New Students
BU Hillel was out in “full force” on campus this year serving 4,000 Jewish undergraduates. To read more about how, click here. If you are a prospective, admitted, or new students we want to welcome you! Whether we are virtual, socially distant in person or other, BU Hillel staff and student leaders are planning to engage anyone new to the BU Hillel Community.
- Click HERE if you are an incoming freshman in the class of 2025 either in the fall 2021 or spring 2022 semesters – let us know who you are!
- Finding a Jewish Roommate
BU Hillel is here for all admitted, prospective, and new students – to care, support, and welcome you. If we don’t have your information and you are a prospective or admitted student, please fill out the forms below, or contact Becca Carin (rcarin@bu.edu) with any questions.
BU Hillel excitedly welcomes all prospective, admitted, and new students!
For prospective and newly admitted students to BU:
BU is home to 4,000 Jewish undergraduates, with a vibrant BU Hillel program and staff serving the entire campus. We’d love to speak with you!
- Take a peek at what we do here, from programming and learning to Israel experiences and travel!
- Email or speak to any of our staff to hear more
- Follow us on Facebook (@BUHillel), TikTok (@bu_hillel) and Instagram (@bu_hillel)
For admitted students to BU, Class of 2027:
Congratulations! Being admitted to Boston University is no small feat! We want to be in regular contact as you consider BU. Please complete this form to ensure we can email you regular updates to you and your families.
For new students attending BU:
BU Hillel has many incredible options for incoming students to find their passions or explore their curiosity. We offer a variety of programming and resources to help rising freshmen adjust to college life, make new friends, and connect with fellow peers. More information about each of these options can be found below:
- Start your journey here at BU by reaching out to out to Becca Carin (rcarin@bu.edu) or Ethan Sobel (esobel@bu.edu) to chat or meet for a walk!
- Join our email list for regular updates on all things BU Hillel
- Attend BU Hillel’s Freshmen Orientation: Fresh Fest, held each September before classes begin
- Finding a Jewish Roommate
- Follow us on Facebook (@BUHillel), TikTok (@bu_hillel) and Instagram (@bu_hillel)
Fresh Fest 2021:
Fresh Fest is Hillel’s orientation program – aimed at helping new students adjust to life on BU’s campus. We will show you everything you need to know about Jewish life on campus and have a blast doing it. Join Fresh Fest and you’ll have 50 new friends before your roommates even move in.
Coming to a large campus like Boston University, especially without orientation can be intimidating, but Fresh Fest will help you feel at home. Meet upper and underclassmen whose passions are diverse – sports, art, music, food, community service, prayer, holidays, schmoozing, traveling to Israel, and more. Your Jewish journey starts today – see you at Fresh Fest! Sign up here!
Mon, August 30, 2021
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM – Welcome, Ice Breakers
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Build-a-bear community service project
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM – Lunch at Time Out Market or in Brookline, Wrap up
Meet outside of Florence and Chafetz Hillel House
213 Bay State Road
Boston, MA 02215If you need any special accommodations, please email Ethan Sobel at esobel@bu.edu.
