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 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 […]
The City of Boston has declared a Heat Advisory for Boston until Wednesday, August 13, 2025. 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 […]
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Boston area Monday, July 28 through Wednesday, July 30. 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 BU […]
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Boston area Thursday, July 24 and Friday, July 25. 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 BU […]
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Boston area Tuesday, July 15 through Friday, July 18. 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 BU […]