Serving as a Teaching Fellow in the Learn from Anywhere format will likely look different than teaching experiences you have had in the past. GRS, in partnership with colleagues across the University are working to provide you with information about these changes to ensure you have a smooth transition into the LfA format.

The Center for Teaching and Learning

To help faculty and TFs during the transition to remote teaching and the Learn from Anywhere framework, CTL has compiled a number of resources available on their website including guides for remote teaching in STEM, Teaching remotely for Accessibility, Equity, & Inclusion, and many more. A comprehensive list of these guides can be found here: http://www.bu.edu/ctl/continuity-of-teaching-resources/

On Campus Research

As of September 2021, BU Campus has fully returned to on-campus research. The Research Recovery Toolkit will provide details about conditions and restrictions.

University-Sponsored Travel

All University-sponsored domestic and international travel for GRS students for the academic year must be reviewed and approved by the Associate Dean of GRS. To apply for an exception, please complete the form below. Students whose international travel requests are approved by the Dean should consult with the University’s Global Travel Risk Assessment Committee (GTRAC). Please find additional information about this process here.

Boston University’s International Travel Risk Policy provides valuable information and tools for students, faculty, and staff members planning or contemplating international travel. Please consult the policy for:

• Guidance on how to register your international travel plans with Global Programs for planning and emergency support;
• Restrictions on travel to high-risk destinations for undergraduates; and
• Requirements and minimum standards for insurance and emergency evacuation coverage

University-Sponsored Travel to High-Risk Destinations is not restricted, however, graduate students traveling to high-risk destinations and/or their sponsoring units are encouraged to seek advice from the GTRAC to develop steps to help mitigate risks.

Information regarding your PhD fellowship, cost of attendance, and additional options for funding can be found here.

Information regarding your stipend and taxes can be found here.

While we strive to continue to provide you virtual resources for your coursework and research, we also want to support your overall well-being during this extremely challenging time. Here are some resources to take care of you.

Virtual Resources for Well-being

Headspace App for Mindfulness & Meditation

Behavioral Medicine’s Counseling & Support Groups

Sexual Assault Response & Prevention’s (SARP) Crisis Counseling

BU School of Public Health’s Calendar of Community Yoga & Meditation

Wellness & Prevention Services Support for Students in Recovery from Substance Use

Coffee & Conversation with the Howard Thurman Center

Group meetings & appointments with Chaplains through Marsh Chapel

Meditation, Shabbat services, and appointments with Rabbis at BU Hillel

Student Health Services’ Telehealth Medical Services and resources specific to COVID-19

FitRec’s Guide to Keep Moving Wherever You Are

Sargent Choice Nutrition Center’s Nutrition Counseling & Workshops

Resources for preserving mental health in times of social distancing from the American Psychological Association

Boston University is committed to continuing to provide you resources to ensure your academic success during this evolving climate.

Degree Completion Delays

If issues resulting from COVID-19 (such as illness, travel restrictions, and/or BU policy) affects your capacity to make substantive degree progress this semester and you are concerned about the implications on the maximum length of time to degree,  please reach out to your program’s DGS and to GRS (grsrec@bu.edu).

Students who face issues using online platforms to complete their work should contact the Office of Disability & Access Services. 

Virtual Resources for Academic Well-being

Professional Development & Postdoctoral Affairs has created a BU Doctoral Student Slack Workspace. Join to connect with your peers, receive writing support, and ask questions of the Grad Affairs team directly.

Educational Resource Center’s Peer-tutoring, writing assistance, & more

Center for Career Development Appointments, Workshops & Resources

Services and Support for International Students, International Students & Scholars Office

BU Zoom Website

Learning Remotely Resources

Working & Teaching Remotely via BU TechWeb

CAS IT Remote Teaching Resources

General inquires regarding technology can be sent to cashelp@bu.edu

Boston University continues to monitor public health and safety guidelines and will provide the university community information regarding graduation and commencement exercises once we are able to do so.

Following University policy, all dissertation defenses can continue to be held remotely. Please collaborate with your defense committee to find an appropriate solution.

All final approval pages for dissertations should be submitted electronically as a PDF to grsrec@bu.edu. Digital signatures are acceptable using tools such as Adobe Reader.