{"id":49098,"date":"2020-07-31T15:32:10","date_gmt":"2020-07-31T19:32:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/?page_id=49098"},"modified":"2026-06-15T10:42:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T14:42:32","slug":"welcome-phd-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/admissions\/phd-mfa\/admitted-students\/welcome-phd-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome PhD &#038; MFA Students! GRS Orientation Materials"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Congratulations on your admission to BU!<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p><span>Welcome to Boston University! We are honored that you have chosen the Graduate School of Arts &amp; Sciences and wish to welcome you to our dynamic and diverse community of students. You are today\u2019s visionaries and scholars and tomorrow\u2019s leaders. You will be joining many of the best and brightest students from across the U.S. and from 140 countries around the globe in an academic environment built on a rigorous balance of intellectual development, creative innovation, and practical, real-world experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The students, faculty, and researchers in GRS have expanded the boundaries of knowledge for over 140 years. GRS\u00a0is where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1955) fueled his fire to change the nation and the world. It&#8217;s also where Helen\u00a0Magill White (1877) made history as the first woman to receive a Ph.D. at a U.S. institution. Author, speaker, and\u00a0Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel taught our students in the College of Arts &amp; Sciences from 1976 until 2013 as Andrew\u00a0W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities and Professor of Philosophy and Religion. Our distinguished alumni\u00a0continue to make an impact as leaders and innovators in their fields in the U.S. and around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The goal of GRS Orientation is to assist you in making a smooth transition to Boston University. This page will provide information about the campus community, academics, living in Boston, and the many resources available to you as a graduate student. We invite you to explore this site to find helpful information that will help you to not only survive but to thrive as you transition to life as a GRS Terrier. Please book mark this page and use it as reference as needed. If you don\u2019t find the answer to your question here, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Welcome!<br \/>\n<\/span><span>GRS Admissions, Financial Aid, Records and Student Services<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Take a (virtual) walk Down Comm Ave.<\/h3>\n<p>Get to know BU&#8217;s campus!\u00a0 Whether you are in Boston already or plan to join us soon, we invite you to explore all that Boston University has to offer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"responsiveVideo responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Walk Down Commonwealth Ave - BU Campus Tour\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LEZHCIvhYOQ?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h5>More videos of campus and life as a student can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/boston.university-tour.com\/\">Experience Boston University<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9Zl5uaZLMa4&amp;feature=emb_logo\">A Day in the Life of a GRS Student<\/a>.<\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">PhD &amp; MFA Student Orientation<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Date: Monday, August 31, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Time: 9:00AM (End time: TBD)<\/p>\n<p>Location: Tsai Performing Arts Center, 685 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please submit your response to orientation before August 15th.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">var 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Be sure to check back in July and August for more details. Thank you!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Below you will find all of the resources you need to get started as a Graduate School of Arts &amp; Sciences student.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Academics<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cas\/files\/2020\/06\/ACC-For-Students-2-636x421-636x421.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-48669\" width=\"636\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/06\/ACC-For-Students-2-636x421.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/06\/ACC-For-Students-2-636x421-320x212.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/06\/ACC-For-Students-2-636x421-620x410.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Getting Started: Blackboard, Zoom, the Link, VPN Access, &amp; getting your Terrier Card<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"item clearfix reorderMouseOver\" id=\"_7620288_1\">\n<div class=\"item clearfix reorderMouseOver\" id=\"_7620288_1\">\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Boston University Login and Email<\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\">Students who accepted the Fall 2024 admission offer <b><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">before March 11,\u00a0<\/span>2024,<\/b>\u00a0w<span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">ill receive an email from<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>ithelp@bu.edu<span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"> the week of March 11 to set up their BU email address and <\/span>password.<\/p>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\">\u200bStudents who accepted the Fall 2024 admission offer <b><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">on or after March 1<\/span><\/b><strong>1,\u00a0<\/strong><b>2024,<\/b>\u00a0w<span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">ill receive an email from<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>ithelp@bu.edu<span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>24-48 hours after accepting the offer of\u00a0<\/span>admission\u200b <span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">to set up their BU email address and <\/span>password.<\/p>\n<p data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}\"><span>\u200b<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">After account setup has been completed, newly admitted students will receive a generic email with link to<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\"> <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/student.bu.edu\/MyBU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MyBU\u00a0Portal<\/a><\/strong><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and inviting to update <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/myidentity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Personal Information<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Registration opens the weekend of April 6, 2024, for most Graduate Students. <\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">The University Registrar will continue to send messages about compliance (BU Alert, Sexual\u00a0<\/span><span data-usefontface=\"true\" data-contrast=\"none\">Misconduct Prevention, Local Address, etc.) to all entering students. <\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p><span>As a GRS PhD or MFA student, you will be using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/webmail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Office 365 Outlook<\/strong><\/a> to access your BU email.\u00a0 You will <strong>not<\/strong> be using BU Google Mail, please make sure to sign in to <strong>Office 365<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>For international students, the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) will be emailing the I-20 to the student&#8217;s BU email address.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Please <strong>include<\/strong> your <strong>BU ID<\/strong> in all written correspondence<span>.\u00a0 If you encounter any technical issues with the setup of your BU email account, please contact <strong>617-353-HELP (4357)<\/strong> or <a href=\"mailto:ithelp@bu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>ithelp@bu.edu<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item clearfix reorderMouseOver\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.zoom.us\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p id=\"anonymous_element_22\"><strong>Blackboard<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many of your courses will have academic content available through Blackboard Learn at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/learn.bu.edu\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">learn.bu.edu<\/a>. To access this content, please use your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/services\/security\/iam\/authentication\/kerberos\/kerberos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU login name and Kerberos password.<\/a> If you do not see your course listed in the <strong>My Courses<\/strong> section, we encourage you to contact your instructor for more information.<\/p>\n<p><span>The IT Help Center will answer any questions you have concerning your Blackboard Learn course site. You can get in touch with them online at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/help\/blackboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.bu.edu\/help\/blackboard<\/a><span>\u00a0(or by clicking on the\u00a0<\/span><strong>Help<\/strong><span>\u00a0tab on any screen in Blackboard), by e-mail at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:ithelp@bu.edu\">ithelp@bu.edu<\/a><span>, or by phone at 353-HELP(4357).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/services\/teaching\/lms\/blackboard\/students\/faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blackboard FAQs<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/services\/teaching\/lms\/blackboard\/students\/faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Zoom<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can log in to <a href=\"https:\/\/bostonu.zoom.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Zoom through BU<\/strong><\/a> using your BU username and Kerberos password <span>to create your account. Students, faculty, and staff automatically receive fully licensed accounts. <\/span>This site will allow you to download the Zoom app, schedule meetings, and join meetings in progress.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/services\/cccs\/conf\/online\/zoom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/services\/cccs\/conf\/online\/zoom\/getting-started\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Getting Started Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.zoom.us\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/206618765-Zoom-Video-Tutorials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zoom Tutorial Videos<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>MyBU Student Portal<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/student.bu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>MyBU Student Portal<\/strong><\/a> (https:\/\/student.bu.edu\/) is where you can access your personal, academic, financial and other relevant information as a student. This is where you will register for classes, view and settle your student account, buy Convenience Points, check your compliance status, and maintain your personal information. You can also sponsor <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/services\/admin\/the-links\/sharelink\/\">ShareLink<\/a>\u00a0login accounts to grant parents, employers, and other interested third parties secure access to view your academic and financial information \u2014 you specify the information available to each party and control the duration of access.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"details\">\n<div class=\"vtbegenerated\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/link\/bin\/uiscgi_studentlink?ModuleName=start.pl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Setting\u00a0up your BU login name and password<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/link\/bin\/uiscgi_studentlink.pl\/1565805121?ModuleName=new_student\/grad_checklist.pl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Graduate Student Checklist<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"details\">\n<p><strong>VPN Access<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>Boston University\u2019s Virtual Private Network (VPN) creates a \u201ctunnel\u201d between your computer and the campus network that encrypts your transmissions to BU.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/services\/cccs\/remote\/vpn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more and get started<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/services\/cccs\/remote\/vpn\/use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Using the VPN<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Terrier Card<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/housing\/services\/terriercards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Terrier Card<\/strong><\/a> is the official Boston University student and staff identification card.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Getting your Terrier Card:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Photo Upload Process<\/span><br \/>\nNew students will need to upload their Terrier Card ID photo via the <a href=\"https:\/\/student.bu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>MyBU Student Portal<\/strong><\/a>, please see the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/housing\/terrier-card-photo-upload\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">photo upload procedure and guidelines<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>available on the Terrier Card website.\u00a0<\/span>Please note upload your <span>photos by <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>TBD <\/strong><\/span>to ensure you can receive your ID card when you arrive.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><u>Terrier ID Card Pickup Process<\/u><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span>O<\/span>n-campus students who upload their photo by the <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">TBD<\/span><\/strong> deadline will be able to pick up their ID card at Orientation. After Orientation (<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">TBD<\/span><\/strong>), students can pick up their Terrier ID cards in the GRS Office (705 Commonwealth Ave., Suite 112). <em>This applies only to students who upload their photo by <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">TBD<\/span><\/strong> deadline.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>For information on obtaining a new or replacement Terrier Card or if you have any questions, please contact the Terrier Card Office located at:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span> George Sherman Union<br \/>\n775 Commonwealth Avenue, Lower Level<br \/>\n617-353-9966,\u00a0<\/span><span><a href=\"mailto:tco@bu.edu\">tco@bu.edu<\/a><\/span><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Terrier Cards are valid for on-campus identification only. You can also purchase\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/housing\/living\/dining\/convenience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Convenience Points<\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0to pay for textbooks, eat at on-campus dining locations, and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/housing\/living\/dining\/where-to-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>more<\/span><\/a>\u00a0using your Terrier Card<span>. Students access their Convenience Points by using your\u00a0<\/span><span>Terrier Card<\/span><span>, just like a bank debit card.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Academic Expectations and Misconduct <\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/policies\/\"><strong>BU Academic Policies<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; <span>Here you\u2019ll find BU\u2019s academic policies, covering everything from registration and full-time enrollment to academic conduct, intra-University transfer, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/grs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GRS Academic Bulletin<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0The Bulletin contains official\u00a0information about departments, programs, degree requirements, courses,\u00a0policies, &amp; procedures here at BU. Requirements listed in the Bulletin\u00a0take precedence over information found elsewhere.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"_7620306_1\">\n<p id=\"anonymous_element_21\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2017\/02\/GRS-Academic-Conduct-Code-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>GRS Academic and Professional Conduct Code<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201cAcademic misconduct\u00a0is any action or attempted action that may result in creating an unfair\u00a0academic\u00a0advantage for oneself or an unfair\u00a0academic\u00a0advantage or disadvantage for any other member or members of the\u00a0academic\u00a0community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Examples of Academic Misconduct include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plagiarism:\u00a0Lack of quotations and\/or acknowledgment of\u00a0 passages, opinions, and insights from others<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Cheating:\u00a0Giving or obtaining assistance without approval<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Duplicate or Others\u2019 Submission:\u00a0Submitting work for multiple courses or allowing others to submit your work<\/li>\n<li>Fabrication: Falsifying data or citations<\/li>\n<li>Sabotage:\u00a0Acting to prevent others from completing work or being rewarded for work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Good Practices Include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Review GRS Academic and Professional Conduct Code<\/li>\n<li>Review discussion of academic conduct in course syllabus &amp; Graduate Handbook<\/li>\n<li>Always\u00a0use quotes, attribute, and cite sources in bibliography<\/li>\n<li>Consult with the professor whenever in doubt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Code of Student Responsibilities<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>BU&#8217;s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dos\/policies\/student-responsibilities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Code of Student Responsibilities\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>is administered through the Dean of Students&#8217; Office. The basic responsibilities of the student include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Respecting the rights of others.<\/li>\n<li>Respecting the highest standards of academic integrity and reporting any violations of those standards to the dean of his or her school or college or the Dean of Students for appropriate investigation and disposition.<\/li>\n<li>Respecting the property of others, and the property, equipment, facilities, and programs of the University.<\/li>\n<li>Refraining from actions that endanger the health, safety, or welfare of any member of the University\u00a0community or its guests.<\/li>\n<li>Complying with the normative standards, rules, and regulations of the University as well as with\u00a0federal, state, and local laws.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Advising and Registration <\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Registration for new students will take place through your academic department of admission. \u00a0You will be notified by your department regarding the dates and times of advising and registration and most departments will register students during the two weeks prior to the start of the semester.<\/p>\n<p>Please refer to our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/academics\/ma-ms-academics\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration<\/a> page for general registration instructions and forms.<\/p>\n<p>A complete academic calendar can be viewed on the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/reg\/calendars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registrar\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"item clearfix reorderMouseOver\" id=\"_7620294_1\">\n<p id=\"anonymous_element_21\"><strong>Course Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Consult your department for detailed registration instructions, info on course selection process and deadlines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"item clearfix reorderMouseOver\">Your department will assist you with your course selection and registration.<\/li>\n<li class=\"item clearfix reorderMouseOver\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/academics\/phd-and-mfa-academics\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registration<\/a>\u00a0must occur\u00a0every semester\u00a0or summer term during which a degree requirement is completed or University facilities are used, unless you are on an official Leave of Absence<\/li>\n<li class=\"item clearfix reorderMouseOver\">International students must be full-time either by coursework or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/grs\/policies\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">certification<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li class=\"item clearfix reorderMouseOver\">Registration for the Fall semester will take place in your departmental meetings<\/li>\n<li class=\"item clearfix reorderMouseOver\">Once registered, you can obtain a Student ID from the Terrier Card Office<\/li>\n<li class=\"item clearfix reorderMouseOver\">You must submit <strong>official final transcripts<\/strong> to GRS before you can register for your second semester\n<ul>\n<li class=\"item clearfix reorderMouseOver\"><span>Ten days after submitting your final transcript(s) with the degree listed as conferred or awarded, you should see it reflected on your BU transcript in the <a href=\"https:\/\/student.bu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MyBU Student Portal<\/a>. If you do not see it, please contact the\u00a0<\/span>Graduate School.<\/li>\n<li><span>Our office will follow up with you later in the Fall if we did not receive all necessary transcripts from you.\u00a0 If you have any questions, please e-mail us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:nrapay@bu.edu\">grs@bu.edu<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>If you received your degree from a Chinese institution, and you are not able to request your institution send the degree certificates in a sealed envelope, you will need to send the degree certificates through the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chinadegrees.cn\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">China Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"item clearfix\" id=\"_7620293_1\">\n<p id=\"anonymous_element_20\"><strong>Compliance Requirements for Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As a BU student you will need to be compliant with six University requirements in order to register:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ol>\n<li>Your local address must be up-to-date<\/li>\n<li>Your student account must be settled<\/li>\n<li>Your immunization records must be up to date<\/li>\n<li>You must update an emergency phone number each semester (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/emd\/emergency-management\/bu-alert-faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Alert<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>You must acknowledge the Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Law (whether or not you own or bring a vehicle to Massachusetts)<\/li>\n<li>You must complete the Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training, available online.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Log in to the\u00a0<a onclick=\"this.href='\/webapps\/blackboard\/content\/contentWrapper.jsp?content_id=_7620293_1&amp;displayName=Linked+File&amp;navItem=content&amp;attachment=true&amp;course_id=_63676_1&amp;tab_group=courses&amp;href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bu.edu%2Fstudentlink';\" href=\"https:\/\/student.bu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MyBU Student Portal<\/a>\u00a0and click on the \u201cPersonal\u201d tab to check on these requirements and see instructions on what you need to do to fulfill them; students not in compliance will not be able to register for future semesters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Final Transcripts<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>You will need to make sure that\u00a0<strong>all<\/strong>\u00a0previous degrees are accurately reflected on your student record. You can verify this information by\u00a0following these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>From the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/student.bu.edu\/\">MyBU Student Portal<\/a>, select the Academics tab<\/li>\n<li>On the Academics page, select \u201cDiploma and Graduation Information\u201d<\/li>\n<li>From this page, you should be able to view our previous degrees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ten days after submitting your final transcript(s) with the degree listed as conferred or awarded, you should see it reflected in the <a href=\"https:\/\/student.bu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MyBU Student Portal<\/a>. If you do not see it, please contact GRS for more information.<\/p>\n<p>If you have\u00a0<strong>not<\/strong> submitted your final transcript(s) in sealed envelopes from your institution as requested, please bring the transcript(s) to the GRS Office as soon as possible so that we may update your record. We are located at <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.bu.edu\/?id=647#!m\/287900\">705 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 112<\/a>. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also have your transcripts emailed to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:grs@bu.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grs@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> directly from your institution\u2019s e-transcript service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Please note that if you received your degree from a Chinese institution and you are unable to request that your institution send your degree certificate(s) in a sealed envelope, you will need to send the degree certificates through the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chinadegrees.cn\/en\/\">China Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center (CDGDC)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All transcripts submitted to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences need to be in English. If your school does not provide English copies, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2016\/10\/UPDATED-Notary-and-Translation-Guide.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">certified translation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BU Library Resources <\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Boston University has more than 12 libraries on campus which house more than 2.4 million volumes and 77,000 media titles. <a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/library\"><strong>Mugar Memorial Library <\/strong><\/a>is BU&#8217;s main Humanities and Social Sciences Library<\/p>\n<p>Our specialized libraries develop targeted collections for area-specific research, offering access to the best available resources.&#8221; &#8211; BU Libraries website<\/p>\n<p>Useful links:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/library\/about\/hours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Library &amp; Service Hours<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/library\/research\/\">Research at BU Libraries<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/library\/services\/for-graduate-students\/\">BU Library Services for Graduate Students<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/library\/services\/circulation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Circulation &amp; Contact Information<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/library.bu.edu\/remotesupport\">Remote Teaching &amp; Learning Support<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/library\/help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Library Help Page<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BU Bookstore<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bu.bncollege.com\/webapp\/wcs\/stores\/servlet\/BNCBHomePage?storeId=13555&amp;amp;catalogId=10001&amp;amp;langId=-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Barnes &amp; Noble @ BU<\/a> <\/strong><span>is the place to buy textbooks, swag, home goods, and everything else you need to have a great year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The university bookstore can be accessed online or in person at their on campus location located at:<br \/>\n910 Commonwealth Ave<br \/>\n(617) 267-8484<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions, you can contact BU Bookstore customer service <a href=\"https:\/\/bu.bncollege.com\/shop\/bu\/page\/customer-service\">here<\/a>\u00a0or via email at<span>\u00a0bksbu@bncollege.com.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"details\">\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Office of Disability &amp; Access Services and the Equal Opportunity Office<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Disability &amp; Access Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The goal of the Office of Disability &amp;\u00a0Access Services is &#8221;\u00a0is to provide services and support to ensure that students are able to access and participate in the opportunities available at Boston University. In keeping with this objective, students are expected and encouraged to utilize the resources of Disability &amp; Access Services to the degree they determine necessary. Although a significant degree of independence is expected of students, Disability &amp; Access Services is available to assist, should the need arise.&#8221;\u00a0<em>&#8211;<\/em><em>\u00a0Disability &amp; Access Services website<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Those who wish to use Disability &amp;\u00a0Access Services should visit their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/disability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a> for more information and follow these three steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\u00a0Fill out a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bu-accommodate.symplicity.com\/public_accommodation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NEW STUDENTS INTAKE FORM<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span>Make an appointment for an intake with one of their staff members by calling 617-353-3658.<\/span><span>(Deaf or hard-of-hearing persons\u00a0may email us at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:aslods@bu.edu\">aslods@bu.edu<\/a><span>)<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Bring your\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/disability\/accommodations\/all-disabilities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">documentation<\/a>\u00a0to the meeting or feel free to fax (617-353-9646) or email (<a href=\"mailto:access@bu.edu\">access@bu.edu<\/a>) it to their office ahead of time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Equal Opportunity Office\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eoo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Equal Opportunity Office<\/a>\u00a0(EOO) works to promote and realize the University\u2019s commitment to equal opportunity and affirmative action and ensure that the University meets its obligations under federal and state laws and regulations.<\/p>\n<p>They offer training and advising, as well as Title\u00a0IX guidance, and discrimination &amp; harassment\u00a0complaint investigation.<\/p>\n<p>Their website also lists several relevant policies and procedures, as well as Federal and state laws and guidance.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Research Centers &amp; Institutes<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The interdisciplinary research centers and institutes of the Graduate School of Arts &amp; Sciences complement its academic departments. Although most of these units do not offer degree programs or courses, all the faculty associated with them hold departmental appointments. Graduate students are admitted to degree programs by the academic departments but may often do much of their work in one of these centers, particularly if they are involved in advanced research. Institutes and centers conduct their own research and sponsor colloquia and guest lecture series.<\/p>\n<p>Further information on research centers and institutes at Boston University can be found <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/our-research\/institutes-centers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Educational Resource Center\/Tutoring &amp; Writing Resources<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/erc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Educational Resource Center<\/a><\/strong><span><strong>\u00a0(ERC)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The ERC supports students as they navigate BU\u2019s rigorous academic environment and provides students with the services and resources for developing personal and academic skills. Offerings include Academic Skills Advising, the Language Link, workshops, and writing assistance.\u00a0The ERC serves as an academic referral, training, and information resource to the University community. More information and a detailed explanation of these offerings can be found on the ERC website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/cas\/files\/2020\/06\/ERC-Grad-student-resources.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How the ERC can help you succeed in Grad School<\/a><\/p>\n<p>GRS with GRS <strong>Educational Resource Center Q&amp;A<\/strong> (10\/1\/2020)<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1920px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-49098-1\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"\/cas\/files\/2020\/10\/10_1-ERC-QA.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"\/cas\/files\/2020\/10\/10_1-ERC-QA.mp4\">\/cas\/files\/2020\/10\/10_1-ERC-QA.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/owl.purdue.edu\/owl\/research_and_citation\/resources.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Purdue OWL \u2013 Online Writing Lab<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Purdue OWL serves as a great free resource and reference guide for writing research papers in proper APA, MLA, or Chicago citation and format style.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #d61e1e;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Financial Aid<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cas\/files\/2020\/05\/16-10417-CAMPUSSTOCK-199-e1589843880803-636x363.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-47838\" width=\"636\" height=\"363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/05\/16-10417-CAMPUSSTOCK-199-e1589843880803-636x363.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/05\/16-10417-CAMPUSSTOCK-199-e1589843880803-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/05\/16-10417-CAMPUSSTOCK-199-e1589843880803-1024x584.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/05\/16-10417-CAMPUSSTOCK-199-e1589843880803-755x431.jpg 755w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/05\/16-10417-CAMPUSSTOCK-199-e1589843880803-320x182.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/05\/16-10417-CAMPUSSTOCK-199-e1589843880803-620x354.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/h4>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Tuition<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Tuition and fees for the <strong>2024-2025 academic year<\/strong> are as follows:<\/p>\n<p>FULL-TIME STUDENTS<br \/>\nTuition (12 &#8211; 18 credit hours) &#8212; $33,335\/semester<br \/>\nStudent Services Fee &#8212; $209\/semester<br \/>\nHealth &amp; Wellness Fee &#8212; $269\/semester<br \/>\nBasic Medical Insurance &#8212; $3,401\/year<\/p>\n<p>PART-TIME STUDENTS<br \/>\nTuition (2 &#8211; 11.5 credit hours) &#8212; $2,083\/credit hour<br \/>\nStudent Services Fee &#8212; $60\/semester<\/p>\n<p>Information on withdrawal and tuition refunds for Fall 2024 can be found with the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/reg\/calendars\/refund\/\">University Registrar<\/a>. This information is important if you find that you are unable to attend classes but have registered. A complete listing of the University&#8217;s tuition and fees, as well as explanations of certain fees, can be found with the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/reg\/registration\/tuition-fees\/\">Registrar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Student Accounts &amp; Tuition Payments<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Once registered, you can view your student account on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/u25867.ct.sendgrid.net\/ls\/click?upn=OMOhFOEmkoKO28bODlgqL5jwX0WWzHu23Gd2e6r2kDK44glanPrb-2BJQmrZbkYCNZIKpY_88SYvdYzMTG-2F6P41x-2BzAq4nR2oZQBY1bQN3DjX7BVXPHHIdzGTA70u83vLX2i3E-2BIFYUWWHARp-2BtnQBjDnqFf-2FhQkB02phycSSU8LnwCjEQgYdMaQOCtsEl20HYBmeHDMQxHbZUYiEB-2FCEnY3i3Mqx2AwzXKB0KuvUiXvcnfBMPIPGVTUfv6k-2FFMY8KALFrryEu5NnxQgFP40ZBrFWoSNXf9lRMurHbyeIt3tX04067RnkWFU0sqWYwsi25Hv0-2BWiGlnyu65bb3SDQgLbs0ju38zvOBANR6MH3mv5D-2Fc-2F-2BFFA93bzsVWK9U8-2B5UwAvt-2F62PS2-2Bld9qrtc5JdujYg5u01hPN-2BO8FshJs-2FmB4j62kZVLoGlYioKhNvu-2FwPKodq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/student.bu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MyBU Student Portal<\/a> under Money Matters.<\/p>\n<p>All Graduate School of Arts &amp; Sciences students are required to settle\/pay their tuition and fees each semester by the payment deadline. <span>The payment deadline for\u00a0<\/span><span>new graduate students who start in Fall 2024 is listed on the Student Accounting Services <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentaccountingservices\/your-bill\/payment-deadlines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Payment Deadlines<\/a> website. <\/span>Please submit payments to Student Accounting Services per their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentaccountingservices\/your-bill\/payment-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Payment and Settlement Procedures<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For information regarding fellowships, loans, external funding sources and more, please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/current-students\/phd-mfa-students\/financial-aid\/\">Financial Aid page<\/a>. Questions concerning aid should be directed to the Graduate School Financial Aid Office, <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.bu.edu\/?id=647#!m\/288278\">705 Commonwealth Avenue<\/a>, Suite 112, Boston, MA 02215 (Tel: 617-353-2696 or email: <a href=\"mailto:grsaid@bu.edu\">grsaid@bu.edu<\/a>. Please always <strong>include<\/strong> your <strong>BU ID<\/strong> in all written correspondence).<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Health Insurance<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Please visit the Student Health Services site regarding <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/ship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">insurance<\/a>. This site provides important information about the BU Student Health Insurance Plan, comparable insurance requirements and waiver of the BU Health Insurance Plan. Part-time students and dependents of full-time students may choose to enroll in the insurance plan offered through Boston University.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note that coverage takes effect once registration has been processed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To waive the insurance, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/ship\/\">Student Health Services<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>GRS with GRS <strong>Student Health Insurance Q&amp;A<\/strong> (9\/17\/2020)<\/p>\n<p><div style=\"width: 1920px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-49098-2\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1020\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"\/cas\/files\/2020\/10\/09_17-Student-Health-Insurance-QA.mp4?_=2\" \/><a href=\"\/cas\/files\/2020\/10\/09_17-Student-Health-Insurance-QA.mp4\">\/cas\/files\/2020\/10\/09_17-Student-Health-Insurance-QA.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div><\/p>\n<p><strong>Aetna contact information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mailing address for claim submission:<br \/>\nAetna<br \/>\nPO Box 981106<br \/>\nEl Paso, TX 79998<\/p>\n<p>To fax claim submission: (859) 455-8650<\/p>\n<p>To email Customer Service: <a href=\"mailto:studenthelp@aetna.com\">studenthelp@aetna.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Aid for PhD Students<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Information regarding Aid for PhD Students can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/admissions\/phd-mfa\/fellowship-aid\/aid-for-phd-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Aid for MFA Students<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Information regarding Aid for MFA Students can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/admissions\/phd-mfa\/fellowship-aid\/aid-for-mfa-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Direct Deposit &amp; First Payment<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/seo\/students\/getting-paid\/direct-deposit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Direct deposit<\/strong><\/a> is strongly encouraged for all students (for teaching fellows, research fellows, Dean\u2019s fellows, etc.).\u00a0 International students do not need a Social Security Number to set up direct deposit but they need to have a bank account in the US.\u00a0 Eligible students may enroll by selecting Direct Deposit Authorization on the <a href=\"https:\/\/ppo.buw.bu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Employee Self Service<\/strong><\/a> tab in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/student.bu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MyBU Student Portal<\/a><\/strong>. You will need your bank\u2019s routing number and your bank account number.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/seo\/files\/2023\/04\/How-to-set-up-direct-deposit.pdf\"><strong>Click here<\/strong><\/a> for written step-by-step instructions.<\/p>\n<p>If you have never worked for BU before, you may need to wait until after your first pay stub is generated before you can see the Employee Self Service tab and set up direct deposit. \u00a0Should that be the case you will receive a paper check and the check will be mailed to your local address (if you are an international student) or your home address (if you are a domestic student) or be held at the Student Employment Office at 881 Commonwealth Avenue on the 2nd floor.\u00a0 If you did not receive your first payment, please contact the University&#8217;s Payroll Office at <a href=\"mailto:grsaid@bu.edu\"><strong>bupay@bu.edu<\/strong><\/a> and<strong> include<\/strong> your <strong>BU ID<\/strong> in all written correspondence.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Student Loans<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Information regarding Student Loans can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/admissions\/phd-mfa\/fellowship-aid\/loans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Loan Deferments<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Information regarding Loan Deferments can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/admissions\/phd-mfa\/fellowship-aid\/loans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>International Student Resources<\/h3>\n<div class=\"responsiveVideo responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Boston University Welcomes International Graduate Students\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ST2efCU331c?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Getting Started<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>We encourage incoming international students to bookmark and explore GRS&#8217; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/admissions\/ma-ms\/admitted-students\/international-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Newly Admitted International Students website<\/strong>.<\/a>\u00a0This website features information about visa documentation, final transcripts, immunization requirements, medical care and health insurance, Fall registration, getting your terrier card, and more!<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">International Students &amp; Scholars Office (ISSO)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ISSO<\/a> <\/strong><span>advocates for international exchange, and provides professional expertise on immigration and employment, helping ensure student, scholar, and institutional compliance with federal regulations. They can hep you determine which documents you need in order to obtain or renew your visa, make sure your immigration status is up to date, and\u00a0assist with a number of other questions or concerns you may have about joining the BU community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The team of dedicated staff are available online to answer all of your questions. Additionally, they regularly update their <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/news\/considerations-for-spring-2021-enrollment\/\">COVID-19 FAQs<\/a> section regularly as new policies and guidance is announced.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BU First Class<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/globalprograms\/engage\/first-class\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU First Class<\/a> <\/strong>is offered through the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/globalprograms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Office of Global Programs<\/a>\u00a0and seeks to give you the tools to transition to the U.S.\u00a0Higher Education system and Boston University. This is an online\u00a0course that you can take from the comfort of your computer or tablet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To Experience the Course:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/globalprograms\/engage\/first-class\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Global Programs website<\/a> to start engaging with First Class<\/li>\n<li>Email Kamelia Turcotte at<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:kameliat@bu.edu\">kameliat@bu.edu<\/a>\u00a0to be registered in the course<\/li>\n<li>Go to edge.edx.org<\/li>\n<li>Create an account using the same email address you provided Callie<\/li>\n<li>The course should then show up on your dashboard under \u201cMy Courses\u201d as \u201cBU First Class\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Click on the course name<\/li>\n<li>Once you are in the course, click the \u201cCourse\u201d tab<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Center for English language &amp; Orientation Programs (CELOP)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/celop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CELOP<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is a part of BU&#8217;s\u00a0Office of Global Programs. They work closely with other academic and administrative units on campus to enrich the international student experience at Boston University by\u00a0helping international students\u00a0improve their English skills and increase their knowledge and understanding of U.S.\u00a0culture.<\/p>\n<p>To see the specific programs offered by CELOP, please visit their\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/celop\/academics\/programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Compass<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/globalprograms\/compass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Compass<\/a> <\/strong><span>is another resource offered through the Office of Global Programs. This service provides access to resources specifically for international students in four distinct areas: Housing, Academics, Community, &amp; Career\/Employment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Health, Wellness, &amp; Safety<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cas\/files\/2019\/11\/CAS-annual-report-photo-archives-636x423.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-41618\" width=\"636\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2019\/11\/CAS-annual-report-photo-archives-636x423.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2019\/11\/CAS-annual-report-photo-archives-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2019\/11\/CAS-annual-report-photo-archives-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2019\/11\/CAS-annual-report-photo-archives-755x502.jpg 755w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2019\/11\/CAS-annual-report-photo-archives-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2019\/11\/CAS-annual-report-photo-archives-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2019\/11\/CAS-annual-report-photo-archives.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Student Health Services<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/hours-offices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student\u00a0Health Services Hours and Offices<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Health Services<\/a> offers a range of supports for members of the BU community, including Primary Care,\u00a0 Behavioral Medicine, Wellness and Prevention, Sexual Assault Response &amp; Prevention, and Athletic Training.\u00a0SHS is available to full-time and three-quarter time graduate students, regardless of insurance choice, and any student with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/getting-started\/student-health-insurance-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For new students: All entering Boston University students have pre-matriculation health requirements that must be completed\u00a0prior to\u00a0your first term here at BU. Please visit the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/getting-started\/incoming-health-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Student Health Services website<\/a>\u00a0for important information regarding required medical forms and immunizations.<\/p>\n<p>Services include (but are not limited to):<\/p>\n<p><strong>Primary Care<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Urgent\u00a0healthcare \u2013\u00a0if you\u2019re not feeling your best<\/li>\n<li>Gynecological care \u2013\u00a0routine and urgent care<\/li>\n<li>Men\u2019s healthcare \u2013\u00a0routine and urgent care<\/li>\n<li>LGBTQ care \u2013\u00a0for students across the spectrum of sexual and gender identity<\/li>\n<li>Minor office procedures \u2013\u00a0removing a wart or draining an abscess<\/li>\n<li>Laboratory tests \u2013\u00a0performed through our on-site Quest Lab<\/li>\n<li>Referrals \u2013\u00a0for a network of specialists in the area<\/li>\n<li>Nutrition services \u2013\u00a0\u00a0in collaboration with the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/scnc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sargent Choice Nutrition Center<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/wellness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Wellness &amp; Prevention<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/wellness\/general-health-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alcohol and\u00a0cannabis education programs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/wellness\/general-health-programs\/condom-fairy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Free safer sex supplies through the Condom Fairy<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Campus events like the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/wellness\/general-health-programs\/wellness-fair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spring into Wellness Fair<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/wellness\/general-health-programs\/sex-in-the-dark\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sex in the Dark<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/wellness\/general-health-programs\/recovery-at-boston-university\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Support for students in recovery<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">LGBTQ+ Student Resources<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/getting-started\/lgbtq-plus-students\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Student Health Services (SHS) is committed to providing high-quality care, inclusive of people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions. We are committed to training SHS staff and improving our healthcare systems to support all students\u2019 health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p>There are many resources available on and off campus to support the BU LGBTQ+ student community, including resources for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/getting-started\/lgbtq-plus-students\/gender-affirming-healthcare\/\">gender affirming healthcare at BU<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For Information on LGBTQ+ Resources, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/getting-started\/lgbtq-plus-students\/\">LGBTQ+ Student Resources<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Behavioral Medicine<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>We know how stressful graduate school can be.\u00a0Looking for some help adjusting to life as a new graduate student in Boston? Or maybe you are simply looking for some tips on how to manage an increasing workload.\u00a0If you are feeling stressed,\u00a0anxious,\u00a0or depressed,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/behavioral-medicine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Behavioral Medicine<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is\u00a0a useful resource.\u00a0Behavioral Medicine provides trained staff, psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical nurse specialists, licensed mental health clinicians, and licensed clinical social workers who are available to address the varied issues that arise in a university community.<\/p>\n<p>Clinicians are available 24\/7, for daytime emergency triage and phone consultations, as well as mental health emergencies that occur after our clinic is closed (617-353-3569).<\/p>\n<p>Behavioral Medicine accepts walk-ins and their services include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Evaluation and assessment<\/li>\n<li>Short term counseling<\/li>\n<li>Some medication management<\/li>\n<li>Intermittent treatment<\/li>\n<li>Phone consultations<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/behavioral-medicine\/behavioral-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Online\u00a0mental health resources<\/a> for a number of issues<\/li>\n<li>Help with referrals to local clinicians for longer term treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Center for Anxiety &amp; Related Disorders (CARD)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Center for Anxiety &amp; Related Disorders\u00a0is a clinic specializing in anxiety disorders and related challenges, such as mood, sleep, concentration, and pain and is open to both adults and children.<\/p>\n<p><span>Their office<\/span><span>\u00a0offers assessment and therapy on a sliding scale fee in order to accommodate individuals with limited income.\u00a0 For more information on who CASRD is and what they do, please explore their website:\u00a0<\/span><a onclick=\"this.href='\/webapps\/blackboard\/content\/contentWrapper.jsp?content_id=_7620267_1&amp;displayName=Linked+File&amp;navItem=content&amp;attachment=true&amp;course_id=_63676_1&amp;tab_group=courses&amp;href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bu.edu%2Fcard%2F';\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/card\/<\/a><span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University<\/strong><br \/>\n900 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd Floor<br \/>\nBoston, MA 02215<br \/>\n617-353-9610<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation is a research, training, and service organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons who have psychiatric disabilities. The Center offers a wide range of services for members of the BU community including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cpr.bu.edu\/wellness-and-recovery-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wellness &amp; Recovery Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cpr.bu.edu\/resources-and-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Resources &amp; Information<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cpr.bu.edu\/research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Research &amp; Evaluation Projects<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cpr.bu.edu\/training-and-consultation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Training &amp; Consultation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/cas\/files\/2021\/06\/CMHP-Supports.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mental Health Programs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation can also be reached via email (<a href=\"mailto:psyrehab@bu.edu\">psyrehab@bu.edu<\/a>) or by phone (<a href=\"tel:617-353-3549\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Call the Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">617-353-3549<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Sexual Assault Response &amp; Prevention Center (SARP)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>SARP is an on-campus resource that offers guidance and support\u00a0for students to help them navigate difficult and traumatic situations as safely and constructively\u00a0as possible. Counselors are on call 24-hours a day to respond to emergency situations, and individuals are also welcome to schedule counseling appointments during regular business hours (Monday \u2013 Friday from 9:00am-5:00pm).<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to visit their website to learn more about the <a onclick=\"this.href='\/webapps\/blackboard\/content\/contentWrapper.jsp?content_id=_7620268_1&amp;displayName=Linked+File&amp;navItem=content&amp;attachment=true&amp;course_id=_63676_1&amp;tab_group=courses&amp;href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bu.edu%2Fshs%2Fsarp%2Fservices-we-provide%2F';\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/sarp\/services-we-provide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">many services SARP\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/sarp\/services-we-provide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">provides<\/a>, view their\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/sarp\/mission-statement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mission<\/a>, and explore resources and guides available to you as a \u00a0member of the BU community. There are also a variety of ways to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/sarp\/get-involved\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">get involved<\/a>\u00a0with SARP.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">COVID 19 Information<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>COVID 19 Information and Resources can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/covid-19\/\">here<\/a>. Student Health Services (SHS) is here to help answer your COVID 19 related questions and concerns including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/covid-19\/testing-at-bu\/\">testing<\/a> for symptomatic students.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Wellness Resources<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/community\/virtual-resources-for-wellbeing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtual Resources for Wellbeing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>The coronavirus is affecting our lives in significant ways. It\u2019s hard to make sense of how this global crisis is impacting so many people, our personal lives, and student experiences. Heightened stress, worry, isolation, and grief are normal feelings shared by many in the BU community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The link above will direct you to a compilation of online resources for mental &amp; emotional, social, academic, spiritual, and physical well-being that are available to all students.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/provost\/wellbeingproject\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Wellbeing Project<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>The Wellbeing Project is a new campus-wide initiative to support students\u2019 health and wellness during their time at BU. We believe that everyone deserves to feel good and that how students feel matters. Our collective goal \u2013 as administrators, faculty and staff \u2013 is to inspire our students to feel fulfilled each day, despite the ups and downs of life on campus.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/provost\/wellbeingproject\/wellbeing-project-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Resources for Wellbeing<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Resources compiled by the Provost Office to help you feel your best and promote emotional, social, physical, environmental, intellectual financial, and spiritual health and wellness.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cas\/files\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-22-at-11.37.37-AM-609x636.png\" alt=\"\" class=\" wp-image-50455 aligncenter\" width=\"457\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-22-at-11.37.37-AM-609x636.png 609w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-22-at-11.37.37-AM-320x334.png 320w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-22-at-11.37.37-AM-620x648.png 620w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-22-at-11.37.37-AM-335x350.png 335w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-22-at-11.37.37-AM.png 664w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 457px) 100vw, 457px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/provost\/wellbeingproject\/headspace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Headspace<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>The Wellbeing Project has partnered with Athletics, Graduate Education, and Student Health Services to offer all BU students FREE access to Headspace \u2013 a research-backed app for mindfulness and meditation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Over 2,000 scientific studies support the positive effects of meditation. Just 10 days of using Headspace has been shown to result in a 14% decrease in stress.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.headspace.com\/science\/meditation-research\">Learn more<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Please contact<a href=\"mailto:wellbeingproject@bu.edu\"> wellbeingproject@bu.edu<\/a>\u00a0if you have any questions or run into any issues signing up for Headspace.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/community\/health-and-wellness\/\">Graduate Education website: Health &amp; Wellness resources<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Office of the Ombuds<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ombuds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Office of the Ombuds<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is an independent, impartial, informal problem-solving resource serving faculty, staff, and students on the Charles River and Medical Campus. The Office maintains strict confidentiality, and provides a safe place for you to have off-the-record conversations on issues related to life, work, or study at Boston University. Talking to the Ombuds can be a good first step if\u00a0you have a concern and\u00a0you don\u2019t\u00a0know where to turn for help.\u201d\u00a0\u2013<em>Office of the Ombuds website<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Be sure to visit their website for more information about the Ombuds office, as well as FAQs &amp; other resources available to you as a \u00a0member of the BU community.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Fitness &amp; Recreation Center (FitRec)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>BU\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fitrec\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fitness and Recreation Center (FitRec)<\/a>\u00a0is free for full time students (with a nominal fee for spouses and children) and offers an array of fitness, recreation, club sports, dance, and certification programs in addition to an aquatics center, climbing wall, weight rooms, exercise machines, an elevated running track, a juice bar, and a pro-shop. Part-time students may join for a small monthly fee. Interested in remote options, or new protocols related to COVID-19? Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fitrec\/about\/covid-19-information-and-faqs\/\">FitRec Covid-19 FAQs<\/a> page for more information.<span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fitrec\/about\/fitrec-welcomes-new-terriers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FitRec welcomes new Terriers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fitrec\/fitness\/fitpass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FitRec FitPass<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fitrec\/about\/covid-19-information-and-faqs\/how-to-keep-moving-wherever-you-are\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to keep moving wherever you are<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BU Police Department (BUPD)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Boston University Police Department responds to all emergencies on campus, including reports of crime, medical emergencies, suspicious activities, fires, or other hazards. Additional information can be found on the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/police\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BUPD website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In case of EMERGENCY, call 617-353-2121<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Scarlet Safe Walk<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Student-run campus security escort services\u00a0(known as the <strong>Scarlet Safe Walk<\/strong>) are available to all students, faculty, staff, and University guests from one Charles River on-campus location to another &#8211;\u00a0Just call\u00a0617-353-4877\u00a0to request this service.<\/p>\n<p>Additional information is available on the BU\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dos\/late-night-transportation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Late Night Transportation website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Title IX &amp; Sexual Misconduct <\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201cTitle IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded education programs and activities. Sex-based discrimination includes sexual harassment and sexual violence, such as rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, and sexual coercion. The law covers sex-based discrimination against students, faculty, and staff.\u201c<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/safety\/sexual-misconduct\/title-ix-bu-policies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span color=\"#1874a4\" face=\"inherit\"><span>Title IX Responsibilities, Procedures, Policies, and Resources at BU<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/policies\/sexual-misconduct-title-ix-hr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span color=\"#1874a4\" face=\"inherit\"><span>More on Sexual Misconduct, Title IX, &amp; Safety<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/safety\/files\/2018\/06\/Brochure-draft-edits-5-2018-final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Title IX\/Sexual Misconduct Resources Brochure<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>All graduate students at Boston University are required to complete the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/wellness\/general-health-programs\/sexual-assault-prevention-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduate Students<\/a><span>\u00a0training. This course is confidential, research-backed, and part of BU\u2019s commitment to student well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"\/cas\/files\/2020\/06\/consensual-relationships-with-students-policy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Policy on Consensual Relationships with Students<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Resources for Teaching Fellows<\/h3>\n<p>Those of you who will be joining us as Teaching Fellows in the fall will receive content and orientation sessions geared specifically towards your needs. We encourage you to also familiarize yourself with the many resources available through our BU partners, and contact your program for course specific requirements.<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">GRS Teaching Resources Blackboard Course<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>GRS has partnered with the Center for Teaching &amp; Learning (CTL) to create a comprehensive Blackboard course in order to assist you in preparing for your teaching fellow position. This Blackboard course is designed to provide resources, guides, and materials to help you adjust to and succeed in your role as an instructor at Boston University<\/span><span>. Providing these resources remotely ensures that you will be able to access them at your convenience and continue to reference them throughout your time as a Teaching Fellow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>How to access the TF Blackboard site:<\/strong><br \/>\nAll GRS Teaching Fellows have been granted access to this site able to view it by logging in to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.us12.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=66f19f7a90cd937c68a0894e9&amp;id=8068375f51&amp;e=979d2ea7d6\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.us12.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u%3D66f19f7a90cd937c68a0894e9%26id%3D8068375f51%26e%3D979d2ea7d6&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1598385250596000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEyI-BNs4hKnK5CIRgx-a0i1rR9ag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blackboard<\/a> with your Kerberos username and password and clicking on &#8220;Graduate Student Teaching Resources&#8221; under &#8220;Courses&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>If you are unable to access this course or have any questions as you view the materials provided, please contact GRS (<a href=\"mailto:grsgs@bu.edu\">grsgs@bu.edu<\/a>) or the Center for Teaching &amp; Learning (<a href=\"mailto:ctl@bu.edu\">ctl@bu.edu<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">CAS Advising &amp; How to report Academic Misconduct\/Non-Compliance<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fall Operation of the CAS Advising Center\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/academics\/undergraduate-education\/academic-advising\/advising\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CAS Advising Center<\/a><\/p>\n<p>CAS Academic Advising is available for advising appointments and meetings. Please feel free to reach out and\/or refer students to their office at any time through the contact information provided below.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">CAS Advising Center<br \/>\nYawkey Center, Room 401<br \/>\nM-F, 9am \u2013 5pm<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:casadv@bu.edu\">casadv@bu.edu<\/a><br \/>\n617-353-2400<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Reporting Students of Concern<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CAS Advising has created a mechanism for you to easily report students of concern.\u00a0 The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/cas-student-report-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CAS Student Report form<\/a>\u00a0is a way for you to let them know when you are concerned about a student.\u00a0 The reasons could range from attendance and connectivity issues to concerns about a student\u2019s overall wellbeing.\u00a0 CAS Advising will then follow up with CAS students and work to connect them with the appropriate campus resources and forward reports for non-CAS students to their respective schools and colleges.\u00a0 We ask that you do not report students for low scores on assignments, quizzes or exams unless it is part of a greater concern or the student is clearly on track for a \u201cD\u201d or \u201cF\u201d grade in the class.<\/p>\n<p>This form can also be used to report students who are not being compliant with Covid-19 protocols. CAS Advising will work directly with the Dean of Students Office on issues related to non-compliance.<\/p>\n<p>In all cases they will work to let you know if\/when there is information to share about the reported student.\u00a0 Please keep in mind that rules around student confidentiality may limit the information that can be shared.<\/p>\n<p>Please bookmark the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/cas-student-report-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CAS Student Report form<\/a>\u00a0and when in doubt, submit a form.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Academic Misconduct<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As you may know, the shift to remote learning presented some significant challenges, not the least of which was the inability to effectively proctor quizzes and exams.\u00a0 Not surprisingly, there has been an increase in the number of academic conduct cases that involved students accessing outside resources during quizzes and exams.\u00a0 In many cases, this included websites (i.e., Chegg, Course Hero) but it also included inappropriate collaboration with classmates and others.\u00a0 CAS Advising will be reminding students that\u00a0\u201c<strong>Unauthorized\u00a0downloading, uploading, sharing, and\/or duplicating course materials\u00a0including, but not limited to, assignments, exams, quizzes, slides, videos, and any other material created and\/or provided by the instructor without the instructor\u2019s express permission<\/strong>\u201d\u00a0is a violation of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/policies\/academic-conduct-code\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Academic Conduct Code<\/a>.\u00a0 We recognize, however, that the hybrid approach employed this semester will continue to impact your ability to effectively proctor quizzes and exams.\u00a0 The recommendation is that you inform students, both verbally and in writing, of your expectations regarding academic integrity.\u00a0 We would also ask that you inform students if you decide to create questions on quizzes or exams that could identify students who access an outside source.<\/p>\n<p>Please consult the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/academics\/undergraduate-education\/academic-conduct-code\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Academic Conduct resources<\/a>\u00a0on the CAS Advising website for more information about the process for reporting academic misconduct.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Center for Teaching &amp; Learning (CTL)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ctl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>CTL<\/strong><\/a> works to assist graduate students develop and excel as teachers. They offer a number of workshops for graduate students that will allow you the opportunity to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn practical, research-based strategies for handling common classroom challenges<\/li>\n<li>Consider how to apply these strategies to your own teaching<\/li>\n<li>Connect with other teaching fellows from across BU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Graduate students may also consult with CTL staff for further individualized help on topics such as facilitating classroom discussions, crafting a teaching statement, and designing a syllabus.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the CTL&#8217;s first day of c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ctl\/faculty-checklist-preparation-before-the-start-of-semester\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hecklist for the first day of class<\/a> for handy information to help you prepare for the start of the semester.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Digital Learning &amp; Innovation (DL&amp;I)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a onclick=\"this.href='\/webapps\/blackboard\/content\/contentWrapper.jsp?content_id=_7621035_1&amp;displayName=Linked+File&amp;navItem=content&amp;attachment=true&amp;course_id=_63690_1&amp;tab_group=courses&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fdigital.bu.edu%2F';\" href=\"https:\/\/digital.bu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Digital Learning &amp;\u00a0Innovation<\/strong><\/a><span> is available to you as a graduate student and offers consulting, training, funding, and project management services to help you with technological teaching and learning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>They also offer several guides and online resources to help you in the classroom, which can be found on\u00a0their website.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Classroom Tech Videos\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>These \u201cWhat to Expect\u201d videos were created by Digital Learning &amp; Innovations Educational Technology team and highlight a variety of technology-specific, classroom set-up options for Charles River \u00a0&amp; Fenway campus \u00a0classrooms. <a href=\"https:\/\/digital.bu.edu\/lfa-classroom-tech-videos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">You can access the videos here.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">PhD Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs (PDPA)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span>Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs (PDPA) supports Boston University doctoral students in their professional development journey. Professional development for doctoral students encompasses the activities and resources that can help you sharpen your skill set for the work that you\u2019re doing now and in the future, while also helping you maintain a sense of well-being along the way. Whether you\u2019re exploring career options or looking to build transferable skills, resources and programming exist to support you. PDPA offers a variety of workshops in the areas of Writing &amp; Communications, Teaching, Career Planning, Project Management, and Leadership, as well as panels and events supporting career exploration and networking. You can find more information about PDPA in the Career &amp; Professional Development section of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/cd-pd\/phd\/\">Graduate Education website<\/a><span>. Or reach out to us directly at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:gradpd@bu.edu\">gradpd@bu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Resources from the BU Libraries<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Providing Access to Online Resources for Your Class<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Placing Items on Course Reserve:<\/strong>\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">Selected articles, book chapters, and other materials can\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">be made available online for students in your class via the BU Libraries\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">Course Materials platform.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">Faculty can enter requests for materials in the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/library\/services\/reserves\/place-items-on-reserve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">Place Items on Reserve<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">\u00a0form.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">(Note that some items may not be available due to the closing of the libraries at BU and elsewhere.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">The\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">HathiTrust<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><strong>\u00a0Emergency Temporary Access Service (ETAS)<\/strong> allows current BU students, faculty, and staff to have online reading access to selected materials that are in the BU Libraries but are currently unavailable due to the closure of the Libraries.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">This is akin to the way physical course reserve copies of books work when the libraries are open. (The number of users who can check out a book at a time is based on how many physical copies of the book the Libraries have.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">Access to these books is a multi-step process. Students should follow the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/library.bu.edu\/remotesupport\/etas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\">step-by-step instructions<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"> outlined in the Libraries\u2019 Remote Teaching &amp; Learning Guide.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><strong>Interlibrary Loan (ILL)<\/strong> is a service that allows individual BU students, faculty, and staff to request articles, book chapters, and other materials from other libraries. Visit our\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/library\/services\/ill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Interlibrary Loan page<\/a><span>\u00a0to find forms to request items. Note that our ability to fulfill these requests is limited by availability and by limitations on the service available from the many libraries we partner with for interlibrary loan services. We will do our best to obtain electronic copies of articles and book chapters needed for individual course work and research<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Identifying Alternative Resources:\u00a0<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXW99564172 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99564172 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">While access to some resources may be limited, librarian subject specialists may be able to help you identify alternative sources for you and your students to use.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXW99564172 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99564172 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">Email Ken Liss at\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW99564172 BCX0\" href=\"mailto:kliss@bu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW99564172 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99564172 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\" data-wac-het=\"1\">kliss@bu.edu<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXW99564172 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99564172 BCX0\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0to be put in touch with a subject specialist.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p id=\"pageTitleHeader\" tabindex=\"-1\"><strong><span id=\"pageTitleText\">Access to Librarians (including class visits) for Students and Faculty<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Librarians can help your class with presentations, workshops, and activities\u00a0via Zoom. Some things we can present on include:\n<ul>\n<li>Using our website for\u00a0research tools and databases<\/li>\n<li>Discuss strategies for finding, evaluating, and using information<\/li>\n<li>Introduce students to bibliographic tools such as RefWorks, Zotero, and Mendeley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">To learn more or arrange a visit from a librarian, email Ken Liss at <a href=\"mailto:kliss@bu.edu\">kliss@bu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/library\/services\/reference\/appointments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Research Appointments<\/strong><\/a>:\u00a0<span>Students (or faculty) can schedule a 30-minute individual or group\u00a0research consultation\u00a0with one of our BU librarians via Zoom.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/askalibrarian.bu.edu\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ask a Librarian<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0<span>The BU Libraries Ask a Librarian services provides opportunities for students and other members of the BU community to get help via email,\u00a0chat,\u00a0text,\u00a0Zoom,\u00a0and a series of FAQs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Research Guides &amp; Search Tools<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/library.bu.edu\/guides?b=s&amp;group_id=5217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Research Guides<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0These research guides give you an overview of the resources our subject experts found to be the best on a given topic. You can browse the guides\u00a0A\u2013Z or by topic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/library\/research\/guides\/course-guides\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Course Guides<\/strong><\/a>:\u00a0Course guides bring together resources and search tips for specific courses.\u00a0They are browsable\u00a0by school or college. To request a guide for your class, email Ken Liss at kliss@bu.edu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/library\/help\/how-to\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>How-to guides<\/strong><\/a>:\u00a0<span>Explore helpful guides on library essentials, such as how to cite sources, find government documents, or search for primary sources. Advanced tutorials also offer help on more specialized topics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/buprimo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com\/primo-explore\/search?vid=BU&amp;lang=en_US&amp;sortby=rank&amp;tab=default_tab&amp;mode=advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Libraries Search<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0BU Libraries Search enables researchers find books available in the BU Libraries, link to journals online, and discover scholarly articles for their research. BU Libraries Search also helps manage your research by formatting citations, or by exporting to citation managers such as Refworks, Zotero, and Mendeley. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/library\/help\/bu-libraries-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BU Libraries Search Help<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/library.bu.edu\/az.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Databases A-Z:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<span>Online databases on a wide variety of subjects, browsable\u00a0alphabetically with filters for subject and database type.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Research &amp; Information Literacy<\/strong><br \/>\n<span>Information and activities related to the Research &amp; Information Literacy (RIL) capacity of the BU Hub (a part of the Hub&#8217;s Intellectual Toolkit).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ctl\/buhub\/bu-hub-guides\/research-information-literacy-hub-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Research &amp; Information Literacy Hub Guide<\/strong><\/a>:\u00a0<span>Learning outcomes,\u00a0general guidelines,\u00a0and other resources<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hub\/files\/__restricted\/faculty-staff\/RIL-Interpretive-Document-3-16-18.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>RIL Interpretive Document<\/strong><\/a>:\u00a0<span>Hub interpretive documents are designed to answer\u00a0questions the faculty have raised about BU Hub policies, practices, and learning outcomes as a part of the course approval process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/library.bu.edu\/rilactivities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>RIL Activities &amp; Exercises<\/strong><\/a>:\u00a0<span>A small collection of exercises from faculty and librarians at BU and elsewhere that can be used to help students\u00a0develop knowledge,\u00a0skills, and\u00a0habits of mind\u00a0related to the Research &amp;\u00a0Information Literacy capacity of the BU Hub.\u00a0These activities were compiled for use in CAS Writing Program courses but can be adapted for other courses as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/library.bu.edu\/remotesupport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>BU Libraries Remote Teaching &amp; Learning Support Guide\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Community<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cas\/files\/2020\/05\/16-10477-STOCK-118-636x423.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-47938\" width=\"636\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/05\/16-10477-STOCK-118-636x423.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/05\/16-10477-STOCK-118-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/05\/16-10477-STOCK-118-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/05\/16-10477-STOCK-118-755x502.jpg 755w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/05\/16-10477-STOCK-118-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/05\/16-10477-STOCK-118-620x413.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Social Media<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Get Social with the Graduate School of Arts &amp; Sciences! Follow us and stay connected for information on events, GRS news, and life at BU. Tag us and use #GRSlife in your posts to get featured!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bu_grs\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cas\/files\/2020\/06\/image002-636x636.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-48694\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/06\/image002-636x636.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/06\/image002-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/06\/image002-768x767.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/06\/image002-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/06\/image002-755x754.png 755w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/06\/image002-320x320.png 320w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/06\/image002-620x620.png 620w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/06\/image002-335x350.png 335w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/06\/image002-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/06\/image002.png 1455w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 32px) 100vw, 32px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0Follow us on\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bu_grs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/school\/boston-university-graduate-school-of-arts-sciences\/?viewAsMember=true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cas\/files\/2020\/06\/image003.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-48696\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/06\/image003.png 512w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/06\/image003-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/06\/image003-320x320.png 320w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/06\/image003-335x350.png 335w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/06\/image003-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 32px) 100vw, 32px\" \/><\/a>Connect with us on\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/school\/boston-university-graduate-school-of-arts-sciences\/?viewAsMember=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BostonUniversityGRS\/?__tn__=kC-R&amp;eid=ARDwUs5fnyTVs-Jat5p6WecCbZwxpsMD5tHErflOCdASlxPT8-g4NJEyxWxBZ_EJq0WsMqf2LEh18UwP&amp;hc_ref=ARTHJ-oKj-fWx97en9j2ZWeXT6dHoU5SMq6puMkJFitqXsdRzmRSARA4tCBygbp0O9Y&amp;fref=nf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cas\/files\/2020\/06\/image004.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-48697\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/06\/image004.png 225w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/06\/image004-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/06\/image004-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 32px) 100vw, 32px\" \/><\/a> Like us on\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BostonUniversityGRS\/?__tn__=kC-R&amp;eid=ARDwUs5fnyTVs-Jat5p6WecCbZwxpsMD5tHErflOCdASlxPT8-g4NJEyxWxBZ_EJq0WsMqf2LEh18UwP&amp;hc_ref=ARTHJ-oKj-fWx97en9j2ZWeXT6dHoU5SMq6puMkJFitqXsdRzmRSARA4tCBygbp0O9Y&amp;fref=nf&amp;__xts__%5b0%5d=68.ARAL_K4Hqd55DlibYj_RSPtBZVF5eKlKybeRgSrdDmWSdA5m3wsHC7rUm5N759UPl8lVho3LOaOnwAf8BJE3D4JiVJZUvGMUBAK0iutCJYk8uX9bI9n1ZP23NhuUOmkdefBSgDfQ8M96yYPb8G1HuL1HDvELFFYflxzwZqstmIrNmv0CBlnkn9HmJXDfXqOUTD6Jvz3RZvhMtAbgjmQM_SAdkgJwFlf4Rw9W5V1mmbr8Ba0lPlp4FXymGhV86tnR0W_LXorFUFs1EZHsDcKH1oJjb9gxBk37jMbva-J5-2PyfScMDjE-0-wcwE-4HU4kw9g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Diversity &amp; Inclusion <\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Office of Diversity &amp; Inclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/provost\/diversity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Office of Diversity &amp; Inclusion<\/strong><\/a><span>\u00a0leads the University\u2019s efforts to advance a culture that values and supports diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across our campuses. The Associate Provost works collaboratively with academic and administrative leaders to establish programs and initiatives that support BU\u2019s diversity goals; implement and maintain best practices across the University that ensure shared accountability and progress; and nurture an inclusive and welcoming campus climate for students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Office of Diversity &amp; Inclusion invites you to <span>spend some time looking around their new website<\/span><span>\u2014<\/span><span>\u00a0some pages we would like to highlight are the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/diversity\/living-in-boston\/cultural-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Curated, Crowdsourced, Cultural Guide to Boston<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/diversity\/about\/notable-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU&#8217;s notable DEI history<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/diversity\/living-in-boston\/neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">neighborhood guide<\/a>, a list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/diversity\/participate\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">programs and events<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/diversity\/news-archives-resources\/events-archive\/\">Events Archive<\/a>, where you can view recordings of past events.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/student-life\/undergraduate-students\/diversity-inclusion-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Diversity &amp; Inclusion Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Statement on Diversity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Boston University&#8217;s Official\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/about\/diversity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Statement on Diversity<\/a> is as follows:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8220;Boston University\u2019s founders opened its doors to all students without regard to religion, race, or gender. Building and sustaining a vibrant community of scholars, students, and staff remains essential to our mission of contributing to, and preparing students to thrive in, an increasingly interconnected world.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">We strive to create environments for learning, working, and living that are enriched by racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity. We seek to cultivate an atmosphere of respect for individual differences in life experience, sexual orientation, and religious belief, and we aspire to be free of intellectual parochialism, barriers to access, and ethnocentrism.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Success in a competitive, global milieu depends upon our ongoing commitment to welcome and engage the wisdom, creativity, and aspirations of all peoples. The excellence we seek emerges from the contributions and talents of every member of the Boston University community.<a onclick=\"this.href='\/webapps\/blackboard\/content\/contentWrapper.jsp?content_id=_7620254_1&amp;displayName=Linked+File&amp;navItem=content&amp;attachment=true&amp;course_id=_63676_1&amp;tab_group=courses&amp;href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bu.edu%2Fcas%2Fabout%2Fdiversity-inclusion%2F';\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/about\/diversity-inclusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/about\/diversity-inclusion-cas\/\">Diversity and Inclusion at the College of Arts and Sciences<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/faculty-staff\/administrative-directory\/office-of-the-associate-dean-of-diversity-inclusion\/\">Diversity and Inclusion Office<\/a> that is a great resource to our students!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/community\/diversity-inclusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>BU Graduate Education website<\/strong><\/a> has an extensive list diversity of resources for graduate students, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Offices and Initiatives directly focused on promoting diversity, access, &amp; inclusion<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Community offerings and events around campus<\/li>\n<li>Resources for women<\/li>\n<li>Fellowship opportunities for graduate students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additional information and a\u00a0full list of resources can be found here:\u00a0https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/community\/diversity-inclusion\/<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">GRS Student Groups (GSO &amp; GWISE)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In addition to the numerous\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/community\/student-groups-and-associations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">student groups and associations<\/a> open to you as a graduate student at BU,\u00a0The Graduate School of Arts &amp; Sciences has two college-wide groups that are unique to GRS.<\/p>\n<p>These two distinct groups are\u00a0the\u00a0<strong>Graduate Student Organization (GSO)<\/strong>\u00a0&amp;\u00a0<strong>Graduate Women in Science and Engineering (GWISE)<\/strong>. <span>Both are open to any and all GRS students\u00a0<\/span>and offer a wide range of academic, professional development, and social opportunities, such as pub nights, conference and research travel grants, yoga, job talks, book clubs, and much more.\u00a0 If you are not already familiar with these two great organizations, take a minute to check them out!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gso\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>\u00a0Graduate Student Organization (GSO)\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gwise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Graduate Women in Science and Engineering (GWISE)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">The Newbury Center\/Support for First Generation Students<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/newbury-center\/\">The Newbury Center for First-Generation Students<\/a> was created with <span>support from Boston University and with an endowment established by funds received from Newbury College to foster the success of first-generation students at Boston University. The center\u2019s goal is to become a highly visible, transformative unit of Boston University, offering programming and services designed to ensure that first-generation students experience the same sense of well-being, belonging, self-efficacy, and academic accomplishment as their continuing-generation peers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/newbury-center\/students\/graduate-students-professionals\/graduate-professional-student-newsletter-archive\/\">Newbury Center Graduate &amp; Professional Student Newsletter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/newbury-center\/students\/graduate-students-professionals\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cas\/files\/2021\/06\/Screen-Shot-2021-06-08-at-6.41.08-PM-414x636.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-56107 aligncenter\" width=\"414\" height=\"636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2021\/06\/Screen-Shot-2021-06-08-at-6.41.08-PM-414x636.png 414w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2021\/06\/Screen-Shot-2021-06-08-at-6.41.08-PM-320x492.png 320w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2021\/06\/Screen-Shot-2021-06-08-at-6.41.08-PM.png 478w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">oSTEM@BU<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cas\/files\/2020\/08\/oSTEM_BU-636x238.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-51071 aligncenter\" width=\"636\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/08\/oSTEM_BU-636x238.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/08\/oSTEM_BU-768x287.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/08\/oSTEM_BU-755x282.png 755w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/08\/oSTEM_BU-320x120.png 320w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/08\/oSTEM_BU-620x232.png 620w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/08\/oSTEM_BU.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"xmsonormal\">oSTEM@BU is a student organization committed to fostering a supportive community for and promoting the professional development of BU&#8217;s LGBTQIA+ graduate students in the science, technology, engineering, and math fields. Through social events, invited talks, collaborations with other organizations, and the annual conference of the national oSTEM organization, we offer connections to LGBT peers, a space for queer voices in STEM, and resources and opportunities for career building.<o:p><\/o:p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"xmsonormal\">\u00a0oSTEM is open to all who share our mission, whether they identify as LGBTQIA+ or not. Any graduate students interested in learning more can visit our website at <a href=\"http:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/ostem\" title=\"sites.bu.edu\/ostem\">sites.bu.edu\/ostem<\/a>, email us at <a href=\"mailto:buostem@gmail.com\" title=\"buostem@gmail.com\">buostem@gmail.com<\/a>, or attend our first event this semester in September.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BU Arts Initiative<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/arts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Boston University Arts Initiative<\/strong><\/a><span>\u00a0works to deepen the presence and impact of the arts in the academic life of the university, ensuring that the arts are fundamental to the BU student experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"responsiveVideo responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Howard Thurman Center | Impact@BU\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mC88K72FC3U?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span>Push your boundaries. Deepen your understanding. Try on a new perspective.\u2028 Come alive with us. At the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/thurman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Howard\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Thurman Center for Common Ground<\/strong><\/a>, the goal is to create community through conversation and shared experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Founded by\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/thurman\/about-us\/about-the-htc\/dean-george-makechnie-sed29-31-hon-79\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dean George K. Makechnie<\/a><span>\u00a0in 1986, the HTC has been a source of programs, events, and experiences that foster critical thought, encourage new connections, and provoke conversation on the issues of the day. The conversations vary in range and intensity, covering topics from domestic and international politics, to the history and future of Boston, to more local conversations like the best ways to study for exams at Boston University.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Family Resources &amp; Support for Graduate Students with Children<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>BU and Boston\u00a0offer a number of family and child-friendly resources and activities that we hope you will find helpful and exciting during your time as\u00a0graduate student.<\/p>\n<p>The BU Graduate Education website features a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/living-in-boston\/kids-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kids &amp; Family page<\/a> that is full of information for graduate students with families, including parenting resources, lactation room information, policy information, childcare and preschool program details, family support services, and a list of some ideas for fun places around Boston to explore with the whole family.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cas\/files\/2020\/07\/Resize-20-1315-BUCCI-180-1-636x425.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-50637\" width=\"636\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/07\/Resize-20-1315-BUCCI-180-1-636x425.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/07\/Resize-20-1315-BUCCI-180-1-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/07\/Resize-20-1315-BUCCI-180-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/07\/Resize-20-1315-BUCCI-180-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/07\/Resize-20-1315-BUCCI-180-1-755x504.jpg 755w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/07\/Resize-20-1315-BUCCI-180-1-320x214.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/07\/Resize-20-1315-BUCCI-180-1-620x414.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/07\/Resize-20-1315-BUCCI-180-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span>Information about the <strong>Office of Family Resources and BU Children\u2019s Center <\/strong>can be found\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/childrens-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>. <\/strong>You can also contact the Children&#8217;s Center via phone (617-353-3413) or email (chldcntr@bu.edu) and read all about their expanded facilities and see additional pictures of the center&#8217;s newly renovated classrooms, grounds, and play spaces in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/articles\/2020\/bu-childrens-center-gets-expanded-home-now-accepting-infants\/?utm_campaign=bu_today&amp;utm_source=email_20200727_full&amp;utm_medium=1_featured_story&amp;utm_content=university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Community Service Center<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/csc\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Community Service Center<\/a><span>\u00a0\u2013 <\/span><\/strong>The CSC provides an opportunity for students to form partnerships and contribute to the community through volunteer efforts and programming<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Living in Boston<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cas\/files\/2020\/05\/michael-browning-cvb-xGe004-unsplash-636x357.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-47263\" width=\"636\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/05\/michael-browning-cvb-xGe004-unsplash-636x357.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/05\/michael-browning-cvb-xGe004-unsplash-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/05\/michael-browning-cvb-xGe004-unsplash-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/05\/michael-browning-cvb-xGe004-unsplash-755x424.jpg 755w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/05\/michael-browning-cvb-xGe004-unsplash-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/05\/michael-browning-cvb-xGe004-unsplash-620x348.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/05\/michael-browning-cvb-xGe004-unsplash-1600x900.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Things to do<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Boston is an incredible city, and a great place to call your new home. From centers for science and innovation, to world class museums and arts centers, to green spaces and salt water views, and major league sports teams there is so much to explore.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some local publications to help keep you in the loop with what is happening around campus and around Boston:<\/p>\n<p><strong>In Boston<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check out\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boston.com<\/a>\u00a0and www.boston.gov\/ to keep up with events and happenings around the city<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebostoncalendar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Boston Calendar<\/a> is a place for Bostonians (and non-locals) to find interesting, fun, under-publicized, mostly-free events happening in the city and surrounding areas (e.g. Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline)<\/li>\n<li>The BU graduate Education website has also compiled a list of several Boston highlights, activities, and attractions on their <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/living-in-boston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Living in Boston<\/a> page &#8211; here you will find everything from art, to science, to parks, to architecture, to museums, to dining, live music, and everything in between<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/admissions\/ma-ms\/admitted-students\/boston-101-getting-to-know-boston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Boston 101:\u00a0Getting to know Boston\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0&#8211; this website features additional information about the city of Boston, including links to some of our favorite attractions and a listing of Boston-based Companies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>At BU<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/services\/cccs\/mobile\/bu-mobile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Mobile App<\/a>&#8211;\u00a0BU\u2019s app for the iPhone provides easy access to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Today<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">calendar<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.bu.edu\/?id=647#!ct\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">campus map<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/directory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">directory<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/phpbin\/course-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">course descriptions<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Stay up to date with everything happening in the campus community by checking out\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/faculty-staff\/faculty-staff-newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CAS Newsletter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Today<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Research<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Housing<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>On Campus Housing<\/strong><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Boston University does have a limited number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/housing\/graduate-residences\/\">on campus housing opportunities<\/a> for graduate students. There are several residences to choose from on the the Charles River Campus (CRC); you can learn about those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/housing\/graduate-residences\/\">here<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>BU Housing<\/p>\n<p><strong>E-mail address:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:housing@bu.edu\">housing@bu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fax number:<\/strong><br \/>\n617-353-5136<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address<\/strong><br \/>\nBoston University Housing<br \/>\n25 Buick Street<br \/>\nBoston, MA 02215<span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Off-Campus Housing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Off-campus housing information can be found\u00a0on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/offcampus.bu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Off-Campus Services website<\/a>. Use this site to connect with other terriers to find a roommate, explore housing options around Boston, or list properties. They also provide an excellent\u00a0collection of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/offcampus.bu.edu\/resource\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">resources, tips, and tricks<\/a> for living in the city.<\/p>\n<p>We encourage you to explore the graduate education website as you begin your search. This site has has been updated with an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/off-campus-housing-faqs-for-graduate-and-professional-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FAQ page<\/a> regarding off-campus housing in Boston as a graduate student.\u00a0Finding housing in Boston can be a stressful process (even without a global pandemic!), so we hope this can serve as a helpful resource for you as you navigate this transition.\u00a0The<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/living-in-boston\/\">Living in Boston<\/a><span> section may also provide some helpful information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Neighborhoods<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Get to know your local Boston neighborhoods!\u00a0The city of Boston, Cambridge, and the surrounding areas have a number of eclectic and\u00a0exciting options for you to explore when deciding where to live, or even how to spend a free day in the city.\u00a0Our local\u00a0neighborhoods each have their own unique vibe, so you are sure to find something for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>For full details about each neighborhood, including a brief\u00a0description of the area and information about how far they are from campus, please see the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/living-in-boston\/neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nearby Neighborhoods<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>section of the Graduate Education website. BU Today&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/today\/series\/nearby-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Boston Neighborhood Guide<\/strong><\/a> is also an excellent resource for getting to know the culture of Boston and its surrounding neighborhoods, as is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/diversity\/living-in-boston\/neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Office of Diversity &amp; Inclusion&#8217;s Neighborhood Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Nearby neighborhood include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Allston<\/li>\n<li>Lower Allston<\/li>\n<li>Brighton<\/li>\n<li>Brookline\u00a0Village<\/li>\n<li>Coolidge Corner<\/li>\n<li>Kenmore Square\/Fenway<\/li>\n<li>Central Square<\/li>\n<li>Roxbury<\/li>\n<li>The South End<\/li>\n<li>Back Bay<\/li>\n<li>Beacon Hill<\/li>\n<li>Dorchester<\/li>\n<li>Jamaica Plain<\/li>\n<li>The\u00a0North End<\/li>\n<li>Davis Square<\/li>\n<li>Harvard\u00a0Square<\/li>\n<li>Inman\u00a0Square<\/li>\n<li>Kendall Square<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Transportation<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Information on BU Student transportation permits and passes can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/parking\/permits-passes\/student-permits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The T<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s a very good chance that you will make\u00a0use of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbta.com\/\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boston\u2019s rapid transit system<\/a>\u00a0(the MBTA, or simply, \u201cthe T\u201d) while you are a student at BU.\u00a0Boston University is located at several stops along the Boston College branch (B Line) of the Green Line.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The MBTA\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/parking\/permits-passes\/student-permits\/mbta-student-semester-pass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Semester Pass<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>allows students to prepay for their \u00a0monthly \u201cT\u201d passes and thereby save approximately 11% off the regular monthly \u201cT\u201d pass price. Information about subway schedules and fares can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbta.com\/schedules\/subway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The MBTA has incorporated a number of new protocols and procedures to ensure the safety of all riders due to COVID-19. Please see the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbta.com\/covid19\/ride-safer?utm_campaign=curated-content&amp;utm_content=Ride+Safer%3A+Pubilc+Health+on+Public+Transportation&amp;utm_medium=whats-happening&amp;utm_source=homepage&amp;utm_term=null\">Ride Safer<\/a> <\/strong>page for more information.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Parking on Campus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you plan on driving a car to classes, you should take a look at the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/parking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Office of Parking Services\u2019 website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>The BUS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>BU also offers a free shuttle service (called the BUS) on Comm. Ave and between the Medical, Fenway, and Charles River campuses on weekdays and evenings. BUS information, live tracking, and shuttle schedules can be found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/thebus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Biking<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can register your bike, find resources, safe routes, and bike racks, or rent a bike room online. More info can be found\u00a0on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/bikesafety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Bike Safety website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There are also several bike share options, such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebikes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BlueBikes<\/a>, with\u00a0locations around Boston where you can rent a bike for as long as you need and drop it off at the nearest docking station when you&#8217;re finished.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Boston University students are eligible for a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/parking\/bluebikes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">discounted annual BlueBikes membership<\/a> of only $75.50 \u2013 this allows you unlimited free rides (up to 45 minutes), and with more than 4,000 bikes and 400 stations across Arlington, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Newton, Revere, Somerville and Watertown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Ride Sharing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Other forms of readily available transportation in the city includes ride share apps such as Lyft\u00a0and Uber, which allow you to order rides from your smart phone. You can download the Lyft\u00a0app\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lyft.com\/rider\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a> and the Uber\u00a0app\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uber.com\/us\/en\/ride\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.\u00a0Boston also has an number of taxis that you can flag down or call to pick you up and take you where you need to go.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Professional Development &amp; Career Services<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment39961\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment39961\" style=\"width: 646px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cas\/files\/2019\/10\/GRS-Landing-Page-Image2-636x424.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-39961\" width=\"636\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2019\/10\/GRS-Landing-Page-Image2-636x424.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2019\/10\/GRS-Landing-Page-Image2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2019\/10\/GRS-Landing-Page-Image2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2019\/10\/GRS-Landing-Page-Image2-755x503.jpg 755w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2019\/10\/GRS-Landing-Page-Image2-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2019\/10\/GRS-Landing-Page-Image2-620x413.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2019\/10\/GRS-Landing-Page-Image2.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment39961\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">October 17, 2016 &#8211; Boston, MA. Photographed by Janice Checchio for Boston University Photography.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Center for Career Development (CCD)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/careers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boston University Center for Career Development<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All graduate students may use the Center for Career Development (CCD). They offer sessions with experienced career counselors, workshops, programs, and much more to help you reach your career goals.\u00a0From networking to job opportunities to salary negotiations,\u00a0the\u00a0CCD\u00a0<span>offers a seasoned professional staff, a suite of online resources, and a wide variety of events and programs available for students<\/span> to help you grow your professional life and keep it humming well beyond graduation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/careers\/connect\/your-career-journey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Take Charge of your Career Journey<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Through the CCD you will also have access\u00a0to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/careers\/resumes-cover-letters\/resumes\/vmock\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>VMock<\/strong><\/a>, a smart resume platform that helps to review\u00a0your resume online and provides detailed feedback to help you craft the strongest resume possible.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Handshake<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bu.joinhandshake.com\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Handshake<\/a>\u00a0is BU\u2019s online hub for career resources, including internship and job listings, in the U.S. as well as around the world. These are provided exclusively for undergrads, graduate students, and alumni. You\u2019ll have 24\/7 access and be able to register for events, schedule a career counseling appointment, and upload multiple resumes, cover letters, and other employment-related documents.<\/p>\n<p>Handshake is available through the Center for Career Development. For more information, or to create your account and log in now, please visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/careers\/connect\/handshake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CCD website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Business Cards<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>As a Boston\u00a0University student, you have the option to order personal business cards\u00a0online through BU-preferred vendor,\u00a0<\/span><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.artcraft.com\/BUStudent\/Login.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Artcraft<\/a><\/strong><span>. The turnaround time is generally 7-10 business days. When creating your business card, keep the design simple. 10 point font or larger is usually ideal. Your contact information should match that which appears on your resume including your full name, your phone number and your email address. Include the school name and your degree (concentration or certificates are\u00a0optional) and year of graduation with the term \u201cCandidate\u201d if you are a current student.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Office of Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs (PDPA)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The Office of Professional Development and Postdoctoral Affairs (PDPA) provides a supportive environment for postdoctoral training, offering professional development opportunities to postdocs, doctoral students, and faculty mentors, track postdoc data, and informing BU policy development. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/pdpa\/for-doctoral-students\/\">Learn more by visiting the <\/a><\/span>PDPA website.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/cd-pd\/phd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Career Planning and Professional Development for PhD Students\u00a0 from the Graduate Education website\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>University Policies &amp; Procedures<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cas\/files\/2019\/09\/AS-Option-2-636x363.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-37474\" width=\"636\" height=\"363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2019\/09\/AS-Option-2-636x363.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2019\/09\/AS-Option-2-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2019\/09\/AS-Option-2-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2019\/09\/AS-Option-2-755x431.jpg 755w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2019\/09\/AS-Option-2-320x183.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2019\/09\/AS-Option-2-620x354.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BU Policies<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/policies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Boston University policies<\/strong><\/a><span>\u00a0help connect our daily activities with the University\u2019s mission by setting expectations and clarifying processes for individual members of our community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/policies\/about-policies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">About BU Policies<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BU's Non-Academic Policies<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dos\/policies\/lifebook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>The BU Lifebook<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The Lifebook covers BU\u2019s nonacademic policies\u2014everything from the rules of the residences and replacing a Terrier Card to your privacy rights and records, as well as BU\u2019s policies related to alcohol, hazing, weapons, and sexual misconduct.<\/p>\n<p>Additional university-wide policies exist governing wide range of issues, including:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"O1\"><span>Animals on campus<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"O1\"><span>Computing ethics<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"O1\"><span>Firearms &amp; Dangerous substances<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"O1\"><span>Jury service<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"O1\"><span>Tolerance and Religion<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span>Always be sure to consult this website and\/or the appropriate office with any questions.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Bulletin<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/grs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GRS Academic Bulletin<\/a><\/strong>&#8211;\u00a0\u00a0The Bulletin contains official\u00a0information about departments, programs, degree requirements, courses,\u00a0policies, &amp; procedures here at BU. Requirements listed in the Bulletin\u00a0take precedence over information found elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p>Specific GRS Policies can be found here:\u00a0https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/grs\/policies\/<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Violations of Codes<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span>Boston University reserves the right to suspend, remove funding, or dismiss any student for failure to maintain a satisfactory academic record, acceptable personal behavior, or satisfactory standards of health.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>All allegations or instances of a violation of a code is overseen by the Office of the Associate Dean, Graduate School of Arts &amp;\u00a0Sciences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>All students have the right to appeal a decision to the Dean, CAS, and the Vice-Provost of Graduate Affairs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Additional Resources<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cas\/files\/2019\/09\/AS-Option-636x424.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-37018\" width=\"636\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2019\/09\/AS-Option-636x424.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2019\/09\/AS-Option-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2019\/09\/AS-Option-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2019\/09\/AS-Option-755x503.jpg 755w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2019\/09\/AS-Option-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2019\/09\/AS-Option-620x413.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BU Graduate Education<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Graduate Education website<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><span>is your one stop shop for information and resources relevant to the Boston\u00a0University graduate student population. This site features an exhaustive set of resources for living and learning in Boston, including student group listings, family resources, international student resources, community building opportunities, career development, and funding opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Information Services &amp; Technology (IS&amp;T)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Information Services &amp; Technology<\/strong>\u00a0(IS&amp;T) provides general-access computing and communications facilities for the entire University community. Links for computing resources on campus, as well as information on where to obtain support for your personal computer can be found at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.bu.edu\/tech.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>IS&amp;T will be sending an email with instructions on accessing Boston University\u2019s Early Access Program. \u00a0This program allows incoming students to create a BU email account and allows early access to some online services.\u00a0 If you have received the \u2018Welcome Email\u2019 and do not receive the\u00a0email for setting up access after three weeks, please contact IS&amp;T directly at 617-353-2780 or at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:ithelp@bu.edu\">ithelp@bu.edu<\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/casit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CAS Information Technology<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is the technical support group for the College and Graduate School of Arts &amp; Sciences. Their office is located in CAS, Room 331.\u00a0Please visit\u00a0their website and take advantage of the services\u00a0offered to GRS students, such as providing card access to several CAS\/GRS computer labs.\u00a0 Additionally, Teaching Fellows and those in active research labs may benefit from the technical support CAS IT provides to CAS\/GRS-owned equipment.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Financial Literacy<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/smartmoney101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Smart Money 101<\/strong><\/a><span>\u00a0is a BU Financial Assistance initiative established to provide the Boston University community with online tools, information and other resources to promote effective money management. Access resources related to financial literacy, financial planning, and financial fitness:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/smartmoney101\/budgeting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Budgeting<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/smartmoney101\/credit-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Credit Cards<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/smartmoney101\/credit-scores\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Credit Scores<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/smartmoney101\/student-loan-repayment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Loan Repayment<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/smartmoney101\/identity-theft-and-scams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Identity Theft<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/smartmoney101\/tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tips for Managing Money<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/smartmoney101\/workshops\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Smart Money 101 Workshops<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Sustainability@BU<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sustainability\/graduate-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cas\/files\/2020\/07\/Graduate-Orientation-graphic-1-636x636.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-49968 aligncenter\" width=\"636\" height=\"636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/07\/Graduate-Orientation-graphic-1-636x636.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/07\/Graduate-Orientation-graphic-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/07\/Graduate-Orientation-graphic-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/07\/Graduate-Orientation-graphic-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/07\/Graduate-Orientation-graphic-1-755x755.png 755w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/07\/Graduate-Orientation-graphic-1-320x320.png 320w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/07\/Graduate-Orientation-graphic-1-620x620.png 620w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/07\/Graduate-Orientation-graphic-1-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2020\/07\/Graduate-Orientation-graphic-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>Boston University\u2019s Sustainability Program comprises a broad range of stakeholder groups on campus to provide the greatest diversity of representation and opinion. The program is made up of\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sustainability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Sustainability<\/a><span>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dining\/about-us\/sustainability\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dining Services Sustainability<\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Sustainability is a movement globally, but it is also a movement here at BU.\u00a0The mission of BU Sustainability is to lead the University to a more sustainable future and integrate sustainability into the culture and structure of Boston University. Implementing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/climateactionplan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Climate Action Plan<\/a> will allow the University to reduce its use of natural resources, operating costs, and improve environmental and social impacts.\u00a0The office addresses a variety of topics, from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sustainability\/files\/2021\/03\/BU-Zero-Waste-Plan-web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">waste minimization<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/climateactionplan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">climate\u00a0action\u00a0planning<\/a>\u00a0(including a carbon neutrality goal of 2040). Getting involved can be as simple as visiting one of our\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sustainability\/what-you-can-do\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">events <\/a>or adopting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sustainability\/howto\/\">sustainable behaviors<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some easy and fun ways to be a part of the sustainability community at BU:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Earn points and compete with your friends on the\u00a0<em>sustainability<\/em>@BU app! Join the community here:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/join-the-challenge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">edu\/join-the-challenge<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Join one of many sustainability-related graduate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sustainability\/take-action\/student-groups\/\">student organizations<\/a> or participate in environmental service projects.<\/li>\n<li>Explore the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sustainability\/graduate-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">guide to sustainable living at BU<\/a> for incoming graduate students, d<span>esigned to provide you with an introduction to BU Sustainability, resources to practice sustainability, and opportunities for getting involved<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/mymedia.bu.edu\/media\/BU+Sustainability+Welcomes+Incoming+Graduate+Students\/1_tubpr7p3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Welcome Video<\/a> created by BU Sustainability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">University Service Center<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/usc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">University Service Center<\/a><\/strong><span>\u2013\u00a0<\/span><span>The University Service Center\u00a0can assist with questions or\u00a0issues that don\u2019t fall within any of the more specialized offices at the University.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Dining Services<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"this.href='\/webapps\/blackboard\/content\/contentWrapper.jsp?content_id=_7620291_1&amp;displayName=Linked+File&amp;navItem=content&amp;attachment=true&amp;course_id=_63676_1&amp;tab_group=courses&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bu.edu%2Fdining%2F';\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dining\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>BU Dining Services<\/strong><\/a><span>\u00a0is a great resource that\u00a0lets you know what&#8217;s open and what&#8217;s being served on campus, as well as proving information about how to purchase a meal plan or convenience points if you are interested in those dining options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Study Space<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>No matter what your study style is or individual study needs are, BU has plenty of options. Please know that the availability and hours of study spaces may change to ensure compliance with health and safety protocols.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/articles\/2020\/new-student-study-app-reserve-safe-study-spaces\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/articles\/2020\/new-student-study-app-reserve-safe-study-spaces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Need a quiet study space<\/a>? Reserve your space on campus at <a data-cke-saved-href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/studyspace\" href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/studyspace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>bu.edu\/studyspace<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/articles\/2019\/best-places-to-study-at-boston-university\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Today Article: \u201cBest Places to Study for Finals\u201d<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/library\/about\/study-spaces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Study Spaces at the BU Library<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/thurman\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Howard Thurman Center<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Still have questions? Reach out to the GRS Staff!<\/h3>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">GRS Contact Information<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Please reach out to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/about\/about-grs\/contact-grs\/\">our office<\/a> with any questions.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h5><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">What are the main functions of GRS?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><span>Associate Dean<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Resolves academic conduct issues; staffs and leads the Graduate Academic Affairs Committee<\/li>\n<li>Reviews graduate student petitions and complaints: extension of time to complete degree requirements, transfer of credits, exceptional grade changes, and departmental or faculty actions<\/li>\n<li>Resolves issues related to graduate student finances: financial aid, tuition complaints, or requests for exceptions<\/li>\n<li>Oversees graduate fellowships: CAS\/GRS teaching fellowships, dean\u2019s fellowships; Martin Luther King and Whitney Young Fellowships; and externally funded fellowships (e.g., NSF, Fulbright, Fulbright Hays, Krell)<\/li>\n<li>Oversees Teaching Fellow training<\/li>\n<li>Oversees graduate life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><strong>Admissions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Process application materials for departmental review committees<\/li>\n<li>Notify applicant of official decisions<\/li>\n<li>Collect final transcripts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><strong>Financial Aid<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Counsel graduate students on and review merit and need based aid eligibility<\/li>\n<li>Track budgets for the University and departmental aid accounts<\/li>\n<li>Process graduate student payroll and stipends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span>Records<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintain GRS student\u2019s academic records; record academic requirements; oversee registration; certify students for graduation<\/li>\n<li>Respond to students and departments on how to correct problems related to students\u2019 registration, status, and grading, and clarify GRS policies and procedures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span>Graduate Services<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work with GRS student groups to enhance student life through social and professional development events<\/li>\n<li>Plan large scale events within the graduate school such as orientation and commencement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations on your admission to BU! 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