Student Life

• Policy

  Boston University Notice of Nondiscrimination

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Instructions and Forms

  Releases for Photos and Videos

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the General Counsel
• Policy

  Student Location Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Associate Provost Graduate Affairs | Office of the Associate Provost Undergraduate Affairs | Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Transportation Services Policies – BUMC
• Policy

  Transportation Services Policies – CRC

  Responsible Office(s): Transportation Services

Disability Accommodations and Access

• Procedure

  Accommodations & Documentation

  Responsible Office(s): Disability and Access Services Office
• Procedure

  Boston University Minimum Web Accessibility Standards

  Responsible Office(s): Information Services and Technology
• Procedure

  Campus Accessibility

  Responsible Office(s): Disability and Access Services Office
• Policy

  Disability Accommodation Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Resource

  Disability and Access Services – Tips for Faculty on Captioning, ASL, and more

  Responsible Office(s): Disability and Access Services Office
• Guidelines

  Event Accessibility

  Responsible Office(s): Disability and Access Services Office
• Guidelines

  Guidelines for Closed Captioning

  Responsible Office(s): Disability and Access Services Office
• Policy

  Housing and Dining Accommodations

  Responsible Office(s): Disability and Access Services Office
• Policy

  Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals (ESA) Policy and Procedures

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  Website Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Information Services and Technology

Discrimination

• Supplement

  Non-Discrimination Policy – Appendix A

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Supplement

  Non-Discrimination Policy – Appendix B

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Supplement

  Non-Discrimination Policy – Appendix C

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

Harassment

• Supplement

  Non-Discrimination Policy – Appendix A

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Supplement

  Non-Discrimination Policy – Appendix B

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Supplement

  Non-Discrimination Policy – Appendix C

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

Sexual Misconduct

• Supplement

  Non-Discrimination Policy – Appendix A

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Supplement

  Non-Discrimination Policy – Appendix B

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Supplement

  Non-Discrimination Policy – Appendix C

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

Student Academics

• Policy

  Absence for Religious Reasons Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Academic Load Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Academic Progress and Graduation Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Academic Residency Requirement Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Academic Standing for Undergraduate Students in Full-time Programs Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Adding or Dropping a Course Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Address Changes Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Advanced Placement (AP) Credit Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Annual Notice Concerning Peer-to-Peer File Sharing

  Responsible Office(s): Information Services and Technology
• Policy

  Attendance Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Auditing Courses Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Award of Posthumous Degrees by Boston University

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

• Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Policies, Procedures and Handbook

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean School of Medicine
• Policy

  Childbirth and Adoption Accommodation for Full-time PhD Students Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Copyright Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources | Office of the Dean of Students | Office of the University Provost
• Procedure

  Copyright Violation Process
• Policy

  Course Scheduling – Charles River Campus Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

  Last Modified: 01/19/2017
• Policy

  Cross-Listing Boston University Courses Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Declaring or Changing a Major Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Procedure

  Digital Millennium Copyright Act Procedures

  Responsible Office(s): Information Security
• Policy

  Disability Accommodation Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Dual Degree Program Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Examinations Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost | Registrar
• Procedure

  FERPA Definitions

  Responsible Office(s): Registrar
• Disclaimer

  FERPA Disclosure

  Responsible Office(s): Registrar
• Resource

  FERPA FAQs

  Responsible Office(s): Registrar
• Policy

  Grade Grievances for Undergraduate Students in Boston University Courses Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Grades and Course Credits Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Incomplete Coursework Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Intellectual Property Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Intra-University Transfer (IUT) Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

• Name Changes or Corrections Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Pass/Fail Courses for Undergraduate Students Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Policy on D Grades for Undergraduate Students

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Policy on Dissertation Work Outside of Boston University

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Policy on Missing Grades

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Postdoctoral Scholars Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

  Last Modified: 04/16/2024
• Policy

  Registration in Boston-Area Consortia (Cross-Registration) Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Registration Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Repeated Courses for Undergraduate Students Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Student Bereavement Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Instructions and Forms

  Student Films

  Responsible Office(s): Risk Management Office
• Procedure

  Student Grievance Procedure in Cases of Alleged Disability Discrimination Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  Student Retention Information Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Suspension or Dismissal Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Transcripts Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Transfer Credits from non-Boston University International Programs Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Transfer of Undergraduate Credit from US Institutions Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Undergraduate Degree Definitions and Credit Overlap Policies

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Veterans Information Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Withdrawal, Leave of Absence, and Reinstatement Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

Student Codes of Conduct

• Policy

  Academic Conduct Code Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Acceptable Use of Computing Services Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Information Services and Technology
• Policy

  Animals on Campus

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources | Office of the Dean of Students

• Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Policies, Procedures and Handbook

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean School of Medicine
• Procedure

  Boston University Non-Discrimination Procedures

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Policy

  Campus Parking Permits (Lifebook)

  Responsible Office(s): Transportation Services
• Handbook

  Code of Student Responsibilities

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students

  Last Modified: 07/01/2025
• Policy

  Conditions of Use and Policy on Computing Ethics

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Information Services and Technology
• Procedure

  Copyright Violation Process
• Procedure

  Digital Millennium Copyright Act Procedures

  Responsible Office(s): Information Security
• Policy

  Firearms and Dangerous Substances (Lifebook)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  Good Samaritan Policy
• Policy

  Grievance and Complaint Procedures (Lifebook)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  Hazing Prevention and Reporting (Lifebook)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  Interim Hazing Prevention Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students | Office of the Senior Vice President Operations | Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Jury Service Policy (Lifebook)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Handbook

  Lifebook

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  Policies on Alcohol and Illegal Substances Policies (Lifebook)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  Publications Policy (Lifebook)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  Records Policies (Lifebook)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  Residential Conduct and the Judicial Process (Lifebook)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students

• Residential Policies (Lifebook)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  Student-Athlete Code of Conduct

  Responsible Office(s): Athletics

  Last Modified: 09/01/2021
• Policy

  Suspension and Credit (Lifebook)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students

• Terrier Card (BU ID) – (Lifebook)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  Tolerance and Religion Policy (Lifebook)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students

Student Groups and Activities

• Policy

  Business Policies and Procedures for Student Groups

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  Club Sports

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  Drug Testing and Education Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Athletics
• Policy

  Environmental Conditions Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Athletics
• Procedure

  Head Injury Assessment and Management Protocol

  Responsible Office(s): Athletics
• Policy

  Interim Hazing Prevention Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students | Office of the Senior Vice President Operations | Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Intramural Sports

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  Policy on University-Sponsored Campus Meetings, Events, and Gatherings for the Fall 2020 Semester

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Practice and Competition Coverage Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Athletics
• Policy

  Pre-Participation Screening – Club

  Responsible Office(s): Athletics
• Policy

  Re-Registration and Recognition of Student Groups

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Guidelines

  Recognized Student Groups

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  Student-Athlete Return to Play Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Athletics

  Last Modified: 08/03/2016

University Policies Affecting Student Life

• Policy

  Acceptable Use of Computing Services Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Information Services and Technology
• Policy

  Access to Electronic Information Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Information Services and Technology

  Last Modified: 06/01/2017
• Policy

  Animals on Campus

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources | Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  Annual Notice Concerning Peer-to-Peer File Sharing

  Responsible Office(s): Information Services and Technology
• Report

  Annual Security Report

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the General Counsel

  Last Modified: 10/01/2018
• Policy

  Athletics Institutional Control and Responsibility Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Athletics

• Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Policies, Procedures and Handbook

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean School of Medicine
• Policy

  Boston University Events and Demonstrations Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students | Office of the General Counsel | Office of the University Provost

  Last Modified: 12/10/2024
• Policy

  Boston University Non-Discrimination Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Procedure

  Boston University Non-Discrimination Procedures

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Policy

  Club Sports

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Procedure

  Complaint Procedures in Cases of Alleged Unlawful Discrimination or Harassment

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 07/27/2022
• Guide

  Compliance Guide for Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Friends 2023-24 (NCAA)

  Responsible Office(s): Athletics
• Policy

  Conditions of Use and Policy on Computing Ethics

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Vice President Information Services and Technology
• Resource

  Consumer Information for Students

  Responsible Office(s): Registrar
• Resource

  COVID-19 Prevention & Testing for Our Community
• Policy

  Crowdfunding Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

  Last Modified: 10/21/2017
• Policy

  Digital Privacy Statement

  Responsible Office(s): Information Services and Technology

  Last Modified: 08/03/2018
• Policy

  Dining Terms and Conditions (Convenience Points Plan)

  Responsible Office(s): Housing
• Policy

  Disability Accommodation Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Disclaimer for Student and Personal Websites

  Responsible Office(s): Information Services and Technology
• Resource

  DMCA and Copyright Infringement

  Responsible Office(s): Information Security
• Policy

  Drug Testing and Education Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Athletics
• Policy

  Environmental Conditions Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Athletics
• Policy

  Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 07/27/2022
• Policy

  Good Samaritan Policy
• Procedure

  Head Injury Assessment and Management Protocol

  Responsible Office(s): Athletics
• Policy

  Interim Equal Opportunity and Title IX Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 10/08/2025
• Procedure

  Interim Equal Opportunity and Title IX Procedures

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Policy

  Interim Hazing Prevention Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students | Office of the Senior Vice President Operations | Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  International Travel Risk Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Global Programs

  Last Modified: 03/19/2018
• Resource

  Memo: Important Health Information – Fall 2022
• Supplement

  Non-Discrimination Policy – Appendix A

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Supplement

  Non-Discrimination Policy – Appendix B

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Supplement

  Non-Discrimination Policy – Appendix C

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Guidelines

  Part-time PhD Students who are Employed Outside Boston University Guidelines

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Associate Provost Graduate Affairs | Office of the University Provost

• Personal Belongings (Includes Animals)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  Policy on Consensual Relationships with Students

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Policy on Minors in Laboratories

  Responsible Office(s): Research Compliance

  Last Modified: 02/21/2017
• Policy

  Policy Regarding Campus Visitors During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Summer 2021

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

  Last Modified: 06/01/2021
• Policy

  Policy Regarding Fall 2020 University-Sponsored Travel

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Practice and Competition Coverage Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Athletics
• Policy

  Pre-Participation Screening – Club

  Responsible Office(s): Athletics
• Procedure

  Procedures for the Resolution of Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct Complaints Against Faculty, Staff, Affiliates, and Non-Affiliates

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 08/01/2021
• Procedure

  Procedures for the Resolution of Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct Complaints Against Students

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 08/01/2021
• Procedure

  Procedures for the Resolution of Title IX Sexual Misconduct Complaints Against Students, Faculty, Staff, Affiliates, and Non-Affiliates

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 10/13/2021
• Policy

  Protection of Minors Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 02/01/2017
• Procedure

  Protection of Minors Procedures

  Responsible Office(s): Human Resources

  Last Modified: 06/01/2016
• Policy

  Publications & Publicity Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students | Office of the Senior Vice President Operations | Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Residence License

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  Residential Conduct and the Judicial Process (Lifebook)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students

• Residential Policies (Lifebook)

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  Self-Identification of Disabled or Veteran Status

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Policy

  Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals (ESA) Policy and Procedures

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  Sexual Misconduct Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office

  Last Modified: 08/01/2021
• Policy

  Statement on Free Speech and Expression

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost
• Policy

  Student COVID-19 Violations and Repercussions

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Procedure

  Student Grievance Procedure in Cases of Alleged Disability Discrimination Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  Student Testing Protocols and Expectations

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Dean of Students
• Policy

  Student Work Hours for Employment at Boston University Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the University Provost

  Last Modified: 06/25/2020
• Policy

  Student-Athlete Code of Conduct

  Responsible Office(s): Athletics

  Last Modified: 09/01/2021
• Policy

  Student-Athlete Return to Play Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Athletics

  Last Modified: 08/03/2016
• Guide

  Supportive Measures

  Responsible Office(s): Equal Opportunity Office
• Policy

  Trustee Interaction with Prospective and Enrolled Student-Athletes

  Responsible Office(s): Office of the Senior Vice President, Senior Counsel, and Secretary of Board of Trustees
• Resource

  Understanding Federal Immigration Policy – A Boston University FAQ

  Responsible Office(s): Safety Security & Preparedness
• Policy

  Workplace Violence Prevention Policy

  Responsible Office(s): Safety Security & Preparedness

  Last Modified: 08/15/2025