Offices

The BU Wheelock Dean’s Office is the center of the college’s administration and strategic leadership. The office works on matters such as academic priorities, faculty leadership, budgeting, partnerships, fundraising, and representing Wheelock within the broader Boston University administration.

BU Wheelock’s dean is Penny A. Bishop. Learn more about Dean Bishop.

Contact the BU Wheelock Dean’s Office: Steve Roeder, Executive Assistant to the Dean, sroeder@bu.edu

The Development & Alumni Relations Office at BU Wheelock is responsible for building relationships with alumni, donors, and supporters of the college. It raises financial support for scholarships, academic programs, research, and other college priorities. It also keeps BU Wheelock’s large global alumni community connected to the college through events, networking opportunities, communications, and more.

For information about how to make a gift to BU Wheelock, visit Giving.

For news and information for alumni, visit Alumni Resources.

BU Wheelock’s Marketing & Communications Office manages how the college communicates with its various audiences—students, prospective students, alumni, faculty, staff, the media, donors, and the general public.

• For general inquiries from the public, email edcomm@bu.edu
• For members of the media on deadline, contact Sofia Romero, senior director of marketing & communications, at 617-353-3246

Faculty and staff seeking marketing and communications information and resources, please visit Faculty/Staff Resources.

The Research Office at BU Wheelock supports the college’s research and scholarship activities. It helps faculty, staff, and students succeed as researchers and investigators by providing guidance, resources, funding support, and assistance with grants and research administration.

To learn more, visit the Research Office.

The Strategic Partnerships & Community Engagement (SPACE) Office at BU Wheelock promotes and facilitates partnerships with community, local government, international educational institutions, and the private sector. Visit the Strategic Partnerships & Community Engagement Office.

Helps graduate and undergraduate students from all academic programs meet challenges and achieve goals as they progress toward earning their degree. For more information and to contact a staff member, visit Student Services.

Student-centered outreach programs and research work that aim to improve educational outcomes for students traditionally underserved by US higher education. Visit College Access & Student Success.

Works closely with the Office of the University Registrar on graduate and undergraduate student registration, scheduling, records, graduation, and more. Visit the Data & Enrollment Management/Registrar.

Contact: wherec@bu.edu or call 617-353-4235

Provides information for prospective master’s and doctoral students, including application requirements and deadlines, and financial assistance.

• Graduate Admissions: email whegrad@bu.edu or call 617-353-4237
• Graduate Financial Aid: email wheaid@bu.edu

Learn about BU Wheelock’s Graduate Admissions & Financial Aid.

The Professional Preparation Office provides expert guidance and support for students interested in field-based experiences and obtaining licensure. Visit the Professional Preparation Office.

Contact: email edlic@bu.edu or call 617-353-3239