Mission Statement
We empower communication students to discover their strengths, pursue meaningful careers, and shape their professional futures. Guided by equity and inclusion, we provide supportive services and partner with others to expand opportunities for all.
How We Accomplish Our Mission Statement
- Discuss how your values and upbringing influence and shape your job and career choices in our offerings, including our appointments, workshops, mentor programming, internship funding etc.
- Increase access to career development information by offering workshops that teach multiple students at a time
- Uplift our student staff through the GCC Program (Graduate Career Counselor Program)
- Provide a curated list of resources, including funded internships and fellowships
- Partner with employers, faculty, student clubs, alumni and offices around campus to deliver high-quality service
- Educate students on opportunities to further their career goals through student clubs and classes such as AdLab, PR Lab, PRSSA, AdClub, BUTV10, Redlist, Daily Free Press, BU News Service, WTBU, The Bunion etc.
Degree Outcomes
Settled Vs. Seeking
Based on the most recent survey completed at the end of 2024, 96% of College of Communication graduates found their path within six months of graduation, reporting themselves as settled into employment, graduate or professional school, or other chosen activity.
Knowledge Rate = 77% (456 out of 594 COM degree recipients)
Student Staff
- Graduate Career Counselors: Syifa Wulandari
- Office Manager Graduate Assistant: Mia Kovachev
- Undergraduate Assistants: Sidikat Bello , Will Chapman , Teagan Keane
Contact
Address:
Boston University College of Communication
640 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 112
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-353-3490
Email: comjobs@bu.edu
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm*
*Office closed on university holidays and when inclement weather causes campus-wide closure.
Appointments have the flexibility to be conducted in person or virtually via Zoom.