Wheelock College of Education & Human Development

Contact Information

• Wheelock Student Services 

• Email address: whestu@bu.edu 

• Phone number: 617-353-3177 

• Location: 
  Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development (WED)
  Two Silber Way, Room 124
  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 Wheelock Student Services.

If you are starting in the fall, 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. You will be assigned an academic advisor during summer 2026 and will find their name on the MyBU Student Portal in the “Advisors” section of your main Dashboard. To learn more, visit Wheelock Student Services.

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.

Who advises on degree, major, and Hub requirements?

Your academic advisor will work with you to construct a plan of study that meets your degree, major, and Hub requirements. You can schedule an appointment with your advisor using MyBU Student. You can also contact whestu@bu.edu or call 617-353-3177 with general questions.

How do I make an appointment with my advisor?

You can schedule an appointment using MyBU Student.

How do I get in touch with Wheelock Student Services?

Student Services Staff are available in person and via Zoom for appointments. Email whestu@bu.edu with questions or to schedule an appointment.

Will I have a faculty advisor as well?

Students will be assigned to a faculty mentor when they advance into their chosen specializations in the Bachelor’s Degree program which is typically in their sophomore year.

How do I change pathways within Wheelock?

Wheelock offers a single bachelor’s degree in Education and Human Development with five different specializations: Child & Adolescent Mental Health; Deaf Studies; Educational Design for Transformative Futures; Teaching & Learning; and Youth Development & Justice.

Students will select their specialization in their sophomore year and can consult with their academic advisor and faculty mentors.

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

For policies regarding IUT into Wheelock, please consult the Boston University Bulletin. Students interested in transferring into Wheelock should consult with their academic advisor.

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.