Campus Facilities

Boston University enrolls more than 32,000 students during the school year, and over 7,000 each summer. As a major research university and a top institution of learning, Boston Univeristy has a wealth of resources and facilities to enhance your studies and experiences while you're here.

Computing Resources

Students have access to a wide variety of computers for communication, coursework, and research at the BU Common @ Mugar located at the Mugar Memorial Library, 771 Commonwealth Avenue. The BU Common @ Mugar has spacious and comfortable accommodations, nearly 200 stations throughout the first three floors of Mugar Memorial Library, and support services.

If you choose to bring your laptop with you this summer, wireless internet access is available in Warren Towers and across the entire campus.

Library Services

There are 24 libraries on campus, holding 2.2 million volumes and more than 30,698 periodicals. Mugar Memorial Library is the primary library for study, teaching, and research in the humanities and social sciences for Boston University.

For details on the other 22 branch libraries and holdings on campus, visit bu.edu/library.

Fitness and Recreation Center

If you're looking for fun activities to engage in during your free time, Boston University's Fitness & Recreation Center (FitRec) is the place to go. With approximately 270,000 square feet of space, FitRec offers an 18,000-square-foot weight and cardio room, a lazy river, two separate swimming pools, two multi-use gymnasiums with seven courts, an elevated 1/8 mile jogging track overlooking several activity areas, racquetball and squash courts, and a 35' climbing wall.

Students in our High School Programs must be at least 16 years of age to purchase a membership for use of the FitRec Center while they are on campus. Eligible students need to have their parent(s) or guardian(s) fill out an Informed Consent and Waiver of Liability form (enclosed in the High School Program acceptance packet). The form should be returned to the Summer Term High School Programs office with other forms prior to arrival.

For Summer Challenge and Summer Preview students, we recommend that this form is filled out even if you do not intend on purchasing a membership, since some of our planned afternoon activities occur in the FitRec Center and the form is needed.

The George Sherman Student Union

The George Sherman Union (GSU), located at 775 Commonwealth Avenue, has facilities that include a food court with varied food options, video games area, and a conference auditorium. Films, lectures, art exhibitions, and recitals are held there frequently. For more information, call the Union Information Center at 617-353-2921 or visit bu.edu/gsu.

Barnes and Noble Bookstore at Boston University

Books, notebooks, and other supplies are available at the Barnes and Noble bookstore, located at 660 Beacon Street in Kenmore Square.

Summer Hours:

Monday-Friday, 9 am - 9 pm
Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, 12 pm - 6 pm

For more information visit bu.bkstore.com, call 617-267-8484, or email bksbu@bncollege.com.

Student Health Services

Boston University Student Health Services, located at 881 Commonwealth Avenue West, is open to all students. Most student medical problems can be addressed through Student Health Services. Students must be accompanied by a Program Assistant when going to Student Health Services. There is a co-pay fee of $25 for each visit. The fee can be paid by cash, check, credit card, or charged to the student's account. In the case of an emergency or the need for medical care on the weekends or weekdays after 4:30 pm, students are sent to a local hospital's emergency room, accompanied by a Program Assistant. Students who are not feeling well should inform the Program Assistant on-call immediately.

Arts & Sciences Writing Center

For High School Honors students only.
The Arts & Sciences Writing Center, at 730 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 301, offers one-on-one tutorials free of charge to all students enrolled in the BU Writing Program course, WR 100.

Tutorials may be available on a walk-in basis, but appointments are strongly recommended. Students may sign up for tutorial sessions online at bu.edu/writingprogram/the-writing-center, by calling 617-358-1500, or in person at the Writing Center.

Educational Resource Center

For High School Honors students only.
The Educational Resource Center (ERC), located on the fourth floor of the George Sherman Union, offers academic support and peer tutoring in many summer classes. Interested High School Honors students should visit the ERC to register and request a peer tutor.

Disability Services

Boston University is committed to supporting the academic, social, and cultural integration of individuals with disabilities. Our mission is to foster academic excellence, personal responsibility, and leadership growth in students with disabilities. Individuals are encouraged to contact Disability Services to discuss support services and accommodations they may need. Services include auxiliary aids such as sign-language interpreters, exam accommodation, note taking services, text in alternative format, and assistive technology. Accommodations are provided on a case-by-case basis depending on the individual's diagnosis and documented needs. Disability Services is also available to consult with individuals and groups regarding architectural, programmatic, digital, or communication access. The University's Compliance Officer for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is the Director of Disability Services, Lorraine E. Wolf, Ph.D., who can be reached at lwolf@bu.edu. The Office of Disability Services may be reached at 617-353-3658, by email at access@bu.edu, or at bu.edu/disability.