AIM: Calendar & What to Expect

Each weekday, you’ll attend classes in the morning and experiential learning activities in the afternoon. We also offer lots of fun group events, so you can get to know your fellow students and become familiar with Boston.

Weeknights are free for homework, impromptu activities, and time with your friends until curfew. You can also participate in additional social activities with other pre-college students. Take a look at our Schedule of Social Events below to see the kinds of activities we have planned in previous summers.

Meals are provided by one of the dining halls, with a range of cuisines available that include vegetarian and vegan options. The dining staff can also accommodate food allergies and other dietary restrictions.

The bottom line: there’s plenty of free time to do your homework, enjoy the campus, and explore this amazing city. You can purchase a short-term membership to Boston University’s Fitness & Recreation Center, study at one of BU’s libraries, or relax on the “BU Beach,” a popular student hangout with views of the Charles River.

The schedule below will give you a good idea of what your days will look like:

Each weekday, you’ll attend classes in the morning and experiential learning activities in the afternoon. We also offer lots of fun group events, so you can get to know your fellow students and become familiar with Boston.

In the evenings, you can also participate in additional social activities with other pre-college students. Take a look at our Schedule of Social Events below to see the kinds of activities we have planned in previous summers.

Lunch is provided by one of the dining halls, with a range of cuisines available that include vegetarian and vegan options. The dining staff can also accommodate food allergies and other dietary restrictions.

The bottom line: there’s plenty of free time to do your homework, enjoy the campus, and explore this amazing city. You can purchase a short-term membership to Boston University’s Fitness & Recreation Center, study at one of BU’s libraries, or relax on the “BU Beach,” a popular student hangout with views of the Charles River.

The schedule below will give you a good idea of what your days will look like:

You are a hardworking, highly motivated student. But you’re also excited about exploring Boston and college life at BU.

We’ve got you covered. How does this sound? Group outings to Faneuil Hall and Newbury Street, movie and game nights in the dorm, basketball at FitRec, ultimate frisbee on the Boston Common—and so much more.

Take a look at the schedule of events from past summers—it will give you an idea of how you can spend your time when you’re here. Optional and impromptu events planned by the program assistants and staff also take place throughout the summer.

Note: We strive to build a close-knit community among AIM students, and as a result, participation is mandatory for some of our events. During free time, students will have an opportunity to participate in other activities—such as visiting museums, playing sports at FitRec, or exploring Boston’s neighborhoods.

Sample schedule of AIM events

In past summers, students in AIM had the opportunity to participate in the following social activities. Please note that activities may be different in summer 2026.

Week 1

• Student orientation activities
• Welcome Night Activities
• Visit to the Museum of Fine Arts
• Visit to the North End
• Boston Duck Tour
• Visit to Newbury Street

Week 2

• Red Sox game
• Visit to the Boston Common
• Visit to the Institute of Contemporary Art
• Trip to the New England Aquarium
• Boston Harbor Cruise

Week 3

• College admissions presentation from BU Admissions
• Visit to Harvard Square
• Visit to Faneuil Hall
• Movie night
• Final reception