In our residences, you’ll find diverse and talented minds everywhere you turn, in many cases just next door or down the hall. Each residence community has its own feel and personality—just like every one of our Terriers. Large, small, or somewhere in between. Tucked on a quiet street or right in the middle of the action. Keep scrolling to explore all your options and find your best on-campus fit.
True to its name, Central Campus housing sits right at the heart of our Charles River Campus, easily accessible to all undergraduate schools including the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Communications, and the College of Engineering. Just steps away, you’ll find labs, libraries, offices, performance venues, and the George Sherman Union. West Campus, including FitRec and Agganis Arena, is a short stroll west while bustling Kenmore Square is minutes to the east. This central location provides easy access to the MBTA’s B-Line, which stops right at your doorstep on Commonwealth Avenue.
At one end, East Campus puts you right at the heart of BU’s Charles River Campus where you can find the Questrom School of Business, College of Arts and Sciences, Sargent College, labs, libraries, performances, and student amenities. At the other, you’re on the edge of Kenmore Square, a public transportation hub and the gateway to Fenway Park.
For a taste of in-town living, consider Fenway, BU’s newest campus. As the name implies, you’ll be right in the heart of Boston’s Fenway neighborhood and close to South Campus. Dining and activities abound, as well as the Wheelock Family Theatre, Target, groceries, and supplies. You can reach BU’s central campus including the School of Arts and Sciences, Questrom School of Business, via a pleasant 15-minute walk or a short ride on the BU shuttle.
At BU, learning happens everywhere - not just in the classroom. Our large residence halls are a great place to live, study and socialize with peers from diverse backgrounds, cultures and majors. You can explore the campus, join clubs, attend concerts and take advantage of opportunities to chat with faculty-in-residence. With various different traditional-style residences to choose from, there's a vibrant community waiting for you.
South Campus is a tranquil, private neighborhood along St. Mary’s and surrounding streets in the Charles River Campus. A short walk across Beacon Street puts you in the Fenway area and the center of campus. Nearby, you’ll find groceries, restaurants, shops, and within walking distance to the College of Engineering and the College of Communications. Roaming farther afield is easy, too. While all campus areas are right by the B-line, South sits between the B- and C-lines, giving you greater access to the rest of Boston.
BU offers a lot more than just a comfortable living space. Our housing options are designed to foster intellectual growth and interpersonal connections by bringing together students who share academic or extracurricular interests. There are two types of shared-interest communities available: Living-Learning and Specialty. Living-Learning communities are connected with academic credit, while Specialty communities are not.
The John Hancock Student Village comprises two modern buildings, 10 Buick Street and 33 Harry Agganis Way. Both buildings offer stunning views of the Charles River and Boston skyline and are close to the University’s Fitness & Recreation Center, Agganis Arena, restaurants, shops, and music venues.