Academic Success Program

The Academic Success Program is designed to help students who are in academic jeopardy take advantage of on campus resources. A team of specialized Outreach Counselors and Technicians help students who are in danger of leaving Suffolk without obtaining a degree.  By identifying high risk students via the early alert project, conditional admits, academic standing, contact is made to help the student connect with services that could potentially help them with their academics.

Learning Disabilities

A Learning Disability Specialist is available to work with students who have a learning disability or ADD/ADHD. An appointment during the first few weeks of the semester is recommended if you have a need for Learning Disability Services. Some of the offered Learning Disability Services include:

• Academic Coaching
• ADD Management
• Accommodation Consultation
• Peer Tutor
• Reading and Writing Support
• Referrals and Recommendations
• Assistive Technology Advising
• Self-Advocacy Support
• Study Strategies
• Time Management

An appointment can be made at any time to discuss any problems or difficulties you may be experiencing or to set up academic services. Please contact 617.573.8235 to make an appointment.

Those students with a documented learning disability also need to visit the Dean of Students Office in 73 Tremont, 13th floor for any necessary accommodations. Please contact 617.573.8239 to discuss accommodations. Some of the accommodations provided are:

• Extended Time on Exams
• Quiet setting for exams
• Priority Registration
• Scribes/Readers
• Books on Tape
• Use of Calculators
• Assistive Technology
• And others

Dean of Students Office

ACCESS (Disability Awareness & Student Leadership Support Group)

Early Alert Project

The Early Alert Project identifies students who may be in academic risk at the mid semester point. Faculty identify students who are at risk of failing a course due to high absenteeism, poor study habits and communication skills, second language issues, etc. This list is then sent to the Ballotti Learning Center, where students receive e-mails and outreach calls, informing them about their current status. Students are encouraged to seek appropriate services on campus to help them with any academic problems they may have.

University Achievement Program

The University Achievement Program (UAP) connects students who are conditionally admitted with support services and resources to successfully navigate their first year of college.  UAP students attend appropriate sections of SU 101: Strategies for Academic and Personal Success and receive one-on-one support from an educational consultant.  Successful completion of program requirements enables students to continue their studies at Suffolk University and to earn scholarship rewards. 

Academic Improvement Program

For students on academic probation, the Academic Improvement Program (AIM) provides connections with support services and resources to improve their academic status.  Trained AIM instructors meet weekly with students in small groups and provide support for overcoming challenges.  Through guided self-assessment, students identify areas of difficulty while learning new strategies for achieving personal and educational success.