Boston University Auxiliary Services
BU Auxiliary Services directly supports the University’s academic mission and quality of campus life with an emphasis on delivering best-in-class services to our students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests.
Agganis Arena
Our state-of-the-art entertainment center boasts 290,000 square feet and up to 8,000 seats for concerts, hockey games, athletic events, trade shows, and conferences.
Barnes & Noble @ BU
BU’s official bookstore offers textbooks, a broad selection of fiction and nonfiction, BU merchandise, dorm necessities, school supplies, and a café serving up Starbucks treats.
BU Housing
BU students have a variety of on-campus residence options, from historic brownstones on Bay State Road to contemporary high-rises right by FitRec.
Catering on the Charles
Featuring the freshest locally grown ingredients, Catering on the Charles can help you plan your event.
City Convenience
With store locations from Kenmore to Back Bay and across our Charles River Campus, it’s easy to pick up key items or a quick bite on the way to class.
Dining Services
Our dining program, one of the nation’s best, emphasizes wide variety, nutrition, and local ingredients. We also operate Catering on the Charles, BU’s on-campus caterer.
Events & Conferences
We coordinate events across BU, from Freshman Orientation and Commencement to student activities and non-BU programs. Venues include The Castle and the Tsai Performance Center.
FitRec
Stay fit with 400+ classes each semester, dozens of intramurals, over 30 club sports, an aquatics center, a climbing wall, cardio equipment and weights, a wellness center, and more.
Parking & Transportation
Our Boston University Shuttle (The BUS) makes getting around BU a breeze. Find parking or get a permit, sign up for MBTA passes, register bikes, or learn about ride- and car-sharing.
Sports Broadcasting
Terrier Pride is all in a day’s work. We oversee all television, radio, and other broadcasting media coverage of BU athletic programs.
For more information, please contact Peter Smokowski at psmokows@bu.edu.
University Licensing
To make sure the University’s mission, goals, and reputation are represented correctly, we require licenses for products featuring our name, logos, and other marks.
Vending Services
Campus life is even more convenient with vending machines, laundry centers tracked with Laundry/Web—showing washer and dryer availability—and MicroFridge rentals.