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May 2012 First Gen Newsletter.

The USC is interested in gathering your feedback on our first gen offerings.  We’ll use your input to make our programs and publications more relevant and helpful.  Please respond so we can become an even better resource for you and all first gen students!

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The latest First Gen newsletter is now available:

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Study Breaks are back! Join us in December for refreshments, snacks, and goody bags to help get you through Finals. Click here for info and to RSVP!

The last day to drop standard undergraduate classes (with a “W” grade) for Fall 2011 is Friday, November 11, 2011.

The last day to drop ALL of your undergraduate classes (with “W” grades) is Tuesday, November 29, 2011. To drop all of your classes, you would need to take a Leave of Absence or an Official Withdrawal from BU. Contact the USC to discuss your particular situation.

Thanks to all who attended our awesome Fall BBQ for First Gen students! It was a beautiful evening at Fox Fountain, with delicious cookout food, fun games, and great people. We look forward to seeing you at our next events!

JOIN US!

First Generation Students Social/BBQ

Wed., September 14, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

at the Howard Thurman Center

(GSU, 775 Comm. Ave., Lower Level).

At the social, students who are among the first in their families to go to college can enjoy refreshments and conversation with fellow First Gen college students (first-year and upperclass) and with various University administrators.
View the invitation and R.S.V.P. here by Monday, September 12th, at noon. For more information, contact the University Service Center at 617-358-1818.

In addition to our regular 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F business hours, the USC will also be open:

to assist students who are moving on campus.

WELCOME, STUDENTS!

Returning Students:

Remember your 1st-year Summer Orientation? Remember how nice it was to meet other BU students there, or wish you’d met more?

Join us at the Summer 2011 Orientation receptions and help us welcome the incoming First-Generation students and their families!

New Students & Families:

We hope to see you at our Orientation receptions for first-generation college students and their families! Refer to your Orientation schedule for date, time, and location. We look forward to welcoming you personally to BU!

Best wishes to all May 2011 graduates of Boston University!
For returning students, we hope you have a fantastic summer and look forward to having you back soon!