Student Resources.

Various forms of financial aid are available to support your studies at the School of Public Health.  In addition to loans (federal and credit-based) and external funding opportunities that are available, we offer a range of scholarships and assistantships for students in our on-campus programs.

Student Financial Services is located at 72 East Concord Street, B401. This office is a resource for SPH graduate students and prospective students. SFS can assist graduate students with scholarships, assistantships, Work-Study grants, stipends, and loan processing. Students are welcome to drop by the office, call (617-358-6550), or> email us.

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• Financing Your Education

While finding housing in the Boston area can be competitive, BU students have a number of resources available to help them find a home in one of the city’s great neighborhoods.

BU has limited housing available for graduate students on campus. Due to Covid-19, BU Real Estate has put a temporary hold on apartment leases for fall 2020. The hold is in place in order to ensure that students are housed safely in the fall, and there is space on campus available to adhere to potential public health guidelines.

To begin exploring off campus housing opportunities (where the majority of our graduate students live), here is a good place to start:

• Learn more about BU’s surrounding neighborhoods and housing options through the Neighborhood Guide on the Graduate Education Website.
• Explore BU’s off campus housing webpage to peruse property listings throughout the city.
• Join the Boston University SPH Fall 2020 Accepted Students’ Facebook Group to connect with other SPH incoming grad students to search for apartments in groups or fill out roommate situations that become available.

Contact: BU Off-Campus Services; 25 Buick Street, 1st Floor; 617-353-3523; och@bu.edu

Smart Money 101 is a BU Financial Assistance initiative established to provide the Boston University community with online tools, information and other resources to promote effective money management. Access resources related to financial literacy, financial planning, and financial fitness:

• Budgeting
• Credit Cards
• Credit Scores
• Student Loan Repayment
• Identity Theft
• Tips for Managing Money
• Smart Money 101 Workshops

The Office of the Ombuds  is an independent, impartial, informal problem-solving resource serving BU faculty, staff, and students. The Office maintains strict confidentiality and provides a safe place for off-the-record conversations on issues related to life, work, or study at Boston University. If you contact the Office of the Ombuds, you do not have reveal your name or any identifiable information. The office can be reached at (617-358-5960) and is located on the Charles River Campus at 930 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215 and on the Medical Campus at Suite 818 in the Solomon Carter Fuller Building, 85 East Newton Street.

There are many quiet spaces to study at BU, both at SPH and the University at large.

• BU Today Article: “Best Places to Study for Finals”
• Study Spaces at the BU Library
• Howard Thurman Center
• SPH Student Lounge

Navigating Public Transportation, Parking and Driving in Boston

BUMC Parking and Transportation services is located at 710 Albany Street, and is your source of information for navigating campus and the City Of Boston. Please follow the links below to read up on MBTA passes (Riding the T), the BU Bus, parking passes, and Bike Safety.

• The BU Bus: A free and convenient way to travel all of BU’s campuses.
• MBTA: Order your Transit pass here!
• Bike Safety: Your safety is our mission. With hundreds of pedestrians, cars, trucks, buses, and T trolleys rolling up and down campus, biking in Boston can be an adventure to say the least. We’re here to help keep your rides enjoyable and safe.
• ZipCar: As the world’s leading car-sharing network, Zipcar lets you drive a variety of cars on demand, by the hour or the day, around campuses, cities and airports worldwide.
• Student Parking Permits

Contact: parking@bu.edu; (617) 353-2160

The mission of the BUSPH Career & Practicum Office is not just to help students land an internship or job, but to be a core resource in their journey to find and pursue their professional path, wherever that may lead.

Part of students’ much larger career community, the CCD seeks to work with students, collaborate with BU colleagues, and partner with employers. CCD offers a seasoned professional staff, a suite of online resources, and a wide variety of events and programs available for students as they navigate their way from the first day of class through graduation and beyond.

Resources

• Career Services and Resources
• Career P.R.E.P. Program
• Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Us

The International Student & Scholar’s Office (ISSO) provides professional expertise on immigration and employment, and help ensure student, scholar, and institutional compliance with federal regulations. >ISSO staff are available to guide students and scholars through the often complicated requirements for foreign nationals studying and working in the United States.

Services Offered by ISSO

• New Student FAQ
• Advising
• Orientation
• Medical Care and Immunization
• Cultural adjustment
• Intercultural programs and events
• Immigration assistance, including:
  • Maintaining status
  • Changing status
  • Extensions
  • Traveling outside the US (and returning)
  • Social Security Number application
  • Working outside BU
  • Boston University services, policies, and procedures
  • Community programs and services
  • Holiday programs and travel opportunities
  • Scholarships, fellowships, assistantships, and educational loans
  • Embassies and consulates
  • Information on the Chinese Entry Ban and what it means for Graduate Students

BU First Class: During August 2016, Global Programs launched an online noncredit pre arrival course designed to prepare incoming international students for the transition to BU and the American classroom. BU First Class is delivered on the edX platform Edge and is comprised of short videos, polls, and self-checks designed to be completed from anywhere on any device.

You can contact ISSO any time you have questions or need assistance, or visit their office at 888 Commonwealth Avenue.

For most of us, the present is defined by COVID-19. But soon, this pandemic will pass and life will resume. As you look toward your future, take a moment to view this short video about the experience you can expect as a graduate student at Boston University. Graduate study at BU is an exciting prospect—from our diverse campus life to rigorous studies, professional opportunities to essential support for international students. We look forward to seeing you on campus soon. Until then, stay well.

COVID-19 Information

While the chance of becoming gravely ill remains relatively low, effects of this outbreak have already touched the lives of many in our Boston University community, either personally or through those they love. And the threat of this illness can generate very real anxiety with its own set of symptoms. That’s why, on this site, we’re providing information from trusted experts and resources and contacts to help students, faculty, and staff continue to be safe, comfortable, and productive.

For health-related questions, Boston University has set up a COVID-19 hotline for students, faculty, staff, and visiting scholars; please call 617-358-4990, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.

Questions & Answers

Learn more about COVID-19, how to protect yourself, and what BUSPH is doing to minimize impact on our campuses.

Resources & Information

Find out who to contact if you have questions about travel outside the US, upcoming summer opportunities, or what to do if you are sick.

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BU Student Health

Student Health Services

BU Disability & Access Services

https://www.bu.edu/shs/wellness/

Phone:617-358-0485

Link to the BU SARP web page

(https://www.bu.edu/shs/sarp/)

The Educational Resource Center (ERC) is a free resource to all BU students that offers a number of services, workshops and programs.

• Language Link – Individuals can expand their vocabulary and improve pronunciation with this opportunity to engage in small, informal weekly language conversation groups. Languages offered: English, Chinese, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Korean
• Writing Assistance Appointments with a Writing Fellow
  • Online Writing Resources for Academic Writers
• Academic Skills Advising – Common areas addressed during appointments: Time management, organization, study skills, exam techniques, stress and anxiety