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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 on
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

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Begin using your BU login name and
Kerberos password to access your Boston
University e-mail
on the central mail server,
ACS (Academic Computing System),
before you arrive on campus. ACS e-mail
accounts will be created within 24 hours after you
choose a BU login name.
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Link, where
you can view class schedules and registration, your
personal and financial records, information
on financial aid and housing, on-campus job
listings, and more. You
can also purchase convenience points
here.
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Become a Web publisher on people.bu.edu,
where you can
post your resume, academic interests, research findings
... and tell
the world a little about yourself.
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P r e r e q u i s i t e s

If you received an Early Bird access code, you
also need to know your BU ID number.
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.
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Click
here to apply using your BU Web account
(Valid Monday 2 November 2009 through Sunday 3 January 2010)
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Click here to apply using your
Early Bird access code
(Valid Monday 2 November 2009 through Sunday 3 January 2010)
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: To use
this application, your browser must support SSL and
your browser
must be configured to accept cookies. 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 4 January 2010
- Unrenewed accounts will be disabled on
Monday 8 February 2010
To renew, bring your official Boston University picture
ID to the IT Help Center at 533 Commonwealth Avenue or to
the IT Help Center @ Mugar. Students on the Medical Campus
can renew at the Computer Lab at the Alumni Medical
Library at 715 Albany Street, 11th floor.
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