Academic Advising & TOEFL Support
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 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.
Here is what you need to do at home before you come to CELOP:
Transcripts
If you are planning to apply to undergraduate or graduate programs in the U.S., each school that you apply to will require an official copy of your transcript, with a word-for-word translation if the original is not in English.
If you will be applying for freshman admission, you will need to submit an official high school transcript, listing subjects and grades for all the years of high school.
Copies of transcripts that you make yourself on a copy machine are not considered official.
Recommendations
The trend in the U.S. is for schools to require that your recommenders submit their recommendations online. Make sure to ask your recommenders for their email addresses when you ask them for a recommendation letter, and ask them to save the content of their letter so they can submit it online if your schools request online recommendations. Currently many graduate schools require online recommendations. They are an option for undergraduate schools.
Please e-mail me if you have further questions.
Judy Di Leo, jdileo@bu.edu
For undergraduate programs in the Boston area (PDF)
Multimedia Computer Labs
CELOP has three modern Multimedia Language Labs (MLLs) 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
The Office of Information Technology's Personal Computing Support Center provides free training and support for personal computers and software. PCSC staff members are available to answer your computer-related questions and also offer many tutorials throughout the year, where you can learn new skills on a variety of popular software programs.
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—Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed Saturday and Sunday)
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.
After hours provider on-call for urgent medical need. Call 617-353-3575.
For urgent mental-health 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: 
