Suffolk University Admission & Financial Aid
Campus Visit & Tour Options
To Register: Please click on the event below you would like to attend.
Campus Tours - Weekdays and Select Saturdays
Join us for a student-guided walking tour of the campus, which is comprised of 16 different buildings in the Beacon Hill area. Specifically, you will see the library, classrooms, student lounges and a residence hall, and learn about life at Suffolk from a student perspective. Campus tours are available weekdays, and several Saturdays and holidays, throughout the semester. Please visit our Campus Tour Registration to select your preferred date and time and to register for your tour.
Information Session & Campus Tours
Information Sessions are designed to give you the opportunity to learn more about Suffolk University in a group setting. Representatives from the Office of Undergraduate Admission, as well as current students, are present to discuss valuable information concerning admission, financial aid, studying abroad, internships and faculty at Suffolk. A tour of the campus is included. Please wear comfortable shoes.
Fall Preview Days (Open House)
The Fall Preview Day is designed for prospective students and their families to learn more about Suffolk University. Suffolk University faculty members, administrators and current students will be available to answer all of your questions in regards to the academic and students services we offer. Tours of campus will be offered throughout the day, including tours of our Residence Halls.
Art & Design Majors - Information Session & Campus Tours
Students interested in art & design majors can come to any available campus tour or information session. For students looking for a more art focused event, we offer Art & Design specific information sessions. These sessions are an opportunity to learn more about the New England School of Art & Design at Suffolk University and more specifically our Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Interior Design & Illustration majors. Topics that will be discussed include portfolio requirements & admission to the Art School, financial aid, and job placement in a group setting. A student-guided walking tour of the campus including the New England School of Art & Design at Suffolk University will be provided. Please wear comfortable shoes.
Transfer Decision Sessions
For students transferring from another College/University only. Transfer Decision Sessions provide you an opportunity to visit Suffolk and receive an admission decision on the spot. When you arrive at Suffolk, you will meet with an admission counselor, who will review your application and required documents. To participate in this session, you must register and bring the following information: - Completed Transfer Common Application (including supplement) - Essay - Official college transcript(s) in a sealed envelope - Official final high school transcript in a sealed envelope (required if you have less than 24 semester hours completed of college level courses) - SAT/ACT results (required if you have less than 24 semester hours completed of college level courses.
If you are trying to register for one of the scheduled transfer sessions and you find that the session is booked, it is important to note that you can schedule a similar session for an application and transcript review during most weekdays. Please contact the office of admissions at 617-573-8460. Please indicate that you are a transfer student and you are calling to schedule an application review.
Group Visits
Suffolk offers group tours to high school groups and educational organizations. These tours are designed for high school students and secondary school counselors. Suffolk also offers tours for special interest groups, such as Gear Up, Kids to College, and various other youth organizations interested in learning more about higher education. Group visits are usually an hour and a half, and include a brief information session followed by a campus tour.
These sessions are offered:
- Monday & Wednesday’s at 9:00 AM
- Tuesday & Thursday’s at 12:00 PM
Group tours are normally limited to 35 individuals and are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Groups larger than 35 total guests should contact the Welcome Center directly, welcomecenter@suffolk.edu, to make a reservation.
While we welcome educational groups of all age levels, priority is given to student groups at the secondary and University level. If you are working with a group of students that are not at these levels, please let us know at least two full weeks ahead of your planned visit date.
