Health & Wellness
Boston University offers comprehensive health and wellness resources for high school summer program students, including access to the Fitness & Recreation Center, on-campus Student Health Services, and Disability & Access Services. With facilities for fitness, urgent care, and personalized support, students can stay active and receive essential care while on campus, ensuring a safe and supportive experience during their summer studies.
Fitness & Recreation Center (FitRec)
If you’re looking to integrate wellness into your summer routine, BU’s Fitness & Recreation Center (FitRec) is the place to go.
With approximately 270,000 square feet of space, FitRec offers an 18,000-square-foot weight and cardio room, two separate swimming pools, two multi-use gymnasiums with seven courts, an elevated 1/7 mile jogging track, racquetball and squash courts, and a 30-foot climbing wall. During the summer, FitRec is open Monday–Thursday, 6 am–10 pm; Friday, 6 am–8 pm; and Saturday–Sunday, 8 am–8 pm.
If you are a student in one of our High School Programs, you must be at least 16 years of age to purchase a membership for FitRec use while you are on campus. If you are eligible, your parent(s) or guardian(s) must fill out an Informed Consent and Waiver of Liability form (located in the online enrollment portal). The form should be returned to the Summer Term High School Programs office with other forms prior to arrival.
A complete list of summer 2025 programming will be available in the spring at bu.edu/fitrec.
Student Health Services (SHS)
In alignment with Boston University COVID-19 guidelines, we strongly recommend that all Summer Term pre-college students remain up to date with all CDC COVID-19 vaccination recommendations. All students must abide by University-wide health and safety policies.
Boston University Student Health Services at 881 Commonwealth Avenue is available for urgent care issues by appointment Monday through Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm (opens 10 am on Thursdays). Students must be accompanied by a program assistant when accessing services.
There is a $25 fee each time you visit SHS and there may be additional charges for medical supplies or immunizations. These charges will be billed to your student account. If you receive blood work, you will need to provide your insurance information as the laboratory will directly bill your insurance.
In the case of an emergency or the need for medical care on weekends or weekdays after closing hours, you will be taken to a local hospital emergency room, accompanied by a program assistant. If you are not feeling well, you should inform the on-call program assistant immediately.
To receive emergency hospital care, your parent or guardian must have completed the electronic Parental Consent to Treat form provided in the online enrollment portal. Students who do not submit all health forms in advance of arrival are not allowed to participate in the program. If you have any questions about our health forms, please feel free to contact our program staff at 617-353-1378.
Before the program begins, please inform us of any medical issues or concerns so that we can provide you with the best care possible.
Disability & Access Services (DAS)
Boston University is committed to supporting the academic, social, and cultural integration of individuals with disabilities. Our mission is to foster academic excellence, personal responsibility, and leadership growth in students with disabilities.
Individuals are encouraged to contact Disability & Access Services to discuss support services and accommodations they may need, including auxiliary aids like sign-language interpreters, exam accommodation, notetaking services, text in alternative format, and assistive technology. Accommodations are provided on a case-by-case basis depending on the individual’s diagnosis and documented needs.
Disability & Access Services is also available to consult with individuals and groups regarding architectural, programmatic, digital, or communication access.
Disability & Access Services may be reached at 617-353-3658, by email at access@bu.edu, or at bu.edu/disability. You can also visit in person at 25 Buick Street, Suite 300.
