If you are new to Boston University, the information below is designed to help you prepare for attending classes this summer. You’ll find instructions for obtaining your student ID and finding your classrooms, directions to the bookstore, and more.<\/p>\n
To proceed through the steps below, you’ll need your University ID number (or “U” number), which is a nine-character, computer-generated ID number assigned to BU students, faculty, and staff. Your \u201cU\u201d number is used for all University records, including registration and student financials.<\/p>\n
If you registered for courses using our online registration system, you already have a BU login and Kerberos password and are all set to use important BU resources such as the wireless network, the MyBU Student Portal<\/a>,\u00a0and course sites such as Blackboard Learn<\/a>. Note that if you are a visiting student, all email sent to your @bu.edu address is forwarded to your external email account.<\/p>\n If you do not have an active BU login and Kerberos password, please contact the IT Help Center by email (ithelp@bu.edu<\/a>) or phone (617-353-4357). You will need to have your BU ID number and photo identification available to establish your account.<\/p>\n More information about establishing your BU login account can be found here<\/a>. You’re also welcome to stop by one of the IT Help Center locations below.<\/p>\n 771 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215<\/strong> or<\/p>\n 179 Amory Street, Brookline, MA 02446<\/strong> Phone: 617-353-HELP (4357) Students studying in person this summer will need to obtain a BU student ID card, also known as a \u201cTerrier Card,\u201d to access University buildings and other resources. To ensure a BU student ID card is created for you, please upload a photo through the \u201cTerrier Card Center\u201d in the MyBU Student Portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n Instructions about the Terrier Card photo upload procedures and guidelines can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Once your uploaded materials have been approved, Terrier Cards will be available for pickup on campus at the start of the summer session. Students staying in University residences can pick up their Terrier Cards at their assigned residence hall when checking in. Students who are not staying in residence halls will receive an email with information on where and when they can pick up their cards.<\/p>\n If you have questions regarding your Terrier Card, please email tco@bu.edu<\/a> or call 617-353-9966.<\/p>\n If you have not already paid your bill, please visit Student Financials in person or click here<\/a> for more information about payment options.<\/p>\n 25 Buick Street, Suite 130 A late payment fee may be assessed to your student account if your Summer Term payment or receipt of settlement documentation is received after the payment deadline. The late fee schedule for summer 2026 will be available in the spring on the Student Financials website<\/a>.<\/p>\n You can buy or rent new, used, and digital textbooks for your courses at the Boston University Campus Store<\/a>, BU’s official campus bookstore. Course materials can be reserved ahead of time on the MyBU Student Portal<\/a>; under the “My Academics” tab, choose “My Courses” and then “Buy Books.” You can also view and order your textbooks by entering your course information in the Find Course Materials<\/a> section of the Campus Store’s website.<\/p>\n 910 Commonwealth Avenue You’ll want to make sure you know where to go\u2014and when\u2014on the first day of classes. You can check your course schedule and classroom location under the “My Academics” tab on the MyBU Student Portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n Please use the following links to match your building code with the appropriate location to find your class.<\/p>\nIT Help Center<\/h4>\n
\n(inside Mugar Memorial Library)<\/p>\n
\n(across from the College of Fine Arts)<\/p>\n
\nEmail: ithelp@bu.edu<\/a>
\nWebsite: bu.edu\/tech<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n2. Upload photo for your student ID: the Terrier Card<\/h3>\n
Things to do when you arrive on campus<\/h2>\n
1. Pay your bill<\/h3>\n
Student Financials<\/h4>\n
\nBoston, MA 02215
\nPhone: 617-353-2264
\nFax: 617-353-3313
\nEmail: studenta@bu.edu<\/a>
\nWebsite: bu.edu\/studentfinancials<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n2. Buy or rent course materials<\/h3>\n
Boston University Campus Store<\/h4>\n
\nBoston, MA 02215
\nPhone: 617-616-9925
\nEmail: bksbu@bncollege.com<\/a>
\nWebsite: bu.bncollege.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n3. Check your schedule and locate your classes<\/h3>\n
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