News and Announcements
Fall 2016 leave of absence or withdrawal
Students considering a Fall 2016 leave or withdrawal should speak with a USC staff member before the end of the semester. It is important to discuss options and implications in the spring, and the best timeline for finalizing a decision and updating records before August 1. In addition to the regular drop in hours offered in the second half of April, we will offer expanded drop in hours during the May study break and finals period. Check back on May 1 for a listing of the expanded drop in times.
Special drop-in hours for week of April 11th
The deadline to arrange a Spring 2016 leave of absence or University withdrawal is Wednesday, April 13th at 5 p.m. The USC is offering additional drop-in hours the week of April 11th in order to best assist students who need to finalize paperwork by the University deadline. Inquiries regarding Spring 2016 leaves and withdrawals will be prioritized during these special drop-in hours.
| Monday, April 11th | 9 - 10:30 a.m. | 2 - 3:30 p.m. |
| Tuesday, April 12th | 9 - 10:30 a.m. | 2 - 3:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, April 13th | 9 - 10:30 a.m. | 2 - 3:30 p.m. |
The regular USC drop-in schedule (Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, 9-10:30 a.m.) will resume beginning April 14th.
Leave of absence/withdrawals after holiday housing closure – Spring 2018
Students who arrange a spring leave of absence or withdrawal after December 22 should move out of their on-campus residences within 48 hours. Apartment style residences, including 25 Buick Street and 33 Harry Agganis Way are open during Intersession; dormitory style residences are closed between December 22 and January 11 so students must plan their move out between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Friday, January 12, when dormitory residences re-open.
Intersession closure – 5 p.m. 12/22/17
Boston University will be closed for Intersession beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 22, 2017 and will re-open on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018. If you contact us during Intersession, we will receive your message and respond after we re-open on Tuesday the 2nd.
Undergraduate students wishing to take a leave of absence or withdraw for the Spring 2018 semester should contact us promptly when we re-open from Intersession so we can help you with all necessary steps. If you have previously discussed your plans with a USC Associate Director and just need to complete the required paperwork to finalize your decision, you may click here to access the Spring 2018 Leave of Absence / Withdrawal Request Form. Please note that in order to access the form you will need to enter your BU login and Kerberos password.
Move out date for students not returning in spring – 12/20/15
Students taking a Spring 2016 leave of absence (or withdrawing) who live in on-campus housing must complete residence check-out and return of keys prior to residences closing for Fall semester by Sunday, December 20th at noon.
Updated hours for Spring 2016 leaves or withdrawals
Due to the increase in office traffic as the semester winds to a close, we will be assisting students with Spring 2016 leaves of absence and withdrawals on a drop-in basis during business days between the hours of 9 and 10:30 a.m. and 2 and 3:30 p.m. on Monday, December 14 through Wednesday, December 23. If your inquiry is less time-sensitive, we suggest contacting us by phone to arrange an appointment.
Fall 2015 Leave of Absence/Withdrawal Deadline – 12/1
Undergraduate students wishing to take a leave of absence or withdraw for the Fall 2015 semester must do so prior to the semester deadline of 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1. Students with on-campus housing assignments must also complete residence check-out and return of keys within 48 hours upon arranging the leave/withdrawal. If you are considering a Fall 2015 semester leave of absence or withdrawal and have not already spoken to an associate director, please review the information available on our website and then contact the office before Thanksgiving Break, so that we can discuss your plans and assist you with the necessary paperwork.
Due to the increase in office traffic surrounding the December 1st deadline, we will assist students with Fall 2015 leaves of absences and withdrawals following the Thanksgiving Break on a drop-in basis on Monday, November 30 and Tuesday, December 1, between the hours of 9 and 11 a.m. and 2 and 4:00 p.m.
First Gen Connect Fall Social
Join us for our annual First Gen Connect Fall Social!
Wednesday, September 9
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Yawkey Center for Student Services
100 Bay State Road
Room 101
Meet other incoming first generation college students and the University Service Center staff, connect with the upperclassmen in our Volunteer Corps, and above all else, grab some pizza.
This is the first of many First Gen Connect events happening this year. Come learn about the program and how you can benefit from it and see what the First Gen Connect community has to offer!
We hope to see you there!
First Gen Connect Welcome Visits during Orientation
The University Service Center and First Gen Connect are happy to welcome our 2015-2016 first gen Terriers, students who are the first, or among the very first, generation in their families to attend college. We want to celebrate your achievements and welcome you and your family to our vibrant BU community!
Join us for our Summer 2015 Welcome Visits, being hosted most Wednesdays and Fridays in June and July. Stop by to introduce yourselves, meet our staff, and learn about the First Gen Connect program. Families are welcome to visit too; we’ll have a parent newsletter sign up available and staff will be available to answer questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with members of the University community while you are visiting campus this summer!
| Summer 2015 Welcome Visits at the University Service Center 881 Commonwealth Avenue, Lower Level |
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| Wednesdays 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. |
Fridays 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. |
| June 10 | June 12 |
| June 17 | June 19 |
| June 24 | June 26 |
| July 8 | July 10 |
| July 15 | July 17 |
| July 22 | July 24 |
| -- | July 31 |
Fall 2015 leave of absence and withdrawal inquiries
End of semester drop-in hours
USC regular weekly drop-in hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday between 9–10:30 a.m., as noted below. Students can stop by with any and all inquiries.
Students who are considering Fall 2015 leaves of absence or withdrawals should touch base with a USC staff member before going home for the summer—we can discuss options and implications now, and the best timeline for finalizing a decision and updating records before August 1. For your convenience at this busy time of year, we’ve added additional afternoon drop-in hours during the week of May 3 (bolded dates below):
- Monday, April 27 9–10:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, April 28 9–10:30 a.m.
- Thursday, April 30 9–10:30 a.m.
- Friday, May 1 9–10:30 a.m.
- Monday, May 4 9–10:30 a.m. and 2–3:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 5 9–10:30 a.m. and 2–3:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 6 2–3:30 p.m.
- Thursday, May 7 9–10:30 a.m. and 2–3:30 p.m.
- Friday, May 8 9–10:30 a.m. and 2–3:30 p.m.
Of course you can always reach us by phone at 617-358-1818, weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Best of luck with your final papers, projects, and exams as Spring 2015 courses come to a close!