Suffolk Law - 2019 New Student Information Guide

GENERAL INFORMATION

Important Dates

Becoming a Law Student can be Overwhelming…

June 10: Access to New Student Site

The Office of Academic Services is here to assist you as you progress from Admitted to Law Student to Law Graduate. We provide numerous services (see page 45 for a list). This New Student Information Guide contains most of what you need to know as you start your journey, but remember that our friendly staff is available to answer your questions in person, via email, or by phone. We are located on the first floor of Sargent Hall in Room 130. Our office is open from 8:45 – 5:30 M – Th and 8:45 – 4:45 F during the summer. During the school year, we are open from 8:45 – 6:00 M – Th and 8:45 – 4:45 F. Stop by and say hello! Orientation will consist of both online and live programming. Both portions are mandatory. Online portions will be conducted in August, with students having the freedom to complete any online requirements at their own pace. Incoming students are advised to plan to dedicate approximately ten hours to the online portions of orientation. Live orientation programming will occur during the week prior to the first week of classes. Most sessions for day students will be held during the day. All sessions for evening students will be held in the evening. Further information will be forthcoming in June. Please note that participation in the Orientation programming is MANDATORY . You can reach us at (617) 573-8160 or at AcadServLaw@suffolk.edu . Orientation Information

June 10 : su.suffolk.edu email addresses assigned

July 20: Fall 2019 tuition due in full

July 26 : Confirmation of class section and course registration

August 1 : Required Health Form with Immunization Records due

August 5: MBTA Fall 2019 Pass Online Form due

August 7 – September 1 : Obtain Student IDs (120 Tremont St, 1 st floor)

August 12 : Begin Locker Requests

August 15 : Official transcript due to LSAC

August 18 : Certificate of Disclosure due to Law Admissions, 1 st Floor

August 19-23 : Orientation for all students

August 20 : Notification of Need for classroom accommodations due to Dean of Students Office, 4 th floor, Dean’s Suite.

August 26 : Fall 2019 classes begin

August 30 : Opt Out of Student Directory Form due (Office of Academic Services, 1 st floor)

September 30: Waive out of the Suffolk Student Health Insurance Plan

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