First-Year Student Outreach Project (FYSOP) | Student Leadership & Impact Center (CSC)

First-Year Student Outreach Project (FYSOP)

Overview: FYSOP inspires first-year students to become active, socially responsible community members. Starting with a day of service in August and continuing through the fall semester with a cohort of peers, participants build friendships and engage in service, education, reflection, and fun. The program helps students understand how intersectionality shapes their community, encourages intentional language around service and social justice, and provides mentor support to develop skills for navigating college and creating strong support systems while fostering a deeper connection to Boston and BU.

How to Register for FYSOP 2026:
Students can sign up for FYSOP through their BU Orientation Portal by selecting one of the session options under the “Service Track.”

FYSOP Day of Service on Monday, August 31st, 2026. Also, for those registered for FYSOP, there will be Fall Follow-Up Events hosted about once a month to continue the connection with the Outer Boston Community and with Orientation Groups!

If you’re not able to participate in the service day AND/OR you also want to participate more with the Boston Service Community, you can choose one of the following Service Orientation Sessions hosted by the CUBE on Friday, August 28, 2026, which are also available to sign up on Orientation’s website!

Care Package Service Project (Rosie’s Place)
Cube Program Panels
Ethical Service Training (If Attend, Students are able to participate in all Cube Programs in fall semester)

Cost:
Participation in FYSOP is completely free! It is fully included in your Orientation experience—there is no additional cost to sign up.

Questions?

Contact the Program Manager (2026-2027)

Gabrielle Wylie-Chaney at gabwc@bu.edu; 6504741164