Create an Account
ACS Accounts for BU Students, Faculty, and Staff
Eligibility
As a general guideline, all on-campus students who have active status with the University Registrar are eligible for an ACS account. In addition, all on-campus faculty or staff are eligible if they are active with Human Resources, or retired from the University.
Your account expires when you leave the University. For more information, please see Account Expiration.
BU students, faculty, and staff can create an account online by completing the online application linked at the bottom of this page. You’ll be given detailed instructions as you proceed through the application.
Others must submit an application before they can create an account. See instructions for guests, departments, and student organizations.
Before You Start
Be sure to have your BU ID number on hand. Your BU ID number can be found on your BU ID.
Please note: Once you have completed the online application, you must present your current BU ID at the IT Help Center located at 533 Commonwealth Avenue in Kenmore Square, or at Mugar Library. Your account will normally be available within 12 hours.