Move-In Resources – August 2026

Welcome, new students and families! We are so excited to have you join us on campus. Please use this page as a resource guide.

We’ve listed information related to move-in FAQs and Taking Care of Business (TCB) – a service hub created to streamline the student move-in experience, located at the George Sherman Union (GSU), 775 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS

Departments located at TCB include: See the digital graphic here. 

  • Office of the Dean of Students
  • BUPD & Bean
  • Disability & Access Services (DAS)
  • Dining
  • Financial Assistance
  • First Year and Transfer Success
  • Sargent Choice Nutrition Center
  • Student Financials
  • Student Health Services
  • Student Support Services
  • Orientation
  • Parking & Transportation (GSU Link)
  • Terrier Card Office

MOVE-IN BADGES

All students have received a badge for move-in.

  • Green Badge: The student can move into their residence and has completed all necessary move-in assignments.
  • Yellow Badge: The student needs to complete their emergency contact form and can do so at their residence before they move in.
  • Blue Badge: The student can get their key but has a few items they need to complete. If they need to have their immunizations updated, they should head to Taking Care of Business at the George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Ave. 
  • Red Badge: The student cannot move into their residence and must first go to TCB at the George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Ave.

DISABILITY & ACCESS SERVICES

  • Will be present at Taking Care of Business, and online resources can be found HERE.

DINING

  • Access Dining Hall hours HERE.
  • Find resources regarding meal plans and dining questions HERE.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

  • Will be present at Taking Care of Business, and online resources can be found HERE.

FIRST YEAR & TRANSFER SUCCESS

  • Will be present at Taking Care of Business, and online resources can be found HERE.

HOUSING

  • Please find details related to undergrad housing HERE.

      ORIENTATION

      • Orientation schedule can be found HERE.
      • Will be present at Taking Care of Business, and review details regarding Orientation week HERE.
      • Weeks of Welcome (WOW) events can be found HERE.

      PARENTS

      • Welcome Centers are located on the GSU Plaza Monday, August 24, 10 am to 2 pm and Tuesday, August 25, 10 am to 1 pm. On Tuesday, August 25, the New Family Farewell takes place at Agganis Arena, Burke Room, 205 pm
      • View additional details HERE

      PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

      • Students can come to the TCB to register their bike or scooter, and online resources can be found HERE.
      • Fall 2026 Move-In/Out Parking Permit
      • Find the BU Bus schedule HERE.

      SARGET CHOICE NUTRITION CENTER

      • Learn more about options for dietary restrictions and nutrition on campus HERE.

      STUDENT FINANCIALS

      • Will be present at Taking Care of Business, and online resources can be found HERE.

      SUSTAINABILITY

      VACCINATION CLINIC – STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES

      • All students who need a vaccination should head straight to Taking Care of Business at the GSU