B.U. Glossary
The following is a list of common terms you may hear at Boston University:
1019
A coeducational residence at the corner of Babcock Street and Commonwealth Avenue with a large common study room.
575 Commonwealth Avenue
Residence Hall located near Kenmore Square.
APARC
African Presidential Archives and Research Center
Bay State Road
The Street between Commonwealth Avenue and the Charles River. It is lined with brownstones which house students and University offices, programs, and centers.
BioSquare
A facility in downtown Boston which unites Boston University and the Boston Medical Center in a collaboration between industry and academia. For more information, visit www.biosquare.org.
BSC
Brownstone Student Council
BUEMS
Boston University Emergency Medical Service
BUMP
Boston University Marine Program
CAS
College of Arts and Sciences
CELOP
Center for English Language and Orientation Programs
CFA
College of Fine Arts
CGS
College of General Studies
COM
College of Communication
Comm. Ave.
Commonwealth Avenue
Convenience Points
Like dining points, Convenience Points can be used like cash (one convenience point is equal to one dollar) at all Campus Dining Services locations and for many other services on campus. Students can purchase all books and other merchandise at Barnes & Noble at BU, get necessities from any of the six Campus Conveniences, wash their laundry, get snacks from vending machines, and even make photocopies. For more information, visit Student Account Services at 881 Commonwealth Avenue or call 617.353.2264.
Danielsen Hall
This coeducational residence is located on Beacon Street near Massachusetts Avenue and along the Charles River.
Dining Points
Dining Points are used like cash at all Campus Dining Services locations. One point is equal to one dollar. There are many dining plan options. Visit the Dining Plans & Convenience Points website for more information.
DS
Disability Services
ENG
College of Engineering
ERC
Educational Resource Center
GA
Graduate Assistant
GPA
Grade Point Average
GRS
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
GSM
Graduate School of Management
GSU
George Sherman Union
Hillel
This student organization supports religious, cultural, educational, and social interests of all Jewish students at Boston University. The Florence and Chafetz Hillel House is located at 213 Bay State Road in a beautiful new building. For more information, visit the Hillel website.
IRWA
Institute for Religion and World Affairs
ISSO
International Students and Scholars Office
LAW
School of Law
LSU
Local Student Union
MED
School of Medicine
MET
Metropolitan College
Myles Annex
This limestone residence, created in the Classical Revival style, is accessed from the second floor of Myles Standish Hall.
Myles Standish Hall
Formerly a fashionable Boston hotel, this residence stands just on the edge of Kenmore Square. The e-shape style of this brick building makes it unique.
Newman House
The Catholic Center at Boston University, located at 211 Bay State Road, houses offices for the Catholic Campus Ministers, a small Chapel, and some study and gathering places.
ORL
Office of Residence Life
OSP
Office of Sponsored Programs
OUR
Office of the University Registrar
PA
Peer Advisor
PERD
Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
RA
Resident Assistant
Rhett
Boston University mascot (Boston Terrier)
SAO
Student Activities Office
SAR
Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
SDM
School of Dental Medicine
SED
School of Education
SHA
School of Hospitality Administration
Shelton Hall
This residence is located at 91 Bay State Road. It is a former Sheraton hotel.
SMG
School of Management
SPH
School of Public Health
SSW
School of Social Work
STH
School of Theology
Student Village
The Student Village provides students with superior recreation, athletic, living, dining, and outdoor spaces. The Village includes a Track and Tennis Center, state-of-the-art Fitness and Recreation Center, four new high-rise Residence Halls, and a Sports and Entertainment Arena.
TA
Teaching Assistant
Terrier Card
Student identification card
The Castle
The castle is located at 225 Bay State Road.
The Freep
The Daily Free Press--an independent student newspaper founded on May 5, 1970.
The T
The subway system of the Massachusetts Bay Turnpike Authority. The T runs along Commonwealth Avenue to transport BU students.
The Towers
A coeducational residence located on beautiful, tree-lined Bay State Road
UNI
The University Professors
UROP
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Warren Towers
Residence Hall located on mid-campus along Commonwealth Avenue. Includes Fairfield, Marshall, and Shields Towers.
WBUR
Boston’s National Public Radio (90.9 FM)
West Campus Complex
Claflin, Sleeper, and Rich Halls are separate residences arranged in a semicircle overlooking Nickerson Field next to the Case Athletic Center.
