Undergraduate Student Resources

The University’s 16,000+ undergraduates make up the largest part of the BU community. Not all of these undergrads are studying STEM, of course, but for those that are, here are the support resources available to them. These resources are complemented by the programs on the ‘Undergraduate Student Programs’ page.

General Resources

Educational Resource Center

The Educational Resource Center (ERC) helps Boston University students develop the range and depth of academic skills required by the University’s rigorous programs. The ERC focuses on promoting a disciplined approach to study, fostering active and independent learning, developing an awareness and understanding of one’s own thought process, and advocating the strategic use of resources available throughout the University.

Professional Development Resources

BU Center for Career Development

The Center for Career Development (CCD) provides a wide range of career development assistance, including: workshops on career-related topics, resume and cover letter reviews, mock interviews, individual career counseling sessions, and internship or job search strategies. And that’s only just some of the work the CCD does.

ENG Career Development Office

The College of Engineering’s Career Development Office (CDO) connects College of Engineering undergraduate and graduate students with employers for internships and full-time employment. The CDO helps students identify career options and provides services ranging from one-on-one counseling to career fairs and professional development workshops.

Funding Resources

Office of Fellowships & Scholarships

The Office of Fellowships & Scholarships provides information, outreach, and support to high-achieving Boston University students who may be candidates for nationally-competitive scholarships and fellowships.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship

The Ernest F. Hollings scholarship program is for undergraduate students majoring in disciplines related to oceanic and atmospheric science, research, or technology, and supportive of the purposes of NOAA’s programs and mission. The scholarship includes support for two years of undergraduate study and a paid summer internship at a NOAA facility across the country.

Other Resources

Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies Program

The Boston University Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies (WGS) Program fosters interdisciplinary research and teaching related to the intersections of gender, sexuality, race, nationality, and other categories that organize and disorganize our lives. The WGS program offers an undergraduate minor and WGS faculty work in and across the natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences.