Throughout the academic year, Core staff and faculty are available to answer student questions about credits, course planning, Hub completion and academic opportunities and options. The following links and points of contact are provided to help students find their pathway through Core and BU.
Resources for Students
Chris McMullen is the primary resource for students with advising questions. He is available by email or Zoom for consultations; to schedule an appointment or to submit a question, contact him via email: cmcmull@bu.edu
If you are unsure whether your question is academic-related, or if you’d like to request a meeting with a Core faculty member, email the Core main desk: core@bu.edu
- list of current course courses, with descriptions
- information about Core Minor options and the Core Honors program
- information about Core and the BU Hub
- factsheet: “How Core satisfies Hub” (updated 08.25.23)
- factsheet: “How Core Counts—Credit Equivalencies between Core Courses and Major Requirements”
- To learn about Core Minor options, contact advisor Catherine Klancer: chudak@bu.edu
- To learn about the Core Honors program, contact Honors Coordinator George Vahamikos: gtv@bu.edu
- If you are a current or prospective Core students and would like to learn how Core benefits students in particular concentrations you can email our staff to request to be put in touch with current students or recent alumni who are in the Core community and who are majoring in the department or program of your interest: core@bu.edu
Resources for Faculty and Staff
Departmental advisors and DUS personnel should note that it can be the case that credit equivalencies between major requirements and Core courses may not always be automatically reflected on Degree Advice. For clarification about the current status of a reported equivalency, or other questions about Core credits and course planning, faculty and staff are encouraged to reach out directly to Chris McMullen in the CAS Advising Office: cmcmull@bu.edu
- factsheet: “Talking Points for Campus Tour Guides” (updated in July 2023)
- factsheet: “Advising Tips for Core Faculty” (updated in February 2022)
All general questions about Core can be directed to our front desk: core@bu.edu