Your alumni benefits

As a BU alum, you’re a lifelong member of the University community, and you deserve the best possible home on campus. What better home than the beloved BU Castle? With its grand opening in the fall of 2018, this century-old gem has been restored to its original elegance—and updated to be fully handicapped accessible—to house the Dahod Family Alumni Center. This respite for all BU alumni is truly yours: a place to meet with friends, reconnect with your alma mater, enjoy a stylish meal at the BU Club or stop by for a casual bite and beer at the newly renovated Fuller’s BU Pub.

A state-of-the-art, multipurpose sports and entertainment center, Agganis Arena is a staple of the University—and BU alums can take advantage of all that it has to offer long after graduation.

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Get the inside look at what’s coming up at Agganis with this free email subscription service. You’ll receive information about:

• Advance emails regarding upcoming events
• Exclusive insider news
• Special deals and and offers for tickets and gifts
• Online contests and prizes

Located at 910 Commonwealth Avenue directly across the street from BU’s Fitness & Recreation Center, Barnes & Noble at Boston University boasts over 100,000 titles—as well as all the BU swag you could hope for. The bookstore offers hats, shirts, and a range of gifts and clothing geared to every school on the Charles River and BUMC campuses.

With more than two million books, journals, electronic, and other non-print sources, the BU Libraries are ranked 70th out of more than 3,000 libraries in North America. Plus, we’re the second largest academic library in the Boston area, after Harvard. Click the button below to learn more about accessing the BU Libraries.

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If you’re an alum or member of the BUSRFS and plan to visit the University, you may request in advance to receive a 50% discount validation from posted daily parking rates for use at select BU garages and lots*.

To request an alumni/retiree discount validation, please complete and submit this form a minimum of three business days in advance of your visit to allow for review and approval. Once approved, the requester will receive an email with a validation QR code for use on the date requested.

Please note that the Alumni/Retiree Parking Discount is for alumni and BU retired faculty and staff who are returning to visit campus or the University area.

BU garages and lots that allow for alumni/retiree discount validation use (as well as their restrictions) are as follows:

• Agganis Arena Garage and Outer Lot (Lots A and C-2)
  • Not valid during Arena Events
• Langsam Garage (Lot B)
  • Not valid during Arena Events
• Warren Towers Garage (Lot K)
  • No parking before 4 pm on weekdays
  • Not valid during Fenway Events (including Red Sox games)

For question regarding parking please contact:

Parking & Transportation Services
1019 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
www.bu.edu/parking
parking@bu.edu
T: 617-353-2160
F: 617-353-6677

BU Events & Conferences specialize in creating unique and memorable meeting and event spaces that cater to a variety of needs. As a BU alum, you are eligible for discounted Facility Usage Fees. Their dedicated Events Specialists are here to guide you every step of the way in arranging catering, audio-visual, parking, and other needs to make your event seamless and successful.

BU’s stunning Dahod Family Alumni Center at the Castle is the perfect venue for weddings, milestone events, corporate retreats, and more. The Metcalf Trustee Ballroom & Lounge is another exceptional option for weddings, milestone events, or conferences. For larger events, the George Sherman Union offers an ideal setting for conferences, awards events, or galas.

There are many other meeting and event spaces available, as well as classrooms and auditoria, that may be perfect for your event. Contact BU Events & Conferences to inquire about options and pricing.

Stay connected to Boston University with a discounted membership to the world-class Fitness and Recreation Center (FitRec). If you graduated within the past two years from Boston University you are eligible for our Young Alumni membership rate, saving over 35% off the regular alumni plan! The Center offers:

• Two-story cardiovascular fitness and weight training center
• Family programming
• Competition and recreation pools
• Indoor jogging track
• Personal training
• Climbing wall
• Two gymnasiums with seven multipurpose courts
• Racquetball and squash
• Hundreds of recreational classes including yoga, fitness, dance, and cycling

Learn more and sign up

Discover BU’s diverse range of summer camps and programs that cater to K–12 students across a variety of disciplines.

Catch all the exciting men’s hockey action with full or half-season packages. Recent grads (anyone who has graduated in the last 10 years) can get a substantial discount on season tickets, with a full-season package for as little as $99 (a $300 discount)! Purchase your tickets on Ticketmaster.

BU Connects is a platform exclusively for Boston University alumni, students, faculty, and staff that brings Terriers together for personal and professional networking on a global scale. Within the platform, you can find or post a job, find or become a mentor, connect with others based on a shared interest or identity, and much more!

All BU alumni can keep your @bu.edu Gmail address and continue using it to access your Google email, Google Calendar and Google Contacts post-graduation. Alumni will no longer have access to additional Google apps including Google Drive, Shared Drive or Google photos to store information on beginning June 1, 2024.

There are countless ways to show your BU pride! Select an iconic BU building as your next Zoom background, spend some time playing with our online puzzle, or download one of our coloring pages to get your creative juices flowing. Explore the library of digital downloads.

These Boston-area hotels offer special rates and discounts to the Boston University community, as well as their family and friends.

AC Hotel Boston
225 Albany Street
Boston, MA 02118
617-848-9063
16% off the best available rate for BU alumni
Call 617-848-9063 to make a reservation and reference “BU5”.
No blackout dates.

AC Hotel Cleveland Circle
395 Chestnut Hill Avenue
Boston, MA 02135
617-730-3660
20% off the best available rate for BU alumni
Call 617-730-3660 to make a reservation and reference “BU5”.
Blackout dates: 9/23/21 to 9/27/21
Book online.

Cambria Hotel
6 West Broadway
Boston, MA 02127
617-752-6681
10% off the best available rate for BU alumni
Book online.

AC Hotel Boston Cleveland Circle
395 Chestnut Hill Avenue
Boston, MA 02135
617-730-3660 use code BU5

Courtyard by Marriott –  Brookline
40 Webster Street
Coolidge Corner
Boston, MA 02116
617-734-1393 use code BU5
Rates vary

Club Quarters Hotel Boston
161 Devonshire Street
Boston, MA 02110
617-960-02110 ask for Boston University discounted rate

Courtyard Boston Copley Square
88 Exeter Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-437-9300
BU alumni receive 5% off the best available rate. Call to make a reservation, reference promotion code BU5.

The Inn at Brookline
1200 Beacon Street
Brookline, MA 02446
10% off best available rate, pending availability
Call 855-213-0582 to book a reservation

The Inn at Longwood Inn at Longwood Medical
342 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
617-731-4700
BU alumni and guests receive a 15% discount off the best available rate
Book your reservation now. Booking code BUC

Marriott Courtyard Boston – South Boston
63R Boston Street
Boston, MA 02125
617-436-8200
Call for preferred BU rates with code BU5

Marriott Courtyard, Brookline
40 Webster Street
Brookline, MA 02446
617-734-1393
Call for preferred BU rates and reference code BU5

Residence Inn, Boston Back Bay/Fenway
125 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
BU alumni receive a discount of 15% off of the regular published rate based on availability

The Verb Hotel
1271 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02215
617-566-4500
15% discount for BU alumni; use the code BOSF

Back Bay Hilton
40 Dalton Street
Boston, MA 02115
617-236-1100, 800-874-0663
BU alumni receive 10% off the regular rate. Book online.

Hotel Commonwealth
500 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
617-933-5000
BU alumni receive discounted rates of  20% off best available rate depending on time of year
Call 617-933-5000 to make a reservation and reference code BacktoBU21.

Hyatt Regency, Cambridge
575 Memorial Drive
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-492-1234
BU alumni receive 25% off the best available rate based on availability. 
Blackout dates: College graduation weekends, Reunion weekends, Parents weekends, Boston Marathon, Regatta Weekend.
When calling, reference ID #63114 for the BU rate 

Westin Copley Place
10 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
800-228-3000
BU alumni receive 5% off best available rates.
No blackout dates.
Call 617-262-9600 and reference Boston University

Real Estate Advantage is a real estate and moving services benefit program available nationwide to Boston University alumni and immediate family. If you are thinking about buying or selling a home, let the professionals at Real Estate Advantage help you with your decision and guide you through the buying, selling and moving process.

Learn more

• Home purchase and home sale assistance from experienced realtors
• Cash rebate when you buy or sell a home, and two rebates if you do both
• Closing cost credits when you finance or refinance
• Moving assistance facilitated by top van lines
• Access to a variety of insurance products
• Support, advocacy and coordination of your preferred services provided by your own Real Estate Advantage Specialist

Visit our website for more information on Real Estate Advantage or to register for services. A Real Estate Advantage Specialist is ready to assist you at (800) 396-0960, or email RealEstate-Advantage@NEMoves.com.

*Registration is required prior to speaking with a real estate agent to ensure program eligibility. The Real Estate Advantage Program is a free, no-obligation benefits program offered in all states through Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. The ability to pay a cash rebate may be modified or prohibited by law in some states. Closing cost credits are available on qualifying loan programs only.©2014 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker^® and the Coldwell Banker logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. If your property is listed with a real estate broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers. We are happy to work with them and cooperate fully.

BU alumni receive a discounted Zipcar membership. Zipcar offers self-service access to cars by the hour or the day.

Zipcar is a car-sharing program, an alternative to car ownership that gives you wheels when you want them. Cars are self-service and on-demand (the keys are right inside the cars!).

Gas, insurance, maintenance, and 180 miles/day are included in every reservation. As a Zipcar member, you’ll have access to our vehicles 24/7.

Cars are located in easy-to-find parking spaces in neighborhoods throughout Boston, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, and Washington, DC. It’s owning a car without the headaches and costs. Find cars near you and learn more or join.

• • To reduce demand for on-campus parking and alleviate congestion.
  • It’s a sustainable alternative transportation solution that reduces your carbon footprint.
  • Zipcar provides a turnkey program that includes everything you need, even gas and insurance!
  • There are flexible programs for faculty and staff.
  • The online application and approval process is quick and easy.
  • Get 24/7 access to Zipcars parked all over the city! Simply reserve online, let yourself in with your Zipcard and drive. Our low hourly and daily rates always include gas and insurance.

From commercial real estate, to television, marketing, finance, and more—learn the tricks of the trade from professional coaches, professors, and industry experts within the Terrier community. See what’s available.

There are many ways alumni can continue their education at Boston University’s schools and colleges. Metropolitan College offers BU alumni the chance to audit classes for academic enrichment at a discounted rate. Audited classes are neither graded nor offered for college credit and are offered during fall and spring semesters.

Additionally, if you are 58 or over, you can also join the Boston University Evergreen program. Students can audit classes on the Charles River Campus or participate in the specifically designed Evergreen Seminar.

Many career webinars are recorded and available for viewing at your convenience. Our on-demand library contains 100+ hours of insider advice from alumni career experts.

BU’s Center for Career Development provides a range of services to alumni. From searching for opportunities and posting resumes on Handshake to attending workshops and events or individual appointments, the CCD’s services help you continue to advance your career or plan your next move.

In a rapidly changing world, staying ahead demands innovation and transformation. Ask any industry leader: change requires ongoing learning, persistence and a little help. That’s why Boston University Questrom School of Business is committed to professional development opportunities that provide individuals and organizations with the tools they need to level up their careers and boost their organizations.

All BU students and alumni within one year of graduation are eligible to join Innovate@BU’s Innovation Pathway. This self-paced program is designed to help you launch your for-profit or nonprofit venture! Get access to their Innovation Handbook (an exclusive, curated guide of innovation and entrepreneurship resources), and get program updates and tips for making your application stand out.