{"id":1743,"date":"2020-07-30T16:52:44","date_gmt":"2020-07-30T20:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/?page_id=1743"},"modified":"2026-05-12T14:44:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T18:44:54","slug":"student-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/current-students\/student-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Resources at BU\u2014Undergraduate, Graduate &#038; International"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>span.phone{display: inline-block;}<\/style>\n<p>During your time at Metropolitan College, the office of Enrollment &#038; Student Success (ESS) is here to support you every step of the way. Boston University offers world-class resources to all students. Below, you\u2019ll find links to University services, information, and facilities, as well as details on relevant Metropolitan College resources. Not sure where to go or who could best help? Contact ESS!<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-list-container\">\n<div class=\"block-list\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">\n<div class=\"block\">\n<strong>Boston University<\/strong> Metropolitan College<br \/>\n1010 Commonwealth Avenue, 1<sup>st<\/sup> Floor West Suite<br \/>\nBoston, MA 02215<br \/>\nPhone: 617-353-2980 | Email: <a href=\"mailto:metess@bu.edu\">metess@bu.edu<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>MyBU Student Portal<\/h2>\n<p>View the University Course Schedule, access your transcript, or review your student account using the <a href=\"https:\/\/student.bu.edu\/MyBU\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MyBU Student Portal<\/a>.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Academic &amp; Career Support<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Know Your Advisor<\/strong>&mdash;To find academic advising services and get the support you need, visit the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/current-students\/advising\/\"> Advising page<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>BU Virtual<\/strong>&mdash;Taking online courses? Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/online\/student-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Student Resources at BU Online<\/a> to find important information, documents, and other support available to you as an online student at BU MET.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Career Resources<\/strong>&mdash;In collaboration with BU&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/careers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Center for Career Development (CCD)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/alumni\/career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alumni &amp; Friends office<\/a> as well as Metropolitan College&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/contact\/#deptprograms\">academic departments and programs<\/a>, MET Student Career Development offers career guidance and coaching, programs, and resources to matriculated online and in-person degree-seeking students across MET academic disciplines. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/careers\/\">MET Career Development page<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>MET Events Calendar<\/strong>&mdash;Find upcoming dates of interest, including career-building events and community engagement opportunities Bookmark the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/events\">Events Calendar<\/a> so you never miss out.<\/li>\n<li><strong>BU Professional Clothing Closet<\/strong>&mdash;Get free professional attire appropriate for interviews, networking events, career fairs, and the workplace through BU&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/careers\/resources\/professional-clothing-closet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Professional Clothing Closet<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>BU Educational Resource Center (ERC)<\/strong>&mdash;For academic skills workshops and advising, master&rsquo;s students &ldquo;Lunch &amp; Learn&rdquo; series, and more, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/erc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">visit the ERC<\/a>. You can also learn about:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/erc\/programs\/writing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Writing Assistance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/erc\/programs\/english\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">English Language Conversation Groups<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disability &amp; Access Services<\/strong>&mdash;Find services and support as needed to access and participate in the opportunities available at Boston University. Discover <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/disability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Disability &amp; Access Services<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>BUild Lab<\/strong>&mdash;The Innovate@BU BUild Lab helps students launch ideas, learn new skills, get inspired, find resources, and get advice. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/innovate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Physical\/Mental Health &amp; Wellbeing <\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Student Health Services<\/strong><\/a> resources are available to full-time students (excluding online students) and those on the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). All other students (online or on campus, full time or part time), regardless of status or insurance, are eligible for assistance with community referrals.<\/p>\n<p>Services include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/behavioral-medicine\/services-we-provide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Behavioral Medicine<\/a>, including 24\/7 on-call services for mental health emergencies.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/wellness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Health Promotion &amp; Prevention<\/a>, offering wellness events, counseling, and more.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/sarp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SARP (Sexual Assault Response &amp; Prevention Center)<\/a>, including a 24\/7 crisis line.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/ombuds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Office of the Ombuds<\/a>, an independent, impartial, informal problem-solving resource for all faculty, staff, and students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Resources for BU LGBTQIA+ Students<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">Below is a partial list of resources available to the LGBTQIA+ community, accessible via BU\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/BULGBTQResources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Queer Activist Collective<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Resources for Trans Students at BU<\/li>\n<li>QTBIPOC Boston Resources<\/li>\n<li>How Change Names in BU Systems<\/li>\n<li>TGNC-Specific Support Groups<\/li>\n<li>Gender Affirming Product Program<\/li>\n<li>All Gender BU Bathrooms Map<\/li>\n<li>BU LGBTQIA+ Center for Faculty and Staff<\/li>\n<li>BU Out List<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Sexual Misconduct Reporting<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">Fostering and maintaining an inclusive campus climate that is free of harassment, discrimination and sexual misconduct is central to Boston University\u2019s mission to cultivate and promote a safe living, learning. and working environment. BU MET\u2019s Title IX coordinator is Julie Prendergast, director of human resources. She can be reached at <span class=\"phone\">617-358-3166<\/span> or <a href=\"mailto:jprend@bu.edu\">jprend@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To report incidents of harassment, discrimination, or sexual misconduct, please use the Equal Opportunity Office <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/met\/incident-report-form\">Incident Report Form<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>You can also access a list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eoo\/conflict-management\/resources\/confidential-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">confidential on- and off-campus resources with no duty to report<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Boston-Based &amp; National Resources<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/988lifeline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline<\/a> (dial 988 from anywhere in the US)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/barcc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)<\/a> (24\/7 hotline: <span class=\"phone\">800-841-8371;<\/span> <span class=\"phone\">617-492-8306)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rainn.org\/public-policy-action\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rape, Abuse &amp; Incest National Network (RAINN)<\/a> [or call <span class=\"phone\">800-656-HOPE (4673)]<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h2 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Additional Community Resources<\/h2><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/newbury-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Newbury Center<\/strong><\/a> opened its doors in January 2021 with the goal of fostering the holistic success of first-generation students at Boston University&mdash;aka &ldquo;Terrier Firsts.&rdquo; The Center offers programming and services designed to ensure that first-generation students experience the same sense of well-being, belonging, self-efficacy, and academic accomplishment as their continuing-generation peers.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/thurman\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground<\/strong><\/a> provides opportunities to explore community, identity, and belonging through programs and events that foster critical thought, building new connections, and provoke conversations on current issues.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/seo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Student Employment Office<\/strong><\/a> connects eligible Boston&nbsp;University students to part-time positions, summer employment, or temporary (Quick) jobs lasting from a few minutes to a few weeks within the BU community.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/usc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>University Service Center (USC)<\/strong><\/a> can help answer questions that fall outside of the scope of a specific program. The USC works closely with the offices of the Registrar, Student Financials, and Financial Assistance, among others. Visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/usc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">USC online<\/a> or contact them at <span class=\"phone\">617-358-1818<\/span>. The center is open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>BU Graduate Education<\/strong><\/a> is a useful resource offering information for prospective and current graduate students, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/why-bu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Why BU<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/career-development\/career-preparation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Career and Professional Development<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Community<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/living-in-boston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Living in Boston<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/program-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Program Finder<\/a>, among others.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>International Students &amp; Scholars Office (ISSO)<\/strong><\/a> can guide you through the documentation requirements and visa application process, in addition to answering questions about transportation, healthcare, employment, and social activities. International applicants to graduate programs should contact ISSO to obtain necessary documentation. Need quick assistance from ISSO? Utilize the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/contact\/isso-advisor-on-call-for-student\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Advisor On-Call<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/celop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Center for English Language &amp; Orientation Programs (CELOP)<\/strong><\/a> provides high-quality, intensive English language instruction programs for international students, as well as a number of social activities and support services.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/admissions\/apply\/international\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Student Visas<\/strong><\/a> information available through BU Admissions provides details regarding student visas and entry to the United States.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/transportation\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Transportation Services<\/a> <\/strong>is dedicated to providing, supporting, and enhancing sustainable, convenient, and flexible mobility options for the Boston University community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During your time at Metropolitan College, the office of Enrollment &#038; Student Success (ESS) is here to support you every step of the way. 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