Parent & Family Orientation

 

Dear BU Families,

Welcome to Boston University! We are so excited to have you, and your student join our vibrant community.

As your student begins their transition to BU, you might be asking yourself a lot of questions about student life and your involvement. We’ll cover it all in our Parent & Family orientation program this December 2025. Comprised of five, on-line Know Before You Go sessions, the program gives you an opportunity to learn about academics, life on campus, and belonging at BU. The sessions will include the following topics:

    • Getting Started – Housing & Dining, Move-In, Parent & Family Programs, Student Orientation
    • College of General Studies 
    • Campus Community – BU Police Department, Residence Life, Office of Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution
    • Health & Wellbeing – Student Health Services, Wellbeing, Disability & Access Services
    • Sense of Belonging – Office of the Dean of Students

    The Zoom Webinar links and passcodes to join each session are listed below:

    Getting Started – https://bostonu.zoom.us/j/98700279872?pwd=eeM2J9gwvGloaJCfbYCrR6lBCclqln.1
    Passcode: 034125

    College of General Studies – https://bostonu.zoom.us/j/96755029275?pwd=rKi3juQk7vbOb2cbdBipO9ta02ANCE.1
    Passcode: 757591

    Campus Community – https://bostonu.zoom.us/j/91236446232?pwd=mmtCjwF4TbX1la9bda2WQM1lieZD1w.1
    Passcode: 858119

    Health & Wellbeing – https://bostonu.zoom.us/j/92637528657?pwd=aOwmRgkO8NxY0UhY0OWD2KAIScWSWl.1
    Passcode: 702104

    Sense of Belonging – https://bostonu.zoom.us/j/92772661511?pwd=7qApnsrFTH6cp7nS41SVECWGRTnDMc.1
    Passcode: 279677

    Unable to attend? No worries. Every session will be recorded and made available on our website for you to view at your convenience. In addition, you are invited to take the Orientation Online Course. Family members should select “guest log in” to begin the course. 

    Another 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.

    In the meantime, 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.

    All best,

    Christy Loring
    Director Parent & Family Programs