Suffolk Law - 2020 New Student Information Guide

GENERAL INFORMATION

Orientation O rientation will consist of both online programs that can be completed over the summer and during the week beginning August 17. Further information will be forthcoming in June. Please note that participation in all Orientation programming is MANDATORY. What to Expect Orientation is intended to give our new students the information they will need to start off successfully as a law student in general, and as a Suffolk student in particular. Orientation will include: • Introduction to the offices, services and resources at Suffolk • Introduction to the deans, administrators and student leaders • Information on administrative details and deadlines for new students • Expectations of professionalism and introduction to the legal profession’s concept of Character & Fitness • Introduction to academic expectations and support • Introduction to skills necessary to be successful in Law School and the legal profession • Introduction to student organizations, student government and extracurricular activities • Information on rules, regulations and policies of Suffolk University Law School

My Suffolk Portal The My Suffolk portal is designed to assist students in managing their academic, personal and campus life. Students have access to general campus information relating to events, announcements, and calendars. Web Advisor is accessed through the My Suffolk portal. In Web Advisor students have access to academic services including course schedule, examination numbers, registration, financial aid, grades, tuition information and the ability to access unofficial transcripts online. By mid-June 2020 you will have access to the My Suffolk portal and Web Advisor. Your confirmation of section assignments and the Fall 2020 course schedule, professors, meeting times, and the Fall 2020 examination schedule will be available after August 1. You should have received your login name and password for My Suffolk and your Suffolk email.

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