Our Visitor Programs
You’re invited to sample as many BU experiences as you can, from attending a class with a current student to the Ultimate Terrier Tour. Learn about our visit programs below, then schedule your visit online. If you have any questions, feel free to e-mail us or call 617-353-2318.
Please Note: Scheduling a visit reserves a place for you in our tours and events. Reservations and advance notice are required for some programs.
Once you schedule your visit, see Directions & Maps for how to get here and where to park.
Due to road construction this fall, street parking on Bay State Road is currently very limited. Please use this map to find a parking lot nearby, and be sure to allow extra time to find parking before your visit programs begin.
Visitor Programs for Students and Families
“Meet Boston University” Information Session (1 hour)
Prospective students and their families will get a warm welcome, an introduction to BU and helpful information about admissions and financial aid policies. This session is a great opportunity to ask questions about the University.
Terrier Tour (1-hour campus tour)
Our sports teams are known as the BU Terriers. When you come to visit, you’re one of us. A student volunteer will lead you on a walking tour of campus where you’ll see everything from the Castle to the student union to the BU “Beach.” (Hint: no swimwear necessary.) This tour should give you a good sense of our campus. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.
Ultimate Terrier Tour (3 hour visit)
See, hear and even taste what it’s like to be a BU student. You and your family will attend an information session, take a campus tour including our West Campus facilities — the Student Village residences and Fitness & Recreation center — and have lunch in the West Campus Dining Hall.
These programs are only offered during the academic year. Advance notice of at least two weeks is required.
To learn more and schedule a visit, call 617-353-2318.
Visit a School or College
All 10 of our undergraduate schools and colleges offer tours of their facilities. You can also schedule appointments with a member of the dean’s staff to discuss academic programs in depth. Find out what it’s like to study and learn in the school that interests you.
Day and Overnight Program (From a few hours to overnight)
Want to experience BU your own way? Let us create an individual itinerary for you, including just the activities you want. Spend time attending a class, eating lunch in one of our dining rooms, touring campus or staying in a residence—all with a student host.
Visits are available Monday through Thursday during the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Advance notice of at least two weeks is required.
To learn more and schedule a visit, call 617-353-2318.
Have Lunch On Us (About 1 hour)
Is it true what they say about dorm food? We think you’ll be surprised. Visiting students can join a current student for lunch and find out. These lunches are a great way to ask questions of a BU student and gain insights into BU from the student’s point of view. This option is open to students only, Monday through Friday at 12:30 p.m. Space is limited and advance notice of at least two weeks is required.
Boston University Experience (About 25 minutes)
This unique multimedia presentation showcases the University’s role as a force for positive social change throughout its history. You’ll come away with a whole new image of BU as a diverse, involved and dynamic institution. Space is limited and advance notice of at least one week is required.
Hey—Don’t Miss Boston!
While you’re visiting BU, take time to see a city that’s truly one of a kind. Walk the historic Freedom Trail and Black Heritage Trail. Enjoy a Duck Tour. Visit one of our great museums or our spectacular aquarium. Discover Italian pastry paradise at a North End bakery. Catch a game at Fenway or a play at the Huntington Theatre. We’ve put together some Boston links to help you make your must-see list. And you’ll find more suggestions at our Admissions Reception Center.
Group Visits
Group Visits
We‘re happy to make arrangements for special BU tours and presentations to organizations working with college-bound students. Group visits are by appointment only, during regular business hours Monday through Friday.
Please call the Admissions Reception Center at 617-353-2318 to make a reservation.
Prospective Students with Disabilities
Prospective Students with Disabilities
The Boston University Admissions Reception Center is not wheelchair-accessible, but an Admissions representative will be glad to meet with you in an accessible location.
Please call us at 617-353-2318 to make arrangements.
Any prospective student or family member who would like a sign language interpreter or other accommodation while visiting should contact the Admissions office at least two weeks in advance at 617-353-2318 (TTY). If you’re calling from Massachusetts, you can use the telephone relay service by dialing 711. Out-of-state callers, please consult with your local relay service.
