Student Resources at BU—Undergraduate, Graduate & International

• Know Your Advisor—To find academic advising services and get the support you need, visit the Advising page.
• BU Virtual—Taking online courses? Visit Student Resources at BU Online to find important information, documents, and other support available to you as an online student at BU MET.
• Career Resources—In collaboration with BU’s Center for Career Development (CCD) and Alumni & Friends office as well as Metropolitan College’s academic departments and programs, MET Student Career Development offers career guidance and coaching, programs, and resources to matriculated online and in-person degree-seeking students across MET academic disciplines. Visit the MET Career Development page.
• MET Events Calendar—Find upcoming dates of interest, including career-building events and community engagement opportuni Bookmark the Events Calendar so you never miss out.
• BU Professional Clothing Closet—Get free professional attire appropriate for interviews, networking events, career fairs, and the workplace through BU’s Professional Clothing Closet.
• BU Educational Resource Center (ERC)—For academic skills workshops and advising, master’s students “Lunch & Learn” series, and more, visit the ERC. You can also learn about:
  • Writing Assistance
  • English Language Conversation Groups
• Disabilty & Access Services—Find services and support as needed to access and participate in the opportunities available at Boston University. Discover Disability & Access Services.
• BUild Lab—The Innovate@BU BUild Lab helps students launch ideas, learn new skills, get inspired, find resources, and get advice. Learn more.

Student Health Services resources are available to full-time students (excluding online students) and those on the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). All other students (online or on campus, full time or part time), regardless of status or insurance, are eligible for assistance with community referrals.

Services include:

• Behavioral Medicine, including 24/7 on-call services for mental health emergencies.
• Health Promotion & Prevention, offering wellness events, counseling, and more.
• SARP (Sexual Assault Response & Prevention Center), including a 24/7 crisis line.
• Office of the Ombuds, an independent, impartial, informal problem-solving resource for all faculty, staff, and students.

Below is a partial list of resources available to the LGBTQIA+ community, accessible via BU’s Queer Activist Collective:

• Resources for Trans Students at BU
• QTBIPOC Boston Resources
• How Change Names in BU Systems
• TGNC-Specific Support Groups
• Gender Affirming Product Program
• All Gender BU Bathrooms Map
• BU LGBTQIA+ Center for Faculty and Staff
• BU Out List

Fostering and maintaining an inclusive campus climate that is free of harassment, discrimination and sexual misconduct is central to Boston University’s mission to cultivate and promote a safe living, learning. and working environment. BU MET’s Title IX coordinator is Julie Prendergast, director of human resources. She can be reached at 617-358-3166 or jprend@bu.edu.

• To report incidents of harassment, discrimination, or sexual misconduct, please use the Equal Opportunity Office Incident Report Form.
• You can also access a list of confidential on- and off-campus resources with no duty to report.

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (dial 988 from anywhere in the US)
• Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) (24/7 hotline: 800-841-8371; 617-492-8306)
• Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) [or call 800-656-HOPE (4673)]

• Newbury Center opened its doors in January 2021 with the goal of fostering the holistic success of first-generation students at Boston University—aka “Terrier Firsts.” The Center offers programming and services designed to ensure that first-generation students experience the same sense of well-being, belonging, self-efficacy, and academic accomplishment as their continuing-generation peers.
• Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground provides opportunities to explore community, identity, and belonging through programs and events that foster critical thought, building new connections, and provoke conversations on current issues.
• Student Employment Office connects eligible Boston University students to part-time positions, summer employment, or temporary (Quick) jobs lasting from a few minutes to a few weeks within the BU community.
• University Service Center (USC) can help answer questions that fall outside of the scope of a specific program. The USC works closely with the offices of the Registrar, Student Accounting Services, and Financial Assistance, among others. Visit the USC online or contact them at 617-358-1818. The center is open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
• BU Graduate Education is a useful resource offering information for prospective and current graduate students, including Why BU, Career and Professional Development, Community, Living in Boston, and the Program Finder, among others.
• International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO) can guide you through the documentation requirements and visa application process, in addition to answering questions about transportation, healthcare, employment, and social activities. International applicants to graduate programs should contact ISSO to obtain necessary documentation. Need quick assistance from ISSO? Utilize the Advisor On-Call.
• Center for English Language & Orientation Programs (CELOP) provides high-quality, intensive English language instruction programs for international students, as well as a number of social activities and support services.
• Student Visas information available through BU Admissions provides details regarding student visas and entry to the United States.
• Transportation Services is dedicated to providing, supporting, and enhancing sustainable, convenient, and flexible mobility options for the Boston University community.