Boston University’s award-winning faculty includes three Nobel laureates and a former U.S. poet laureate, along with MacArthur and Guggenheim Fellows, Fulbright Scholars, winners of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, and dozens of leading scientists, authors, and scholars. With their considerable achievements and their commitment to teaching, Boston University faculty members provide the foundation and support that inspires students to continue the University’s distinguished tradition of accomplishment.<\/p>\n Boston University’s alumni exemplify a rich tradition of social concern, academic excellence, and innovation. Their pioneering contributions have influenced all areas of civil rights, science and medicine, journalism, literature, business, government and politics, entertainment, broadcasting, popular culture, and sports. Learn more about Boston University.<\/a><\/p>\n Located in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood, the Boston University campus stretches alongside the Charles River Esplanade<\/a>, where students enjoy summer activities such as bicycling, boating, jogging, and sunning. The campus is within easy reach of Boston’s many cultural and recreational attractions. Historic Fenway Park<\/a>, home of the Boston Red Sox, is just steps away, while downtown theatre, shopping, government, and financial districts are easily accessed by streetcar (the “T”<\/a>). There is much to do in Boston during the warm summer months. Explore the elegant shops along Newbury Street<\/a> or in Copley Square<\/a>, enjoy outdoor cafes and dining, watch sporting events at Fenway or the TD Garden<\/a>, or hear live music in one of Boston’s many venues. Relax in one of Boston’s many parks<\/a>, experience theatre<\/a>, or wander through famed museums such as the Museum of Fine Arts<\/a>, the Institute of Contemporary Art<\/a>, or the Museum of Science<\/a>. Reminders of Boston’s rich history\u2014such as Faneuil Hall Market Place<\/a> or the Old North Church<\/a>\u2014abound in the city’s diverse neighborhoods<\/a>, from the North End to the South End, Chinatown to Harvard Square.<\/p>\n While you can stay in the city to explore social, recreational, and cultural activities galore, when it gets too hot, the MBTA Commuter Rail<\/a> can whisk you to beaches in Manchester, Gloucester, or Rockport\u2014or you can drive to picturesque Cape Cod. For the hiker, the mountains of New Hampshire and Vermont are but a few hours away by car, as are the invigorating shores of Maine. Finally, for those who want to venture outside of New England, trains and buses depart South Station<\/a> to destinations such as New York City, Philadelphia, or Washington D.C.<\/p>\n![\"About](\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/summer\/common\/images\/content-general\/campus4.jpg\")
Every summer, Boston University welcomes more than 7,000 students from the United States and around the world to Summer Term<\/a>. With over 600 summer courses representing a majority of the University\u2019s schools and colleges, students are able to pursue undergraduate or graduate study in a wide range of subjects. In addition, a selection of Summer Highlights<\/a> includes unique, topical areas of focus, such as study and travel courses, foreign languages, and music programs. Summer Term is an opportunity for students to earn credits toward graduation, focus on challenging courses, develop professional expertise, or explore new topics for personal enrichment.<\/p>\nSummer in Boston<\/h2>\n