{"id":50427,"date":"2025-11-11T09:01:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T14:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cgs\/?page_id=50427"},"modified":"2026-02-08T13:04:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T18:04:50","slug":"student-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cgs\/student-life\/student-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Boston University provides comprehensive support services to help you thrive academically, professionally, and personally. Key resources include:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><b>Academic Support<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><b>Academic Advising<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s4\"><b>Website:<\/b> <\/span>bu.edu\/advising<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Provides guidance on course selection, degree requirements, and academic planning<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Helps students understand university policies and navigate academic challenges<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Available through individual schools\/colleges and university-wide services<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Primary resource for making informed decisions about your educational path<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><b>Educational Resource Center (ERC)<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s4\"><b>Website:<\/b> <\/span>bu.edu\/erc<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Free peer tutoring for 100+ courses (100-200 level) with individual and drop-in sessions<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Writing Fellows (trained grad students) support all stages of writing: brainstorming, drafting, revising, citations<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">One-on-one academic coaching for time management, study skills, and work\/life balance<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Workshops on test-taking, avoiding plagiarism, reading strategies, and English conversation groups for international students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><b>Disability &amp; Access Services (DAS)<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s4\"><b>Website:<\/b> <\/span>bu.edu\/disability<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Provides academic accommodations for students with disabilities (Deaf\/Hard of Hearing,<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Blindness\/Low Vision, Learning\/Attentional, Physical, Psychological)<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Assists with housing and dietary accommodations as needed<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Students should contact early\u2014accommodation processing takes up to 3 weeks after documentation submission<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Ensures equal access to all academic, social, cultural, and recreational programs at BU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s5\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><b>Fellowships &amp; Scholarships<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s4\"><b>Website:<\/b><\/span> bu.edu\/advising\/fellowships-scholarships<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Helps high-achieving students and alumni explore and apply for competitive external fellowships and BU awards<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Provides personalized guidance on identifying opportunities and crafting strong applications<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Supports domestic and international experiences before and after graduation<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Collaborates with faculty across BU schools to enhance student development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><b>BU Libraries<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s4\"><b>Website:<\/b><\/span> bu.edu\/library<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Extensive research resources: databases, journals, books, and specialized collections across all disciplines<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Multiple campus locations with Mugar Memorial Library as the main hub; most resources accessible online<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Study spaces (quiet individual areas and collaborative group rooms), computer workstations, and technology<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Subject librarians available for research assistance and developing effective search strategies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><b>Health &amp; Wellness<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><b>Student Health Services (SHS)<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s4\"><b>Website:<\/b> <\/span>bu.edu\/shs<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Integrated health center offering medical services: walk-in clinic, gynecological care, family planning, specialist referrals<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Mental health services: counseling, medication management, peer support, and recovery programs<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Health education on stress management, sexual health, substance use prevention<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Patient Connect portal for online appointment scheduling and secure provider <span class=\"s2\">messaging<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><b>Sargent Choice Nutrition Center (SCNC)<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s4\"><b>Website:<\/b> <\/span>bu.edu\/scnc<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Registered Dietitian Nutritionists provide evidence-based nutrition counseling for students, faculty, staff, and community<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">BU students receive one <b>FREE<\/b> individual session after completing a nutrition workshop<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Specialized support: chronic disease management, sports nutrition, eating disorder recovery, food allergies, digestive health<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Nutrition workshops, cooking demonstrations, and Sargent Choice healthy dining program in residence halls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><b>Career &amp; Professional Development<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><b>Center for Career Development (CCD)<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s4\"><b>Website:<\/b> <\/span>bu.edu\/careers<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Career coaching for all BU students and alumni on career planning, job search, resumes, cover letters, and interviews<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Digital tools: <b>Handshake<\/b> (jobs\/internships), <b>VMock<\/b> (AI resume feedback), <b>Big <\/b><b>Interview<\/b> (interview prep), <b>CareerShift<\/b> (job tracking)<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Career fairs, networking events, and employer information sessions year-round<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Signature programs: Career Ambassador Program, Yawkey Nonprofit Internship<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Program, Professional Clothing Closet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><b>Pre-Health Advising<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s4\"><b>Website:<\/b> <\/span>bu.edu\/prehealth<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Supports students pursuing medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, PA, nursing, optometry, podiatry, and other health professions<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Guidance on coursework planning, extracurriculars, standardized test prep, and professional school applications<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Information sessions, professional panels, and workshops throughout the year<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Individual advising available for current students and BU alumni<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s5\" style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><b>Pre-Law Advising<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><b>Website:<\/b> <span class=\"s1\">bu.edu\/prelaw<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Assists students considering law school and law-related careers (all majors welcome)<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Guidance on developing critical reading, research, writing, and analytical skills valued in legal education<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Support with LSAT preparation, personal statements, school selection, and application processes<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Individual appointments and informational programs available throughout the year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><b>Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s4\"><b>Website:<\/b><\/span> bu.edu\/urop<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Connects undergraduates with funded, faculty-mentored research experiences across all disciplines<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Open to all full-time undergraduate students; opportunities for credit, work-study, or funding<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Develops critical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills through hands-on scholarly work<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Faculty-submitted research positions available; students can explore opportunities aligned with their interests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><b>Student Employment Office (SEO)<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s4\"><b>Website:<\/b> <\/span>bu.edu\/seo<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Comprehensive job board with on-campus and off-campus employment opportunities<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Manages Federal Work-Study Program and provides payroll support<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Resources on student employment policies, procedures, and deadlines<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Summer Work-Study Program for professional experience and resume building<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><b>Community &amp; Belonging<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><b>Newbury Center for First-Generation Students<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s4\"><b>Website:<\/b><\/span> bu.edu\/newbury-center<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Dedicated support for first-generation undergraduate, graduate, and professional students (&#8220;Terrier F1RSTS&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Holistic advising, mentoring, family outreach, and community-building events<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Financial aid navigation, financial literacy, and connections to internships, study abroad, research<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Creates supportive network ensuring first-gen students achieve same success and belonging as peers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><b>Student Activities Office<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s4\"><b>Website:<\/b> <\/span>bu.edu\/studentactivities<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Supports 450+ student clubs and organizations across all interests (academic, cultural, recreational, special interest)<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Helps students find existing groups or start new ones (minimum 4 members required)<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Coordinates university-wide events: comedy shows, concerts, film screenings, Boston sporting events<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Provides leadership training and organizational support for student leaders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><b>Marsh Chapel &amp; Religious Life<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s4\"><b>Website:<\/b> <\/span>bu.edu\/chapel<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Weekly interdenominational Protestant worship every Sunday at 11 a.m. (in-person and livestream)<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Spiritual care through diverse chaplaincies representing various faith traditions and student-led religious groups<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Interfaith programs, individual pastoral care, and meaning-making discussions<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Wellness programs, stress relief events during exams, community dinners, and seasonal celebrations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><b>International Students &amp; Scholars Office (ISSO)<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s4\"><b>Website:<\/b> <\/span>bu.edu\/isso<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Comprehensive immigration advising: visa applications, maintaining status, work authorization (OPT\/CPT), travel documentation<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Dedicated International Student Advisor assigned to each school\/college<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Mandatory check-in for new international students and scholars; ensures documentation compliance<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Workshops on employment authorization, post-graduation options, cultural adjustment, and U.S. immigration navigation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><b>General Assistance<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><b>University Service Center (USC)<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s4\"><b>Website:<\/b> <\/span>bu.edu\/usc<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Central resource when questions involve multiple offices or you&#8217;re unsure where to turn<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Guides students through complex processes requiring coordination across departments (e.g., medical leave while on financial aid)<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Specializes in leave of absence and withdrawal procedures with expert staff support<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Available by phone, email, and in-person weekdays to help navigate BU&#8217;s administrative systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For complete campus resources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/admissions\/why-bu\/student-life\/campus-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>bu.edu\/admissions\/why-bu\/student-life\/campus-resources<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boston University provides comprehensive support services to help you thrive academically, professionally, and personally. 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