Student Advising

Meet our advising team, learn ways to choose your major, create a customized academic plan, and forge valuable connections on campus.

Advising Basics

Advisors are here to help you make the most of your college experience.

Who is My Advisor?

All undergraduate students at Suffolk University are assigned to an advisor. Your assigned advisor's name is listed on Workday in the Academics Hub.

  • If you haven't declared a major, you will be assigned an academic advisor within the Undergraduate Academic Advising Center (UAAC). This advisor will help guide you through your core requirements, and foster conversations to guide you into a major that fits you.
  • If you have already declared a major, you will be assigned a faculty advisor within your major department. This advisor is meant to be your academic and career mentor throughout the coming semesters.
All students are welcome to meet with an advisor in the Undergraduate Academic Advising Center for academic planning, study abroad planning, major changes, or any other general advising questions.

Prepping for Your Appointment

In general, you shouldn't show up to your advising appointments empty handed. At very least, bring a piece of paper and a pen so you can take notes.

Here are some other ways to be prepared for your appointment:

  • Take a look at your academic progress in Workday in the Academics Hub prior to attending the meeting. Your academic progress summarizes all of your degree and major requirements.
  • Bring any documents and/or forms you want to talk about (for example: your Study Abroad application).
  • You made an appointment because you have questions, so bring a list of your questions. It'll be easier for you to remember all of your questions if you write them down.
  • Show up on time. And if you need to cancel, call to reschedule.

What to Expect from Advising

No two advisors (or advisees) are the same. So your advising experience should be and will be unique. However, here are some basics you can expect from the academic advising process:

  • Academic advice designed to help you meet your individual interests.
  • Accurate information about your curriculum, graduation requirements, university policies, and campus resources.
  • Encouragement and guidance to help you develop realistic and attainable educational plans.
  • Promotion of your involvement in off-campus and experiential learning opportunities.
  • Help exploring and clarifying career options.
  • Confidentiality and accessibility via office hours, phone, or email.

Advising Center Advisors Versus Faculty Advisors

Advisors at the Undergraduate Academic Advising Center help with academic planning, study abroad course selection and approval, transfer credits, graduation planning, exploring majors and minors, and other general advising questions and concerns.

Faculty advisors are specialists within your major. They can advise you on your curriculum and major requirements, career and internship options within your major, major elective options, and offer mentorship and networking advice.

Getting Started

Meet Our Team

Get to know our advising staff. We look forward to meeting with you and guiding you throughout your career at Suffolk.

Your First Year Guide

Need a little help starting out? (Who doesn't?) Check out our guide to a successful first year Suffolk.

Choose Your Major

Stuck between two majors? Completely undecided? We'll show you how to make the best decision.

Your Four Year Plan

Having a plan makes starting out easier. This guide can help you map out a plan and make the most of your four years.

Cornerstone Conversations

These conversations can offer guidance and suggestions when meeting your new advisors and faculty members.

Connections & Opportunities

Learn more about ways to get involved in your campus community, the honors program, accelerated degree opportunities, and external fellowships and scholarships.