BU Resources
Graduate Education Resources
Housing
BU students have a number of resources available to help them find a home in one of the city’s great neighborhoods.
BU has put together a new resource for your housing search. Explore some frequently asked questions here about searching for housing in Boston as a BU graduate or professional student.
Here are some resources to explore campus housing opportunities:
- Learn more about BU’s surrounding neighborhoods and housing options through the Neighborhood Guide on the Graduate Education Website.
- Explore BU’s off campus housing webpage to peruse property listings throughout the city.
- Tips & Resources for finding off campus housing are available here.
Contact: BU Off-Campus Services; 25 Buick Street, 1st Floor; 617-353-3523; och@bu.edu
Career Development
The CDO works with students, collaborates with BU colleagues, and partners with employers. We offer a suite of online resources, and a wide variety of events and programs for you as you navigate your way from the first day of class to graduation and beyond.
- Getting Started with the CDO
- Join Handshake: Handshake is BU’s online career development hub, exclusively for students and alumni to access resources, opportunities, and events. Make an individual appointment, register for an event, and explore employers and internships/jobs.
Contact: 44 Cummington Mall; 617-353-5731; engcareers at bu.edu
Financial Aid
Please visit the ENG financial aid webpage for more information on financing your graduate education. To set up a virtual appointment with our financial aid staff member: please call (617-353-9760) or email enggrad at bu.edu .
Transportation
BU Parking and Transportation services is your source of information for navigating campus and the City 0f Boston:
- The BU Bus : a free and convenient way to travel all of BU’s campuses.
- MBTA: Order your Transit pass here.
- Bike safety : We’re here to help keep your rides enjoyable and safe.
- ZipCar: As the world’s leading car-sharing network, Zipcar lets you drive a variety of cars on demand, by the hour or the day, around campuses, cities and airports worldwide.
- Student parking permits
- Lots & Locations
Contact: Located at 1010 Commonwealth Avenue. Email: parking@bu.edu; (617) 353-2160.
International Student Experience
The International Student & Scholar’s Office (ISSO) provides professional expertise on immigration and employment, and help ensure student, scholar, and institutional compliance with federal regulations. ISSO staff are available to guide students and scholars through the often complicated requirements for foreign nationals studying and working in the United States.
Services offered by ISSO:
- New Student FAQ
- Orientation
- BU First Class: BU First Class is delivered on the edX platform Edge and is comprised of short videos, polls, and self-checks designed to be completed from anywhere on any device.
- Medical Care and Immunization
- Intercultural programs and events
- Immigration assistance, including:
- Maintaining status
- Changing status
- Extensions
- Traveling outside the US (and returning)
- Social Security Number application
- Working outside BU
- Embassies and consulates
Contact the ISSO if you have questions or need assistance. The ISSO office is located at 888 Commonwealth Avenue.
Study Spaces
There are many quiet places to study at BU, both in the College of Engineering and around the University.
Office of the Ombuds
The Office of the Ombuds is an independent, impartial, informal problem-solving resource serving faculty, staff, and students on the Charles River and Medical campuses. The Office maintains strict confidentiality, and provides a safe place for you to have off-the-record conversations on issues related to life, work, or study at Boston University. Talking to the Ombuds can be a good first step if you have a concern and you don’t know where to turn for help.
Contact: 617-358-5961; ombuds@bu.edu