We’re looking forward to FYSOP 2025. Sign up via the “service track” in orientation registration.
Overview: FYSOP aims to inspire students to become active citizens of their community. Through an initial day of service in August followed by several opportunities throughout the fall semester in a cohort of other first-year students, participants will build community by engaging in service, education, and reflection, and fun. Participants will start their time at BU with a greater understanding of Boston, a better sense of self, and a stronger sense of community. By providing opportunities for students to grow with the support of mentors, participants will learning essential skills to help them successfully navigate their transition into college and build support systems for both themselves and their community.
Program Objectives:
- Forge friendships with fellow participants through thoughtful and engaging conversations.
- Understand the concept of intersectionality and how it plays a role in our community, either in the Greater Boston area or at BU.
- Feel empowered and willing to generate positive change within their community.
- Encourage students to be intentional with the language used to discuss their experiences with service, community partners, and various social justice topics.
- Become active citizens in the world by addressing community needs in a socially responsible way.
Dates:
Orientation and the Community Service Center (CSC) will continue to collaborate to ensure an engaging, and impactful First-Year Student Outreach Project (FYSOP) experience. This year, FYSOP will begin as the “service track” during Orientation week in August. Then continue with a day of active citizenship and team building on Sept 13 followed by another service project and reflection to be completed during the fall semester. Students can register for FYSOP as part of their Orientation registration, which went live on May 1. FYSOP participants are encouraged to attend one of the 1-hour conference-style sessions hosted by the CSC/FYSOP team on Wednesday of Orientation (8/27). They are also invited to attend a Meet & Greet on Wednesday evening and will participate in a Day of Service as their selected track experience on Thursday of Orientation (8/28).
Cost:
FYSOP registration is now included in the Orientation Fee and is no longer a potential barrier for folks.
Registration:
Registration can be completes on “MyBU Portal” by selecting the “service track” within orientation registration.