Boston University\u00a0is a global research institution committed to innovation, scholarship, and student success. With campuses in Boston and programs across the U.S., abroad, and online, BU offers diverse experiences that prepare students to be resourceful, responsible global citizens.<\/p>\n
The University fosters an inclusive, dynamic environment that encourages the exchange of ideas, groundbreaking research, and personal growth. It emphasizes respect, civility, and accountability as essential to a thriving academic and social community. Our community is at its best when all members observe our standards of conduct.<\/p>\n
The Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution (OSCCR)<\/a> promotes community development by encouraging accountability and ethical decision-making. Whether engaging with the office through educational opportunities, or participating in the conduct process,\u00a0OSCCRs\u00a0goal is to build and\u00a0instill a commitment to social responsibility, constructive conflict resolution, and interpersonal competence\u00a0\u2500 skills that support students\u2019 academic and personal success.<\/p>\n The Lifebook serves as an essential resource for all students, providing a guide to the community standards, expectations, and policies that govern student life. Whether you are living on campus or commuting from off-campus, the Lifebook outlines the key guidelines that help maintain a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n Your safety is a high priority. BU makes its campuses as safe as possible, but we’re in the heart of a thriving urban area. Being mindful of your surroundings, behavior, and potential risks are key to staying safe\u2014and making the most of life at BU.<\/p>\n We’ve provided the information and advice you need to make good decisions for your well-being and that of your fellow Terriers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n BU is dedicated to maintaining a safe, supportive spaces\u00a0<\/span>where students can explore interests, develop leadership skills, and build meaningful connections. All students are expected to uphold high standards of conduct, follow University policies and laws, and contribute positively to the community.<\/p>\n It is essential that students\u00a0<\/span>understand their rights and responsibilities as members of the BU community. The University promotes open communication and constructive conflict resolution, offering resources and support to help students navigate challenges and resolve disputes respectfully and effectively.<\/p>\n By enrolling at BU, students agree to respect the rights of others, adhere to the Code of Student Responsibilities, and accept responsibility for their actions. The University\u2019s motto\u2014\u201c<\/strong>Learning, Virtue, Piety\u201d<\/strong>\u2014reflects its core values and commitment to excellence in both academics and behavior.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Code of Student Responsibilities is overseen by the Office of the Dean of Students (DOS) and Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution (OSCCR)<\/a>.<\/p>\n Here’s where you’ll find the current faculty, staff, and student members of the University Board charged with hearing student appeals to judicial investigations. You can also read the Board’s membership, administration, and procedural rules.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Boston University\u00a0is a global research institution committed to innovation, scholarship, and student success. With campuses in Boston and programs across the U.S., abroad, and online, BU offers diverse experiences that prepare students to be resourceful, responsible global citizens. The University fosters an inclusive, dynamic environment that encourages the exchange of ideas, groundbreaking research, and personal […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1350,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":61,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1350"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21"}],"version-history":[{"count":47,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11215,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/21\/revisions\/11215"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Lifebook<\/a><\/h3>\n
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