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  The Admissions Reception Center is the hub for all admissions-related events at Boston University. We have many ways for you to experience life here: tours, information sessions, class visits, lunch in a dining hall, and more.

Check out our Admissions Calendar to find days and times for the events listed below and to create a personal itinerary for your trip to campus—an easy way to plan your day at Boston University. Scheduling an itinerary reserves you a spot at our events. Reservations are required for some events, and some programs require advance notice.


Information Session "Meet Boston University" Information Session
The Office of Admissions offers prospective students and their families an introduction to the undergraduate programs at Boston University. These sessions also cover admissions and financial aid policies and provide the opportunity to ask questions about the University. (Approximately 1 hour)
Click here for available days and times and to schedule your itinerary.


Campus Tours Campus Tours
Tours of the Charles River Campus are given by a student volunteer group called the President's Hosts. Tours begin at the Admissions Reception Center. We recommend comfortable walking shoes and attire. (Approximately 1 hour)
Click here for available days and times and to schedule your itinerary.


Extended Campus Visit
We invite you to spend three hours visiting Boston University by signing up for our Extended Campus Visit. This program, which runs from 10:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., features an information session, campus tour that includes our West Campus facilities, and lunch for you and your family in the West Campus Dining Hall. This experience allows you to not only see and hear what it's like to be a BU student but also to "taste" a little student life as well. This program is available on a limited basis on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during the fall and spring semesters while classes are in session. At least two weeks' advance notice is required.
To learn more about this program or to request a visit, please call (617) 353-2318.


Day and Overnight Visit Program
Experience life on our Charles River Campus through our Day and Overnight Visit Program. Whether you can spend a few hours on campus or stay overnight, the Office of Admissions will create an individual schedule that meets your needs. You can spend time attending a class, eating lunch in one of our dining facilities, touring our campus, or staying in a residence hall—all with a student host. Visits are available Monday through Thursday during the fall and spring semesters while classes are in session. Day or overnight visits may not be scheduled online; for more information or to schedule a visit, please call 617-353-2318 at least two weeks in advance of your desired visit date.


Lunch On Us Have Lunch On Us
For an informal (and literal) taste of student life at Boston University, we invite prospective students to join one of our undergraduates for lunch. The dining option is available for prospective students only and is scheduled for 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Space is limited; two weeks' advance notice is required to schedule a lunch.
Click here for available days and times and to schedule your itinerary.


Fitness and Recreation Center Tour Fitness and Recreation Center Tours
See first hand everything our Fitness and Recreation Center has to offer, including an 18,000 square foot Fitness Center, Climbing Wall, Aquatic Center, Dance Theatre, elevated jogging track, gymnasia, racquetball and squash courts. Space is limited; one week’s advance notice is required to schedule a tour of the facility. (Approximately 30 minutes)
Click here for available days and times and to schedule your itinerary.


Special Event Boston University Experience Room
The Boston University Experience Room is a unique, state-of-the-art theater highlighting Boston University's academic excellence and showcasing the University as a force for positive social change throughout its history. Through a multimedia presentation, the Experience Room demonstrates how Boston University is an intellectual, diverse, and daring institution. Space is limited; one week's advance notice is required to schedule a visit to the Experience Room. (Approximately 25 minutes)
Click here for available days and times and to schedule your itinerary.


Visit a School or College
Each of the 10 Schools and Colleges offers tours of their facilities and/or appointments with a member of the dean's staff to discuss academic programs in more depth. Information you need to help you schedule a visit directly with the School or College that interests you is available here.
Click here to learn about tour options at the individual Schools and Colleges (PDF).




 
   
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