Academic Advising
Judy Di Leo, CELOP Academic Advisor
Hello,
I'm the Academic Advisor at CELOP and I help students decide what schools to apply to and plan out their timetables for taking the required tests and submitting applications on time.
You will need to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores, and possibly scores from other tests—ACT or SATs, GRE or GMAT. I can read your application essays or SOPs and give you suggestions, and I can help you submit the online applications.
If you plan to study at a US university after your CELOP program, you should bring, for each school that you will apply to (5 to 8 are recommended)
for freshmen applicants
- Official Copies of high school Transcript (with high school/ministry seal and signature) for all years of h.s., not just the last year, one for each school, each in a sealed envelope with stamp across the seal
If you are applying to schools that use the Common Application:
- Secondary School Report and International Supplement to the Secondary School Report (with high school/ministry seal and signature), copy for each school in a sealed envelope that has the stamp across the seal
- High School Counselor and Teacher e-mail addresses or hard copies of recommendation letters, copy for each school in a sealed envelope, with stamp across the seal
for transfer applicants
- Official Copies of High School Transcript (with high school seal and signature), one for each school, in a sealed envelope
- Official Copies of University Transcript (with university seal and signature), one for each school, in a sealed envelope
If you are applying to schools that use the Common Application:
- College Official's Report (with university seal and signature), one for each school, in a sealed envelope
- University Professor e-mail address or hard copy of Recommendation letter, one for each school, in a sealed envelope
for graduate (Master’s or Ph.D. ) applicants
- Official Copies of University Transcript (with university seal and signature), one for each school, in a sealed envelope with stamp across the seal
- e-mail addresses of recommenders or hard copies of recommendation letters, one for each school, in a sealed envelope
- Curriculum Vitae
If you have questions, please e-mail Judy Di Leo, Academic Advisor, CELOP, jdileo@bu.edu or visit her in Office #242.
For undergraduate programs in the Boston area (PDF)
Multimedia Computer Labs
CELOP has three modern Computer Language Labs available for you to do homework assignments, prepare for tests like TOEFL, GRE, and SAT, improve your grammar, listening, pronunciation, and vocabulary, check and send E-mail, or surf the Internet. The MLL offers over 70 networked computers (mostly Apple Macintosh, some PCs also) for CELOP students and faculty to use in classes and on their own. All labs feature high-speed Internet access and multimedia capabilities to enhance English language instruction. (More information at Computing at CELOP.)
Computer Training
Information Services & Technology provides free support for personal computers and software at two campus locations:
IT Help Centers
Mugar Library, 1st floor
771 Commonwealth Ave.
Kenmore Square
533 Commonwealth Ave.
CELOP also offers free personal computer support (PC and Mac) to help you with your computer. See the Technology Coordinator in room 253.
Immigration Advising
A lot has changed with US immigration policies since September 11, 2001. New laws are being implemented to ensure the safety of US citizens and international visitors alike. While these changes are both necessary and positive, CELOP recognizes that they may cause you some concern and/or confusion. If you have immigration-related questions or concerns, either while planning your travel to the US, or once you are here at CELOP, our Admissions Officer is always available to advise you. We want to help make your entry into the US and your maintaining of student status as easy as possible.
Libraries
As a CELOP student, you have full access to all Boston University libraries. See the library website or visit Mugar Library, next to the George Sherman Union (below).
George Sherman Union
The George Sherman Union, the "GSU," is the University's student center. Facilities include the Union Court dining areas, games room, lounges, study areas, television viewing areas, a ballroom, student organization offices, administrative offices, meeting rooms, and a convenience store. The GSU also houses a branch of the United States Post Office and a bank.
Student Health Services
All CELOP students have access to health care on campus at BU's Student Health Services for medical and minor surgical care. Services are provided by staff physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses and an on-call crisis intervention counselor. If necessary, you will be provided with transportation to an area hospital. Some services do require a fee, which may be billed to your student account or paid for by cash or check.
Summer Hours (May 19—September 2)
Monday—Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed Saturday and Sunday)
May 28 SHS closed
July 4 SHS closed
Academic Year Hours
Monday—Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (urgent care)
After hours provider on-call for urgent medical need. Call 617-353-3575, then press 3.
For urgent mental-health, sexual assault, or crisis-related needs, call 617-353-3569.
Athletic Complex
Your Boston University student ID card provides you with access to the university's new, world class Fitness and Recreation Center, across the street from CELOP. The "FitRec" Center features extensive gym facilities: weight room/fitness room, indoor track, raquet sports courts, basketball, vollyball, and badminton courts, saunas, pools, dance studios, and infield, tennis courts, volleyball courts, track, and several sports fields. The Harold Case Center offers ice skating open to all students every day 12:00-1:30 (check for current hours).
Career Services
If you need help writing your resume, preparing for an interview, or planning your career, professional career counselors at BU's Office of Career Services can help you. You can also use the Office's library to access job listings, internships, periodicals, major directories, and information on careers, companies and organizations, salaries, and graduate schools. Additional help is available through frequent workshops on resume writing, interviewing skills, job search strategies, and more!
Writing Center
Educational Resource Center
George Sherman Union, 4th floor
775 Commonwealth Avenue
phone: 617-353-7077 | e-mail: erc@bu.edu
Counselors at the Writing Center can help you become a better writer by providing consultation on organization, documentation, style, and specific grammar problems. You may make up to three 40-minute appointments per week and 12 per semester. CELOP students applying to graduate programs have worked with ERC Writing Fellows on their statements from brainstorming to polishing a final draft.
As a CELOP student, you will have access to many free resources and support services, both within CELOP itself and throughout the Boston University system. Here are just a few of the resources we offer: 
