Living on campus puts you at the heart of BU’s vibrant student community, where students from around the world connect, share experiences, and find their place. In this section, you’ll find everything you need to choose your home away from home, along with answers to common housing questions about breaks, residence living, and more.
How It All Works
Freshmen and transfer students are assigned rooms after they complete their New Student Housing Application. Continuing students are assigned time slots for room selection based on their class year by seniority.
Freedom & Flexibility
We are an urban research university that draws independent thinkers from around the world. So, customizing is just part of life here at Boston University. If you need to make an adjustment, we'll work with you. And you can get back to doing your own thing: collaborating with more than 30,000 individuals just like you.