Giving

Giving

"As an alumna of Boston University, I am proud to support my Alma Mater. Making an Annual Fund gift every year is an opportunity for me to express my appreciation for the wonderful education I received, a considerable portion of which was funded by financial aid. I also consider my gift to be a statement of support for the University's work. I believe that alumni play an important role in ensuring Boston University continues to thrive and is able to provide meaningful learning experiences for future alumni."

Kristen Barbarics, CAS'98

Why Give?

Donations from alumni, parents, friends and other advocates of the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences support all facets of our educational and research work. Their generosity allows us to develop and enrich our offerings across the arts and sciences, ensuring today’s students enjoy opportunities that are continually expanding. Your gift to the CAS or GRS Fund goes straight to work for students and faculty, supporting them on their paths toward success in the classroom and in the world beyond.

Become a Leader

Consider becoming part of the Arts & Sciences Leadership Giving Society where your vision and generosity helps inspire others. Society members play an important role in maintaining and extending Boston University’s excellence.

Society for the
Arts & Sciences: $1,000*

Commonwealth Club: $2,500

Dean’s Circle: $5,000

President's Associates: $10,000

President's Circle: $25,000

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* Graduates of the last ten years are eligible for membership in the Society for the Arts & Sciences with a minimum gift of $500 during the fiscal year (July 1–June 30).

How to give

You can make a donation online using our secure online giving form or send a check by mail to:

The CAS/GRS Fund
College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Boston University
595 Commonwealth Avenue, West Entrance
Suite 700
Boston, MA 02215

Or call us at 800-447-2849 to make your gift over the phone.

If you work for a company that generously offers a matching gift program, then your donation could be doubled or tripled.

If you would like to discuss making a gift for a specific purpose at Arts & Sciences or a planned gift, or would like to talk further about a donation, please contact:

Karen Weiss-Jones


"One of the first things my husband and I did when we joined the Arts & Sciences community was make a leadership gift to the Annual Fund..."

Virginia Sapiro
Dean of Arts & Sciences

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Chief Advancement Officer
Boston University College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
595 Commonwealth Avenue, West Entrance
Suite 700
Boston, MA 02115
Phone: 617-358-1214
E-mail: karenwj@bu.edu

Thank You

We deeply appreciate every gift that supports all aspects of the thriving academic environment at Arts & Sciences. Here are some recent examples of how donations have made a difference across the College and Graduate School:

  • Benjamin Lambert (CAS’55)
    His gift created the Chemistry Department’s first endowed colloquium series, the annual Lambert Lecture.
  • Steven Karbank (CAS’79)
    His pledge of $100,000 over five years is a matching challenge to other alumni of the Department of Philosophy and will support all facets of the department.
  • Irene (CAS’54, GRS’55, SED’92) and Thomas (CAS’54, GRS’55) Kelley
    Their gift of $50,000 enabled the Department of Earth Sciences to purchase vital equipment. Their gift of $10,000 supports the Biology Department, honoring the department’s 100th anniversary.