Family members, of incoming first year and transfer students beginning in January 2026, you are encouraged to attend the BU Men’s Hockey game against UMass Lowell, if you are on campus! The game will be held on Friday, January 16, at 7 pm in the Agganis Arena, 925 Commonwealth Avenue. Tickets are available for purchase (without […]
Greetings from Boston University! At Parent & Family Programs, we know just how important communication is for a successful transition to college. It’s not just about your student; it’s also about you and your entire family embarking on this exciting journey. As your student settles into their semester at BU, you’ll want to be well […]
By a Fellow BU Parent Throughout my life I have tried to live by a couple of different principles, and I have passed them onto my son, a fellow BU student: Life isn’t always easy, but I was responsible for my own experiences and my own happiness. Since life consistently throws curveballs, what is your […]
Written by a Fellow BU Parent Congratulations to all the parents and family members of BU’s Class of 2026. I’d like to be among the first to welcome you to the University. As you will learn, your students are about to become part of a diverse and accomplished class, perhaps the most accomplished ever (they […]
By Lynn L. Brandsma, Ph.D. A quick search for books on how to parent college-age students results in a mere handful of choices compared to the endless books on how to raise a toddler or school-age child. Actually, one can find numerous parenting advice books all the way up through the teenage years. Understandably, […]
Welcome BU Parents & Families! Congratulations! It is almost time for your students to begin their Boston University experience. We hope that they are as excited to move to Boston as we are to welcome them. We at the College of General Studies and Parent & Family Programs know that there are so many things […]
I was so excited I could barely stand it. I think I started counting down the days, until he came home, from the moment I moved him into Kilachand. But when he came home, things had changed. He had changed. He was accustomed to being on his own, coming and going how he wanted, when […]
Hotel Room Blocks for Family & Friends Weekend (October 22-24, 2021): Boston Marriott Copley Thursday, October 21 – Monday, October 25 $169 night/+ taxes/King Bed – SOLD OUT $189 night/+ taxes/2 Double Beds – SOLD OUT Hilton Garden Inn, Brookline Thursday, October 21 – Monday, October 25 $199 night/+ taxes Homewood […]
College of General Studies Dean, Natalie McKnight, sent a letter regarding the summer 2021, to students on Monday, March 1, 2021. Please read Dean McKnight’s letter on the CGS website.
Previous Parent & Family Connect Recordings (scroll down for the most recent): Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 1:00 PM ET Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 8:00 PM ET Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 1:00 PM ET Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 8:00 PM ET Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 3:00 PM ET Wednesday, March […]