Register for Orientation

All full-time, undergraduate students attending Boston University starting in Fall 2025 are able register for Orientation via their MyBU Student Portal beginning May 2025. Boston University expects all new students to participate in their Orientation experience in its entirety. This experience includes completing the Online Orientation Course and attending on-campus Orientation. In order to register for Orientation, new students must complete the following steps in order. Please read carefully and reach out to us with any questions!

• • Step 1: Submit your Enrollment Deposit Payment

    Paying your deposit reflects an initial commitment to Boston University. Once your deposit payment has been submitted, it usually takes 3–5 days for the payment to actually process and become reflected in all of the University systems. Take advantage of this processing period to complete the next step!

  • Step 2: Review the Orientation Website

    Be sure to review all of the information on the Orientation website. The information on our site should help you understand what to expect. If you are unclear on anything you read, be sure to contact us before you register. We are happy to assist you with any questions/concerns.

  • Step 3: Wait for the Email Invitation

    Once your enrollment deposit has processed, you will receive an email from BU IT [ithelp@bu.edu] inviting you to set up your BU email and sign up for Orientation. Do not lose this email! It contains a link that is unique to you. This link will begin the process of creating your permanent “@bu.edu” email address.

  • Step 4: Create your BU Email

    You must activate your Early Access account and then confirm you have read the Boston University Google Apps Acceptable Use and Data Security agreement. This will then give you access to BU Google Apps including BU Google Mail to access your University email account, which will be the primary method BU will use to communicate with you going forward. For more details, check out this comprehensive explanation of setting up your account.

    If you encounter any issues setting up your email account, please feel free to contact the Information Services & Technology (IS&T) IT Help Center.

  •  Step 5: Recommended- Submit your Vaccination Documentation

    Using your new BU email account and Kerberos password, you can now log in and upload your incoming health requirements via Patient Connect. Boston University highly recommends everyone stay up to date on all CDC COVID-19 vaccination recommendations. Please review the Student Health Services website for the most up to date information regarding University standards and COVID-19 guidance.

  •  Step 6: Register for Orientation

    Using your new BU email account and Kerberos password again, you can now log in and complete the Orientation registration form via MyBU Student Portal. Registrations are not considered complete until they have been submitted, so don’t forget to click the Submit button once you have completed your form. Once you have submitted, you will be able to make changes to your registration on your own up until August 1, 2025. If you would like to make any changes to your registration after August 1, 2025 please contact us.
    

    Don’t forget to to submit your Terrier ID photo via these directions. You will get your Terrier Card at your check-in location during move-in. Please consider submitting your photo as soon as possible.

    Still have questions? Get answers to frequently asked questions or contact us!