Sexual Misconduct Training FAQs

The goals of the training are to:

• Inform students of their rights and responsibilities as BU students
• Provide information and tools to help students step in – or intervene – to prevent sexual misconduct
• Communicate resources and support services for sexual misconduct
• Foster a respectful and healthy campus community for all

Learn more about the topics and learning objectives of the trainings in these course outlines:

• Sexual Assault Prevention Training for Undergraduates
• Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduate Students
• Sexual Assault Prevention Ongoing: Taking Action

BU cares about student wellbeing and creating a safe and respectful community. Students deserve the tools, information, and access to resources that foster this campus culture.

Learn more about BU’s Sexual Misconduct Policy.

You’ll receive an email and login link when it’s time to complete your training. Look for an email from “BU Wellness Courses”  at the following times:

• Fall students will receive an email in mid-August
• Spring students will receive an email in early January
• Summer students will receive an email in late May

You will need to have your BU login and Kerberos password to log into the training.

Part 1 of the training takes about 1.5 hours to complete. You don’t have to do all of the training at once. Each section ends with a “Next” button. Be sure to click this “Next” button before you close the browser to avoid repeating that section again the next time you log in.

Part 2 of the training takes about 15 minutes to complete. You can also do this section in multiple sittings.

Part 1 of the training takes about 1 hour to complete. You don’t have to do all of the training at once. Each section ends with a “Next” button. Be sure to click this “Next” button before you close the browser to avoid repeating that section again the next time you log in.

Part 2 of the training takes about 15 minutes to complete. You can also do this section in multiple sittings.

Yes. Students’ individual answers to questions in the training are not shared with BU. We only receive students’ responses as a whole population. This information is used to understand students’ knowledge of resources and inform future programming and policies.

We understand that taking this may be difficult for students who have experienced sexual or relationship violence. If you have concerns about completing the training due to its content, a waiver can be confidentially requested through the PatientConnect portal.

Returning students take a follow-up training (Sexual Assault Prevention Ongoing: Taking Action) that builds upon information and skills learned in the first training. You’ll revisit skills for intervening and explore new concepts to empower you to take action in situations that could lead to sexual misconduct.

The training includes certain accessibility features, including closed captions and content narration.

You can also change your preferred language for certain parts of the training. To do this, toggle the language option to the right of your email address within the training. 

All BU students are required to complete a training. This includes non-degree students, online students, and faculty or staff members taking a course, for example.

There are two different trainings because the needs and experiences of undergraduate and graduate students are often unique. The core information in each training is the same. Some sections – such as the scenarios – are tailored for each group.

Incoming non-degree students are required to complete “Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduate Students.” Returning non-degree students are required to complete “Sexual Assault Prevention Ongoing: Taking Action.” 

Yes. This training is important for all BU students to take so that they understand their rights, responsibilities, campus resources, and have the information and skills to safely intervene in situations that may lead to sexual violence.

Dual-degree students (e.g., Bachelors-to-Masters program students) are required to complete the undergraduate, graduate, and follow-up trainings as they will occupy multiple roles at BU. Students will be notified of when to complete their training requirements.

Yes. It’s required that all people who take courses for credit at Boston University complete student-specific sexual misconduct prevention training.

Yes. BU Athletics requires that Varsity student athletes complete an annual, leadership-focused training as part of NCAA compliance.

Learn more about the training requirement for Varsity student athletes.

Yes. Center for English Language & Orientation Programs (CELOP) students need to watch a sexual misconduct prevention training that was specifically created for CELOP students.

If you are a CELOP student and need to watch the training video, please click here.

Part 1 of training is a University compliance requirement. Students who do not complete the training by the deadline will be withheld from using the course planner and registering for classes their second semester of coursework.

Fall Semester	Spring Semester
You will become non-compliant with the University on October 15 if you have not completed the training. Online students will become non-compliant with the University on November 15th.	You will become non-compliant with the university on March 1 if you have not completed the training. Online students will become non-compliant with the university on April 5.

You will be able to access Part 2 about six weeks after you complete Part 1. You will receive an email when it’s time to complete Part 2 of the training.

You can see if you completed training and are compliant on the MyBU Student Portal (formally called StudentLink):

• Log into MyBU Student Portal 
• Go to “My Health & Wellbeing” on the top menu bar
• Select “Check Compliance Status” on the Quick Links list

Please Note: It it can take 24 hours for your compliance status to update

Part 2 of training will become available about six weeks after you complete Part 1. You will receive an email when it’s time to complete Part 2 of the training.

If you think you may have completed the wrong training (for example, you’re a graduate student who took the undergraduate training), please contact wellcourses@bu.edu to learn how you should proceed.

Most technical issues can be fixed through the following troubleshooting tips.

If you are accessing training from a computer:

• Restart your browser or try a different browser. Note: On a Mac you’ll need to fully quit the browser.
• Make sure you are using a recent version of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari. If you have any pending updates, they may need to be completed to move forward with training.
• Clear your browser’s cache & cookies, which are typically located under your browser’s history settings.
• It is possible that device-specific browser extensions and/or pop-up blockers may be interfering with your training. Try accessing the training from another browser to rule out this possibility.
• If you’re stuck within the training, your screen may be zoomed in too much – causing you to miss the prompt or navigation button. To zoom out on a PC or Chromebook, hit “control 0 (zero). On a Mac, hit “command 0 (zero)”

If you are accessing training from a mobile device:

• The trainings are compatible with many mobile devices; however, some students may have personal configurations that prevent certain courses from loading.
• Some custom and policy courses are best displayed on a computer. If you are experiencing difficulty loading our training on a personal device, try accessing the courses through a laptop or desktop computer

If you’re still experiencing technical issues, help is available through our training vendor, Vector Solutions:

• Submit an online ticket
• Call all 866-384-9062 (toll free)

Please note: Phone and online ticket support is available Monday through Friday between 8:00am – 6:00pm EST

A Kerberos account is a secure account used to access online services at Boston University. New and incoming students will receive special instructions for creating a BU login name and Kerberos password from the Registrar. If you need to set up a BU login, click here.

When you log into the training, you’ll be prompted to BU’s two-factor authentication service (i.e. Duo Security) to confirm your identity using your smartphone device. For more information and assistance with Duo, please visit the IS&T website.