Launching BU Support Pathways
April 25, 2025
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,
I am writing regarding resources for members of our community who are concerned about their safety, security, and privacy due to shifting federal immigration and/or visa policies. In our ongoing commitment to ensure our community has access to concrete information and expert guidance, we are launching BU Support Pathways. This program will support students, faculty, and staff and offer services including but not limited to:
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- No-cost confidential initial legal consultation for eligible community members to discuss current immigration or visa status.
- Information about requesting summer housing for those who choose to stay on campus this summer.
- Education and answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
The BU Support Pathways website will serve as a centralized hub for information on immigration and visa matters, international travel, mental health, social services, academic support, and more. Please contact supportpath@bu.edu with any questions or concerns. We will continue to expand these resources to ensure ongoing support for all community members with immigration or visa-related needs.
I’d like to thank the faculty and students of the Immigrants’ Rights & Human Trafficking Program at Boston University School of Law and the International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO) for their ongoing guidance and hard work to support our community. ISSO will remain a primary resource for the international members of our community. The strength of our community lies in our connections to one another and in upholding Boston University’s foundational values.
Sincerely,
Melissa Gilliam
President
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