturday, October 25.

Details, including ticket or RSVP information where needed, are available online at

www.suffolk.edu/homecoming.

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Overview of Suffolk Family Programs and Opportunities for Involvement SUFFOLK FAMILY: suffolk.edu/family If Suffolk’s student body were an actual body, Suffolk families would be its backbone.

Suffolk Family is the hub for programming, communication and University involvement opportunities for family members of current Suffolk University students. Suffolk Family provides you with opportunities to connect with, support and encourage a university environment that allows students to excel in their personal and academic success. Suffolk University views families as an important partner in achieving the success of our students and institution.

All family members of current Suffolk University students are considered a member of Suffolk

Family, but you must provide membership information to receive the free benefits such as communications.

By providing your membership information using the online options at right, Suffolk Family will enroll you to receive the “Suffolk Scoop”, the monthly free e-newsletter for the parents of Suffolk students. This newsletter will keep you up to date with what is happening at Suffolk and in the City of Boston as it relates to the University, tips for how to support your student while in college, and the inside details on the latest Suffolk University news.

Providing your membership information and enrolling in communications allows us to keep you connected.

The mission of Suffolk Family is to: • Share information about the University with the families of current students • Generate support for University programs and services that contribute to student success • Encourage appropriate participation of families in the collegiate experience • Engage families in the growth of Suffolk University as a premier institution of higher education

Provide Suffolk Family Membership Information online at suffolk.edu/family or by emailing suffolkfamily@suffolk.edu

Email: suffolkfamily@suffolk.edu Twitter: @suffolkfamily Facebook: facebook/suffolkfamily Web: suffolk.edu/family

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2014–2015 Academic Calendar Fall 2014 Semester August 1

Fall Tuition/Fees Due

September 1

Returning Student Residence Hall Move-In Day

August 31

September 2 September 3

November 26 November 30 December 4

December 13 December 13

December 15

New Student Residence Hall Move-In Day Night Classes (4:30 p.m. and later) Begin All Classes Begin

Residence Halls Close at 10 a.m. for Thanksgiving Break Residence Halls Re-Open at 10 a.m.

Last Day of Classes Finals End

Residence Halls Close at 10 a.m. for Winter Break Spring Tuition/Fees Due

Spring 2015 Semester January 18

Residence Halls Re-Open at 10 a.m.

March 6

Residence Halls Close for Spring Break

January 20 March 15 April 30 May 9 May 9

All Classes Begin

Residence Halls Re-Open Last Day of Classes Finals End

Residence Halls close for the summer at 12 p.m. noon

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Brief History of Suffolk University Located right in the heart of downtown Boston, Suffolk University gives its students unparalleled access to the city and all it offers.

Our college green is the Boston Common. We are steps from dozens of historic sites such as the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, and the Massachusetts State House. We have no real boundaries to our campus — Boston and Suffolk blend together. That means our students have incredible access to a wealth of opportunities, whether it’s museums and restaurants or internships and co-ops. At the same time, we also take pride in being a personal, student-centered school, where faculty and administrators know students by name. We take the time to recognize each student’s promise, figure out what makes him or her tick, and build important mentoring relationships. As we have done since our founding, we strive for one thing at Suffolk: to give students the tools they need to be successful, smart and satisfied at whatever they choose to do.

Suffolk University was founded in 1906 to create opportunity for all. The university grew from humble beginnings in the Roxbury parlor of Gleason L. Archer, a young lawyer who had worked his way through high school and college. A chance meeting brought the young graduate together with a benefactor who loaned him money to pursue the study of law, asking only that Archer pass along the favor.

In 1906, Archer opened the Suffolk School of Law, a night school established to “serve ambitious young men who are obliged to work for a living while studying law.” He believed that the growing waves of immigrants arriving in America should be given the educational opportunities that were then reserved for the wealthy few. By 1930, Archer’s creation had grown into one of the largest law schools in the country.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences — later renamed the College of Arts and Sciences — was founded in 1934 in response to the recommended standard that law students possess a college degree and because Archer wanted to create “a great evening university” that working people could afford. Three years later, in 1937, the College of Business Administration — now the Sawyer Business School — was established.

Building on the promise of its founding, Suffolk University continues to anticipate and respond to the needs of a diverse student body. Through carefully designed curriculum, mentoring, networking and service learning, the University creates opportunities that help students to meet their goals. The New England School of Art & Design, founded in 1923, became a department within the College in 1996.

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Get Involved in Campus Life at Suffolk University Through the participation in activities such as becoming a member of a student group, internships, sports, work-study positions and residential life, students ultimately will “gain valuable skills that will complement their academic education and make them a well-rounded individual.�

(Rosch, 2014, U. of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)

At Suffolk, students are strongly encouraged to get involved on campus — whether through Student Government Association, Residence Hall Leadership, a club/organization in Student Leadership & Involvement, or organizations in their academic college!

Involvement in campus life is a great way to feel connected to the university, develop relationships with their peers, faculty, and administrators, and begin networking and

maintaining previously developed skills while learning new skills. Students can learn a wide array of things by getting involved on a college campus including managing a budget, learning how to work in a team, conflict management, and what it means to be on a diverse campus.

A recent survey of over 260,000 freshmen and seniors at 523 four-year colleges and universities shows that students who participate in

collaborative learning and educational activities outside the classroom are more satisfied with their education and are more likely to remain in college (National Survey of Student Engagement, 2006). Research also shows that students do better academically and gain transferable skills helpful in the workplace. Resources for getting started in campus involvement can be found through Student Leadership & Involvement (www.suffolk.edu/ campuslife/2217.php).

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Overview of Academic Colleges College of Arts & Sciences

The College has over 30 majors — so whether you feel most at home in an art studio, a science lab, a newsroom or even on stage, we have a place just for you. Ranging from Advertising to French Studies to Sociology, Suffolk can give your student a place in any of our academic programs. The New England School of Art and Design (NESAD) is a part of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Sawyer Business School

The business school at Suffolk is home to seven majors and almost twenty possibilities for a minor or concentration. Through the school, your student will have the opportunity to participate in a Global Travel Seminar, studying abroad or getting involved in one of the many business school undergraduate organizations.

Suffolk University Law School

As the seventh-largest law school by enrollment, Suffolk Law has an expansive curriculum that combines a strong academic foundation with expertise in an array of specialty areas. Your student’s education includes hands-on learning programs, nationally known faculty and actual law practitioners who bridge theory with practice to prepare students for working in the 21st century.

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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA or Buckley Amendment)

In accordance with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (Section 438 of the General Education Provisions Act, 20. USC 1232g, commonly referred to as the “Buckley Amendment” or “FERPA”) Suffolk University has adopted the following procedures to protect the privacy rights of its students. FERPA affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. Education records are defined as records directly related to a student and maintained by the institution or by a party acting for the institution. These rights include:

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The right to inspect and review your education records (with certain limited exceptions) within 45 days of the day Suffolk University receives your request for access. You should submit any such request to the Registrar’s Office in writing, identifying the records you wish to inspect. The Registrar’s Office will make arrangements for access and notify you of the time and place where the records may be inspected. (continued on next page)

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The right to request the amendment of your education records if you believe them to be inaccurate. You should submit any such request to the Registrar’s Office in writing, clearly identifying the records that you want to have amended and specifying the reasons you believe them to be inaccurate. The Registrar’s Office will notify you of its decision and, if the decision is negative, of your right to a hearing regarding your request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to you at that time.

The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Suffolk University to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-4605 The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in your education records, except to the extent FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One such exception permits Suffolk University to disclose personally identifiable information in education records to “school officials” with “legitimate educational interests.” A “school official” is any person employed

by Suffolk University in any administrative, supervisor, academic or research, or support staff position; any person or company with whom Suffolk University has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); any person serving on Suffolk University’s Board of Trustees; or any student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a “legitimate educational interest” if the official needs to review an educational record in order to fulfill the official’s professional responsibility.

Another exception permits Suffolk University to disclose your “directory information” to anyone within the Suffolk University community and to the general public. Suffolk University has designated the following as directory information: name, address, email address, telephone listing, photograph, date and place of birth, grade level, enrollment status, dates of attendance, major field of study, degrees, honors and awards received, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, height and weight of members of athletic teams, and the most recent educational agency or institution attended. All other student information will not be released to students, parents or outside agencies unless accompanied by a written release of information, signed by the student, which complies with the requirements of FERPA, unless the disclosure of information is authorized by FERPA. Students may request that directory information not be released to any person without their prior written consent by completing a Request to Prevent Disclosure of Directory Information form, available in the Registrar’s Office. You may give such notification at any time, but it will be effective only prospectively.

Suffolk University also discloses education records without a student’s consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. Information on other exceptions authorizing Suffolk University to disclose education records without a student’s consent is available through the Registrar’s Office.

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Counseling, Health & Wellness Overview Counseling, Health & Wellness provides Suffolk University students with highquality, accessible health care, education, consultation and treatment. Our boardcertified, licensed clinicians and staff are committed to understanding each student’s circumstance and culture.

The Office of Counseling, Health & Wellness provides high quality, holistic, easily accessible and cost-effective care to Suffolk students. We aim to empower students to make healthy lifestyle choices through education, consultation,

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assessment and treatment. There is an ongoing collaboration with university faculty, administration, staff, students and the medical community. Our staff is committed to the diversity and understanding of each student. We encourage and educate students to become advocates for their own healthcare, which is essential to their overall academic success.

Availability of services includes (but is not limited to): • Physical exams • Diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses • Evaluation and treatment of injuries • Diagnostic testing and blood work • Vaccines/Flu Shots • Testing, diagnosis, and treatment of STDs • Nutrition counseling • Eating concerns Additionally, we have partnered with Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) for Extended Urgent Care Services for our students when the office is not open. The hours for the MGH walk-in are listed on our website at www.suffolk.edu/campuslife/2755.php. The office is located at 73 Tremont Street, 5th floor (take a left from the elevator).

You can contact us at 617-573-8260 to make appointments.

The Counseling Center’s primary goal is to provide timely and comprehensive short-term counseling services to Suffolk University undergraduate and graduate students. The Counseling Center is committed to using its full resources in helping to expand the positive and productive learning environment at Suffolk University for students, faculty and administrators alike. Amongst many other things, we offer treatment on depression, stress management, coping with crisis and loss, alcohol awareness and eating disorders.

The Counselling Center is staffed by five full-time psychologists, two part-time licensed psychologists, three full-time doctoral interns, one practicum student and two part-time consulting psychiatrists.

The office is located at 73 Tremont Street on the 5th floor (take a right from the elevator). The phone number is 617-573-8226.

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Health Insurance at Suffolk University

All Suffolk students (domestic and international) who are registered in at least 75 percent of a fulltime curriculum must have appropriate health insurance. This is Massachusetts state law.

Students may be covered by their own policy, a family policy or by medical insurance available through Suffolk University.

All students must notify Health Services if they are covered by a comparable policy of their own. If your student does not provide this waiver, they will be automatically enrolled in the University plan.

Check with the Counseling, Health & Wellness at 617-573-8260 for up-to-date rates and coverage periods.

If your student does not need insurance, you must submit a waiver to Counseling, Health & Wellness. This information can be found online at www.suffolk.edu/campuslife/2751.php.

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The Journey Leadership Program The Journey Leadership Program is a four-year comprehensive leadership experience that is built on the cornerstones of involvement: Service, Career Exploration and Leadership.

The program is designed to develop students’ leadership skills throughout their collegiate career at Suffolk University. Students are required to experience all aspects of the cornerstones as they begin the “Journey” in their first year. In the years that follow, they are encouraged to focus on the activities in which they are more passionate. At the end of the academic year, The Journey Recognition Dinner highlights the year’s leadership programs, honors the students who participated in The Journey, and recognizes the office that contributed to the program. Find more information at: www.suffolk.edu/journey.

Each cornerstone has a variety of experiences: • Leadership Training: SGA Fall Retreat, Emerging Leaders Program, Leadership Through Sailing Program • Involvement: Student Organization Member, Performing Arts Production Cast/Crew, Teaching Assistant, Resident Assistant • Career Exploration: Independent Study, Career Services Event/ Workshop, Internship • Service: Service Project Leaders, Community Service, Alternative Spring Break For more information, please email sli@suffolk.edu, call the office at 617-573-8320, or have your student stop by the Student Leadership & Involvement Office in Donahue 430.

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Frequently Used Offices, Contact Information & Website Information Admissions – Graduate

International Student Services

Admissions – Undergraduate

Off-Campus Housing

Bursar (Student Accounts)

Residence Life & Housing

Center for Learning & Academic Success

Student Affairs

Counseling, Health & Wellness

Student Leadership & Involvement

617-573-8302 | grad.admission@suffolk.edu www.suffolk.edu/admission/grad.php 617-573-8460 | admission@suffolk.edu www2.suffolk.edu/admission/undergraduate.jsp 617-573-8407 | bursar@suffolk.edu www.suffolk.edu/bursar 617-573-8235 | clas@suffolk.edu www.suffolk.edu/clas

617-573-8260 | www.suffolk.edu/chw

Disability Services

617-994-6820 | disabilityservices@suffolk.edu www.suffolk.edu/disability

Diversity Services

617-573-8154 | isso@suffolk.edu www.suffolk.edu/isso

617-573-8647 | ocho@suffolk.edu www.suffolk.edu/ocho 617-305-2500 | reslife@suffolk.edu www.suffolk.edu/reslife

617-573-8239 | studentaffairs@suffolk.edu www.suffolk.edu/studentaffairs 617-573-8320 | sli@suffolk.edu www.suffolk.edu/sli

Undergraduate Academic Advising Center 617-573-8345 | academicadvising@suffolk.edu www.suffolk.edu/academics/20389.php

617-573-8613 | diversity@suffolk.edu www.suffolk.edu/diversity

University Bookstore

Financial Aid (Student Financial Services)

University Police & Security

617-573-8260 | finaid@suffolk.edu www.suffolk.edu/finaid

617-227-4085 | suffolk@bkstr.com 617-573-8113 | 617-573-8333 Emergency: 617-573-8111

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Division of Student Success Undergraduate Academic Advising Center

41 Temple Street, Room 208 | Boston, MA 02114 Tel: 617-573-8345 | academicadvising@suffolk.edu The Undergraduate Academic Advising Center comprises all advising resources for undergraduates in the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) and the Sawyer Business School (SBS). They support students throughout their academic journey at Suffolk, helping your student balance meeting curriculum and graduation requirements with pursuing individual interests and meeting their personal needs.

Center for Learning & Academic Success

73 Tremont Street, Library, 2nd Level | Boston, MA 02108 Tel: 617-573-8235 | clas@suffolk.edu The Center for Learning & Academic Success (CLAS) collaborates with the Suffolk community to provide quality academic support services that ease students’ transition to college, strengthen their commitment to academic success and guide their persistence to graduation. With an appreciation for individual differences, we empower all students to reach their highest academic potential by stimulating intellectual curiosity, fostering independent learning and promoting self-advocacy.

International Student Services

73 Tremont Street, 6th Floor | Boston, MA 02108 Tel: 617-573-8154 | isso@suffolk.edu The International Student Services Office (ISSO) provides a variety of services to international students, visiting scholars, faculty and academic departments at Suffolk University. Our staff provides advice, information and referrals on immigration, employment and travel. We can also assist with problems related to social and personal adjustments to a new culture, as well as practical matters on learning to live in Boston.

Career Development Center

73 Tremont Street, 11th Floor | Boston, MA 02108 Tel: 617-573-8480 | Full-time jobs: careers@suffolk.edu; Co-op/internships: coopjobs@suffolk.edu The Career Development Center offers a variety of services and resources to help students and alumni to define career goals, get career-related experience while still in school, develop a proactive and successful job search, and find fulfilling employment.

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Important Offices & Contact Information Division of Student Affairs

73 Tremont Street, 12th Floor | Boston, MA 02108 Tel: 617-573-8239 | studentaffairs@suffolk.edu The Division of Student Affairs coordinates all functions of student life at Suffolk University, including orientation, housing, judicial process and commencement. Think of us as your conduit to access university resources and aid. Among many other things, we strive to provide leadership and support for university-wide student affairs programs, support students in their development, and challenge students to create a diverse community of mutual respect through cultural exploration and understanding of social justice issues. Your student will likely visit our office if they would like to request a leave of absence, have a grievance about an emotional or academic issue, or if they have violated a policy and need to appear for a disciplinary hearing from the Dean of Students. The Division of Student Affairs is comprised by 10 departments across the university.

Athletics

41 Temple Street | Boston, MA 02114 Tel: 617-573-8379 | cmcconnell@suffolk.edu The athletic program, first established in 1938 with men’s tennis on the roof of the Archer Building, has been competitive in NCAA Division III athletics since 1954. All 13 Suffolk teams hold open tryouts and many student-athletes participate in more than one sport.

Suffolk athletes come prepared to play hard and compete — they are versatile, well-rounded and love to win. The Athletic Department and its professional staff exist to serve the entire University Community by providing an environment for an individual to enhance their quality of life through the value of sport and/or recreational participation. (continued on next page)

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Counseling, Health & Wellness

73 Tremont Street, 5th Floor| Boston, MA 02108 Health & Wellness: 617-573-8260 | Counseling Center: 617-573-8226 Counseling, Health & Wellness Services provides high-quality, holistic, easily accessible and costeffective care to Suffolk students. We aim to empower students to make healthy lifestyle choices through education, consultation, assessment and treatment. The Counseling Center’s primary goal is to provide timely and comprehensive short-term counseling services to Suffolk University undergraduate and graduate students. It is committed to using its full resources in helping expand the positive and productive learning environment at Suffolk for students, faculty and administrators alike.

Disability Services

73 Tremont Street, 7th Floor | Boston, MA 02108 Tel: 617-994-6820 | disabilityservices@suffolk.edu The Office of Disability Services is committed to ensuring that students with disabilities have equal, effective and meaningful access to all programs, resources and services at Suffolk University. The office strives to assist students with disabilities in advocating for themselves, receiving appropriate accommodations, and utilizing the campus-wide resources in order to fulfill their postsecondary education goals. Our services include, but are not limited to, advocating of students with disabilities, coordinating of services and facilities on campus and at university events, and referrals to academic and health resources. The office provides a supportive and engaging setting for students, encouraging them to use their voice and think beyond college by building self-confidence, embracing diversity, and recognizing individual strengths and weaknesses.

Diversity Services

41 Temple Street, Archer 481 | Boston, MA 02114 Tel: 617-573-8613 | diversity@suffolk.edu The Office of Diversity Services is at the center of Suffolk’s efforts to maintain a welcoming climate on campus for everyone. We value understanding and unity. We support the University’s respect for equality.

We share its commitment to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for students and their families, faculty, staff and guests. We’re proud to be the primary resource for African American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American (AHANA) and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) members of the campus community. No matter what your background is, we are here to support you. Contact us and learn how your student can get involved; everyone is welcome. (continued on next page)

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Interfaith Center

41 Temple Street, Room 540 | Boston, MA 02114 Tel: 617-573-8325 | interfaith@suffolk.edu The Interfaith Center unites the Suffolk community via the university Chaplain, seasonal celebrations such as Easter, Chanukah, Advent and Kwanzaa, an interfaith room where individuals and student groups of any religious tradition may worship and a meditation room. The Reverend Amy L. Fisher, University Chaplain, serves as a counselor, spiritual guide, educational advocate, and ethical voice on campus. She is happy to speak with anyone who has any questions or concerns.

Off-Campus Housing (OCHO)

73 Tremont, 6th Floor | Boston, MA 02108 Tel: 617-573-8647 | ocho@suffolk.edu The Off-Campus Housing Office (OCHO) is a resource for all current or future students, staff and faculty looking for off-campus housing in the Boston area. The OCHO provides support and assistance to enhance the commuter student experience; OCHO offers programs and services that advocate for commuter needs, educate on offcampus living and increase commuter involvement within the university and Boston.

Orientation & New Student Programs

41 Temple Street, Room 529 | Boston, MA 02114 Tel: 617-573-8321 | orientation@suffolk.edu Orientation is a great way to acclimate yourself to college life. You can learn about involvement activities at Suffolk, meet new friends and choose your classes for the upcoming semester. But your transition to life at Suffolk doesn’t end there; it could even carry into your second year on campus. That’s why the Office of Orientation and New Student Programs offers programs — for each of the various Suffolk student populations and their families — and other services to ensure your transition to Suffolk is as smooth as possible.

Because students can enroll at Suffolk for any given semester, our office works year-round to ensure each new student’s academic and social success. (continued on next page)

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Performing Arts Office

41 Temple Street, Room 409 | Boston, MA 02114 Tel: 617-305-6307 | performingarts@suffolk.edu Our mission is to ignite and sustain a passion for the arts on campus. Opportunities for involvement include not only performing, but also directing, lighting and sound design, stage management, costume design, publicity and more. Whether a novice or a seasoned stage veteran, the Performing Arts Office welcomes singers, dancers, actors, musicians and comedians to share their artistic talents with the rest of the Suffolk community. Members of our many groups not only get a chance to entertain, but also to broaden the horizons of their audience through their work. Our staff works closely with students to create new programs that address contemporary areas of artistic expression.

Residence Life & Housing

73 Tremont Street, 7th Floor | Boston, MA 02108 Tel: 617-305-2500 | reslife@suffolk.edu The Department of Residence Life and Housing fosters a safe, supportive and inclusive community that strives to develop educated and engaged citizens of a global society who act and lead with integrity. Utilizing the city of Boston as our campus, we expose our students to new individuals, ideas and issues, and support diversity through sensitivity, advocacy and education. Our department is committed to providing leadership opportunities and both formal and informal experiences that build vibrant living learning communities, promoting the academic mission of our institution. There are four residence halls on campus and each has their own set of full-time staff.

Center for Community Engagement

41 Temple Street, Suite 209 | Boston, MA 02114 Tel: 617-305-6306 | souls@suffolk.edu Suffolk’s Center for Community Engagement was founded in 1997 with the mission to engage the Suffolk University community in meaningful service work. To accomplish our mission in a manner consistent with our values, we develop service opportunities that enhance classroom learning through practical experience in the community, offer participants a greater understanding of social justice and support in their advocacy for social change, help participants establish an ethic of service, achieve a sense of personal growth and discover opportunities for leadership development, and express and promote the value and acceptance of diversity in our communities.

Student Leadership & Involvement

41 Temple Street, Room 430 | Boston, MA 02114 Tel: 617-573-8320 | sli@suffolk.edu The mission of Student Leadership and Involvement is to provide an atmosphere that fosters campus community and lifelong learning through student engagement, relationship building and leadership development. To accomplish our mission, we support activities and advise over 80 student clubs and organizations, plan and implement various leadership development programs, partner with a wide range of campus and community groups to enhance the student experience, and host annual events on campus.

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