Dear BU Families,

If your student has recently been accepted to the class of 2029—congratulations!

Please make sure your student is following the Next Steps Checklist provided by Admissions. We recommend that you follow our own Next Steps Checklist for New BU Families as well. New students will be able to move in on Saturday, August 23 or Sunday, August 24, 2025, and New Student Orientation programming and events will take place from Monday, August 25–Friday, August 29, 2025. Registration for Orientation will go live on Thursday, May 1, 2025, for more information about Orientation, please visit the website. There will also be a Matriculation Ceremony on Friday, August 29 and an International Student Program on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

The Know Before You Go series, our virtual parent & family orientation program, will begin on Tuesday, May 13. Every Tuesday through June 24, there will be a one-hour webinar for parents/guardians to learn about the University. Each session will also be recorded and available for viewing throughout the summer months. Registration for these live programs will begin on Thursday, May 1, and family members will receive and email invitation inviting them to participate.

A great way to stay informed is to join our Terrier Family Network. As a member, you’ll have access to our portal for important updates, a calendar, and news about the university. In addition, you will receive our newsletter to ensure that you have the most up-to-date, accurate information about your student’s BU journey.

Please do not hesitate to contact our office at 617-358-1187 or by email at parents@bu.edu if you have any questions or concerns.

We look forward to welcoming you to our BU family!

Sincerely,

Christy Loring
Director, Parent & Family Programs