All new students are encouraged to register for FY101! FY101 is a one-unit class that serves as a semester-long introduction to BU and college life. Each section is taught in combination by a BU staff member and a student peer mentor. FY101 is low stress and helps you get the most out of your first semester at BU.
What is FY101?
FY101 is a one-unit class that serves as a semester-long introduction to BU and college life. Each section is taught in combination by a BU staff member and a student peer mentor.
You will meet weekly with a small group of other incoming students. Each class will be designed to get to know each other and to navigate the transition to BU and Boston. Through discussions, activities, class outings and program-wide events, you will learn how to get involved at BU, balance your time, adjust to BU classes and explore your personal interests and values as they relate to your first semester.
FY101 is low stress and helps you get the most out of your first semester at BU.
How do I register?
You can add FY101 on MyBU Student under CAS FY101 and transfer Sections can be found under HUB FY101.
Check the “Notes” section of MyBU Student to see which section is right for you!
Students can register for up to 18 units* in their first semester at BU. Most students will register for 16 units with 4 academic classes. You can add FY101 with one of your extra units at no additional cost. *Students in KHC can register for up to 20 units at no additional cost
We are offering 45 sections of FY101 in Fall 2025. Each section is college-specific; there are sections for students in the College of Arts & Sciences, specialty sections for Math + CS majors, Natural Science majors, Social Science majors, and Undeclared students, students in the College of Communication, the Pardee School of Global Studies, the Questrom School of Business, and the Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. There are also four sections of the course reserved for first-generation college students from all colleges (those who are the first in their family to go to a four-year college in the US), and five sections for transfer students from all colleges (our transfer sections count for one Hub requirement in Individual in the Community).
Why should I take this class?
Benefits of FY101
As soon as the first week of classes, you will become integrated into a welcoming and engaging community that will start with your instructor, peer mentor, and fellow classmates.
You will have the opportunity to make connections with peers thanks to the small class sizes (no more than 17 students per class).
You will get to know the people and resources at BU that will help you succeed personally, academically, and socially.
You will be given time to reflect on your transition to college and grow as a scholar and individual.
You will get exclusive opportunities to explore Boston on evenings and weekends with other FY101 students and peer mentors. Some of the events during the fall will include:
Small Group Outings Around Boston – Pre-Health Mixer Budgeting Workshop – Resume Workshops – Study Abroad Expo
I have more questions!
Questions? E-mail Assistant Director of CAS Student Programs and Leadership, Simon Anderson msimona@bu.edu or contact the Office of Student Programs and Leadership at ospl@bu.edu
Student Testimonials
Exclusive Weekend Excursions for FY101 Students
Excursions will run on weekends through October. All students enrolled in FY101 will receive a weekly newsletter in order to register in advance. Space is limited. View our 2025 excursions here!
Questions? E-mail Assistant Director of CAS Student Programs and Leadership, Simon Anderson msimona@bu.edu or contact the Office of Student Programs and Leadership at ospl@bu.edu
