{"id":5416,"date":"2020-06-11T13:27:10","date_gmt":"2020-06-11T17:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/?page_id=5416"},"modified":"2025-05-12T16:01:55","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T20:01:55","slug":"current-student-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/resources\/current-student-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Current Student Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/hospitality\/files\/2020\/06\/CSS1-e1434400214802-636x363.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"690\" height=\"394\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/files\/2020\/06\/CSS1-e1434400214802-636x363.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/files\/2020\/06\/CSS1-e1434400214802-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/files\/2020\/06\/CSS1-e1434400214802-1024x584.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/files\/2020\/06\/CSS1-e1434400214802.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>To help navigate your search through resources, we&#8217;ve gathered everything from university-wide offered resources to SHA specific information right here on this page for current students.<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Health Resources<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Any full-time BU student may use the resources at Student Health Services. SHS is located at 881 Commonwealth Ave. Some of the services provided at student health are listed below:<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Primary Care<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This office functions as an urgent care facility. Any medical concern can be brought to the clinicians in this office.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/primary-care\/\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Behavioral Medicine<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The Behavior Medicine office offers a range of mental health services to students. This includes a 24\/7 on-call service<span>\u00a0for\u00a0<\/span>mental health emergencies and phone consultations. (617-353-3569)<\/p>\n<h4><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/behavioral-medicine\/\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn More<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Disability and Access Services<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The Disability and Access Services office arranges academic accommodations for students with both physical and learning disabilities. If you received accommodations in high school or believe you could be eligible, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/disability\/\">please connect with the Disability and Access Services<\/a> office for more information. (617-353-3658)<\/p>\n<h4><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/disability\/\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn More<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Wellness &amp; Prevention<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The Wellness &amp; Prevention office .aims to keep students on campus healthy. Their programs including alcohol and cannabis education, peer health education and support for students in recovery.<\/p>\n<h4><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/wellness\/\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn More<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Sexual Assault Response &amp; Prevention Center<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The SARP office provides Crisis Intervention Counselors to help students who have been involved in or have a classmate who has been sexually assaulted. A 24\/7 call team can be reached at (617-353-7277). SARP also provides confidential individual and group counseling to any BU student who wishes to attend.<\/p>\n<h4><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/sarp\/\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn More<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>The Center for Gender, Sexuality &amp; Activism<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span>CGSA at Boston University is\u00a0<\/span>a safe space for students of all genders and sexualities. It <span>is a resource center that strives to give voice to institutionally marginalized groups through an intersectional approach to activism and education.\u00a0<\/span> 775 Commonwealth Ave, Lower Level<\/p>\n<h4><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cgsa\/\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn More<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Nutrition Access<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><b>On-Campus Resources<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Terrier Meal Share<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b>The<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dos\/terrier-meal-share\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-ogsc=\"\">Terrier Meal Share<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>program gives students the opportunity to donate meal points, and allows students in need to access these points. Boston University students in need because of an immediate, short-term lack of access or lack of financial resources to access food can complete a<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dos\/urgent-assistance-request\/\">short form<\/a>. Staff from the Dean of Students Office, University Service Center, or the Office of Financial Assistance will contact the students to discuss support, eligibility, and the process of obtaining meal assistance. If you\u2019re going home early and\/or anticipate you\u2019ll have unused meal swipes, please consider donating them to Terrier Meal Share. BU Auxiliary Services provides a meal for every student swipe donated.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dos\/terrier-meal-share\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn More<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Sargent Choice Nutrition Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\" data-ogsb=\"white\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/scnc\/all-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-ogsc=\"\"><span data-ogsb=\"white\">Sargent Choice Nutrition Center<\/span><\/a><span data-ogsc=\"black\" data-ogsb=\"white\">\u00a0offers expert consultations for meal planning that can help people with food intolerances or restrictions, athletes in training, and people who are looking to create healthier eating habits. Students qualify for a limited number of free consultations, but insurance may cover the cost of others.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/scnc\/all-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Learn More\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><b>Off-Campus Resources<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>The City of Boston and surrounding communities have many organizations fighting food insecurity. These include:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Boston and Community Food Banks and Resources\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston.gov\/departments\/food-access\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-ogsc=\"\">The City of Boston Food Map<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbfb.org\/need-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-ogsc=\"\">Greater Boston Food Bank<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectbread.org\/get-help\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-ogsc=\"\">Project Bread\u2019s Food Source Helpline<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.brooklinefoodpantry.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-ogsc=\"\">Brookline Food Pantry<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Locations with cheap groceries and food items\n<ul type=\"circle\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/brandless.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-ogsc=\"\">Brandless<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>online grocery store<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailytable.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-ogsc=\"\">The Daily Table<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>grocery store (Dorchester and Roxbury)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fairfoods.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-ogsc=\"\">Fair Foods<\/a>, which provides $2 bags of groceries<\/li>\n<li>Fenway Cares Food Boxes: Fill out <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/FenwayCaresFood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">this form<\/a> or email<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:fenwaycares@fenwaycommunitycenter.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-ogsc=\"\">fenwaycares@fenwaycommunitycenter.org<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>to pick up boxes on the designated dates \u2013 Nov. 25, Dec. 9, or Dec .23. 2020<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have any questions or clarifications, you can email Clare (<a href=\"mailto:crffitz@bu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-ogsc=\"\">crffitz@bu.edu<\/a>) or Mike (<a href=\"mailto:mdennehy@bu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-ogsc=\"\">mdennehy@bu.edu<\/a>). BU Students in need of additional financial support can reach out to the Office of Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:finaid@bu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-ogsc=\"\">finaid@bu.edu<\/a>, the Dean of Students Office at 617-353-4126 or<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:dos@bu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-ogsc=\"\">dos@bu.edu<\/a>, or the University Service Center at 617-358-1818 or<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:usc@bu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-ogsc=\"\">usc@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Academic Resources<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Educational Resource Center<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The ERC provides academic support for all students at BU with peer tutoring, writing assistance, second language practice and academic skills advising. Appointments can be made through the ERC website.<\/p>\n<h4><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/erc\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn More<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Office Hours<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>All BU professors are required to host office hours each week of the semester. Most professors will post these times in their syllabus and are available to answer any questions you have about their class. This can be a very valuable resource as the professor is the person who is creating your exams, evaluating your presentations and grading your coursework.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Career Resources<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Center for Career Development<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The Center for Career Development supports students who are exploring career options through workshops, individual career counseling, and more. They are located at the Yawkey Center for Student Services at 100 Bay State Road, Sixth Floor.<\/p>\n<h4><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/careers\/\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn More<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Handshake<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Handshake is a platform that allows students to view internship and job opportunities, schedule an appointment with their respective school, and RSVP to career related events across campus. It is made available to all students and can be accessed using their BU email log-in.<\/p>\n<h4><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bu.joinhandshake.com\/login\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn More<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Student Life Resources<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Student Activities<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The BU Student Activities office provides support for the 450+ student organizations at BU and welcomes new group registrants.<\/p>\n<h4><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentactivities\/\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn More<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>The Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This is BU\u2019s center for cultural learning and collaboration with the goal of building community by eliminating barriers of segregation. HTC is located at 808 Commonwealth Ave.<\/p>\n<h4><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/thurman\/\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn More<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Communication<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>BU Today<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>BU Today<span>\u00a0features breaking news, research stories, coverage of\u00a0students, faculty, staff, alumni, campus\u00a0events\u00a0and programs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/today\/\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn More<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BU IT<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>BU IT<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span>The IT Help Center provides technology support for software, hardware, and account services to the Boston University community via phone, email, and walk-in locations.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/support\/learning-remotely\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU IT for Learning Remotely<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/about\/help-center\/\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn More<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h2><strong>SHA<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Undergraduate Academic Advising<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Academic Advising<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Whether if you are looking to declare a SHA concentration or request transfer credit approval with your advisor, find guidance related to undergraduate academic advising here.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/academics\/undergraduate-academic-advising\/\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Non-Academic Forms<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Frequently Used Forms<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Find frequently used forms used at SHA.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/resources\/additional-resources\/sha-non-academic-forms\/\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Student Life<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Student Activities<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span>Look to getting involved at SHA by joining student-led clubs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/resources\/current-student-resources\/student-activities\/\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Jobs, Internships, &amp; Scholarships<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Resources for Job &amp; Internship Search<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span>Tips to help guide your search for your next job or internship.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hospitality\/careers\/job-seekers\/\" class=\"button\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Scholarships<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>In search of a scholarship? 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