
{"id":70202,"date":"2024-06-26T11:11:40","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T15:11:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/?page_id=70202"},"modified":"2026-07-13T11:59:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T15:59:06","slug":"resources-at-a-glance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/about\/offices\/student-affairs-office\/resources-at-a-glance\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources at a Glance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span>In order to be the best lawyer, student and person you can be, you need to make sure you&#8217;re taking good care of yourself. BU Law offers many resources to help you navigate life as a law student. <\/span>The following resources have one thing in common &#8211; they are part of an incredible network that wants to see you thrive. If you don&#8217;t see what you&#8217;re looking for, reach out to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/about\/offices\/student-affairs-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Affairs<\/a>, and we will help you identify the what you need. In addition to the information below, we strongly recommend using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentwellbeing\/find-wellbeing-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Wellbeing Resources clearinghouse site<\/a>, where you can filter for your specific needs, including resources for core needs, like food and shelter. We also recommend checking the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/current-students\/jd-student-dashboard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BU Law Student Dashboard<\/a> for quick navigation to frequently used student sites.<\/p>\n<p>Our resources are organized into the following five areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#academics\">Academics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#community\">Community<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#health\">Health, Wellness &amp; Safety<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#boston\">Welcome to Boston<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#questions\">Questions?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"academics\">Academics<\/h2>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Academic Enrichment and Support<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">\n<h2><b>Academic Enrichment and Support<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/about\/offices\/student-affairs-and-academic-enrichment\/academic-enrichment-program\/\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Law Academic Enrichment Program<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Academic Enrichment Program (AEP) provides academic support services to all JD students at BU Law, including 1L study skills workshops during the fall semester and one on one academic coaching and advising.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/libraries\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Fineman &amp; Pappas Law Libraries<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nAt BU Law, the Samuel M. Fineman Law Library and the Pappas Law Library are staffed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/about\/offices\/fineman-pappas-law-libraries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">highly trained professionals<\/a>, with deep research expertise and knowledge. Additionally, our legal information librarians have both law and library degrees and teach required research classes to all new law students, as well as offer individual consultations. Students facing academic challenges, especially related to legal research, should consider this another great option for resources and guidance to tackle those challenges.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/erc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>BU Educational Resource Center<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Educational Resource Center (ERC) provides a variety of academic support resources, including specialized resources for graduate students, including academic skill building, writing and communication support, and English conversation groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/services\/cccs\/desktop\/distribution\/readwrite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Read &amp; Write Gold<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read &amp; Write Gold is a literacy software that helps students with reading, writing, research, and organization. This software is free to download for the BU community. It is an especially useful tool for anyone, especially in language-learning classes. You can learn more in an <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/today\/2012\/reading-made-easier\/\"><b>article about this software in BU Today<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Academic Expectations and Misconduct<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><b>BU Law JD Student Handbook<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/current-students\/jd-student-resources\/jd-student-handbook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JD Student Handbook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contains academic policies, disciplinary regulations and other relevant policies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>University Lifebook<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School of Law students also are subject to the Boston University Code of Student Responsibilities, also known as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dos\/policies\/lifebook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifebook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It contains the non-academic policies related to student life on campus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Academic Advising<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><b>Faculty Mentors<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Law students will be assigned a faculty mentor within the law school, who will host regular group gatherings with mentees. For any questions regarding the Faculty Mentors program, please contact Stephen Donweber, <\/span><a href=\"mailto:donweber@bu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">donweber@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Dual Degrees &amp; Graduation Requirements<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Associate Dean Gerry Muir can help with all Dual Degree and Graduation Requirement issues. She is happy to help in any way she can. Please contact her at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:gmmuir@bu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gmmuir@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or 617-358-1800.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Experiential Education &amp; Clinics<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BU Law\u2019s experiential education program provides a rich array of options for students to gain practical skills under the guidance of top legal practitioners. We offer three distinct types of experiential courses \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/experiential-learning\/clinics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">clinics and practicums<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/experiential-learning\/externships\/\">externships<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/experiential-learning\/simulation-courses\/\">simulations<\/a>. Each spring, look for information sessions, 1:1 advising appointments and more to help you find the best experiential education opportunities for you. For any questions regarding <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/experiential-learning\/#:~:text=Experiential%20Education%20at%20BU%20Law&amp;text=BU%20Law's%20experiential%20education%20program,clinics%2C%20externships%2C%20and%20simulations.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experiential Learning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, please email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:lclinic2@bu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lclinic2@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or call 617-353-3131.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BU Law Registrar's Office<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it is time to register for classes, find out which textbooks and course materials you need, or determine which courses are closed or have wait lists, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/about\/offices\/registrar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Registrar&#8217;s Office<\/a> is the place to look for information. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First year law students are registered automatically by the Registrar. Second and third year law students register in spring for the subsequent year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:lawreg@bu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lawreg@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; 617-353-3115<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Academic Integrity and Grade Complaints<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For any questions regarding academic integrity or grade complaints, please contact Associate Dean Stephen Marks. He can be reached at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:smarks@bu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smarks@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or 617-358-3213.\u00a0<\/span>In these situations, students are encouraged to review the relevant portions of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/current-students\/jd-student-resources\/jd-student-handbook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the JD Handbook<\/a> for guidance.\u00a0<span>You can also reach out to the registrar\u2019s office for questions in this area or to file an Academic Standards Committee (ASC) petition at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:lawreg@bu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>lawreg@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><span> or 617-353-3115.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Student Practice\/Rule 3:03 Certification<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some states allow law students to appear in court proceedings for a qualified agency and under the supervision of a licensed attorney if certain requirements are met. See, e.g., <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mass.gov\/courts\/case-legal-res\/rules-of-court\/sjc\/sjc303.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:03<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information on student practice certifications, or to request a letter from the school certifying a student under a state\u2019s student practice rule, contact:\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kevin Schwartz, Senior Program Coordinator; Office of Clinical &amp; Experiential Programs; <\/span><a href=\"mailto:schwarke@bu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">schwarke@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BU Law Fineman and Pappas Law Libraries<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Course-Regisration_-Final-Reminder-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"535\" height=\"198\" class=\"wp-image-71012 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/libraries\/using-the-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hours and Using the Library<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/libraries\/using-the-library\/study-aids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Study Aids<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/libraries\/research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/libraries\/institutional-repository\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BU Law Scholarly Materials\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/lawlibrary\/about\/about-the-library\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:lawlib@bu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lawlib@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">617-353-3151 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BU Tools: Blackboard and myBU<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentlink\"><b><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/mybu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>MyBUStudent Portal<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it&#8217;s still in the final stages of transition from a legacy system, the MyBUStudent portal will connect you to many of your records at BU, including your compliance status, schedule, current address and phone number, employee time entry, convenience points, and student account. Formerly know as the Links, this page and its resources will evolve into a one-stop-shop for students over the course of the 2024-2025 year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.bu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Blackboard\/BU Learn<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentlink\"><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blackboard Learn is available to anyone with a\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/services\/security\/iam\/authentication\/kerberos\/kerberos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU login name and Kerberos password<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/learn.bu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">learn.bu.edu<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0(for on-campus students). The IT Help Center will answer any questions you have concerning your Blackboard Learn course site. You can get in touch online at<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/help\/blackboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.bu.edu\/help\/blackboard<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0(or by clicking on the\u00a0Help\u00a0tab on any screen in Blackboard), by email at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:ithelp@bu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ithelp@bu.edu<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or by phone at 353-HELP(4357).<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Law School Technology Support<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><b>Computer Support<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Law Service Desk is available for computer and related technical support. They also administer all classroom and courtroom technology and jointly administer Law\u2019s computer labs along with Desktop Services. For any questions or concerns regarding technology, please email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:lawhd@bu.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lawhd@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"mailto:ithelp@bu.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ithelp@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can also reach them by phone at 617-352-5555 or the help desk at 617-353-HELP (4327). Suite: 504. Hours: 9am \u2013 5pm, Monday\u2013Friday.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For information regarding technology at the University, please visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BU Information Services &amp; Technology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Audio Visual &amp; Media Support<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The BU Law Academic Media Services provides all Law audiovisual and media services. Email: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:lawav@bu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lawav@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They are located in Suite 504. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Study Space<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The law school and the broader campus and community offer an abundance of places and types of study spaces.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/articles\/2021\/places-to-study-for-finals\/\"><b>BU Today Article: \u201cBest Places to Study for Finals\u201d<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/library\/about\/study-spaces\/\">Study Spaces at the BU Mugar Library<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Office of Disability and Access Services<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/disability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Disability &amp; Access Services<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0provides<\/span><span>\u00a0services and support to ensure that students are able to access and participate in the opportunities available at Boston University. In keeping with this objective, students are expected and encouraged to utilize the resources of Disability &amp; Access Services to the degree they determine necessary. <\/span><span>Law students seeking academic or housing accommodations should begin the process with the Office of Disability and Access Services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Contact<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 25 Buick Street, 617-353-3658<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BU Bulletin<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the document of authority for all students, the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/bulletin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Bulletin<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is your guide to all of the departments, programs, policies, and courses at BU. Requirements in the Bulletin take precedence over information found elsewhere.\u00a0 The Boston University <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/academics\/law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School of Law Academic Bulletin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> includes information regarding all School of Law specific policies as well as information on programs, courses, and other student resources.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"community\">Community<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Course-Regisration_-Final-Reminder-6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"551\" height=\"204\" class=\" wp-image-71036 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Diversity and Inclusion<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boston University School of Law has offered legal education to all qualified students without regard to race, gender, or religion since 1872. This tradition continues today through a strong system of support and mentorship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/about\/diversity\/equity-justice-engagement\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Office of the Associate Dean for Equity, Justice and Engagement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was established by Dean Angela Onwuachi-Willig upon joining BU Law in 2018 in order to make BU Law a just, inclusive, and engaged community of faculty and students. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/about\/offices\/student-affairs-and-academic-enrichment\/diversity-and-our-community\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student Affairs Office<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is committed to engaging and supporting our diverse community of students. Our Associate Director of Equity, Inclusion &amp; Engagement works closely with affinity groups and individual students to make sure that all communities are included and empowered at BU Law.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/about\/diversity\/affinity-groups\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">student affinity groups<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> work together to co-sponsor social, academic, and professional events, and they have mentoring programs and hold networking events and career panels with alumni interested in helping students establish careers. Additionally, BU Law\u2019s affinity groups work closely with local and national organizations that promote their missions\u2014meaning you\u2019ll begin building a network across the country just by being involved.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Diversity &amp; Inclusion on the University level<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Diversity &amp; Inclusion on the University level:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/provost\/diversity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Office of Diversity &amp; Inclusion<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0leads the University\u2019s efforts to advance a culture that values and supports diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across our campuses. The Associate Provost works collaboratively with academic and administrative leaders to establish programs and initiatives that support BU\u2019s diversity goals; implement and maintain best practices across the University that ensure shared accountability and progress; and nurture an inclusive and welcoming campus climate for students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For another list of resources available to graduate students, see the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/community\/diversity-inclusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>BU Graduate Education Diversity &amp; Inclusion Resources<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span><strong>The LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center fosters community among students with programming and resources that encourage exploration and affirm identities at BU. The team curates resources, including maps of all gender restrooms, gender affirming healthcare information, and related supports. They are located at <\/span>808 Commonwealth Avenue (next to the BU Bridge), Floor 2M. Email: bupride@bu.edu or call <span>617-353-3908.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>The Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/thurman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Thurman Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is Boston University\u2019s cultural hub, and, unlike many colleges and universities that have separate Centers based on race, Boston University\u2019s Howard Thurman Center does not. The Thurman Center is intentionally inclusive and emphasizes the importance of stepping outside your comfort zone to build relationships and share experiences with others. The Thurman Center is a place where cultural expression in all of its forms is embraced and encouraged.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/thurman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check\u00a0<\/span><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/thurman\/programs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0for programming throughout the year and consider subscribing to their mailing list to stay up to date.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>WBUR CitySpace at the Lavine Broadcast Center<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wbur.org\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WBUR CitySpace at The Lavine Broadcast Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is the new state-of-the-art multimedia venue located at 890 Commonwealth Avenue on Boston University\u2019s campus. It brings the stories you hear every day from WBUR and NPR hosts and reporters to life. Convening leaders in all fields for an array of events \u2013 readings, interviews, debates, conversations, panels, podcasts, performances, story slams, theater, comedy, book clubs, demonstrations\u2014 CitySpace is the destination to be inspired, entertained and educated.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Religious Life<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/chapel\/religion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Religious life<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at Boston University encourages students to get involved in a community that can provide strength and support throughout their time here at the university. Students may get involved in a group that reflects a lifelong commitment to a religious tradition, or they may seek out a group that practices a faith completely new to them. Marsh Chapel, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hillel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BU Hillel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/bucatholic.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BU Catholic Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bu.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organizations?categories=12696\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Religious Life Student Groups<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 provide students with opportunities to connect with one another through weekly group meetings, worship opportunities, and special events.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prayer and Meditation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Within the law school, Room 509 is a dedicated space for meditation or prayer, accessible with your Terrier card.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BU Law Student Affairs<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Student Affairs Office empowers students to co-create an engaged, inclusive community where all students can thrive. This begins by welcoming students through orientation programs. It ends with farewell celebrations with our graduates. In the ensuing 3 years, we advocate for students, support student organizations, assist students facing the personal challenges can arise in law school, host community and wellness events, and connect students to the resources they need to succeed. When you&#8217;re not sure where to turn, Student Affairs can help you identify the next steps that are right for you. We welcome and encourage you to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/about\/offices\/student-affairs-and-academic-enrichment\/student-advisory-board\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student Affairs Office<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Suite 401, call us at 617-358-1800, or email <a href=\"mailto:studaff@bu.edu\">studaff@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Support for Graduate Students with Children<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Children-1-636x206.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"206\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-71026 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Children-1-636x206.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Children-1-1024x331.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Children-1-768x248.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Children-1-992x321.jpg 992w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Children-1-500x162.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Children-1-1000x323.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Children-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boston University is committed to being a family-friendly campus community for graduate students with children,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/living-in-boston\/kids-family\/\"><b>with many resources and benefits available<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Visit the Family Resource Office and BU Children\u2019s Center\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/childrens-center\/\"><b>here<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Contact:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0617-353-3413; <\/span><a href=\"mailto:chldcntr@bu.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chldcntr@bu.edu\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Career Development<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Office of Career Development and Public Service (\u201cCDO\u201d) is committed to assisting you in your job search throughout law school and after graduation. The CDO provides individual career advising, mock interviews, resume and cover letter review, as well as maintains job postings on Simplicity and conducts numerous programs &#8211; including recruitment programs &#8211; throughout the year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Contact: <\/b><a href=\"mailto:lawcdo@bu.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lawcdo@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; (617) 353- 3141\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Resources: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BU Law CDO <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/about\/offices\/career-development-public-service\/career-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">International Student Experience<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>International Student &amp; Scholars Office (ISSO)<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0provides professional expertise on immigration and employment, and helps ensure student, scholar, and institutional compliance with federal regulations.<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/about\/staff\/\"><b>ISSO staff<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are available to guide students and scholars through the often complicated requirements for foreign nationals studying and working in the United States. You can\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact ISSO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0any time you have questions or need assistance, or\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/about\/visit\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0their\u00a0office at 888 Commonwealth Avenue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Services Offered by ISSO<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/getting-started\/new-student-faq\/\">New Student FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/getting-started\/orientation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Orientation\/First Class<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; This is an online, non-credit, pre-arrival course designed to prepare incoming international students for the transition to BU and the American classroom.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/getting-started\/medical\/\">Medical Care and Immunization<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/immigration-status\/\">Immigration<\/a> assistance, including:\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\">Maintaining status<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\">Changing status<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\">Extensions<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\">Traveling outside the US (and returning),<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/employment-internships\/social-security-cards\/\">Social Security<\/a> Number application,<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/employment-internships\/\">Working outside BU<\/a> and<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\">Boston University services, policies, and procedures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"health\">Health, Wellness &amp; Safety<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Course-Regisration_-Final-Reminder-9.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"538\" height=\"199\" class=\" wp-image-71039 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Student Health Services<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/\"><b><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/\"><b>Student Health Services (SHS)<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is here to be an integrated health center that leaves a lasting impression on the health and wellness of our students. The SHS mission is to promote wellness, preserve health, and enable academic achievement for the students of Boston University. <\/span><b>Full-time BU Law students may use Student Health Services, regardless of your health insurance choice<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0All students, regardless of status or insurance, are eligible for assistance with community referrals.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/getting-started\/student-health-insurance-plan\/\"><b>Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)<\/b><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SHIP is Boston University\u2019s health insurance plan for students. It is offered through Aetna, a large national health insurer. SHIP may be the best\u2014and most affordable\u2014option for covering your healthcare outside of Student Health Services (SHS).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/getting-started\/lgbtq-plus-students\/gender-affirming-healthcare\/\">Gender-Affirming Healthcare<\/a><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student Health Services (SHS) is committed to providing high-quality, accessible healthcare to transgender and non-binary students. Our providers and staff are dedicated to affirming healthcare practices that create an inclusive and supportive environment. We utilize the Informed Consent Model of Care in an effort to reduce the barriers to medical transition<\/span><\/b><b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/getting-started\/resources-for-well-being\/\">Wellness Resources<\/a><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We want you to feel your best in all areas of your life. Explore these resources on physical and mental health and overall well-being.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/hours-offices\/\"><b>SHS Hours &amp; Offices<\/b><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/primary-care\/\"><b>Primary Care<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 617353-3575<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/behavioral-medicine\/\"><b>Behavioral Medicine<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 617-353-3569<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/wellness\/\"><b>Health Promotion &amp; Prevention<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 617-358-0485<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/sarp\/\">Sexual Assault Response &amp; Prevention Center (SARP)<\/a>:\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">617-353-7277\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">The Equal Opportunity Office<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Equal Opportunity Office works to promote and realize Boston University\u2019s commitment to maintaining an environment free from unlawful harassment and discrimination for our faculty, staff, and students. We manage equal opportunity compliance, including the areas of affirmative action, reasonable accommodations for employees, and Title IX. The Equal Opportunity Office also oversees response to the University\u2019s nondiscrimination policies. To learn more about the office or to file a report, please visit <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eoo\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.bu.edu\/eoo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Title IX<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/safety\/sexual-misconduct\/title-ix-bu-policies\/\"><b><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/policies\/interim-equal-opportunity-and-title-ix-policy\/\"><b>Title IX<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0requires universities to respond promptly and effectively to complaints of all kinds of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual violence. Universities must take immediate action to eliminate the offending conduct, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BU is committed to promptly investigating the circumstances of a complaint to determine what occurred, ensure complainant safety, and provide remedies. Regardless of whether a complainant files a criminal action, BU will undertake its own investigation of the circumstances of the complaint.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Title IX Resources*:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>*Note: resources are not confidential unless indicated.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equal Opportunity Office (EOO): 617-353-9286 \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"mailto:eoo@bu.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eoo@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boston University Police Department (BUPD): 617-353-2121<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assistant Dean Jill Collins (Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Law School): 617-358-1800 &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"mailto:jcollin3@bu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jcollin3@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual Assault Response &amp; Prevention (SARP &#8211; confidential): 617-353-SARP (7277)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/safety\/sexual-misconduct\/title-ix-bu-policies\/\"><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BU Marsh Chapel (confidential): 617-353-3560 \u2013 <\/span><\/b><\/a><b><a href=\"mailto:chapel@bu.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chapel@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Boston University Police Department<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/BUPD-636x205.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"205\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-71011 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/BUPD-636x205.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/BUPD-1024x330.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/BUPD-768x248.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/BUPD-992x320.jpg 992w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/BUPD-500x161.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/BUPD-1000x323.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/BUPD.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/police\/\"><b>Boston University Police Department<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is a full-time, professional law enforcement agency that also provides a wide variety of public services: alarms, emergency medical assistance, investigating suspicious circumstances, and responding to and investigating criminal matters. Patrols are conducted throughout the Boston University area 24 hours a day and span an area that includes over 132 acres of University-owned property and surrounding streets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We want you to feel safe at BU at all times. Please call 617-353-4877 for a security escort service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact: 32 Harry Agganis Way;\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/police\/about\/\"><b>All Contact Numbers<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Discrimination Incidents<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boston University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other unlawful basis. Please see below for resources regarding discrimination incidents:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/police\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boston University Police Department<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 617-353-2121\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eoo\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equal Opportunity Office<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (BU investigations; oversight): 617-353-9286 &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"mailto:eoo@bu.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eoo@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assistant Dean Ellen Frentzen (faculty\/staff): 617-358-5496 &#8211; emric@bu.edu<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dean of Students Jason Campbell-Foster (students): 617-353-4126 &#8211; dos@bu.edu\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/about\/offices\/career-development-public-service\/career-development\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Career Development Office<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (employers): 617-353-3141 &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"mailto:lawcdo@bu.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lawcdo@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/experiential-learning\/#:~:text=Experiential%20Education%20at%20BU%20Law&amp;text=Students%20engage%20in%20the%20performance,with%20the%20class%20of%202019.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experiential Education<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (externships): 617-353-3131 \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"mailto:lclinic2@bu.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lclinic2@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/about\/offices\/student-affairs-and-academic-enrichment\/sexual-misconduct\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be in the know <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Title IX\/Sexual Misconduct<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Webpage<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/about\/diversity\/classroom-climate\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classroom Climate Webpage<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/diversity\/resources\/safety-and-ethics-reporting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety &amp; Ethics Reporting Webpage<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Facilities and Equipment Concerns<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there are any issues with the BU Law facilities\/equipment, please contact one of the below resources:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Law Facilities: Contact 617-353-8747 &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"mailto:lawfac@bu.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lawfac@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fineman &amp; Pappas Law Libraries: Contact 617-353-3151 &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"mailto:lawlib@bu.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lawlib@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lost &amp; Found: Visit Room 401 or contact Student Affairs at 617-358-1800 &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"mailto:studaff@bu.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">studaff@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Student Lounges, Room 405 and 406: Contact Student Affairs at 617-358-1800 &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"mailto:studaff@bu.edu\"><span>studaff@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BU Fitness and Recreation Center<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Course-Regisration_-Final-Reminder-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"519\" height=\"192\" class=\" wp-image-71014 aligncenter\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fitrec\/\"><b><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fitrec\/\"><b>BU Fitness &amp; Recreation Center (FitRec)<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is committed to enriching the University and local communities by providing unparalleled and inclusive educational and recreational programs, services, and facilities to promote physical, social, and emotional health and wellness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get set up at FitRec and get your fitness and wellness questions answered, please visit<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fitrec\/about\/fitrec-welcomes-new-terriers\/\"><b>here<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fitrec\/\"><b>Contact:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0915 Commonwealth Avenue; 617-358-3740; <\/span><\/b><\/a><b><a href=\"mailto:fitrec@bu.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fitrec@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Office of the Ombuds<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ombuds\/\"><b>The Office of the Ombuds<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a confidential, independent, and\u00a0 impartial resource for conflict management and problem solving.\u00a0 Serving all members of the BU community, we provide a safe place for strictly confidential and off-the-record conversations regarding life, work, or study at BU.\u00a0 We can help you manage conflict and difficult conversations, as well as think through your concerns and identify options for addressing them. You can turn to us when you don\u2019t know where to turn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Contact:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0617-358-5961; <\/span><a href=\"mailto:ombuds@bu.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ombuds@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Financial Literacy<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accesslex.org\/financial-education-resources-for-students\"><b><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Law Financial Aid Office provides information on financial aid, loan repayment, and personal finance topics in a variety of ways &#8211; online resources, in person workshops, individual meetings, and partnering with AccessLex.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accesslex.org\/financial-education-resources-for-students\"><b>AccessLex Center for Education and Financial Capability<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers loan repayment and financial education programming and resources to help law students and law graduates confidently manage their finances on their way to achieving personal and professional success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The newest tool available for law students is their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accesslex.org\/databank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Law School Scholarship Databank<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which includes almost 800 scholarships and writing competitions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/smartmoney101\/\"><b>Smart Money 101<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a BU Financial Assistance initiative established to provide the Boston University community with online tools, information and other resources to promote effective money management. Access resources related to financial literacy, financial planning, and financial fitness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Financial Aid<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Law Financial Aid Office staff is available to advise you on the financial aid process and help you make informed choices about financing your legal education. We can meet with you one-on-one to develop personalized plans based on your needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current students can find information, forms and resources on the website &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/about\/offices\/financial-aid\/financial-aid\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial Aid Information | School of Law (bu.edu)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our staff is available by phone, email, and Zoom\u00a0 Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. We expect to be available in person once the fall semester starts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Food Insecurity Resources<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a Boston University graduate or professional student, we want to ensure your access to food is not compromised. If you are experiencing food insecurity, below please find resources available to you within the BU community, as well as local, Boston-area resources accessible by anyone in need.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentwellbeing\/supporting-food-needs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Food at BU &#8211; BU Food pantry and related resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dos\/terrier-meal-share\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terrier Meal Share<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/scnc\/all-services\/\"><span>Sargent Choice Nutrition Center<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/about\/offices\/financial-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Law Financial Aid team<\/a> &#8211; consider checking in with our financial aid team for personalized options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Sustainability<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boston University\u2019s Sustainability Program comprises a broad range of stakeholder groups on campus to provide the greatest diversity of representation and opinion. The program is made up of\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sustainability\/about\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BU Sustainability<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dining\/about-us\/sustainability\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dining Services Sustainability<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mission of BU Sustainability is to lead the University to a more sustainable future and integrate sustainability into the culture and structure of Boston University.\u00a0Implementing the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/climateactionplan\/files\/2017\/12\/ClimateActionPlan_Report_FINAL.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Climate Action Plan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0will allow the University to reduce its use of natural resources, operating costs, and improve environmental and social impacts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BU Policies<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/policies\/about-policies\/\"><b>Boston University policies<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0help connect our daily activities with the University\u2019s mission by setting expectations and clarifying processes for individual members of our community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student Affairs provides several publications and resources to assist BU Law students with navigating the law school and the University:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/current-students\/jd-student-resources\/jd-student-handbook\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JD Student Handbook<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides information about student services, academic programs and regulations, BU Law policies and procedures, and disciplinary regulations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dos\/policies\/lifebook\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University Lifebook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; The Lifebook covers BU\u2019s non-academic policies\u2014everything from the rules of the residences and replacing a Terrier Card to your privacy rights and records, as well as BU\u2019s policies related to alcohol, hazing, weapons, and sexual misconduct.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"boston\">Welcome to Boston<\/h2>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Housing<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While finding housing in the Boston area can be competitive, BU students have a number of resources available to help them find a home in one of<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/living-in-boston\/neighborhoods\/\"><b>the city\u2019s great neighborhoods<\/b><\/a><b>.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Housing is a key consideration for law students when they enter and throughout their time at BU Law. The following resources may help to discern the best options for you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Our Admissions team offers some great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/admissions-aid\/jd-admissions\/jd-first-year-students\/housing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">information on housing resources<\/a>, including a guide created with direct input from our students.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about BU\u2019s surrounding neighborhoods and housing options through the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/living-in-boston\/neighborhoods\/\"><b>Neighborhood Guide<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0on the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/living-in-boston\/finding-housing\/\"><b>Graduate Education Website<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/offcampus.bu.edu\"><b>BU\u2019s off campus housing webpage<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to peruse property listings throughout the city.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the Boston University School of Law Class pages on Facebook to connect with other law\u00a0 students to search for apartments in groups or to find available rooms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips &amp; Resources for finding off campus housing are available\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/offcampus.bu.edu\/resource\"><b>here<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/ohr\/housingsearch\/abbreviations\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rental Ad Abbreviations<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\">For Roommate Referrals, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/admissions-aid\/jd-admissions\/jd-first-year-students\/housing\/\">Admitted Students site<\/a><span>. <\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span>For access questions, please contact Law Admissions, <\/span><a href=\"mailto:bulawadm@bu.edu\"><span>bulawadm@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/reslife\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BU Residence Life<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you are interested in becoming a Residence Assistance (RA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternate Housing Options:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/buwc\/fiskhouse.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fisk House<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0 Located in Boston\u2019s historic Back Bay neighborhood, offers housing to graduate women at Boston University. The building houses a total of sixteen residents with both single and shared rooms. The building is operated by the Boston University Women\u2019s Council.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nesterly.io\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nesterly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A new program that pairs local homeowners who have spare space with graduate students willing to exchange help around the house for cheaper rent.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Housing-Map-568x636.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"568\" height=\"636\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-70981 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Housing-Map-568x636.jpg 568w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Housing-Map-914x1024.jpg 914w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Housing-Map-768x860.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Housing-Map-1371x1536.jpg 1371w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Housing-Map-737x826.jpg 737w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Housing-Map-609x682.jpg 609w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Housing-Map-921x1032.jpg 921w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Housing-Map-1179x1321.jpg 1179w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Housing-Map-307x344.jpg 307w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Housing-Map-472x529.jpg 472w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Housing-Map-614x688.jpg 614w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Housing-Map-944x1058.jpg 944w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Housing-Map-1218x1364.jpg 1218w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Housing-Map-893x1000.jpg 893w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Housing-Map.jpg 1389w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Contact:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0BU Off-Campus Services; 25 Buick Street, 1st Floor; 617-353-3523; <\/span><a href=\"mailto:och@bu.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">och@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for off-campus listings.<br \/>\n<\/span><b>Contact:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> BU Real Estate; 846 Commonwealth Avenue; 617-353-4101; <\/span><a href=\"mailto:rental@bu.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rental@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for on-campus apartment rentals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Online Housing Resources <\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<table width=\"704\" height=\"271\" border=\"2\" style=\"border-color: #000000; height: 271px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartments.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apartments\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rent.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rent <\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.trulia.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trulia\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentfinder.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apartment Finder<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentable.co\/boston-ma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rentable<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forrent.com\/?gclid=CjwKCAiAo4OQBhBBEiwA5KWu_4GomAz8rY7ibmvdsI-JooYeNrdo7xvwSA9xMoihBTfqQtF1nz531xoCkVsQAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ForRent<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sublet.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sublet\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.zumper.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zumper\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmenthomeliving.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apartment Home Living<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hotpads.com\/boston-ma\/apartments-for-rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HotPads<\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.padmapper.com\/apartments\/boston-ma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PadMapper\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.zillow.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zillow\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RentHop\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apartment Guide\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Living in Boston <\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ombuds\/\"><b><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/living-in-boston\/\"><b>The City of Boston<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is alive with culture, history, and intellectual discovery. Consistently ranked among the most livable cities in the world, Boston is an international center of higher education with a thriving economy, bountiful cultural and recreational offerings, and booming innovation and entrepreneurship. And Boston University is located right in the heart of it all.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/living-in-boston\/finding-housing\/\"><b>Finding Housing<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/living-in-boston\/neighborhoods\/\"><b>Neighborhoods<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/living-in-boston\/around-town\/\"><b>Around Town<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/living-in-boston\/transportation\/\">Transportation<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/grad-student-life\/living-in-boston\/weather\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Surviving Boston Weather<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Transportation <\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p><b>Navigating Public Transportation, Parking and Driving in Boston<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BU Parking and Transportation services is located at 1019 Commonwealth Avenue, and is your source of information for navigating campus and the City of Boston. Please follow the links below to read up on MBTA passes (Riding the T), the BU Bus, parking passes, and Bike Safety.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/thebus\/\"><b>The BU Shuttle (BUS)<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0a free and convenient way to travel all of BU\u2019s campuses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/parking\/mbta-commuting-options\/\"><b>MBTA:<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Learn more about the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/parking\/permits-passes\/student-permits\/mbta-student-semester-pass\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">semester transit pass<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> here!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/bikesafety\/\"><b>Bike Safety<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0Your safety is our mission. With hundreds of pedestrians, cars, trucks, buses, and T trolleys rolling up and down campus, biking in Boston can be an adventure to say the least. We\u2019re here to help keep your rides enjoyable and safe.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zipcar.com\/universities\/boston-university\"><b>ZipCar:<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0As the world\u2019s leading car-sharing network, Zipcar lets you drive a variety of cars on- demand, by the hour or the day, around campuses, cities, and airports worldwide.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">For most students, it will be cost prohibitive to have a car in metro Boston. For those with special considerations, BU Parking and Transportation offers the following guidance:\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/transportation\/parking\/charles-river-campus-parking\/crc-student-parking-permits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Student Parking Permits<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/parking\/lots-locations\/\"><b>Lots &amp; Locations<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Contact:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:parking@bu.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parking@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">;\u00a0(617) 353-2160<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">The Arts in Boston<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Arts--636x212.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"212\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-71027 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Arts--636x212.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Arts--1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Arts--768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Arts--810x270.png 810w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Arts--1200x400.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Arts--992x331.png 992w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Arts--500x167.png 500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Arts--1000x333.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/law\/files\/2020\/07\/Arts-.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>BU Arts Initiative<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/arts\/\"><b>Boston University Arts Initiative<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0works to deepen the presence and impact of the arts in the academic life of the university, ensuring that the arts are fundamental to the BU student experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Contact:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0775 Commonwealth Avenue; 617-358-0489<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/living-in-boston\/around-town\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arts around Town<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Here is a list of many of the cultural and other activities around Boston. 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