College of Communication

Contact Information

• COM Undergraduate Affairs  

• Email address: comugrad@bu.edu 

• Phone number: 617-353-3471 

• Location:
  Boston University College of Communication (COM)
  640 Commonwealth Ave, Room 123
  Boston, MA 02215 

I am an incoming first-year or transfer student, who’s my academic advisor?

If you are starting in the spring, an academic advisor will reach out to you in mid-December with guidance and information about when and how to register for spring 2027 classes. To learn more, visit COM Undergraduate Affairs.

If you are starting in the fall, you will be assigned an academic advisor during summer 2026. You can expect to receive an email in mid-to-late May with guidance and information about when and how to register for fall 2026 classes. Registration for fall 2026 classes will open for transfer students on Tues. June 9, 2026 and will open for first-years on Thurs. June 11, 2026. To learn more, visit COM Undergraduate Affairs.

I am currently enrolled in classes at BU, who’s my academic advisor?

Your academic advisor’s name is available on the MyBU Student Portal in the “Advisors” section of your main Dashboard. Depending on your circumstances, you may have more than one advisor. Students may meet with any of the professional advisors in the Undergraduate Affairs office (Email / Website).

Who advises on degree, major, and Hub requirements?

Professional advisors in the Undergraduate Affairs office (Email / Website) advise students on degree, major, and Hub requirements. In addition, students with a declared COM major are assigned a faculty mentor who can offer professional and educational mentoring. Students can arrange to meet with a professional advisor by scheduling an appointment via MyBU Student, emailing comugrad@bu.edu, or calling 617-353-3471.

How do I make an appointment with my advisor?

Schedule an appointment using MyBU Student.

How do I declare a major?

Many COM students arrive at BU with a declared major. Students who are in COM, but undeclared usually declare their major the second semester of their first year. Academic advisors are available to meet with each first-year student to discuss major requirements and review necessary coursework. COM has a Major Change Form available on the Forms page. Students can arrange to meet with an academic advisor by scheduling an appointment via MyBU Student, emailing comugrad@bu.edu, or calling 617-353-3471.

How do I change majors within COM?

A student interested in changing majors within COM should meet with their academic advisor in the Undergraduate Affairs office. Students can arrange to meet with their academic advisor by scheduling an appointment via MyBU Student, emailing comugrad@bu.edu, or calling 617-353-3471. Students changing their COM major may resubmit our Major Change Form available on the Forms page.

How do I apply for an Intra-University Transfer (IUT) into COM?

For policies regarding IUT into COM, please consult the Boston University Bulletin. Students interested in transferring into COM should review the Intra-University Transfer Form on the Forms page and reach out to COM Undergraduate Affairs by emailing comugrad@bu.edu or calling 617-353-3471.

Who supports first-year students?

In addition to all of the faculty, advisors in the schools and colleges, residence life staff, and other students services staff across campus, the First-Year Success Office is dedicated to supporting first-year students as they transition to college. Every first-year student has an assigned First-Year Success advisor – you can find their name on MyBU Student in the “Advisors” section of your main Dashboard. Your First-Year Success advisor can provide guidance on a broad range of topics and can help you connect with the BU community. Schedule an appointment with your First-Year Success advisor by clicking on the “Advising” tab and selecting the Appointments drop down in the MyBU Student dashboard. Or, feel free to e-mail them with any and all questions!

Who supports new transfer students?

In addition to all of the faculty, advisors in the schools and colleges, residence life staff, and other students services staff across campus, the Assistant Director of Transfer Success is dedicated to welcoming and supporting new transfers to BU. Debra Marcus is assigned as your Transfer Success advisor – you can find their name on MyBU Student in the “Advisors” section of your main Dashboard. Debra can provide guidance on a broad range of topics and can help you connect with the BU community. Schedule an appointment with Debra by clicking on the Advising tab and selecting the Appointments drop down in the MyBU Student dashboard. Or, feel free to e-mail them at dmarcus@bu.edu with any and all questions!

If I have a question about a specific topic, where do I go?

Often you will have more than one possible source of information about a specific topic. And sometimes, if the topic is complex, you will be encouraged to consult with multiple people. The chart below gives you a starting place for common advising topics.