Graduate Student Orientation

July 1, 2008
Dear Graduate Student,

Congratulations on your acceptance into a Suffolk University graduate program!  The College of Arts and Sciences, the Sawyer Business School, and the Student Activities Office are collaborating to offer new graduate students a brief orientation to their respective colleges, the University community, and the Boston area.  
 
The orientation, at which your attendance is voluntary, will take place on Thursday, August 28, 2008, from 1:00-4:00 PM.  Check-in will take place at 12:30 PM in Suffolk University’s Sargent Hall, located at 120 Tremont Street.  Walk-in registration for classes will follow at 4:00 p.m.  Lunch will not be provided, though light refreshments will be offered later at the Resource Fair. This orientation is offered in addition to any program-specific or International Student orientation you might be attending. You will meet the Deans of your respective schools. We will provide information on student IDs, the Sawyer Library, Campus Cruiser computer training, university email and various other topics. (Please bring a picture ID, a copy of your fall registration if you have already registered, and your Suffolk identification number to obtain a student ID card.) University policies and procedures will be discussed and representatives of the Graduate Student Association will be on hand to welcome you.  We hope you will join us.
 
Included on this website are a schedule of the day’s events and a registration form.  Please fill out the registration form and fax it to Terry Bishop at 617-305-1733 by August 22, 2008.
 
We look forward to seeing you at the orientation and to working with you during your time here at Suffolk University.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sharon Lenzie at 617-573-8268.

Sincerely,

Lauri Umansky,
Associate Dean
College of Arts and Science

Morris McInnis,
Academic Dean
Sawyer Business School

Tentative Schedule

12:30 p.m. Check-in 
Suffolk Law School, Sargent Hall, Function Room

1:00 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Welcome Address
Suffolk Law School, Sargent Hall, Function Room

1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Break Out Session I
1 - Academic Success in College of Arts & Sciences - Suffolk Law School, Sargent Hall, Function Room
2 - Academic Success in Business School  - Suffolk Law School, Sargent Hall, Room 335

2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Break Out Session II
1 - Financial Aid - Donahue Building, Cafeteria
2 - Getting Involved on campus -Donahue Building, Room 218B
3 - Library Resources - Sawyer Library, 73 Tremont St.
4 - Campus Tour - Suffolk Law School, Sargent Hall, Lobby

3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Break Out Session III
1 - Financial Aid - Donahue Building, Cafeteria
2 - Getting Involved on campus -Donahue Building, Room 218B
3 - Library Resources - Sawyer Library, 73 Tremont St.
4 - Campus Tour - Donahue Building, Sagan Lobby

3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Resource Fair & Reception Donahue Building, Cafeteria

4:00 p.m.   Walk-in Registration & Advising Donahue Building, Room 403