Alumni

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Terrier F1RSTS – The First-Generation Network

Be part of the BU first-gen community by signing up for BU Connects and joining the Terrier F1RSTS – The First-Generation Network subgroup.  Build your network with fellow first-gen alumni, undergraduate/graduate/professional students, faculty, staff, and allies; and watch for special events and mentoring opportunities with current first-gen students.

Not sure if you’re a Terrier F1RST alum?  Check out the definitions below:

  • Undergraduate alum – an alum whose parents/guardian/caregivers did not earn bachelor’s degrees, although elder siblings or cousins may be attending college already or have earned four-year degrees
  • Graduate/Professional alum – an alum whose parents/guardians/caregivers did not earn a master’s, doctorate, or professional degree, such as a JD or MD.

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