About the Dean of Students

The mission of the Dean of Students and the Division of Student Affairs is to enhance the quality, character, and perspectives of our students. Through its many orientation, mentoring, and counseling programs, the Division promotes an environment that encourages intellectual exchange and individual expression. By offering these programs and a rich residential environment where students can interact with each other, faculty, staff, and other adults, the Division strives to help students develop both personally and academically. The role of the Dean of Students is to interact with students and student associations to represent student concerns and to provide programs and services that facilitate both personal and academic growth.

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Boston University is dedicated to providing an environment that will enable students to effectively engage in academic and intellectual work, community service, and other activities that will enrich their time at the University.

Community Resources

Interested in student leadership?

If you are interested in student leadership opporunities, check out our new Student Leadership Opportunities page! Read more

Stay Healthy with Student Health Services

With H1N1 flu a real factor in our current lives, the Dean of Students Office would like to remind you that Student Health Services (SHS) is available on campus to help you protect yourself against and treat this illness. Read more

FYI Student Blog

Dean Elmore’s student staff have started their own blog, featuring frequently asked questions by people who call the office and the answers that everyone should know.