FSL Program

The Freshman Second Language Program (FSL) at Suffolk University leads to a bachelor’s degree, and provides students with the opportunity to improve their English fluency and proficiency while earning academic credit and preparing for study in a university setting. The goal of the FSL program is to enable students to think, write and study independently. These are the skills required for mainstream academic work at Suffolk University.

During the first year of study, FSL students take intensive English courses, complemented by a series of content courses within the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and the Sawyer Business School (SBS).  The English courses are pass/fail courses. Students must maintain a grade of a C- or higher in order to pass. The content courses are graded using the university letter grade system.

In addition, the FSL Program Coordinator works with each student to choose one course per semester in their major program of study. While each class in the FSL Program is offered for credit, the number of credits that may apply toward a degree will depend on the student’s chosen major.

For specific questions about the FSL Program, please contact Dr. Elaine Pascale, FSL Program Coordinator at (617) 973 - 5392, or (617) 573 - 8677, or epascale@suffolk.edu