Campus Life

Boston University Libraries
Boston University online and on campus students have full access to the BU Library research tools and services including tutorials, library instruction from research basics to graduate-level classes, reference services in all our major libraries, access to digital resources, specialist consultations, and librarian-created guides with curated resources. Read more >>

The Curated, Crowd-Sourced, Cultural Guide to Boston
This guide is part of an effort to share Boston’s cultural and community resources with current and prospective BU community members. Read more >>

COM Writing Center
Assists students in the writing process, from brainstorming for ideas to revising the final draft. Read more >>

Educational Resource Center
The center serves as an academic referral, training, and information resource for the University community; including faculty, staff, administration, parents, alumni, and both undergraduate and graduate students. In addition to peer tutoring, academic skills advising and writing assistance, the center has an online resource for academic writers page highlighting web sites that help to improve academic writing skills. Read more >>

Studying on campus
Learn about studying on campus in BU Today’s guide of the best study spots.

Housing
BU students have a number of resources available to help them find a home in one of the city’s great neighborhoods.

> Watch Keren Cordon, Leasing Agent at BU Real Estate present housing options available on and off campus.

Student Health Services
Full-time students and students with BU’s health plan (SHIP) primary care and behavioral medicine, in addition to a variety of services ranging from lab tests and referrals to nutritional counseling. Read more >>

Headspace
Headspace is the mindfulness app that helps with stress, anxiety, sleep, and focus. And the best part is, you get it for free as a BU graduate student. Get headspace>>

Safety
BU’s campus safety web site is a hub for available university resources including BU Police, Crime Prevention, Sexual misconduct prevention and reporting, alcohol and drugs policies, etc. Read more >>

Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground
The HTC has a variety of programs designed to engage students in meaningful friendships and reflection. Read more >>

Travel to Boston University 
BU’s Parking and Transportation office breaks down different ways to commute to campus and student transportation discounts. Student parking passes are also available.

Nearby Neighborhoods
Boston is famous for its neighborhoods, many of them fun, interesting, and easy to get to. BU Today has assembled a guide to several neighborhoods, with helpful lists of where to eat, shop, and hang.

The Weekender
Every Thursday, BU Today writes a list of things to do, places to shop, and where to eat, both on campus and off.