Welcome to the Office of the Dean of Students

Located within the George Sherman Union, the Office of the Dean of Students is at the heartbeat of student life. The Office of the Dean of Students (DOS) and the Division of Student Affairs (DSA) support student life on campus. Our team is here to help students navigate the vibrant, dynamic community at BU. Whether a student is seeking support for challenges encountered or finding community at one of our many clubs or centers, our mission is to inspire confidence, curiosity, and a sense of belonging. We aim to empower students to overcome challenges, advocate for themselves, and engage in legacy leaving work. Our doors are always open. Our team is here to cheer them on, celebrate the wins, and make sure students find their greatest sense of belonging.

The DSA reports to DOS under Dean Campbell-Foster’s leadership. Learn more about how we can help you, our staff, and how to contact us. We hope you’ll come get to know us.

Strategic Priorities

Emphasize Self-efficacy

We enrich the student experience by nurturing a strong belief in every student’s ability to overcome challenges, responsibly advocate for themselves, and engage confidently and curiously in our global community.

Commit to Student Prosperity

We commit to sustaining an environment where every student can thrive. We intentionally cultivate supportive communities, serve as positive influences, and prioritize student learning, development and education throughout the co-curricular experience. The result is a more affirming and equitable student community where everyone is valued and served.

Create a Culture of Care

At the heart of our division is empathy, driving us to build meaningful relationships with students, providing personalized support to scaffold their experience, and connecting them with resources they need to thrive personally and academically. 

Empowering Talent

Our division is dedicated to recruiting, onboarding, continuously developing, and retaining a workforce that is essential to delivering a top-tier experience for our students. 

Innovating for the Future

Student Affairs strives to be an agile division, proactively evolving within a culture of continuous improvement

Storytelling that Resonates

We share our unique story with various audiences, across a variety of mediums. Through detailed assessment outcomes, individual student stories, and staff achievements, we will craft a compelling Student Affairs narrative that articulates our brand and impact.