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Listed below are some of the important programs at CAS. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the Office of Programs at 617-358-3199 or casevent@bu.edu.

Academic Orientation Programs

The Office of Orientation and Off-Campus Services offers accepted students academic orientation programs during the summer and winter months that provide a variety of resources to support their transition into Boston University. Whether students are used to the fast pace of an urban area or the slower pace of a rural community, Academic Orientation will make their transition easier. Orientation ensures that accepted students are properly registered for their classes and introduces them to the campus community. Students also participate in workshops and meet with an academic advisor from the faculty. For more information about Academic Orientation, please visit http://www.bu.edu/orientation.

For further information, please contact the Office of Orientation at 617-353-3555 or oocs@bu.edu.

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College Scholars Reception

The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences hosts the College Scholars Reception each fall. This celebration recognizes the top 5% of sophomores, juniors, and seniors in the College of Arts and Sciences for their outstanding academic achievements.

For further information, please contact the Office of Programs at 617-358-3199 or casevent@bu.edu.

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Major Choices: Planning your Future in CAS and Beyond

Each October the College of Arts and Sciences sponsors a week called "Major Choices," dedicated to choosing a CAS concentration. This year, major choices will be held October 20 to October 24, 2008 (schedule to be posted here).

Major Choices provides an excellent opportunity for undeclared CAS freshmen and sophomores, as well as students from the other schools contemplating intra-University transfer to CAS. In the course of the week, participating students can learn more about each of the concentrations available in the college, explore the relationship between the liberal arts and their eventual careers, and make connections. The program includes presentations from pre-med and pre-law advisors, career services workshops, and walk-in counseling sessions with representatives from each office designed to assist with selecting a major and/or career.

For further information, please contact the Office of Programs at 617-358-3199 or casevent@bu.edu.

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Parents Weekend Reception

CAS undergraduate students and their parents are invited to an informal reception with CAS deans, faculty, and staff during Homecoming and Parents Weekend. This year's Parents Weekend Reception will be held on Friday, October 17.

For general information on Homecoming and Parents Weekend, please contact the Office of Orientation at 617-353-3555 or oocs@bu.edu or visit them at http://www.bu.edu/orientation.

For further information about the CAS Parents Weekend Reception, please contact the Office of Programs at 617-358-3199 or casevent@bu.edu.

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Career Exploration Month

Each February, the CAS Office of Programs coordinates with CAS Development and Alumni Relations and the Office of Career Services to sponsor Career Exploration Month.

Workshops include:

  • Resume and cover letter writing
  • Finding and managing an internship
  • Job search strategies and interviewing tips

Events include:

  • Summer Job/Internship Fair
  • Career Exploration Week
  • Career Networking Night
  • Visits with alumni at their places of employment

For further information, please contact the Office of Programs at 617-358-3199 or casevent@bu.edu.

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Spring Open House

Each April, the College invites accepted students and their parents to a series of presentations, visits, and events designed to provide an overview of the academic programs, faculty, and opportunities available to students at the College of Arts and Sciences.

For further information, please contact the Office of Admissions at 617-353-2300 or admissions@bu.edu.

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Class Day

Class Day, which takes place every year during Commencement Weekend, is a joyous occasion that brings CAS faculty, students, and families together to celebrate the accomplishments of graduating seniors. The annual Class Day Reception follows the ceremony.

As Commencement approaches, this year's graduates and their parents will receive specific information on the Class Day ceremony and Reception.

For further information, please contact the Office of Programs at 617-358-3199 or casevent@bu.edu.

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May 15 - 17, 2009: Commencement Weekend

Commencement is a rite of completion. The Commencement weekend is full of special events honoring the achievement of the College of Arts and Sciences graduates and expressing the pleasure, excitement, and pride of their families, their teachers, and their friends.

Please visit the Commencement section of our website for further details on CAS Commencement events. For additional information, visit the all-university commencement website at http://www.bu.edu/commencement, call 617-353-2238 or e-mail AskUs@bu.edu.

Congratulations and good luck with your plans for the future. If you have any questions, please call the Office of Programs at 617-358-3199 or email casevent@bu.edu.

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