{"id":561,"date":"2015-09-09T13:49:49","date_gmt":"2015-09-09T17:49:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/?page_id=561"},"modified":"2026-02-13T08:58:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T13:58:49","slug":"getting-started-at-bu","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/students\/getting-started-at-bu\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started @ BU"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>All students <em>must<\/em> comply with the following rules before enrolling in classes. Students who do not comply with these requirements will not be permitted to register for the current semester.<\/p>\n<h2>Are You Safe, Settled, and Healthy?<\/h2>\n<p>As a result of new requirements and stricter enforcement of the state immunization requirements, Boston University is asking all students, \u201cAre you Safe, Settled, and Healthy?\u201d to be sure that everyone is in compliance with state and University rules. What does Safe, Settled, and Healthy mean?<\/p>\n<h3>Safe<\/h3>\n<p>Have you entered an emergency contact phone number in the MyBU Student Portal?<br \/>\nThis number will be used by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/emd\/emergency-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Send Word Now<\/a> system to alert you in emergency situations. You can provide the number by clicking on \u201cUpdate Campus Emergency Phone\u201d in the MyBU Student Portal.<\/p>\n<h3>Settled<\/h3>\n<p>Have you settled your Student Account? Did you pay your tuition and fees? You can check your account information by clicking on the \u201cMoney Matters\u201d tab in the MyBU Student Portal.<\/p>\n<h3>Healthy<\/h3>\n<p>Have you met Massachusetts state immunization requirements? You must prove that you have received all vaccinations required by state law. Review the requirements outlined on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/resources\/ihr\/crchealthform\/\">Student Health Services website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Students who do not comply with these requirements will not be permitted to register for the current semester.<\/p>\n<p>A special page has been added to the <a href=\"https:\/\/student.bu.edu\/MyBU\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MyBU Student Portal<\/a> so you can check to see if you are in compliance with the Safe, Settled, and Healthy requirements. Go to MyBU Student Portal, click on the \u201cPersonal\u201d tab, and then select \u201cCompliance Status\u201d from the list.<\/p>\n<h2>Useful Links for Current BU and Incoming Students<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/students\/student-association\/\">Arts Administration Student Association (AASA)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nThe Arts Administration Student Association helps students in the program build a sense of community while making valuable contacts for a future in the arts administration profession. Follow this link to learn about the ways in which we build community at BU.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/terriercard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU ID<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n\tTo obtain your BU ID, go to the Terrier Card office, located in the basement of the Mugar Library at 771 Commonwealth Avenue.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/services\/cccs\/email\/google-mail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Email<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n\tBecause faculty and administration contact you through your BU email account, it is very important that you have an active account. Contact your department if you have not created a BU email. For other issues concerning you\u2019re the email account, go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/library\/mugar-memorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mugar Library<\/a> located at 771 Commonwealth Avenue. You will need your BU ID\/Terrier Card.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bu.bncollege.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bookstore<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n\tYou can buy your textbooks at the BU bookstore, located on the fourth floor of Barnes &#038; Noble @ Boston University, at 910 Commonwealth Avenue.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Student &#038; Scholar\u2019s Office (ISSO)<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n\tThe ISSO is located at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/maps\/?id=231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">888 Commonwealth Avenue, 2<sup>nd<\/sup> Floor<\/a>. All international students must check in with their ISSO adviser before registering for classes.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentaccountingservices\/resources\/student-health-insurance-at-boston-university\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Medical Insurance<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n\tTo comply with state legal requirements, eligible students will be automatically enrolled in a BU student health insurance plan and their student account will include a charge for the applicable premium amount. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentfinancials\/resources\/student-health-insurance-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Financials<\/a> for details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Academics<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/student.bu.edu\/MyBU\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MyBU Student Portal<\/a><br \/>\n\tClass schedules, registration, student accounts, BU email and student records<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.bu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blackboard<\/a><br \/>\n\tClass assignments, syllabi, and professors\u2019 postings<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/course-information\/internships\/\">Arts Administration Internships<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/finaid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Financial Aid<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/for-students\/graduation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Graduation<\/a><br \/>\n\tImportant information regarding graduation (updated in April).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Metropolitan College\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentfinancials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Financials<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/reg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registrar\u2019s Office<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>BU Resources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fitrec\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Exercise Facilities\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Events &amp; Cultural Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/getting-started\/student-health-insurance-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Health Insurance Plan (Aetna)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Information Services &#038; Technology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/housing\/living\/graduate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Graduate Student Housing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/realestate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Office of Rental Property<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/parking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Parking at BU<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentactivities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Organizations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/info\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Information Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gso\/helpful-links\/survival-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Graduate Survival Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/services\/cccs\/printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Printing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Health Services<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>City of Boston<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston.com\/section\/culture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boston Culture<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wbur.org\/artery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WBUR The Artery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artsboston.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ArtsBoston<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bostonusa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boston Visitor Site<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mbta.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MBTA\/Public Transportation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The City of Boston<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All students must comply with the following rules before enrolling in classes. 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