Boston University Resources
The BU Hub - http://www.bu.edu/hub
The BU Hub is Boston University’s university-wide general education program that emphasizes working across disciplines to prepare for a complex and diverse world. Students can explore a variety of courses and innovative learning experiences while developing six essential capacities and fulfilling Hub requirements. Explore these six capacities, Hub learning outcomes, and how the Hub works below.
The Educational Resource Center (ERC) is your academic support system; whether you want to practice your language skills with a native speaker, restructure an essay, or improve your study habits, we’re here to help. We offer one-on-one and group academic skills sessions with peers and professionals, as well as offer a variety of workshops to faculty, student organizations, and various campus offices.
The University Registrar - http://www.bu.edu/reg/
The Office of the University Registrar supports the instructional and student progress endeavors of Boston University by providing quality services to students, faculty, academic and administrative departments, and the public. We supervise registration and the evaluation of transfer credit, maintain student academic records and record grades, issue transcripts, verify enrollment and graduation, issue diplomas, assign classrooms, produce the class schedule, schedule final examinations, provide services to veterans, and oversee production of the Bulletin and the Degree Advice system.
The Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground - http://www.bu.edu/thurman/
Dr. Howard Thurman believed in the unity of all people and that meaningful, creative experiences shared among people for sustained periods of time can help break barriers that divide them. The Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground, founded in 1986 by Dean George K. Makechnie, strives to keep Dr. Thurman’s legacy alive by providing programs, events and experiences to students designed to encourage their creative exchange of ideas, thoughts, beliefs and opinions
The Center for Career Development - http://www.bu.edu/careers/
Among the services: workshops on career-related topics, resume and cover letter reviews, mock interviews, individual career counseling sessions, internship or job search strategies. And that’s just for starters. Our online resources and seasoned staff can help you navigate all aspects of career development—from exploring majors and careers to networking, internships, graduate study, and so much more—plus show you how they all tie together. We also offer a wide range of career-related events just for BU students and alumni, and we’ve partnered with employers from all sectors looking to recruit from the BU community.
Disability Services - http://www.bu.edu/disability/
Our goal, at Disability Services, is to provide services and support to ensure that students are able to access and participate in the opportunities available at Boston University. In keeping with this objective, students are expected and encouraged to utilize the resources of Disability Services to the degree they determine necessary. Although a significant degree of independence is expected of students, Disability Services is available to assist, should the need arise.
International Students & Scholars Office - http://www.bu.edu/isso/
The ISSO are advocates for international exchange, promoting the academic, professional, and personal growth of Boston University’s diverse community of international students, faculty, and staff. Working under the aegis of BU Global Programs, the International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO) cultivates campus-wide appreciation for our community’s many contributions that enhance BU’s richness and character. ISSO provides professional expertise on immigration and employment, and help ensure student, scholar, and institutional compliance with federal regulations. ISSO staff are available to guide students and scholars through the often complicated requirements for foreign nationals studying and working in the United States.
Student Health Services - http://www.bu.edu/shs/
Student Health Services (SHS) is a center designed to help meet your health care needs while at Boston University. Our departments currently include Primary Care, Sports Medicine, and Behavioral Medicine service by appointment or on an emergency basis, and Crisis Intervention Counselors. We have a Department of Wellness & Prevention Services, which includes Alcohol and Other Drug evaluation and education, as well as general health education. The Athletic Training Services Department at Boston University is a part of the SHS family. We are here to help address your immediate and ongoing health care needs, and our list of services is actively growing.
Dean of Student Office - http://www.bu.edu/dos/
In our offices, you’ll meet staff committed to promoting your personal and academic growth and representing your concerns. We advise student organizations, plan ways to help you acclimate to the University, and set and regulate standards for student conduct.
Alumni Association - http://www.bu.edu/alumni/
This is your alumni association, here to help keep your Terrier connection strong. The volunteers who run the Boston University Alumni Council are passionate about helping you get all the benefits of being a BU alum. No need to sign up. You’re already a member—for life.
Study Abroad - http://www.bu.edu/abroad/
Boston University Study Abroad (formerly International Programs) offers an unmatched variety of academic and internship programs in more than 30 cities on six continents. Every year, students from Boston University and over 150 other colleges and universities nationwide enjoy the opportunity to study language, liberal arts, fine arts, science, business, engineering, or pursue an internship. Our job is to help students realize their dreams to study and intern abroad.
The Parents Program - http://www.bu.edu/parentsprogram/
The Parents Program is all about you! We strive to keep parents informed through University publications, engaged at events and receptions across the country, and connected through myriad involvement opportunities.
The University Service Center - http://www.bu.edu/usc/
The University Service Center is the place to call when you have questions or problems that don’t seem to be a good fit with any of the more specialized offices at the University. Please use the site navigation to the right to learn more about our services and programs, as well as the USC’s unique staffing arrangement. We are an excellent starting point if you are unsure where to turn for help!
The Office of Orientation - http://www.bu.edu/orientation/
Our goal in Orientation is to establish and build a foundation for identity development of our students as thoughtful individuals, growing intellectuals, proud Terriers, and active members of society.
Summer Term - http://www.bu.edu/summer/
Each summer, more than 7,000 students from the United States and around the world attend Summer Term at Boston University. With over 700 courses from a majority of the University’s schools and colleges, students can pursue a wide variety of subjects in undergraduate or graduate study. Additionally, a range of “Summer Highlights” bring attention to unique areas of study, such as Boston Studies, Business for Non-Majors, and Music Education, among others. Summer Term is a great opportunity for students to earn credits toward graduation, focus on challenging courses, develop professional expertise, or explore new topics for personal enrichment.
Danielson Institute - http://www.bu.edu/danielsen/
The Albert and Jessie Danielsen Institute at Boston University was established through the vision and generosity of Albert V. and Jessie Boyd Danielsen. The Mission of the Danielsen Institute is to alleviate suffering and to promote healing, growth, and change in the persons, communities, and institutions that we serve. We seek to accomplish this mission through clinical service, training, research, and teaching which emphasize depth psychotherapy and are informed by spiritual, religious, and existential perspectives.
Sargent Choice Nutrition Center - http://www.bu.edu/nfc/
Our team of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are experts in food and nutrition. Let us help you achieve your health and performance goals.
Sexual Assault Response & Prevention Center - http://www.bu.edu/sarp/
The mission of the Sexual Assault Response & Prevention Center (SARP) is to provide confidential care, support, and advocacy for victims of sexual assault, while simultaneously promoting awareness and prevention programs on campus.
Boston University Police Department - http://www.bu.edu/police/
The Boston University Police Department is a full-time, professional law enforcement agency that also provides a wide variety of public services, including alarms, emergency medical assistance, investigating suspicious circumstances, and responding to and investigating criminal matters. Patrols are conducted throughout the Boston University area twenty-four hours a day and span an area that includes over 132 acres of University-owned property and surrounding streets. Emergency response time is generally under three minutes to any location on campus.
Campus Safety- http://www.bu.edu/safety/
Boston University students, staff, and faculty are urged to report all crimes and emergency situations as promptly as possible—whether they occur on or off campus—to the Boston University Police Department. Prompt reporting will help the department address emergency situations and provide notice to the University community where appropriate. Telephone stickers with the emergency number are distributed to residences and to faculty and staff offices. This information is also printed on the back of all Terrier ID cards.
Marsh Chapel - http://www.bu.edu/chapel/
The envisioned mission of Marsh Chapel is to be a heart for the heart of the city and a service in the service of the city. A heart for people and a vibrant service of Sunday worship are the center of our life. Within this mission three top priorities stand out:
- to expand the national voice of Marsh Chapel
- to expand the ecumenical ethos of the chapel community that trains future clergy
- and to expand the hospitality and body of the congregation itself
Judicial Affairs - http://www.bu.edu/dos/ja
Judicial Affairs contributes directly to providing a safe academic and residential environment for all by requiring its students to adhere to the highest standards of personal conduct; maintaining a system of accountability through disciplinary review and recording; and facilitating acquisition of pertinent security data. We recognize the quality of a student is not only reflected in their grades, but it is manifest in the manner in which they conduct their personal affairs.
Office of the Ombuds - http://www.bu.edu/ombuds/
The Office of the Ombuds is an independent, impartial, informal problem-solving resource serving faculty, staff, and students on the Charles River and Medical Campus. The Office maintains strict confidentiality, and provides a safe place for you to have off-the-record conversations on issues related to life, work, or study at Boston University. Talking to the Ombuds can be a good first step if you have a concern and you don’t know where to turn for help.
Boston University Arts Initiative - http://www.bu.edu/arts/
Our mission at the BU Arts Initiative is to ensure the integral role of the arts in the educational experience of every BU student. We support faculty, student, and staff projects, making sure the arts are deeply embedded within the cultural and intellectual fabric of the University.
Information Services & Technology - http://www.bu.edu/tech/
Information Services & Technology (IS&T) is staffed by more than 400 people who work in multiple buildings across the Charles River Campus. IS&T is organized around the framework of Service Management and many of our staff members are ITIL certified.
Student Employment Office - http://www.bu.edu/seo/
The Student Employment Office works with enrolled degree-seeking students to assist them in their employment endeavors. Our centralized office comprises three areas: Student Job Service, Work Study and Student Payroll
Financial Assistance - http://www.bu.edu/finaid/
Always start with a solid understanding of the basics. Most students and parents have lots of questions about financial aid. We encourage you to use our website as your primary resource for financial aid information and we welcome your questions.
Housing Office - http://www.bu.edu/housing/
We of the Boston University residence community, seek a simple goal: to provide a clean, safe, and quiet environment where civility and respect for others are the norms. We accomplish this with the active involvement of students along with the support and guidance of qualified and dedicated staff.
Dining Services - http://www.bu.edu/dining/
By any measure—quality, variety, flexibility, convenience, or pure deliciousness—we’re proud to say BU Dining Services excels. If it’s healthy options you want, we offer the exclusive Sargent Choice program, developed in partnership with the Sargent College Nutrition & Fitness Center. And for a healthier planet, we emphasize local ingredients and sustainable business practices to reduce our carbon footprint.
Barnes & Noble, Boston University Bookstore - http://bu.bncollege.com/
