Receiving Assistance from International Advising

The staff of the Center for International Education is pleased that you have decided to attend Suffolk University! We look forward to meeting you.

These web pages contain important information regarding:

• Student visa matters, travel to the U.S.
• International student orientation
• Housing
• Healthcare
• Banking

Please read them carefully. They will help you have a successful start at the university.

Fall 2008 Arrival Information for New
Undergraduate Students (PDF)

Fall 2008 Arrival Information for New Graduate Students (PDF)

Students Outside of the U.S.:

The hours of International Advising are 8:45 am to 4:45 pm Eastern Daylight Time. We can be reached by telephone, fax and e-mail:

Tel. 617.573.8154
Fax. 617.305.1751
e-mail: oia@suffolk.edu

Students Inside of the U.S.

If you would like to visit International Advising we offer "walk-in" hours three days each week on:

• Mondays from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm and
• Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm

You do not need an appointment to meet with an advisor during these times. Simply come to the 6th Floor of 73 Tremont Street. You will be asked to sign in, and students are seen on a "first-come, first-served" basis.

Important Announcement Regarding Optional Practical Training (OPT)!

Recently, important changes have been made to the rules guiding OPT benefits. Among the changes is a 17-month extension of OPT available to some students. To find out if you are eligible, and for information relating to all other changes to OPT, click on the following link:

Guide to Expanded OPT Benefits for Suffolk University Students