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BU IS WHERE IT ALL BEGINS.
• Imagine studying at a prestigious, globally renowned university
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located right in the heart of Boston—a dynamic city that welcomes students from around the world.
• Picture yourself in a rigorous academic environment that
challenges you to realize your full potential as a student and a global citizen.
• Visualize a future where you accelerate your career with
internships, hands-on research opportunities, and connections to the brightest people in academia and industry.
COME FOR THE ACADEMICS. STAY FOR THE COMMUNITY. Boston University has the resources of a world-class research institution and the spirit of a tight-knit intellectual community. We’re committed to bringing students together and creating spaces that spark new connections. Whether you want to volunteer through our Student Leadership & Impact Center (SLIC), get advice from an academic advisor, or meet new friends during our Weeks of Welcome events, you can do it all (and so much more) at BU.
WONDERING WHO GETS INTO BU?
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BY THE NUMBERS. OF 3 1 140+ BU STUDENTS COME FROM
BU IS ONE OF ONLY THREE UNIVERSITIES IN BOSTON AND CAMBRIDGE NAMED TO THE PRESTIGIOUS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES
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GLIMPSE A SLICE OF CAMPUS LIFE. AND START THINKING ABOUT YOUR FUTURE AT BU.
The DeWolfe Boathouse is the perfect spot for cheering on BU Crew in the annual Head of the Charles Regatta. Enjoy the best views of Boston from the top floor of our most modern residence, StuVi2.
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The Terriers hockey team dominates on the ice at Agganis Arena.
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Former home to the Boston Braves baseball team, Nickerson Field is now used for varsity soccer and lacrosse— and Splash, where students can learn about and sign up for any of the 450+ clubs on campus.
BU is right on the Green Line of the MBTA subway, which makes getting around campus and the city a breeze.
State of the art in every way, the Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences is 100% fossil-fuel free and the coolest meeting spot on campus. We call it the BU Beach, you might call it grass. Everyone goes there to catch some rays and catch up with friends. 17
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1. West Campus: Home to three large residences and, more importantly, our famous West Burger.
2. Agganis Arena: Catch a concert or Terrier hockey (winners of more NCAA Division I national titles than any other eastern school). 3. FitRec: A premier fitness center complete with weight rooms, basketball courts, swimming pools, a climbing wall, indoor track, and more. 4. School of Hospitality Administration (SHA) 5. College of General Studies (CGS) 6. College of Fine Arts (CFA) 7. Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre 8. Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground: A cultural hub that embraces inclusion and encourages students to share their experiences.
How much do BU students love campus life? A lot. In fact, the vast majority of students live on campus for their entire undergrad experience.
• Four years of guaranteed housing • Meals for all dietary needs and including kosher and • 160 residences ranging from large schedules, vegan dining options housing communities to smaller specialty houses • Countless opportunities to explore interests, whether you want to • 30+ on-campus dining options, your run along the scenic Charles River,
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Cheer on our Division I hockey team. Meet friends for sushi at the GSU. Join one of more than 450 student clubs. There’s always something exciting to do at BU. Even better? There’s always someone new to meet. With students from more than 140 countries, you’ll gain new perspectives every single day.
BE YOURSELF. IN A PLACE THAT FEELS LIKE HOME.
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volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, or discuss the latest computer games
9. LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center
15. IDG Capital Student Innovation Center
22. Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences (Sargent)
10. Student Leadership & Impact Center (SLIC): Head over here to find out about any of 2,000 events held on campus every year or the many student clubs you can join.
16. Robotics & Autonomous Systems Teaching and Innovation Center (RASTIC)
23. Wheelock College of Education & Human Development (Wheelock)
11. George Sherman Union (GSU): The GSU has it all: an amazing food court, the Dean of Students office, and BU Central—the place to see live bands, comedy, and movies. 12. Mugar Memorial Library: More than 2 million volumes and the largest computer lab on the Charles River Campus are here. 13. Newbury Center: Resources to help first-generation students thrive. 14. Engineering Product Innovation Center (EPIC)
17. BU Admissions at the Alan & Sherry Leventhal Center 18. College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) 19. Marine Research Teaching Lab: Unique spot with a full aquarium underground. 20. Bay State Road: Along this tree-lined road of brownstones, you’ll find many specialty community residences, including WISE-UP (Women in Science & Engineering Upperclass) House and Classics House. 21. Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies (Pardee)
24. Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences (CDS) 25. Kilachand Honors College and Kilachand Hall (Kilachand) 26. Yawkey Center for Student Services: Get advice on choosing a major, find tutoring help and writing assistance, receive career coaching, and meet potential employers during job fairs. 27. Questrom School of Business (Questrom) 28. College of Communication (COM) 29. College of Engineering (ENG)
TRANSFORM YOUR FUTURE. LITERALLY. Many of the world’s top companies have offices in Boston. That means you can make powerful connections and pursue the hottest internships at places like Google, Museum of Fine Arts Boston, and CBS News. BU’s career support services offer everything you need to make an impact on your life now—and in the future.
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A BU education can be accessible to all. The BU Promise meets 100% of your demonstrated financial need, without loans, for all domestic first-time, first-year students. For qualifying students who complete the financial aid applications by their deadlines, the BU Promise offers aid packages based on each student’s financial circumstances. Students from families earning under $200,000 annually with typical assets can expect financial aid that covers full tuition and part of on-campus housing and dining costs. Families with a total income of $75,000 or less, with typical assets, can expect tuition, on-campus housing, and dining to be fully covered. Learn more at go.bu.edu/aid.
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Film & Television (includes production, writing, and management) (COM)
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Media Science (COM)
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Holocaust, Genocide & Human Rights Studies (CAS)
Middle East & North Africa Studies (Pardee)
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Middle Eastern and South Asian Languages & Literatures (CAS)
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CGS
College of General Studies
COM
College of Communication
Sargent Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
SHA School of Hospitality Administration *Interested in Hospitality? Transfer into SHA after your first or second year at another BU school or college.
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