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Graduate Affairs<\/h2>
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The Graduate Affairs office supports COM graduate students throughout their academic journey\u2014from admission through graduation. The office manages graduate admissions, academic policies, student life initiatives, and a wide range of student services.<\/p>\n

Graduate Affairs works closely with program directors, department chairs, student groups, and offices across Boston University to support the graduate student community.<\/p>\n

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Graduate Affairs at comgrad@bu.edu<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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COM Undergraduate Affairs (Academic Advising)<\/h2>
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The College of Communication uses a dual advising model. Students work primarily with the academic advising team in COM Undergraduate Affairs (COM, Room 123). Students with a declared COM major are also assigned a faculty mentor.<\/p>\n

COM academic advisors are assigned through the MyBU Student Portal, but students may meet with any member of our advising team. Many students build a relationship with one academic advisor and continue to meet with that person throughout their time in COM.<\/p>\n

All students are required to meet with an academic advisor at least once each term. During advising meetings, we answer questions, build four-year plans, and review BU Hub and COM major requirements. We also discuss minors, dual degrees, double majors within COM, elective coursework, study abroad, internships, and other University opportunities and resources. Our team supports students as they work toward their educational, personal, and career goals.<\/p>\n

To schedule an appointment, go to the MyBU Student Dashboard and choose Advising > Appointments. Click New Appointment and complete the Appointment Scheduling form using the drop-down menus and text box.<\/p>\n

Students with an officially declared COM major are assigned a faculty mentor\u2014a professor in their major field who provides guidance on professional opportunities, internships, career development, and other field-specific matters. Mentors are assigned by academic departments and can be changed upon request. All COM students must satisfy COM CO 575 Professional Experience, which is often approved by the faculty mentor.<\/p>\n

More information is available on the COM Undergraduate Affairs<\/a> website. Please contact COM Undergraduate Affairs at comugrad@bu.edu<\/a> with any questions.<\/p>\n

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Career Services<\/h2>
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The COM Career Services Mission Statement is:<\/p>\n

We empower communication students to discover their strengths, pursue meaningful careers, and shape their professional futures. Guided by equity and inclusion, we provide supportive services and partner with others to expand opportunities for all.<\/em><\/p>\n

The College of Communication Career Services office provides a multitude of services and resources to COM students and alumni. Career counseling is available to assist students and alumni in exploring and researching communication careers, discussing their findings and proposed career goals, and receiving professional input on the appropriate steps toward those goals.<\/p>\n

A variety of workshops and seminars are offered throughout the school year to enhance students\u2019 upcoming internship and job searches. Workshops include information on r\u00e9sum\u00e9 and cover letter writing, job search strategies, networking using LinkedIn, job interviewing skills, portfolio presentation, negotiating salaries, and understanding benefits.<\/p>\n

Special events held throughout the school year include numerous company information sessions, and alumni-student networking events.<\/p>\n

A r\u00e9sum\u00e9 specialist is available throughout the week to work one-on-one with students and alumni to critique r\u00e9sum\u00e9s and cover letters.<\/p>\n

Internships are an important component to a student\u2019s education at the College of Communication. Internships play a vitally important role in exposing students to the day-to-day operations of television and radio stations, advertising, marketing and public relations agencies, newspapers, magazines, production houses, and internet and design firms, among others. Additionally, students gain valuable experience to include on their r\u00e9sum\u00e9s. COM Career Services utilizes BU Handshake, our online career management system that provides job and internship listings exclusively for BU students and alumni. Hundreds of opportunities can be found through BU Handshake for both summer and academic year internships.<\/p>\n

The COM Career Services website<\/a> contains information on office hours, services and staff, links to BU Handshake, our calendar of events, ways to connect with us on social media, information on networking, special opportunities, as well as r\u00e9sum\u00e9 and cover letter samples.<\/p>\n

For more information concerning COM Career Services, call 617-353-3490 or email comjobs@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Communication Research Center<\/h2>
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Research is an integral part of faculty and student activities in the College of Communication. COM researchers use the most advanced theory and methods to examine communication phenomena. Addressing both theoretical and applied problems through a range of quantitative and qualitative perspectives, faculty and students engage in the most cutting-edge developments in communication research that provide an extraordinarily fertile ground for innovation and science.<\/p>\n

The Communication Research Center (CRC) was established in 1959 and reorganized in 1994. The CRC pioneered the use of television as a research tool, conducting systematic analyses on the effects of television on children and measuring political opinions and voting intentions. This early beginning led the CRC to develop a specialty in survey research methodology.<\/p>\n

Today, the CRC has over three dozen research fellows who specialize in topics including media effects, emerging media, political communication, health communication, public relations, film and television studies, media and adolescents, international communication, and communication law. Several research faculty also serve as editors of competitive peer-reviewed journals.<\/p>\n

The CRC maintains a growing suite of advanced research technologies, including the iMotions biometric research platform, EEG headsets, eye-tracking systems, heart rate and galvanic skin response sensors, voice analysis tools, and immersive VR\/XR environments. These tools allow researchers to examine attention, emotion, and engagement with media across a wide range of digital and interactive experiences.<\/p>\n

The CRC also administers COM\u2019s SONA research participation system, which connects researchers with student participants and supports the recruitment and management of human-subject studies across the college.<\/p>\n

More information about the CRC, including the facilities and technology available for public use, can be found on the CRC website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The COM Writing Center<\/h2>
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The COM Writing Center (located in Room B27A) provides free tutoring services to students enrolled in COM courses. Tutors advise students on all types of writing but specialize in writing genres that are typical in COM programs of study (e.g., journalism; mass communication, advertising, and public relations; film and television; and emerging media studies). Tutors are graduate and select undergraduate students at COM who have experience in their fields, and they receive training on tutoring pedagogy and consulting with students from various language backgrounds.<\/p>\n

A student can come in at any stage of the writing process\u2014from brainstorming a topic to polishing a final draft. Students share their concerns with their tutors, who can help them identify and address various issues in their writing (e.g., organization, logic, word choice, clarity, tone, and grammar).<\/p>\n

The COM Writing Center is open Monday through Friday for in-person appointments and walk-ins and on Sunday for remote-only appointments. Students can direct all questions to comwrite@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Field Production Services<\/h2>
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Field Production Services (FPS) houses all of the production gear needed to complete your audio\/visual projects. From cameras, lights, and microphones to recorders, dollies, and shoulder rigs, FPS is fully equipped for all levels of production. Students in need of equipment can make a reservation online at any time. FPS hours are 9 am\u20135 pm Monday through Friday.
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