Academic Student Services

You have access to 40 computer work stations for communication, coursework, and research on the first three floors of Mugar Memorial Library, 771 Commonwealth Avenue. Printing and document scanning services are available. An IT Help Center provides technology support (software, hardware, and account services).

If you bring your laptop to campus with you, wireless internet access is available across the entire campus.

Before arriving on campus, you will receive an email with information about setting up your BU account.

Be sure to set up your BU account when you receive this email, as this information will also be used to complete your Residence License Agreement for Housing.

Research in Science & Engineering (RISE) students should set up their BU account to access all mandatory safety training, which must be completed before arriving on campus.

Setting up a login account is required to access the wireless internet on campus.

There are library branches across the BU campus, providing access to millions of scholarly resources, including print and electronic books and academic journals, streaming video and audio, rare materials, and databases; and offering study and collaboration spaces for all students.

Mugar Memorial Library, BU’s largest library, is located centrally on the Charles River Campus and supports research in the humanities and social sciences at Boston University. Other library branches specialize in engineering, science, management, music, and education.

Librarians assist with papers and projects by providing research help in person, via chat, email, text, phone, and Zoom. Librarians also create guides with curated resources for your classes and hold workshops.

Mugar Memorial Library

771 Commonwealth Avenue
617-353-2700
bu.edu/library/mugar-memorial

For details on the other branch libraries, collections, and services on campus, visit bu.edu/library.

The store offers one-stop shopping for your academic needs. Course materials, general reading books, notebooks, and other supplies are available at the Boston University Campus Store, located at 910 Commonwealth Avenue.

For more information (including summer hours), visit bu.bncollege.com, call 617-616-9925 email bksbu@bncollege.com.

For High School Honors students only.

The ERC helps BU students develop the range and depth of academic skills required by the University’s rigorous programs.

The free services and programs are designed to help students discover successful strategies not only for what to learn but how to learn. Services are run by a team of seasoned professionals, graduate students, and undergraduate student leaders.

The ERC is located on the 5th floor of the Yawkey Center for Student Services at 100 Bay State Road.

For more information about the ERC’s programs and services and to search for peer tutoring and writing assistance appointments, please visit the ERC website. The ERC can also be reached at 617-353-7077. During the summer, the ERC is available Monday through Friday, 9 am–5 pm.

For High School Honors students only.

The CAS Center for Writing, at 100 Bay State Road on the third floor, offers one-on-one tutorials free of charge to all students enrolled in Writing Program courses (CAS WR 111, WR 112, WR 120, WR 151, WR 152, and WR 153). Students enrolled in other CAS courses may also use the Writing Center, but only on a drop-in basis by requesting an appointment here: https://www.bu.edu/writingprogram/the-writing-center/walk-in-appointment/.

Boston University is committed to ensuring that students with disabilities have equal access to all opportunities the University has to offer. Disability & Access Services (DAS) works to provide services and support to ensure that students are able to access and participate in the opportunities available at BU. 

In keeping with this objective, students are expected and encouraged to utilize the resources of DAS to the degree they determine necessary. Although a significant degree of independence is expected of students, Disability & Access Services is available to assist, should the need arise. Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact DAS to discuss support services and accommodations they may need relating to their academics, including assistive technology, classroom modifications, and exam accommodations. Housing accommodations can also be requested for students with a documented qualifying disability (or disabilities), including temporary injuries, that impact their residential environment. 

Students are encouraged to start the process as early as possible, and meet with DAS remotely to ensure that accommodations are set up in time for the start of their program. Accommodations are provided on a case-by-case basis depending on the individual’s diagnosis and documented needs.  

To begin the process, a student must have a BU ID, which is required to access and submit the application. The BU ID number is usually assigned within 10 days after a student has accepted their offer of admission to their Summer Term program.  

What is the process for registering with DAS? 

• Step 1: Application – Once the student receives their BU ID number, the student can complete the application through the DAS website.
• Step 2: Documentation – The student must upload all supporting medical documentation from their treating provider. Disability documentation forms are available on the DAS website.
• Step 3: Registration – The student must meet with DAS:

• • The student must call the DAS office to schedule an appointment. 

• • The coordinator meets with the student in person (only if student lives locally) or remotely 

• • The student MUST be in attendance at the meeting with DAS. Parent can attend as a guest in the meeting, but this is a student-led meeting. 

• • Appointments are typically scheduled within one week of submitting their supporting documentation. However, during peak times (start of summer), this might take 2-3 weeks or more. Disability & Access Services may be reached at 617-353-3658, by email at access@bu.edu, or at bu.edu/disability. You can also visit in person at 25 Buick Street, Suite 300, Boston, MA 02215.  

Please note that DAS is not able to diagnose or treat medical or mental health conditions. They are only able to provide services after a disability has been diagnosed and documentation has been provided.