MSW Program
Off-Campus Weekend Programs
Electronic Resources
In order to successfully access and utilize electronic resources students need the following:
- Access to a computer (PC Windows XP or higher)
- Access to a printer
- Access to the Internet
- BU login name with Kerberos password
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (free)
Computing Resources
BU offers support to enable students to use their computers to their full capacity.
- Computing Web - A Resource for all computing resources at the University
- Personal Computing Support Center - A free resource dedicated to helping Boston University's students, faculty, and academic staff use their computers effectively with consulting services and tutorials
- University Computers - Online store for computers, software, peripherals, and accessories.
E-mail Resources
BU offers support to enable students to use their computers to their full capacity.
- E-mail - Distance education account: A free service provided to the entire University community.
- E-mail Fowards - Forward your e-mail to another e-mail service (e.g., Hotmail, Gmail). Be sure that you DO NOT KEEP A COPY OF INCOMING E-MAIL ON ACS
Information Services
- Student Link - Access your records at Boston University
- Blackboard - Faculty build, conduct, and manage courses on the Web for students
Students access Blackboard to get course syllabi (with the lists of required books to purchase). Faculty post links to web-based content here and leave messages for students to read about assignments.
- Access your courses on Blackboard
- Information on printing and saving from Blackboard and Mugar Course Reserves, see the Tips page.
Note: Individuals accessing the internet using AOL should access BU electronic resources through another web browser (i.e. Internet Explorer, Firefox). For further assistance please contact sswptp@bu.edu or 617-353-3766.
