I n t r o d u c t i o n

Boston University's Early Bird program is available to incoming freshmen, transfer students, and new graduate students for the convenience of those who would like early access to online services. These services require a BU login name and Kerberos password.

Incoming students who have not established a BU Web account will receive an e-mail invitation and PIN or an Early Bird flyer and access code in the mail at dates determined by their individual programs.

Please make sure you use the links in the "Apply" section later in this page to create your BU login name and Kerberos password.

The BU login name and Kerberos password you choose through the Early Bird program will provide single sign-on access to most services requiring authentication, for as long as you are at Boston University.

S e r v i c e s

P r e r e q u i s i t e s

If you received an Early Bird flyer, please read the instructions there and have the following information ready:

• BU ID number
• Early Bird access code, from the front page of your Early Bird flyer
  (You don't need either of these if you have a BU Web account -- see method 2, below)

A p p l y

There are two methods for using the Early Bird application to choose your BU login name and Kerberos password and apply for your ACS e-mail account; the end result is the same.

1. If you received an Early Bird flyer, use the access code printed on the front of the flyer:
   
   Click here to apply using your Early Bird access code
   (Valid Monday 7 April 2008 through Sunday 24 August 2008)



2. If you have a BU Web account, use that account to apply for Early Bird access:
   
   Click here to apply using your BU Web account
   (Valid Monday 7 April 2008 through Sunday 24 August 2008)

Send questions to: acct-mgr@bu.edu

Your ACS e-mail account will be ready for use within 24 hours. You will be able to access the Student Link immediately. Send questions regarding the Student Link to: thelink@bu.edu.

NOTE: The Web application used in the Early Bird process uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. To use this application, your browser must support SSL and your browser must be configured to accept cookies. Netscape Navigator 4 and above (but not version 6) or Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 and above are recommended. If you have any problems, see these troubleshooting tips.

R e n e w

Your BU login name must be renewed after you arrive on campus for the start of the semester.

• Early Bird renewal begins on Monday 25 August 2008
• Unrenewed accounts will be disabled on Monday 6 October 2008

To renew, bring your official Boston University picture ID to the I/O Services Window, in the basement of 111 Cummington Street. Students on the Medical Campus can renew at the Computer Lab at the Alumni Medical Library at 715 Albany Street, 11th floor.