Lifebook
The Lifebook covers BU’s nonacademic policies—everything from the rules of the residences and replacing a Terrier Card to your privacy rights and records, as well as BU’s policies related to alcohol, hazing, weapons, and sexual misconduct. BU also has academic policies, which are available on the Academic Policies page.
BU does its utmost to ensure the safety of its community and promote an engaging and secure learning environment.
Some of the language here may be strict, but it’s the mark of how seriously we take our role in fostering the well-being of all our students, faculty, and staff.
- Alcohol & Illegal Substances
BU complies with state and federal law, but we have our own policy for students too - Animals on Campus
Pets, service animals, and more - Campus Parking Permits
Where to get a permit and penalties for falsifying one - Computing Ethics & Conditions of Use
Rules for using our computing facilities - Events and Demonstration Policy
Learn more about how to book a space on campus or use a space to have a demonstration - Firearms & Dangerous Substances
From guns and flammable liquids to mace and pepper spray - Grievance & Complaint Procedures
Covering general grievances, cases of discrimination or harassment, and disability discrimination - Hazing Prevention & Reporting
Details for what constitutes hazing and what to do if it happens - Jury Service
The benefits of serving and how to arrange missed classes and more if you’re called up - Publications
Everything from student opinion journals to school newsletters and brochures - Records
Address changes, disciplinary records, and your privacy rights (FERPA) - Residential Policies
Everything a BU resident needs to know, from what’s allowed in our halls to what we expect of you - Residential Conduct & the Judicial Process
If a rule is broken or an investigation found necessary, here’s how it plays - Suspension & Credit
Rules for credit taken outside BU while suspended - Terrier Card (BU ID)
Where to get yours and how to replace one - Tolerance & Religion
Showing respect for the beliefs of others is part of BU life - Sexual Misconduct Policies
What we define as sexual misconduct, and how to prevent and eliminate any such behavior