The BU Hub & Kilachand

What is the BU Hub?

The BU Hub is Boston University’s general education program. The Hub gives Boston University students the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and habits of mind that will enable them to be lifelong learners and leaders in a rapidly evolving global community. It reflects Boston University’s mission to educate students who are reflective, resourceful individuals ready to live, adapt, and lead in an interconnected world.

All undergraduate students, regardless of the academic program in which they are enrolled, are required to develop six essential capacities and fulfill 26 BU Hub requirements in six areas, typically within 10-12 courses, to graduate from Boston University. 

The Hub is integrated into the entire undergraduate experience. BU Hub requirements are flexible and can be satisfied in many different ways, through coursework in the major, and BU Hub cocurricular experiences.

How the BU Hub works with Kilachand

Kilachand is a BU Hub pathway at Boston University and students will satisfy a majority of their BU Hub requirements through the Kilachand curriculum. Remaining BU Hub requirements can be satisfied from a wide range of available courses within and outside the major, BU Hub co-curricular experiences, and AP credit.

All Kilachand courses fulfill BU Hub requirements. The Kilachand curriculum is also flexible, and students may make choices within the Kilachand curriculum to complement the Hub requirements they fulfill through their schools, colleges, and majors.