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Name	Community	Description
CAS	CAS	The College of Arts & Sciences is BU’s largest academic division and the heart of the BU experience, with over 2,500 courses in the humanities, natural and social sciences, and mathematics and computer science, and programs with more than 70 majors and minors.
African Studies Center	CAS	Over 70 faculty and researchers in 20 schools and departments offer a wide range of courses with significant Africa content.
Astronomy	CAS	For students planning careers in astronomy, space science, or related fields as well as for those wishing for a physical science degree while focusing on this exciting field of science.
BU Observatory	CAS	The Judson B. Coit Observatory is located on the CAS roof at 725 Commonwealth Ave. It is used for both undergraduate- and graduate-level courses, public open nights, and observing projects of the Boston University Astronomical Society.
BU Marine Program	CAS	An interdisciplinary, hands-on, research-oriented curriculum in Marine Science with courses and faculty from Biology, Earth Sciences, and Geography & Environment.
Computer Science	CAS	An education to last a lifetime in a fast-changing field.
Economics	CAS	One of the leading economics departments in the world with an international character.
Center for Energy & Environmental Studies	CAS	The center engages in education, research, and professional training in the fields of energy and environmental analysis.
Arche—Undergraduate Philosophy Publication	CAS	A student-run, undergraduate journal of philosophy endeavoring to highlight exceptional undergraduate scholarship.
Physics	CAS	The physics program gives students a foundation of knowledge and problem-solving ability on which to build a variety of careers.
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences	CAS	Over 500 new students annually contribute to the scholarly work being conducted by our academic departments, interdisciplinary programs, research centers, and institutes.
Political Science	CAS	Political scientists explore the concerns and issues that animate public life. Using both humanistic and scientific approaches, we study how political communities attempt to reconcile the claims of justice, power, liberty, and authority.
COM	COM	The College of Communication combines academic rigor and professional “hands-on” skills in all areas of communication, including television, film, radio, public relations, advertising, journalism and communication theory.
COM Career Services	COM	A resource to help COM students and alumni with career planning and job and internship searches.
COM Graduate Programs	COM	Specialized programs in advertising, journalism, film production, and public relations highlight the variety and quality of COM’s graduate offerings.
COM Student Assembly	COM	The College of Communication’s student government, promoting the educational and social interests of COM students and ensuring the efficiency and continuity of student activities.
Film & Television	COM	Over the years, Film & Television graduates from BU have turned out to be some of America’s most successful directors, screenwriters, editors, producers, executives and academics.
Master’s in Media Ventures	COM	A program for creative, entrepreneurial people who love technology, business, and media, and who want to develop innovative content.
ENG	ENG	The College of Engineering prepares you to be a leader in the creation of new technology that positively impacts our world, offering study abroad programs, vibrant student organizations and clubs, undergraduate research opportunities, and internship and work possibilities.
Electrical & Computer Engineering	ENG	World-class, interdisciplinary research, one-on-one contact between students and faculty, ample research opportunities for all students and a sense of community and global responsibility.
Materials Science and Engineering	ENG	Materials science and engineering is driving innovations in biomaterials, electronic and photonic materials, materials for energy and environment, and nanomaterials applications.
Mechanical Engineering	ENG	ME educational components provide students with a strong technical foundation as well as access to a wide array of educational opportunities that extend beyond the classroom.
Systems Engineering	ENG	Systems Engineering cuts across the traditional engineering departments as a discipline that enables building, analyzing, or managing a system be it electrical, mechanical, chemical, biological or one involving business processes and logistics.
CFA	CFA	The College of Fine Arts is a vibrant community of artists that brings together the School of Music, the School of Theatre, and the School of Visual Arts, and offers professional training in the arts in conservatory-style environments.
Music Department	CFA	The oldest degree-granting music program in the United States, committed to integrating professional training and the study of the liberal arts and to providing a rich intellectual and artistic environment essential for professional development.
Music Education Program	CFA	The College of Fine Arts offers majors and minors in Music Education.
Theatre	CFA	The School of Theatre in the College of Fine Arts at Boston University was established in 1954 as one of the country’s leading institutions for the study of acting, stage management, design, production, and all aspects of the theatrical profession.
Boston Center for American Performance	CFA	The Professional Extension of the Boston University School of Theatre.
Sargent College	SAR	Boston University Sargent College fosters critical and innovative thinking to best serve the health care needs of society through academics, research and clinical practice.
The ErgoGirls	SAR	Reshaping your life by reshaping your posture.
MET	MET	Metropolitan College offers part-time, full-time, and international students a remarkable range of choices for study to help enrich their lives and advance their careers.
Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine	SDM	The Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine offers a four-year Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) program and a two-year Advanced Standing program for internationally trained dentists. We also offer advanced certificates and degrees in all recognized specialties.
SED	SED	The School of Education is committed to both the preparation of educators and the advancement of research and scholarship, offering programs leading to initial licensure as a teacher, counselor, or administrator, as well as programs of advanced studies for practitioners and scholars.
School of Education Special Education Program	SED	This program gives students the opportunity to learn about individuals with disabilities, and the programs, supports, and public policies that affect these individuals throughout their lives.
Upward Bound	SED	A federally funded college preparatory program for potential first-generation college and low-income Boston Public High School students.
SHA Alumni	SHA, Alumni	Keep SHA and your fellow alumni informed of your news by telling us about your professional accomplishments, the challenges you face in the field, and sharing your dreams for the future.
LAW	LAW	The core of the BU Law learning experience is excellent teaching and a superior learning environment in which teachers – nationally acclaimed for their legal skills and scholarship – guide, inspire and challenge their students.
School of Law: Graduate & International Programs Office	LAW	The central administrative office for BU Law’s LLM in American Law Program, LLM in Intellectual Property Law Program and foreign exchange programs.
Pappas Law Library	LAW	Committed to the continued growth of academic excellence for BU Law.
SMG	SMG	The School of Management develops new ideas and insights for scholars and practitioners through its faculty’s research
School of Management Alumni	SMG, Alumni	The SMG alumni community is one of its key resources, with a global network of 45,000 management alumni located in more than 100 countries.
Executive MBA Program	SMG	The program focuses on management as a system, a cross-functional understanding of the interdependencies among organizations’ components.
Feld Career Center	SMG	Our counselors provide training for lifelong career development.
MBA Program	SMG	A two-year interactive learning experience addressing the dynamics of global business.
SMG Black MBA Association	SMG	The Association mission is to facilitate a sense of community both among BU MBA students and programs, and among the larger BU campus and Boston-area universities.
MED	MED	Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) is a major research institution, providing an exceptional environment for students interested in basic science, clinical investigation, or public health and health services oriented research.
Dermatology	MED	The Department of Dermatology provides care to inpatients and outpatients in the Boston area.
Continuing Medical Education	MED	The hallmark of BUSM CME activities is translating the teaching and research expertise of medical school faculty into achievable goals at the clinical practice level.
Flow Cytometry Core Facility	MED	Flow cytometry services for analysis and sorting of cells, as well as expert consultation for project/experiment planning.
SPH	SPH	Boston University School of Public Health offers master’s and doctoral-level education in a wide variety of public health concentrations, striving to improve the health of local, national and international populations.
SSW	SSW	A dynamic, urban-based graduate school, committed to producing social workers who possess excellent skills and know how to practice within a variety of contexts, from clinical counseling to community-based and macro-level settings.
STH	STH	The oldest theological seminary of American Methodism and the founding school of Boston University, offering several special degree programs.
STH Admissions	STH	The School of Theology is one of the most exciting seminaries in the world.
STH Library	STH	The Library of the School of Theology is an independent unit serving as a cooperating part of the Boston University library system.

Name	Community	Description
BU Alumni Association	Alumni	Connecting nearly 300,000 BU alumni around the world!
Boston University Academy Alumni Association	BUA	The Association seeks to provide opportunities for alums to remain connected to their days at One University Road.
College of Arts & Sciences Alumni	Alumni	The Boston University College of Arts & Sciences alumni come from over 50 graduate and undergraduate departments and interdisciplinary programs.
College of Communication Alumni	Alumni	Our community is made up of more than faculty and students. It’s a network of communications professionals; people established in the film, journalism, advertising, public relations and broadcast industries.
College of Engineering Alumni	Alumni	A resource for Engineering alumni to stay updated and informed about upcoming alumni events and news.
Parents Program	Alumni, Parents	Focused on helping parents become more involved in the school.
BU Alumni in DC	Alumni	The official BU Alumni Club in Washington, D.C.
BU Computing Alumni Network	Alumni	Connecting computer science alums with one another.

Name	Community	Description
Athletics	Athletics, Students	Dedicated to excellence in athletics, academics, and community.
BU DC Alumni Athletics	Athletics, Alumni	Fun and competitive athletic opportunities for Boston University alumni in the DC-metro area.
Big Band	Students	Athletic bands consisting of the Marching Band, Pep Band, Winter Percussion Ensemble, and the Scarlet Band.
Terrier Nation	Athletics	Covering the whole spectrum of BU sports, including varsity, club, and intramurals.
Agganis Arena	All BU	A state-of-the-art, multipurpose sports and entertainment center, and home to Terrier hockey and basketball.

Name	Community	Description
BU Bookstore	All BU	An academic superstore with textbooks, books, apparel, school goods, and a tasty cafe.
Center for Career Development	Students	Here at the Center for Career Development, (CCD) our mission is to support students through the choice of major and the career decision-making process.
Center for English Language & Orientation Programs (CELOP)	Students	An intensive English language program that has been teaching English language and culture to international students for over 30 years.
Commencement	Students	The Boston University Commencement site contains all updated information on the ceremonies for Commencement Weekend.
Dining Services	All BU	Serving all of Boston University’s dining needs, with 5 residence dining rooms, 17 retail outlets, the Union Court, and much more.
Hillel House (Jewish Ministry)	Ministry	The center for Jewish life on the Boston University campus.
Marsh Chapel (Christian Ministry)	Ministry	The Christian ministry at Boston University supports all faiths and denominations.
Harriet E. Richards House	Students	Alternative housing for female undergraduate students dependent on financial aid.
Tsai Performance Center	All BU	Situated in the College of Arts & Sciences building, an ideal performance space for concerts, theatrical and dance presentations, lectures, film programs, and conferences.
George Sherman Union	All BU	The GSU is one of the centers of student life and a focal point of campus activity.
GSU Activities Info Desk	Students	With information about the GSU and events on campus, it’s a great place to stop by!
Greek Life	Students	The Greek community strives toward helping you find your place within the Boston University community.
Howard Thurman Center	Students	The Howard Thurman Center provides an interactive space and innovative programs where students from diverse social networks can connect. Located on the lower level of BU’s student union, our work is based on the common ground philosophy of Dr. Thurman.
Orientation & Off-Campus Services	Students	The Orientation staff is here to facilitate your transition to Boston University.
Student Activities Office	Students	Here to keep you informed and involved with events and activities as a member of the student community!
BU Central	Students	Boston University’s late-night entertainment venue, located right in the center of campus.
Programming Council	Students	Boston University’s student-run programming board, planning many of the concerts, comedy shows, and other entertainment on campus.
Allocations Board	Students	A student-run organization that is charged with allocating (surprise, surprise) money to student organizations on campus.
Student Union	Students	BU’s undergraduate student government organization is the most effective way to build practical, real-world skills as well as have your influence felt and voice heard at BU.
Study Abroad	Students	Students from Boston University and over 150 other colleges and universities nationwide enjoy the opportunity to study in more than 30 cities on six continents every year.
Sustainability	All BU	The on-campus organization devoted to making BU a more environmentally friendly place through recycling, conservation, and other “green” activities.
Sustainability Alumni	All BU	Serving alumni who have a personal or professional interest in sustainability and connecting all BU alumni in this fast-growth industry to the University and each other.
University Shuttle (The BUS)	All BU	A shuttle bus with stops all along the BU campus and easing travel between Boston University’s Charles River and Medical Campuses.
Program in Publishing (CPE)	Students	Certificate program that teaches the important fundamentals of the publishing industry.
Community Service Center	Students	Home to 13 student-run service programs, projects and events, with a base of over 3,000 volunteers and contributing over 90,000 hours of service to the Greater Boston area and around the U.S.
Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center	Students	A major resource for researchers, biographers, historians, producers, and students, with substantial holdings of contemporary and historical documents, and over 140,000 rare books.
IS&T	All BU	Providing best-in-class infrastructure and services to support innovative and effective teaching, leading research, and efficient and convenient University services.
Institute for Technology Entrepreneurship & Commercialization	Students	The center of entrepreneurship studies and programs at the Boston University School of Management.
Fitness & Recreation Center (FitRec)	All BU	The athletic facility at BU with an 18,000-square-foot weight and cardio room, an indoor jogging track, a climbing wall, swimming pools, various gyms, racquetball and squash courts, and a lazy river.
Athletic Enhancement Center	All BU	The Northeast’s most complete athlete development facility.
Student Health Services	Students	A center designed to help meet your health care needs while at Boston University.
Admissions, Undergraduate	Prospective Students	Info about academics, fun facts, visitor programs, and more for prospective students.
Dean of Students	Students	Enhancing the quality, character, and perspectives of our students through orientation, mentoring, and counseling programs geared to promote an environment that encourages intellectual exchange and individual expression.
Center for Gender, Sexuality, and Activism	Students	A safe space that promotes and supports women while providing a warm and welcoming environment to all who are interested in the advancement and well-being of women at BU.
The Castle at Boston University	All BU	A graceful, Tudor Revival mansion available for weddings or private events.
Trustee Center at Boston University	All BU	The Metcalf Trustee Center at Boston University offers an elegant setting for your next event whether it is a wedding reception or corporate function.

Name	Community	Description
WBUR	All BU	Boston’s NPR news source.
WTBU	Students	The College of Communication’s student radio station.
Bostonia	Alumni	The seasonal all-University alumni magazine.
BU Quad	Students	An independent online magazine by students.
BU Today	All BU	Daily news and information on the web.
Daily Free Press	All BU	The independent student newspaper.
Daily Free Press Alumni Network	Alumni	Working to sustain and advance the high-quality, innovative, and independent student newspaper at Boston University.
BUniverse	All BU	Contribute, share, watch, and discuss videos related to BU.
butv10	All BU	The student-produced and managed television station.
Public Relations	All BU	The principal link between BU and regional, national, and international news media.
Yearbook	Students	Create your own individualized yearbook.

Name	Community	Description
Mass. Public Interest Research Group	Students	A state-wide organization for public interest campaigns.
BU Marketing Club	Students	An on-campus association for those who have an interest in the marketing field.
Center for Gender, Sexuality, and Activism	Students	A student-run center that provides a welcoming and safe space to the BU student body.
Lambda Chi Alpha	Students	A fraternal experience, focusing on leadership, scholarship, community service, and positive social experiences.
Filipino Student Association	Students	An organization which advocates the richness and the profundity of the Filipino heritage.
BU Students for Life	Students	Celebrating the post-graduation BU experience.
BU PRSSA	Students	PRSSA offers an invaluable experience for the budding PR professional, aspiring student, or even the curious.
BU Senior Week	Students	Senior Week is planned to recognize the significant academic accomplishments of the graduating class and to offer a number of social opportunities to celebrate this important milestone.
Stage Troupe	Students	BU’s oldest and largest extracurricular performing arts group for undergraduates not majoring in theatre.
Kappa Sigma	Students	Kappa Sigma seeks BU’s most promising and socially well-rounded gentlemen.
BU Entrepreneurs	Students	A part of the Boston University MBA community whose goal is to support and empower student entrepreneurs.
BU Fusion	Students	A hip hop dance showcase featuring some of the best talent in Boston, New England, the East Coast, and beyond.
BU Lebanese Club	Students	Promoting the Lebanese culture and acting as a connection between students from Lebanon.
BU Dance Marathon	Students	Dance to raise awareness about pediatric HIV/AIDS.
Sigma Alpha Mu	Students	A fraternity with strong values of brotherhood, community, and academics.
Shakespeare Society	Students	A small group of Shakespeare enthusiasts who have worked tirelessly to bring the good word of the Bard to the community.
Gamma Phi Beta	Students	A women’s society which promotes literary culture and social improvement.
BU Running Club	Students	Runners of all levels and experience are welcome to train for Boston, stay in shape, participate in events, and/or make new friends.
BU on Broadway	Students	BU’s premiere musical theatre organization, dedicated to bringing quality musical productions and theater-related events to the Boston University community.
Alpha Phi	Students	A sisterhood of outstanding women supporting one another in lifelong achievement.
Dear Abbeys	Students	Boston University’s premier all-male a cappella group.
BU Snowboard Team	Students	The biggest club sport at BU, taking riders from every skill level.
Relay for Life at BU	Students	A life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease.
Soccer Club	Students	Unifying diversity through the love of the world’s beautiful game.
BU Student Production Services	Students	Production support for students, by students.
India Club	Students	The largest cultural group at BU, welcoming the entire community to join.
Liquid Fun (Improv Comedy)	Students	Boston University’s leading improv troupe and most active comedy group.
BU Ad Club	Students	A professional organization providing advertising services for a diverse portfolio of clients.
BU Dance Team	Students	The Boston University Dance Team.
Umoja BU	Students	Boston University’s African-American student union.
Alpha Epsilon Phi	Students	A national sorority dedicated to helping women become the best they can be.
AdLab	Students	Great advertising doesn’t come from slick design programs. It comes from an idea.
Case Comp	Students	An invitation-only 24-hour case competition to solve a market challenge focused on technology in business strategy and operations.
Habitat for Humanity	Students	A nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry seeking to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.
Outlook at Marsh Chapel	Students	A faith-based LGBTQ space at Boston University.
Boston Playwrights’ Theatre	Students	An award-winning professional theatre dedicated to new works.
Alternative Spring Break	Students	Students improve the world around them while they develop leadership skills and inspire others to do the same.
Tri Delta	Students	Delta Delta Delta, Alpha Chapter at Boston University.
BosTones	Students	The BU BosTones bring a new dimension of soul, sweetness, and sass to the Boston a cappella scene.
Rugby	Students	Information about rugby at Boston University.
Alpha Delta Phi	Students	A diverse group of women who make a difference in each other’s lives, in the community, and on campus.
Sigma Delta Tau	Students	A national sorority and member of the National Panhellenic Conference.
International Affairs Association (BUIAA)	Students	A debate and international affairs society that encourages and promotes diplomacy, dialogue, and understanding different cultures.
Zen Community	Students	A group which meets to practice Zen meditation in the style taught by the late Korean Zen Master Seung Sahn.
Washington Journalism Center	Students	Students are offered the chance to spend a semester in Washington, DC, and obtain a myriad of experiences.
Pi Kappa Alpha	Students	Involved in multiple arenas, including athletics, philanthropy, community service, and social.
Engineering Class of 2013	Students	Connect with classmates, learn more about ENG.
Sigma Chi	Students	Cultivation, maintenance, and promotion of the core values of friendship, justice, and learning.
Treblemakers	Students	BU’s premiere coed a cappella group.
Alpha Kappa Psi	Students	America’s oldest and BU’s original business fraternity
Active Minds	Students	A student-run organization devoted to increasing awareness of mental health.
85 Broads	Students	An exclusive global women’s network with members who live, work, and study in 82 countries around the world.
BU Bands	Students	An organization dedicated to providing music-making opportunities to all students of the University community, regardless of major.
Cheerleading	Students	Boston University cheerleading.
History of Art & Architecture Association	Students	An undergraduate student-run organization, open to anyone, regardless of your major or knowledge of art and/or architecture history.

Department	Blog Name	Description
85 Broads	85 Broads	Local Chapter: Boston University. A networking and mentoring organization for women.
Admissions	BU Admissions Blog	An ongoing chronicle of admissions tips, news and stories from the BU Admissions staff.
Biostatistics Student Association	Biostatistics Student Association	Find all the details about the organization, including upcoming events and opportunities in biostatistics.
Center for Energy & Environmental Studies	Center for Energy & Environmental Studies	Saving the world one blog post at a time. Find a listing of jobs, internships, fellowships and grants, and access our alumni contact directory.
College of Arts & Sciences	The Core Blog	News, events and commentary from the Arts & Sciences Core Curriculum
College of Fine Arts Dean’s Blog	BU College of Fine Arts Dean’s Blog	Dean Juárez’s Arts and Culture Blog
Creative Writing Program	Creative Writing Program	This is the blog for the MFA Program in Creative Writing at Boston University. We’re looking to connect far-flung alumni and current grad students, and also give the world a little news about the program.
Dance Team	BU Dance Team	The Boston University Dance Team is a group of women dedicated to the art of dance and the promotion of school spirit.
Dean of Students	FYI Student Blog	A blog run by the professional and student staff members of the Boston University Dean of Students Office, updating the campus community with information and frequently asked questions about the office and campus life.
Dean of Students	Kenn 2.0	Dean Elmore’s Blog and social media hub.
Distance Education Office	Distance Education Office	The official blog of the Distance Education office. Share your stories, ask questions, and meet members of the BU online community.
Film/TV Department Alumni	Focus	The alumni newsletter for the Film/Television department at the College of Communication. Offering information on upcoming projects, special events at COM, student awards, and faculty news.
Forensic Science Society	BU Forensic Science Society	BUFSS is a group of students from Boston University’s Biomedical Forensic Science and Forensic Anthropology programs.
Graduate Film Studies	Light and Shadow	BU’s Graduate Film and Culture review blog.
Habitat for Humanity	Habitat for Humanity at Boston University	Eliminating poverty and homelessness in Boston and around the world.
Howard Thurman Center	BU Culture Shock	The official blog of the Howard Thurman Center.
Institute for Human Sciences	EU for You	Getting to know the European Union. Providing background information, speaker biographies, and relevant links to accompany our podcasts.
IPconnectEd	IPconnectEd	IPconnectEd is a student group for business, science, engineering, and law students who are interested in learning more about intellectual property (IP) and exploring careers related to IP management.
IS&T	Tracy Schroeder’s BU Blog	Leadership for IT Service.
LAW	BU Law Student Blogs	Follow the week-to-week lives of current students as they document their experiences at BU Law.
Public Relations	BU Now	News, information, and research from Boston University.
Mind and Brain Society	The Nerve Blog	Reflections on the mind and brain.
Mugar Library	BU Common	By students, for students—the library blog connects you to a common where you and your peers create, explore, and share.
NCAA Certification Report	NCAA Certification Report
New England Scholastic Press Association	New England Scholastic Press Association	Fostering excellence in scholastic journalism.
Interactive Design	PewPew ID	Interactive Design is the web design team for Boston University.
Photojournalism	Photo @ BU	A photo and multimedia journalism website.
Robert Pinsky Global Fellowships	Robert Pinsky Global Fellowships	Follow our MFA candidates as they travel the world for inspiration.
Student Health Services	Wellness Education Blog
Visual Arts Library	Eyebrary!	A blog for the BU Visual Arts Library.