Living at Suffolk University goes beyond residence halls and dining. Our campus is surrounded by diverse cuisine, historical landmarks, live music and museums. You can find Suffolk's history and culture intertwined with Boston's energy.
Living on-campus offers many benefits including better academic performance and more opportunities to speak English and share your culture with US students. Enjoy free tutor-assisted study halls, recreation facilities and dining halls. Residence Life staff and Suffolk University Police Department Security are available 24 hours a day to ensure you feel safe on campus. Plus, living in the residence halls is a great way to meet new friends.
Though on-campus housing is exclusive to undergraduates, graduate students can explore various and unique off-campus housing options.
Find more off-campus housing information here.
Suffolk has five residence halls within a short walk to campus. Rooms may accommodate two to four students in two bedrooms with a shared bathroom or two students in a shared room with a community bathroom.
On-campus undergraduate residents are required to have a meal plan. The cost for an Undergraduate Double Room with a shared bathroom is $13,410 per semester (meal plan included).
INTO Suffolk now offers on-campus housing for all INTO students: Academic English, International Direct, International Year One, Integrated Master's Program and Graduate Certificate students. Graduate students can apply for a single room (limited availability) for $12,330 per semester (meal plan not included).
Students will be charged for semester break periods separately. More information will be provided upon arrival.
Assurance: University-sponsored residence halls are guaranteed for all incoming freshmen for two years.
Productivity: Being so close to your classes, the library and study spaces helps you stay on top of your workload; while also being a part of your campus community.
Convenience: You’ll find public transit, shopping, restaurants, theaters and cultural attractions just steps from your new home.
Suffolk International Direct and International Year One students typically reside in double occupancy rooms, but they are available to graduate students too. Enjoy the comfort of a spacious double room with a shared bathroom conveniently located in one of five residence halls within close walking distance from Suffolk's academic buildings, dining halls and recreational facilities.
Students will be charged for break periods separately. More information will be provided upon arrival.
Each room comes with the following:
twin bed and mattress
dresser
wardrobe
desk and chair
bathroom
carpeted flooring
AC
wired for local phone service, satellite television and internet services
bed linens and towels
Wi-Fi
Suffolk University helps you find off-campus housing right near your classes, extracurriculars and internships.
Once you have been admitted to Suffolk, you can join the free Suffolk University Off-Campus Housing Portal to find local apartments, houses and roommates.
Those living off-campus can choose from on-campus dining, nearby restaurants or local grocery stores.
Reach out to Suffolk University’s Residence Life office for guidance in the process of finding your next home. Our programs and services support commuters, educate students about living off-campus and enhance commuter involvement at the University and in Boston.
The department also offers counseling to students and parents on topics relevant to living in a Suffolk off-campus apartment. Contact them directly over email at reslife@suffolk.edu
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Simply select your preferred campus option as part of the INTO application process.
