Student Organizations.
BUSPH’s active and engaged student body participates in many student organizations. A BUSPH student organization is a group that has relevance to the student body at SPH, is consistent with the mission of the School, and is run, organized, and facilitated by students. Participants in each organization determine its goals and structure. They may focus on public health issues, common interests, or identities. They may also focus on community organizing, intervention, or participation in curriculum issues. For more information about Student Organizations at SPH, contact Assistant Dean of Students, Mary Murphy-Phillips, mcmurph@bu.edu.
Student Organization Fair
Student Organization Fairs are held once at the beginning of each semester for student organizations to promote and connect with interested students. The Student Organization Fair is an interactive fair for students to find out information about involvement and make connections.
The Spring 2026 Student Organization Fair will be announced soon!
BUSPH Student Organizations
Quick Links:
Guidelines For Starting a New Student Organization
For Current Student Organizations:
Reserve meeting or event space
Submit Student Event/announcement
Student Organization Contacts & Social Media List
Resources for Student Organization Leaders
- Amazon Order Form
- University Policy: Any purchase from Amazon must be done through the University’s
Amazon Business account; there will be no personal reimbursements for Amazon purchases
made on personal credit cards.
- When do I submit this form? After your budgets have been approved, your group must submit this form at least 2 weeks before an event to account for delivery.
- Reimbursement Approval Form: To apply for reimbursement, your purchase must be approved by the Graduate Student Life office prior to purchasing. This form must be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to event. All requirements of reimbursement process are stated on this form.
- View the BU Medical Campus Alcohol Guidelines and Application to Serve or Consume Alcohol
- Gift Card Form: All orders must be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance due to the new university ordering process
Eligibility: You must already have funding approved for your purchase. Additionally, Student Organizations can only order gift cards from the National Gift Card Center please refer to the website for an eligible vendor. Gift cards are for students only.
- Student Org Requirements
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- Must be in good academic standing
- Hold General Board meetings
- Bring members together for social/educational engagement opportunities around the philosophy of your organization
- Foster an atmosphere of caring, inclusivity, and positive relationships among the members
- Establish continuity
- Your role indicates your commitment to representing the school.
- Participate in Graduate Student Life sponsored events when asked
- Includes but not limited to Orientation/Commencement Activities, Resource/Org Fair, National Public Health Week, Training & Org Transitions
- Student Leadership Training Spring 2025
Ordering Food for Student Events
SPH Student Organizations must use this form to place all food order requests. All food order requests must be placed at least 7 business days prior to the scheduled event. If your event is taking place within 7 business days, you will need to submit a reimbursement request instead. Please contact Ashley Leonard at aleonar@bu.edu if this is the case.