Get started as a student

Get connected, view classes, access learning materials, and more.

Get started as an employee

Get connected, stay secure, and discover the resources available to you as a BU employee.

Get started as an applicant or affiliate

If you are not a student or employee but need access to a BU resource, this information will get you started.

Set up your BU login name & Kerberos password

Set up the account that gives you access to most BU online resources.

Change your password

Whether you’ve forgotten it or it’s just time for a change.

Connect to the BU Network

Set up a wired, wireless, or remote connection to the BU network.

Check email on your computer or mobile device

Configure a mail client on nearly any device.

Forward email to a different account

If you already have an email account that you prefer to use, you can forward BU mail to it.

Use a calendar

Organize events, view busy time of colleagues, and schedule appointments with ease.

Find or create a course site

Locate or post course materials and other helpful information.

Upload & download assignments

Submit and collaborate on documents and coursework.

Add users to a course site

Ensure that students, TAs, and instructors have the correct access to your course site.

Add video to your course site

Leverage MyMedia to share video on course sites and elsewhere.

Access BUworks

Connect to and start using BUworks.

Access MyBUworks

Connect to and start using MyBUworks.

Set up direct deposit

Specify or change bank account information.

Learn more about BUworks

View process guides and get step-by-step help with BUworks.

Configure MyPrint printers

Print documents using your MyPrint allocation at locations across campus.

Install antivirus software

Make sure your computer is safe from malicious software.

Get software

Take advantage of site-licensed or discounted software such as the Microsoft Office suite.

Get a website

Create a WordPress website for yourself, your department, or your student group.

Find WordPress plugins

Look for the best available features to add to your BU WordPress website.

See site designs

Browse the modern, flexible themes available for BU WordPress.

Learn more about WordPress

See all BU WordPress how-to information available on TechWeb.

See all Research Computing support content

Browse the Research Computing Services support pages to learn about our resources.

See Research Computing Services at a glance

Discover the Research Computing Services department and initiatives.

Browse research project highlights

Look through a selection of research projects that have used the computing and consulting services provided by Research Computing Services.

See all Information Security support content

Browse the Information Security Services support pages to learn about our resources.

Browse Security How Tos

Security guidance for your everyday life.

Resources for DSAs & Data Trustees

Browse a complete list of resources for Department Security Administrators & Data Trustees

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