Suffolk University

Suffolk University is on a 4-acre campus in the urban setting of Boston, Massachusetts, not far from Boston.

Suffolk University Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for Suffolk University students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? Suffolk University has fraternities and sororities.

Suffolk University has the Student Government Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Suffolk University include Program Council, Caribbean Student Network, Black Student Union and Asian American Association.

Suffolk University students' favorite campus events are Involvement Fairs, Ramily Reunion and Fall Concert.

Suffolk University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Suffolk University.

Suffolk University offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Suffolk University students live off campus. In 2022, 33% of undergrads at Suffolk University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 67% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Suffolk University. There are 1,653 spots available in on-campus housing for all 4,271 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 861 students chose to live in campus housing.

Suffolk University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Suffolk University Athletics

At Suffolk University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Suffolk University:

Is Suffolk University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Suffolk University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Suffolk University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Suffolk University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Suffolk University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Suffolk University, take Interstate 93 to Boston, MA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Logan International airport.

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