Study Abroad Advising

Our staff is available to meet with students to discuss program options and application procedures. 

Walk-in advising hours are:

Monday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tuesday and Thursday: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. 

Wednesday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

All other advising hours are by appointment only.  No walk-ins will be accepted outside of the posted walk-in hours. 

Students may call the office at 617-573-8072 to schedule appointments or receive basic study abroad information. The main contact for Suffolk students is Danielle Santoro, Co-Director of Study Abroad programs for all non-Madrid programs, and Brittany Lonero for the Madrid campus.

Where to begin:

• Talk to your parents about your wish to study abroad
• Set up an appointment with the Office of Study Abroad Programs
• Complete an initial inquiry form online or in our office
• Research and select a program and/or the destination where you wish to study abroad
• Make sure you meet all the application requirements to study abroad
• Consider if you will study abroad for a semester or academic year, or on one of our shorter-term options (such as a summer program, or faculty led course)
• Complete the application form(s)
• Meet with your academic advisor and select the courses you wish to take
• Make sure you have submitted all required documents (refer to the checklist provided with our application form)
• Submit completed application materials to the Office of Study Abroad Programs at Suffolk University by the specified deadlines
• Once accepted, submit $500.00 (non-refundable) deposit within  two weeks after acceptance letter is mailed to reserve your spot within the program. Deposit will be put towards your tuition cost for the program
• Smile! You’re one step closer to your destination!
• If you don’t have one already, make sure you obtain a passport & visa (if applicable, check with Office of Study Abroad Programs to see if you will need a visa for your program)
• Make your travel arrangements - make sure to provide the Office of Study Abroad Programs with your final flight itinerary
• Make sure your immunizations are up to date and if you need prescription medication, check with your doctor to have enough refills for your time abroad
• Develop a budget - consider in-country cost before you go
• Attend the mandatory pre-departure orientation
• Pay your tuition balance
• Pack and make sure you have a converter for all electronic devices you take abroad
• Enjoy! You are on your way!

Note: No student will be accepted into a program if his/her application is not complete!