Boston University uses the BU Alert notification system to communicate with the campus community upon the confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees occurring on the campus.
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued an air quality alert for July 15 across the state of Massachusetts due to wildfire smoke from Canada. The air is forecasted to be unhealthy for sensitive groups (level orange), including those with lung or heart disease, older adults, and children. The best way to avoid wildfire […]
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Boston area Tuesday, July 14 - Wednesday, July 15. Heat temperatures for the next two days will be in the 90s with high humidity making it feel even warmer. Boston University will open cooling centers for summer program students and others in the […]
The City of Boston has declared a Heat Advisory for Boston until Thursday, July 9-Friday, July 10, 2026. Heat temperatures will be in the 90s with high humidity making it feel even warmer. Boston University will operate cooling centers for the BU community seeking relief from the heat at the following locations. Cooling Center Locations and Hours of […]
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the Boston area Wednesday, July 1 through Saturday, July 4. Temperatures are expected to be in the 90s-100s with high humidity making it feel even warmer. Boston University will open cooling centers for summer program students and others in the BU community seeking relief from the heat […]
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Boston area for Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20. Temperatures are expected to be in the 90s with high humidity making it feel even warmer. Boston University will open cooling centers for summer program students and others in the BU community seeking […]
Due to the approaching blizzard that will impact our area, Boston University’s Charles River, Fenway, and Medical Campuses will be closed on Monday, February 23, with limited services being offered. Employees in on-campus essential services roles must report to campus as scheduled. For the more information, please visit bu.edu/today
Boston University’s Charles River, Fenway, and Medical Campuses will be open tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27. Snow removal operations will continue throughout the day as our Facilities team works to clear sidewalks, parking lots, and roads. Due to snow piling and melting operations, Harry Agganis Way will be closed to vehicular traffic with the exception of the BU Shuttle. […]
Due to the approaching winter storm that will impact our area, Boston University’s Charles River, Fenway, and Medical Campuses will close starting at 12PM Sunday, January 25 and remain closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, with limited services being offered. All administrative and academic activities after 12PM Sunday are canceled. Employees in on-campus essential services roles must […]