Suffolk Law - 2020 New Student Information Guide

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GENERAL INFORMATION	3
Important Dates	3
Orientation	4
My Suffolk Portal	4
2020-2021 ACADEMIC CALENDAR	5
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS	6
Requirements for the Juris Doctor Degree	6
Accelerated JD Program: Full-Time Students	8
Accelerated JD Program: Part-Time Students	9
First Day Division	10
First Year Evening Division	11
Required Course Descriptions	12
DUIAL DEGREES	14
Dual Degree Programs	14
Juris Doctor/Masters of Business Administration	15
Dual Degree Programs for Day Students	16
Dual Degree Programs for Evening Students	17
JD/Taxation LLM (Accelerated Dual Degree)	18
BAR INFORMATION	20
Registering for the Bar as a Student	20
Bar Related Courses	21
Multistae Performance Test (MPT)	22
Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam	22
TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID	23
Tuition Billing Information	23
Payment Information	23
Registration Clearance	23
Tuition Liability	24
Refund Information	24
Tuition Insurance Plan	24
Veterans Benefits	25
Yellow Ribbon Program for Veterans	25
Financial Aid	26
Stafford Loan Borrowers	26
Loan Deferment	26
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS	27
Health Insurance	27
Immunizations	28
POLICIES	29
Attendance and Assignment Policy	29
Essential Performance Standards Policy	32
Technology Support Services	34
Accounts and Access	34
Email Policy	34
Notebook Computing & Network Connection Policy	37
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act	38
Third Party Communications	41
Notice of Non-Discrimination	42
Student ID Cards	43
RESOURCES	44
Academic Support Program	44
Alumni Engagement	44
University Bookstore	45
Dean of Students Office	45
Disability Services	46
Law Library	47
Lockers	49
Off-Campus Housing Office	49
Office of Academic Services	50
Office of Professional and Career Development	50
University Registrar’s Office	50
Public Transportation Program and Parking Options	51
Public Safety	52

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