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Important Graduate School policies and student resources are outlined in this section of the web site, updated regularly as information changes. In addition to those GRS policies outlined in the menu to the right, please also see the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Bulletin, which provides course descriptions and complete policies and procedures of the Graduate School, and the Student Link, a secure gateway to all of your Boston University records, class schedules, financial information, and course registration. The following resources will also be helpful:

Boston University Libraries

Mugar Memorial Library is the main research library on the Charles River campus and the primary library for study, teaching, and research in the humanities and social sciences for Boston University. There are several specialized branch libraries within the Mugar system: the African Studies Library, the Astronomy Library, the Beebe Communications Library, the Frederick S. Pardee Management Library, the Music Library, the Pickering Educational Resources Library,and the Science and Engineering Library. Additionally, the University has several other major libraries with professional staff: the Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Library, the Pappas Law Library, the Medical Library, the School of Theology Library, and the Stone Science Library. Click here to access the Library Catalog.

Computing Resources

Boston University's Office of Information Technology provides computing facilities and Internet services, including e-mail, for students, faculty, and staff. The Arts and Sciences Computing Services Group provides computing facilities in labs on the third floor of the Arts and Sciences building at 685 Commonwealth Avenue, as well as technical support and equipment.

Bookstore

Barnes & Noble at Boston University, the University's official bookstore, offers an extensive selection of text, reference, and general reading books, insignia merchandise, and supplies. The store is located in Kenmore Square at 660 Beacon Street and is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Rush hours at the beginning of each semester supplement the regular opening and closing times. Call the bookstore at 617-267-8484.

 

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