New Students

The First Year Success Office is here to assist you throughout your first year of college. They provide holistic advising and general support, which means you can ask them about anything from where to get a winter coat to how you can do research with a faculty member.

Student Wellbeing is a campus-wide initiative to support students’ health and wellbeing during their time at BU. Everyone deserves to feel good, and how students feel matters. Student Wellbeing's goal is to inspire our students to feel fulfilled each day, despite the ups and downs of life on campus.

The LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center is an inclusive and safe environment for all members of the community. The center offers accessible resources, sustains inclusive community groups, introduces intersectional programming, and empowers individuals in their pursuit of authentic self-expression within the university setting.

The Howard Thurman Center is Boston University’s cultural hub, and, unlike many colleges and universities that have separate Centers based on race, Boston University’s Howard Thurman Center does not. The Thurman Center is intentionally inclusive and emphasizes the importance of stepping outside your comfort zone to build relationships and share experiences with others. The Thurman Center is a place where cultural expression in all of its forms is embraced and encouraged.

With 450+ student organizations, it’s easy to pursue a favorite hobby or get a taste of something different. We’ll help you find students who share your interests—or get the ball rolling with you to create a new group. If you’re looking to dovetail your pastimes with your long-term goals, a chat with us can help.