Boston University offers a variety of convenient services designed to make your time here as comfortable as possible. We provide amenities such as wireless internet access, student work stations, access to multiple research libraries, an email account, mail services, laundry facilities, and tutoring. Students in high school programs can also access support from offices like Disability & Access Services and Student Health Services.<\/p>\n
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The George Sherman Union (GSU), located at 775 Commonwealth Avenue, is a central hub for student life. Along with hosting frequent lectures and events, the GSU is home to 8 different types of dining options, a City Convenience store, a student organization tabling area known as “The Link,” as well as study lounges and work spaces.<\/p>\n
The GSU also houses the Dean of Students office; the Student Leadership & Impact Center; Orientation Office; Catering; Dining Services; the BU Office of the Arts<\/a>; the BU Hub<\/a>; and the undergraduate Student Government office.<\/p>\n University-sponsored groups and external organizations are able to reserve conference rooms for meetings and seminars through Events & Conferences.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n You can receive mail at the dorm, and your mailbox number will be given to you (this will be different from your room number) upon arrival. Only after check-in will the mailroom be able to collect your mail; please wait until your arrival to give out your mailing address. Personal mail for students should NOT be sent to the Summer Term office.<\/p>\n Name <\/div>\n<\/div>\n Washers and dryers are available for your convenience. There are double-load washers and dryers in each residence. The washers and dryers cost $1.75 per load and accept quarters or Convenience Points, which can be added to the student ID via Give the Point. You will need to provide your own laundry detergent. You can either bring detergent with you or buy it at nearby stores<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n If you need spending money, wiring services are available. We recommend using MoneyGram<\/a> or Western Union<\/a>.<\/p>\n The nearest MoneyGram service location is on campus:<\/strong><\/p>\n CVS The nearest Western Union service location is off campus:<\/strong><\/p>\n 7-Eleven #33615 Program assistants are available to accompany students to CVS or 7-Eleven.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\nMail<\/h2>
Mailing Address:<\/h3>\n
\nBox #: S-xxxx (on room key envelope received at check-in)
\nBuilding Name
\nStreet Address
\nBoston, MA 02215<\/p>\nLaundry<\/h2>
Wiring money<\/h2>
\n900 Commonwealth Avenue
\nBoston, MA 02215
\n617-232-2100<\/p>\n
\n532 Commonwealth Avenue
\nBoston, MA 02115
\n617-267-5158<\/p>\nBoston University\u2019s Emergency Alert System<\/h2>