The Newbury Center

Please come visit us! We are open Monday–Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. 

If you ever have any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 617-353-3400 or newburycenter@bu.edu.

Quick links: Meet the Staff, Upcoming Events

Defining First-Generation Students

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Terrier F1RSTS

Thousands of BU students are the first in their families to attend college or to seek graduate and professional degrees. We proudly call them “Terrier F1RSTS.” We admire the resilience and self-reliance of these trailblazing students and strive to provide practical resources to help them succeed.  Get to know some of our Terrier F1RSTS by checking out the videos on the “Learn More” page.

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News

Resource Guide: Everything BU International Students and Faculty Need to Know Right Now

Amid rising concerns for the safety and protection of international students and scholars across the country, many questions are coming from Boston University’s own international community—around their visas, their legal rights, their international travel plans, and other issues.  BU Today has compiled a list of resources and important information that the University has put together (as […]

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Upcoming Events and Workshops

First-gen Undergrads

Grad Cap Decorating

Day: Monday May 12th Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Newbury Center, 755 Commonwealth Ave, Suite B04, Boston, MA 02215

F1RST Families Coffee and Chat

Day: Friday May 16th Time: 10:00am - 11:30am Newbury Center Conference Room, 755 Commonwealth Ave, Suite B04A, Boston, MA 02215
First-gen Undergrads

First-gen Grad Pinning Ceremony

Day: Friday May 16th Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Tsai Performance Center, 685 Commonwealth Ave
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Student Centers & Organizations

A First-Gen Forward Institution

Boston University is proud to have been named a First-gen Forward institution. This designation recognizes our commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college students.