Health & Wellness

Boston University offers comprehensive health and wellness resources for high school summer program students, including access to the Fitness & Recreation Center, on-campus Student Health Services, and Disability & Access Services. With facilities for fitness, urgent care, and personalized support, students can stay active and receive essential care while on campus, ensuring a safe and supportive experience during their summer studies.

Fitness & Recreation Center (FitRec)

If you’re looking to integrate wellness into your summer routine, BU’s Fitness & Recreation Center (FitRec) is the place to go.

With approximately 270,000 square feet of space, FitRec offers an 18,000-square-foot weight and cardio room, two separate swimming pools, two multi-use gymnasiums with seven courts, an elevated 1/7 mile jogging track, racquetball and squash courts, and a 30-foot climbing wall. During the summer, FitRec is open Monday–Thursday, 6 am–10 pm; Friday, 6 am–8 pm; and Saturday–Sunday, 8 am–8 pm.

If you are a student in one of our Pre-College Programs, you must be at least 16 years of age to purchase a membership for FitRec use while you are on campus.

A complete list of summer 2026 programming will be available in the spring at bu.edu/fitrec.

Student Health Services (SHS)

Boston University Student Health Services at 881 Commonwealth Avenue is available for urgent care issues by appointment Monday through Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm (opens 10 am on Thursdays). Students must be accompanied by a program assistant when accessing services.

There is a $25 fee each time you visit SHS and there may be additional charges for medical supplies or immunizations. These charges will be billed to your student account. If you receive blood work, you will need to provide your insurance information as the laboratory will directly bill your insurance.

In the case of an emergency or the need for medical care on weekends or weekdays after closing hours, you will be taken to a local hospital emergency room, accompanied by a program assistant. If you are not feeling well, you should inform the on-call program assistant immediately.

To receive emergency hospital care, your parent or guardian must have completed the electronic Parental Consent to Treat form provided in the online enrollment portal. Students who do not submit all health forms in advance of arrival are not allowed to participate in the program. If you have any questions about our health forms, please feel free to contact our program staff at 617-353-1378.

Please inform us of any medical issues or concerns in the SchoolDocs online enrollment portal by May 1, 2026, so we can provide you with the best possible care.

Disability & Access Services (DAS)

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.