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

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.

1. Click here to apply using your BU Web account
   (Valid Monday 2 November 2009 through Sunday 3 January 2010)



2. 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.