Academic Accommodations and Support.
Graduate Student Life (GSL) is your liaison for student needs and concerns.
GSL supports students in need of academic accommodations and Disability Services to ensure that all students have equal access to educational and professional opportunities on campus. GSL works with students who are in distress and those who are looking to access behavioral health resources. Please contact Mary Murphy-Phillips about any area related to student life at 617-358-1750 or mcmurph@bu.edu.
Other Resources
In Class
Students are encouraged to take advantage of in-class resources to help them solidify the concepts learned in their coursework. These in-class resources include:
- TA review sessions
- Instructor’s office hours
- Group study sessions formed with classmates
Please refer to your course syllabi for more information on these opportunities in your courses.
BU’s Educational Resource Center
The Educational Resource Center (ERC), 100 Bay State Rd, Boston, MA 02215, 617-353-7077, provides comprehensive support services and resources students need to ensure academic success at a large urban university. The ERC’s progressive, non-remedial approach focuses on serving all Boston University students who are looking for assistance in meeting their academic challenges, whether large or small. The ERC’s dynamic programs and services are free to all current University students and alumni. For weekly updates and additional ERC resources, visit their blog. Hours of operation during the academic year are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.–10 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday, noon–10 p.m.; Saturday by pre-approval only.