Whether you’re an undergraduate or a graduate student, there are many opportunities to get involved, stay connected, and make the most of your time at BU Wheelock and at Boston University. Here, you’ll find information about student organizations, leadership opportunities, events, and community initiatives that allow you to connect with peers who share your interests and passions. Whether you’re looking to build professional skills, explore new activities, or simply find ways to engage on campus, this content is designed to help you thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Undergraduates
At BU Wheelock, undergraduate students have a wide range of opportunities to enrich their college experience beyond the classroom. From joining student organizations and participating in leadership programs to attending workshops, social events, and community service initiatives, there are countless ways to connect with peers and explore your interests. Getting involved not only helps you build lasting friendships and professional skills but also allows you to make a meaningful impact within the BU community and beyond.
Learn more BU Wheelock’s clubs and activities for undergraduate students.
Graduate Students
Graduate students at BU Wheelock will find many opportunities to support connection, professional growth, and personal well-being. Foster meaningful relationships and enrich your overall graduate experience while staying connected to the vibrant BU Wheelock community and to the greater BU community.
- Graduate Student Life at BU has many resources related to graduate student groups and associations, living in Boston, and more.
- BU Wheelock hosts affinity groups for our community interested in building networks, supporting one another, and honing skills. Affinity groups are open to all graduate students. Learn more about BU Wheelock affinity groups.
Life in Boston
As the largest city in New England and one of the most distinctive metropolitan areas in the world, Boston glories in its traditions and bursts with modern vitality. Home to more than 60 colleges and universities, the “Hub”—as the city is often called—is a thriving intellectual and cultural center that maintains a small-town feel through its diverse and charming neighborhoods.
Graduate students, learn more about Boston-area neighborhoods, housing, transportation, and other information by visiting Living in Boston.
Arts
Explore visual arts, music, theater, dance, and film both on and off campus. The arts are an exciting part of life at BU, with opportunities to attend performances, visit galleries, or get involved in creative groups across campus. And get information about discounts and memberships throughout Boston. Visit BU’s Office for the Arts.
Transportation
Boston University offers a range of transportation resources to help students get around easily, including BU Shuttle (BUS) routes that connect campuses and nearby neighborhoods. Students can also take advantage of discounted public transit passes, bike-friendly programs, and accessibility services to support different transportation needs. Visit BU’s Transportation Services.
BU and Boston Athletics
Boston University’s campus is just steps from historic Fenway Park, and Boston and the surrounding areas are home to numerous championship-winning sports teams, including the Red Sox (learn how to get discounted tickets), Patriots, Bruins, and Celtics. Not only that, you’ll want to check out BU’s athletic teams—whether it’s hockey, basketball, or soccer, it’s always a fun time to cheer on our own Boston University Terriers.