Resources and Services

Admissions Reception Center
Alcohol, Drugs, and Narcotics
Bookstores
Boston University Shuttle—"The Bus"
BU Today
Campus Information & Visitor Relations
Career Services
Center for English Language & Orientation Programs (CELOP)
Convenience Stores
Dean of Students
Disability Services
Educational Resource Center
Fellowships and Scholarships
Information Technology
International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO)
International Study Opportunities
Libraries
Orientation Office
Parking & Transportation Services
Registrar
Sargent College Clinical Centers
Student Accounting Services
Student Health Services
University Service Center

Boston University provides a variety of residence settings and social opportunities to contribute to students’ educational and personal development. Listed below are some of the many campus facilities and resources designed to help students academically, socially, and medically; many of the important academic and administrative areas of the University are also listed.

There are many important University publications available, in particular the Boston University Lifebook, which provides information about the details of daily life, from University regulations concerning bicycles, drugs, and fire safety to student organizations and ideas of what to do in the city. The Lifebook can be found online at www.bu.edu/lifebook. The Code of Student Responsibilities, which affects all students, is available from the Dean of Students office in the George Sherman Union and online at www.bu.edu/lifebook.

Students are expected to be familiar with and abide by University regulations set forth in the Lifebook, in the Code of Student Responsibilities, and in any other official University publication or notice. Individual schools, colleges, and residence halls may have specific information and regulations that apply to their students, and these are usually available from their administrative offices.

Admissions Reception Center

The Undergraduate Admissions Reception Center coordinates a variety of programs for prospective students. Services include campus tours, “Meet Boston University” information sessions, classroom visits, overnight visits, and lunch with currently enrolled undergraduate students. For appointments, reservations, or more information, visit us online at www.bu.edu/admissions/visit-us, contact the center at 121 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215, call 617-353-2318, or e-mail us at visit@bu.edu.

Alcohol, Drugs, and Narcotics

Detailed information regarding University policies and procedures on alcohol, drugs, and narcotics may be found at the Lifebook website.

Massachusetts law provides, in general, that no alcoholic beverages can be sold, delivered, or given in any way to a person under 21 years of age. State law neither permits nor condones the possession, use, transfer, distribution, dealing, or sale of illegal drugs and narcotics. The University supports these laws without exception.

In addition, University policies restrict the quantity of alcoholic beverages that may be brought into residences and provide for sanctions against students who violate these policies.

Bookstores

Barnes & Noble at Boston University Barnes & Noble at Boston University, the University’s official bookstore, offers an extensive selection of text, reference, and general reading books, insignia merchandise, and supplies. The third floor carries a wide variety of household furnishings and appliances, as well as greeting cards, school supplies, and electronics. Garber Travel is housed on the fifth floor; and the Café on the first floor serves Starbucks coffee as well as many different kinds of beverages, pastries, and sandwiches.

The bookstore also hosts a year-round Author Series, featuring a wide variety of well-known authors. Call 617-267-8484 for a monthly schedule of author events or 617-236-7448 to be added to the mailing list.

Barnes & Noble at Boston University is located at 660 Beacon Street in Kenmore Square; hours are Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday, Noon–6 p.m.; and Summer hours, 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Rush hours at the beginning of each semester supplement the regular opening and closing times. Call 617-267-8484 or visit our website at http://bu.bkstore.com for more information.

Boston University Medical Center Bookstore Located in the Center for Advanced Biomedical Research at 700 Albany Street, the Boston University Medical Center Bookstore offers a wide array of books on health and dental topics as well as course and reference materials for the graduate medical sciences, dental, and public health programs. The store also provides scrubs, medical instruments, study aids, emblematic clothing and gifts, and school and office supplies. Any book, still in print, can be special ordered. Store hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday, Noon–4 p.m. Phone: 617-638-5496; fax: 617-638-5497; e-mail: bksbumed@bncollege.com; website: http://bu-med.bncollege.com.

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Boston University Shuttle—"The BUS"

The Boston University Shuttle (the BUS) makes it a snap to access the many resources, programs, and activities available throughout the University—and it’s free to all members of the BU community! Traveling between Boston University’s Charles River and Medical campuses is now easier than ever thanks to the BUS’s enhanced service. To better meet your needs, the BUS has extended the daily operating hours, increased the schedule frequency, and now provides service during the summer months. During the fall and spring semesters, the BUS also provides extended late-night and weekend service exclusively to the Charles River Campus. For more information about the BUS, including detailed maps of its routes and its current service schedules, visit www.bu.edu/thebus or call the Parking & Transportation Services office at 617-353-2160. Catch the BUS today!

BU Today

News & Events for the BU Community

BU Today, http://today.bu.edu, is the center of gravity for the Boston University community on the Web. BU Today highlights current Boston University news, events, news releases, and clips from the news media every day school is in session.

BU Today
10 Lenox Street
Brookline, MA 02446
http://today.bu.edu
today@bu.edu
617-353-3081

Campus Information & Visitor Relations

Campus Information & Visitor Relations (CIVR) is the central source for information about Boston University for the BU community and the general public. The main objective of the department is to enhance and improve internal communication at the University through the gathering, verifying, and delivering of general information and facts about BU.

Services of the office include:

• Boston University Information Center, distributes general BU information via the Web, live chat, phone, and e-mail
• Boston University Directory
• University Calendar, which appears on BU Today and on the BU website
• Campus Maps
• Statistical publications, such as the Fact Card and Fact Sheet
• Boston University Experience presentations for non-admissions guests
• University mailing list that includes Vice Presidents, Deans, and Directors
• Announcements for the BU Today daily e-mail
• Coordination of Warren Towers exhibit space

For more information or to request our services, please contact us.

Campus Information & Visitor Relations
Boston University Information Center
985 Commonwealth Avenue, First Floor
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
www.bu.edu/infocenter
AskUs@bu.edu
617-353-INFO (4636)

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Career Services

Career Services is a resource center designed to help students obtain career and internship information, clarify short- and long-term goals, and develop and implement their career plans. The office can assist students in finding learning and working opportunities that will help them gain career-related experience. On-Campus Recruiting offers assistance in the job search when a student has selected a probable career path and is within an academic year of graduation. Annual Career Fairs bring employers on campus to meet students. The Credentials Service lets the student establish a file for potential employers that contains letters of recommendation and unofficial copies of transcripts. The Career Resource Library maintains current job listings and a collection of books and literature on a wide variety of careers and employers. For further information, please call 617-353-3590, or visit Career Services at 19 Deerfield Street, Third Floor; website: www.bu.edu/careers.

Center for English Language & Orientation Programs (CELOP)

CELOP—the Boston University Center for English Language & Orientation Programs—has been providing English language and U.S. cultural instruction to international professionals and adult students for over 30 years. The center offers a variety of full- and part-time program options featuring small classes and several levels of English ability—an environment that provides students with maximum learning potential and a high degree of personalized attention. All CELOP instructors are Boston University faculty with graduate degrees and many years of experience teaching English to international students. In fact, many of CELOP’s instructors are internationally recognized textbook authors and conference speakers.

All CELOP students are members of the Boston University community and have the same rights and privileges as regular Boston University students. Some benefits include career counseling services; access to University libraries, computer labs, and the Geddes Language Center; and many other BU services and events. Additionally, all students enrolled in CELOP’s full-time programs are guaranteed University housing if they apply for it.

During the academic year, CELOP offers 12-week, full-time programs in a variety of concentrations, allowing students to select the specific type of English they want to study—English Language & Culture, English for Academic Purposes, International Business English, or English for Science & Technology. (Please note: students’ eligibility to study within a particular concentration will be determined once they arrive at CELOP and take an assessment test to determine their level of English. All students who test below the high-intermediate level will be placed in the English Language & Culture concentration.) Students can choose either a Super-Intensive Program, which includes two elective classes, or the Intensive Program, which only includes one elective class. During the spring semester, students can choose the Mini-Intensive Program, which runs for 6 weeks.

During the summer, CELOP offers 12-, 9-, 6-, and 4-week Intensive English Programs (concentration options vary according to the length of the program) as well as five special programs—Pre-MBA English, Business English for Professionals, Legal English for LL.M. Students, Legal English for Practitioners, and English for Health and Medical Professionals.

For those who prefer to study part time at CELOP, the center offers part-time courses during the day in a variety of subjects ranging from Pronunciation, Speaking, and Listening, to Academic and Professional Writing. Please note: students applying for part-time programs at CELOP are not eligible for an F-1 student visa and will not be issued the Form I-20. Students may take up to two classes at CELOP and still be considered a part-time student.

Students who wish to enroll in any of CELOP’s full- or part-time programs should apply directly to the center. Students accepted into a full-time program will be provided with the Form I-20 Certificate of Eligibility, the document required to obtain the F-1 student visa. For additional information and application forms, visit the website at www.bu.edu/celop or contact:

Boston University/CELOP
890 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02215 USA
Tel: +1-617-353-4870
Fax: +1-617-353-6195
E-mail: celop@bu.edu

Convenience Stores

Campus Convenience offers a large selection of groceries, snacks, beverages, candy, ice cream, health care and beauty supplies, newspapers, magazines, school and office supplies, and much more. Convenience points accepted.

Campus Convenience—GSU
775 Commonwealth Avenue
Open Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
617-353-3680

City Convenience—Warren Towers
700 Commonwealth Avenue
Open Monday to Sunday, 6 a.m. to 3 a.m.
617-353-5305

City Convenience—Kenmore Square
541 Commonwealth Avenue
Open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
6:30 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Thursday and Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 1 a.m.
617-353-2284

Campus Convenience—Sleeper Hall
275 Babcock Street
Open Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 1 a.m.
617-353-6640

City Convenience—Medical Center
700 Albany Street
Open Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday
617-638-5695

Buick St. Market & Café
10 Buick Street
Open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily
617-358-3020

City Convenience—West
957 Commonwealth Avenue
Open 6:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily
617-358-5357

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Dean of Students

The Boston University Dean of Students Office is devoted to the enhancement of the quality, character, and prospects of our students. Through its many orientation, mentoring, and counseling programs, the Dean of Students Office promotes an environment that encourages intellectual exchange and individual expression. By providing these programs and a rich residential environment where students can interact with each other, faculty, staff, and other adults, the Dean of Students Office strives to help students develop both personally and academically.

Students and parents are encouraged to contact the Dean of Students’ office for any assistance or information about any aspect of the University or student life. The Dean of Students Office is located at 775 Commonwealth Avenue on the third floor. Phone: 617-353-4126; Website: www.bu.edu/dos; E-mail: dos@bu.edu

Disability Services

Boston University is committed to maximizing academic, social, and cultural integration of individuals with disabilities. Students with physical, learning, and psychological disabilities can expect to use the same campus facilities and University programs (in some cases with accommodations) as students who are not disabled. Consultations with the Disability Services staff are available to individuals or groups requesting assistance or having questions or concerns about programmatic, architectural, or communication accessibility. Auxiliary aids such as sign-language interpreters or readers are available for all of the University’s educational programs. Other accommodations such as course materials in alternative formats or extended time on examinations may be available.

Disability Services, through its Learning Disability Services (LDS), also provides services to students with documented learning disabilities. Students who desire enhanced support services may enroll in LDS’s Comprehensive Strategy Tutoring Program, offering weekly one-on-one tutoring with a learning specialist or LD strategy tutor. These comprehensive services carry an additional tuition charge. For more information about Disability Services, call 617-353-3658 (Voice or TTY), or visit 19 Deerfield Street, Second Floor. Website: www.bu.edu/disability; E-mail: access@bu.edu.

Educational Resource Center

The Educational Resource Center (ERC), located on the 4th floor at 775 Commonwealth Avenue, provides comprehensive support services and resources students need to ensure academic success. The ERC’s programs and services are free to all current University students who present a valid Terrier Card upon entering the center. Hours of operation during the academic year are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday Noon–10 p.m.

Peer Tutoring in many undergraduate courses is available to complement students’ classroom experience and assist them in becoming independent learners. The peer tutors are Boston University students who have excelled in the course(s) they tutor and are recommended by faculty. Interested students should complete a peer tutor request form in person at the ERC.

At the ERC’s Writing Center, PhD-level Writing Fellows assist students individually with the process of writing, from getting past writer’s block to organizing thesis papers. The Writing Fellows work with students on brainstorming, developing a topic, improving clarity, structure, and various stylistic issues; how to properly format papers; and how to avoid plagiarism. Please note: the Writing Center is not a proofreading or editing service. Stop by to schedule an individual 45-minute appointment. Online writing assistance is also available. Go to the ERC website, www.bu.edu/erc, for more details.

Language Link Conversation Groups are designed to facilitate the practice of foreign language skills for students who are taking modern foreign languages, and for students who are seriously interested in study abroad (whether before travel to brush up on existing skills, or following travel, to maintain newly acquired languages). The ERC matches students with native speakers as leaders in small groups to work together
in a relaxed, comfortable setting.

Academic Support is also available for students to develop a personalized plan for academic success and/or to assist them in developing specific skills. Interested students should contact any member of the ERC professional staff for more information.

Organic Chemistry Preparation (Orgo Prep) is a non-credit, peer-led course that helps students prepare to take Organic Chemistry. The goal is for students to develop a strong foundation in some of the basic concepts, theories, and terms before they enroll in this rigorous course.

Freshman and Transfer Resource Advisors (FRAs/TRAs) provide peer support to College of Arts & Sciences students throughout their first year at the University. Their goal is to enhance first-year students’ integration into the University community by maintaining periodic contact and making students aware of valuable academic information, deadlines, resources, and services. FRAs/TRAs organize group dinners and outings to events on campus and in the Boston area, providing opportunities for new students to become better acquainted with the University, the city, and each other.

Workshops provide tips and strategies which help students develop a variety of academic success and study skills, including better time management, improved note-taking methods, and test preparation strategies. Students seeking more personalized assistance are encouraged to meet individually with a member of the ERC’s professional staff.

The ERC collaborates with several other Student Affairs offices in planning and facilitating University-wide events that promote a spirit of community while fostering dialogue among students, faculty, and staff.

All ERC programs, services, and workshops are free and geared toward working with students, faculty, and staff to achieve academic goals and successful integration into the University community and can be reached at www.bu.edu/erc or 617-353-7077.

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Fellowships and Scholarships

The Boston University Provost’s office coordinates student and faculty fellowship and scholarship applications requiring University nomination or endorsement. Faculty opportunities are announced through Sponsored Programs, and student competitions are publicized on the Web at www.bu.edu/bufellow.

Students are invited to apply for fellowships and scholarships appropriate to their year of matriculation (application materials are available as indicated in parentheses):

Undergraduates

Freshmen and Sophomores: Gates Millennium Scholars Program for outstanding minority students (fall); Irish American Scholars Program (fall); National Security Education Program Undergraduate Scholarships for study abroad (fall)

Sophomores and Juniors: Goldwater Scholarship in sciences, engineering, and mathematics (fall); Morris K. Udall Scholarships in environmental public policy (fall); National Security Education Program Undergraduates scholarships for study abroad (fall)

Juniors: National Security Education Program Undergraduate Scholarships for study abroad (fall); Truman Scholarship for public service careers (fall); Harold E. Case and Dean Elsbeth Melville Scholarships in all fields (spring)

Seniors: Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships for study in the United Kingdom (fall); George J. Mitchell Scholarships for study in Ireland and Northern Ireland (fall); Fulbright Grants for Research/Study Abroad (fall); Luce Scholars Program for study in Asia (fall); Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest (fall); St. Andrew’s Society Scholarships for students of Scottish ancestry to study in Scotland (fall); Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellowships (fall); National Security Education Program Graduate International Fellowships (fall); James Madison Fellowships for graduate study that focuses on the Constitution (spring); Merage Foundation Fellowship (fall); Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship (spring)

Graduate Students

Fulbright Grants for Research Abroad (fall of year prior to departure);

DAAD Annual Grant Program for study in Germany (fall of year prior to departure);

Luce Scholars Program to Asia (fall);

The IWM Vienna Program (fall) is administered through the Office of the President.

Information about fellowships, scholarships, and grants is also available at the reference desk at Mugar Library and through your dean’s office. Students may obtain additional information by e-mail: bufellow@bu.edu.

Information Technology

Students at Boston University have access to a wide variety of computing resources for communication, coursework, instruction, and research. Information Technology provides general-access facilities for the entire University community, including:

• a high-speed network interconnecting computing resources and linking them to the Internet;
• public computing clusters equipped with Windows-based personal computers, high-speed printers, and a wide array of popular software applications;
• ACS, a shared-access UNIX cluster and central e-mail server delivering hundreds of thousands of messages each day;
• access to e-mail via the Web-based Access, IMAP, and various local clients;
• wireless network access in a growing number of locations, including libraries, residence hall study lounges, campus dining facilities, the University’s athletic facilities and the Agganis Arena, and many departments, classrooms, and research labs throughout the institution (www.bu.edu/pcsc/wireless);
• a Web server providing the opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff to maintain personal websites http://people.bu.edu; and blogs;
• ResNet, offering a personal, high-speed Ethernet connection to individuals living in the residences;
• hands-on tutorial classrooms;
• the ACS Help Desk and the Personal Computing Support Center (PCSC); and
• a sophisticated scientific computing and visualization laboratory in support of research and education in computational science and engineering, scientific visualization, computer graphics, and other disciplines with high-performance computing requirements
  (see the website at scv.bu.edu).

IT’s Telecommunicationsoffice operates a 12,000-line telecommunications system, providing local, long distance, and voice messaging services to students, faculty, and staff. It also operates the Boston University Campus Television System, with a comprehensive lineup of 100 channels. More information is available at www.bu.edu/telecom.

The Boston University campus network provides high-speed access to the Internet, e-mail, and the Web. Tens of thousands of ports, supporting communications rates up to 100 million bits per second, are interconnected via optical fiber and high-speed routers and switches. Direct access to the network is available at many locations throughout campus, including faculty and staff offices, PC labs, study areas, in the colleges and departments, residence halls and rooms, and in a number of classrooms. For more information about the campus network and the Network Systems Group, see www.bu.edu/nsg.

The Boston University wireless network conforms to current 802.11 standards operating at speeds up to 54 Mbps. Boston University continues to extend its secure wireless network throughout both the Charles River Campus and the Medical Campus. See www.bu.edu/pcsc/wireless for more information on the wireless network and encryption methods utilized.

Boston University is a participant in the Internet2 project, a collaborative involving over 200 research universities engaged in the development of advanced networks and applications to meet emerging requirements for information technology in research and education. In support of this effort, the University is a founding member of the Northern Crossroads (NoX), an affiliation of over 25 New England institutions with a common need for advanced networking. The NoX operates a high-performance communications exchange, and the University is connected to this facility at billions of bits per second. The NoX interconnects regional participants to each other and to the Internet2 network, providing Boston University with access to hundreds of institutions, agencies, and corporations connected to advanced networks worldwide. For more information about the NoX and Internet2, see www.nox.org.

Information Technology’s Consulting Services department provides consulting support in all areas of computing. Consulting Services maintains a help desk with extensive hours; see www.bu.edu/cc for more information. Each semester, IT staff present a comprehensive series of free, hands-on tutorials in computing. Topics range from general getting-started sessions for the computing novice to in-depth sessions on specific application software packages. The tutorial schedule is available at www.bu.edu/computing/tutorials.

The Personal Computing Support Center (PCSC) provides a variety of services for students who own personal computers. The PCSC is dedicated to helping all Boston University students, faculty, and staff use Windows and Macintosh computers effectively. They provide technical support and hands-on tutorials for many popular applications. The PCSC’s walk-in support facility is located in Room B19, in the basement of 111 Cummington Street. For more information, see www.bu.edu/pcsc, or contact the center at pcsc@bu.edu or 617-353-7272 (353-PCSC).

The Student Link offers Web-based class registration and provides students access to their personal, academic, and financial information. Students can also view employment opportunities, buy Convenience Points, and search for off-campus housing. A BU login name and Kerberos password are required to access the Link. The Link is developed and managed by UIS Application Services. For more information or technical support, contact the Link Support Line at 617-353-5465 (353-LINK), or send e-mail to thelink@bu.edu.

ACS and the campus network are available 24 hours a day; schedules of other facilities are shown below. Summer, Intersession, and holiday hours may vary. Direct any questions regarding computing services to Information Technology:

ACS Help Desk
Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, Noon to 12 a.m.
www.bu.edu/cc
help@acs.bu.edu
617-353-2784

Personal Computing Support Center
111 Cummington St., Room B19
Monday–Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
www.bu.edu/pcsc
pcsc@bu.edu
617-353-7272

Telecommunications
25 Buick Street, First Floor
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
www.bu.edu/telecom
phone@bu.edu
617-353-2097

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International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO)

The ISSO advises students and staff on regulations concerning U.S. immigration, employment, and taxes. The office provides a variety of services to more than 4,700 international students and 1,100 international faculty members and scholars.

The ISSO serves as a source of information for the entire international population at Boston University. It provides immigration advising and processing for the University. The office is located on the second floor of 888 Commonwealth Avenue. Telephone: 617-353-3565; fax: 617-358-1170; e-mail: isso@bu.edu.

International Study Opportunities

The Division of International Programs coordinates overseas and U.S. study and internship programs for students in all the University’s schools and colleges. Students may study overseas or in the U.S. through a Boston University program, in one of the many programs sponsored by other American institutions, or by enrolling directly in a foreign institution. Programs sponsored by Boston University allow students to study language, liberal arts, engineering, science, and the social sciences in Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Guatemala, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Niger, Peru, and Spain; and intern in Australia, China, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, New Zealand, Senegal, Spain, Switzerland, and the U.S. Students in most disciplines—from the humanities to qualified engineering, to the natural sciences, communications, and business—should be able to study abroad with adequate planning. Students who wish to study in one of these programs should consult with their advisors and contact the Division of International Programs, 888 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215; 617-353-9888; Fax: 617-353-5402; E-mail: abroad@bu.edu; Web: www.bu.edu/abroad.

Libraries

The staff of the Boston University libraries provides extensive service to the entire University community. The libraries contain a collection of 6.8 million volumes in paper and microform, thousands of current subscriptions, and hundreds of bibliographic, numeric, and full-text databases.

There are several specialized libraries with professional staff at the University: the School of Law, the Medical Center, the Frederick S. Pardee Management Library, the School of Theology, Educational Resources, Science/Engineering, and Stone Science Library.

Mugar Memorial Library, at 771 Commonwealth Avenue, is the main research library on the Charles River Campus. In addition to traditional reference services, the library offers over 40,000 electronic journals and searchable databases over the campus network. Descriptions of library services, departments, collections, and access to electronic texts and services may be found at the library website: www.bu.edu/library. An online catalog at: http://library.bu.edu, provides access to the library holdings as well as a link to the major libraries at the University.

Mugar’s several unusual holdings and services include a strong African documents collection and a music section with listening stations. The Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center contains rare books and historical manuscripts, the University’s unique Twentieth-Century Archives, and other important resources. Exhibits from this fine special collection are regularly displayed throughout the library.

As a founding member of the Boston Library Consortium, the Boston University libraries provide access to the holdings of many other research collections in the area, more than 34 million volumes in paper and as many in microform.

Mugar Memorial Library is open 8 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday; and 10 a.m. to midnight, Sunday; 617-353-3732.

Stone Science Library The Stone Science Library is one of 20 libraries on campus. It opened in 1988, combining books, photographs, and other collections from the CAS/GRS Departments of Archaeology, Geography & Environment, and Earth Science, the Center for Archaeological Studies, the Center for Energy & Environmental Studies, the Center for Remote Sensing, and the Archaeological Institute of America. Today the library houses primarily Archaeology and Remote Sensing materials.

The library has its own online catalog, separate from the University library system. The collections are available on Mugar Library’s online catalog. The collections include approximately 10,000 books, 500 publishers’ catalogs, 85 current journal titles, German Archaeological Institute in Rome Photographic Microfiche Archives, Bradford Washburn (founder of the Museum of Science) Map Collections, Myers Archive of Balloon Aerial Photographs of Archaeological Sites, and 100 foreign journals. These non-circulating collections were developed by the centers and departments the library serves and are meant to supplement the materials in Mugar Library and its branches.

The library has a coin-operated copier (change is available). BU network terminals give access to the internet and online catalogs at Mugar Library and other universities. Guides to libraries and other resources available through the internet are available.

Please consult Nasim Parveen, Head Librarian (Room 440), for additional information, including any aspect of research at Boston University or other area libraries.

Hours of operation:
Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday, Noon–8 p.m.

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Orientation Office

Orientation conducts University Orientation for new undergraduate students and their parents. The office also orchestrates Parents Weekend annually. Contact information: 617-353-3555 or www.bu.edu/orientation.

Parking & Transportation Services

Faculty, staff, and students alike are encouraged to explore their transportation options by visiting the Parking & Transportation Services website at www.bu.edu/parking. There you will find specific information related to the purchase of day and evening Boston University parking permits. You will also find information about the purchase of Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) passes, which authorize the use of the Authority’s buses, trolleys, trains, or ferries. The Parking & Transportation Services staff also administers the Boston University Shuttle (the BUS) that provides free and efficient bus service between the University’s Charles River and Medical campuses. The BUS service is available to all members of the Boston University community. More information about the BUS service, including its current schedules and route maps, is available online at www.bu.edu/thebus. If you have general questions about transportation services, or would like to discuss specific transportation or parking accommodations, please feel free to e-mail parking@bu.edu, call 617-353-2160, or visit the office on the second floor of the George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Avenue.

Registrar

The Boston University University Registrar, located at 881 Commonwealth Avenue, maintains student records; issues transcripts; verifies attendance; issues diplomas; produces the class schedule; supervises registration and Veterans Affairs; and manages semester grades. Boston University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.

Sargent College Clinical Centers

The Clinical Centers provide physical therapy, sports medicine, neurorehabilitation, athletic enhancement, nutrition consulting, and speech-language & hearing services, with locations on campus and downtown. Staffed by licensed clinicians who are leaders in their field of specialization, the SCCC have developed a reputation throughout the Greater Boston area as the provider of choice. They are preferred providers for most insurances (HMO Blue/Blue Cross, Tufts, Aetna/US Health Care, Bostonia Advantage, Harvard Pilgrim, Medicare, as well as many others). For more information, please call 617-358-3700.

SCCC—Main Location
Boston University Physical Therapy Center
Ryan Center for Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
915 Commonwealth Avenue, Rear
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-358-3700
Fax: 617-358-3710

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Student Accounting Services

This office addresses inquiries regarding billing and payment and/or settlement of tuition, fees, residence, and other applicable charges. If a student’s account reflects a valid credit balance not resulting from financial aid, he or she may apply for refunds here. Student Accounting Services is located at 881 Commonwealth Avenue, and can be reached at 617-353-2264; fax: 617-353-3313; e-mail: studenta@bu.edu. You can also visit us online at www.bu.edu/comp/saweb.

Student Health Services

General Information Student Health Services is a center designed to help meet your health care needs while at Boston University. Its departments currently include a medical service, behavioral medicine service, a crisis intervention counselor, alcohol and other drug counseling, sports medicine services, and massage therapy. Student Health Services will help address your immediate and ongoing health care needs, and its list of services is actively growing.

You may use Student Health Services if you are:

1. A full-time BU student, regardless of your insurance choice.
2. A student who participates in at least 75 percent of the full-time curriculum.
3. Any student with the Student Health Insurance Plan.
4. A summer student or a participant in one of the high school summer programs.

Massachusetts law requires students at institutions of higher education in the state to have adequate health insurance. Those persons affected by this law include full-time students and part-time students who participate in at least 75 percent of the full-time curriculum. The Student Health Insurance Plan offered through the University is a qualifying insurance program. Students who do not accept the school health insurance must certify in writing before each academic year that they are participating in a comparable health insurance program.

Massachusetts law also requires that students be immunized against a number of diseases in order to attend a university in the Commonwealth. Boston University strictly enforces this policy. As an incoming student, your registration will be blocked if you do not submit the required shot information. There is a seven-day grace period after the first day of classes to submit this information. This information must be submitted on the Boston University Health History and Physical Examination Report form and it must be signed by a doctor, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.

Hours of operation of the Medical Service are Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Medical visits are on a walk-in or appointment basis, with appointments being made up to 48 hours in advance. The Behavioral Medicine Service is open Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.; and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There are always a nurse and a medical provider on call when the office is closed and they can be reached by calling 617-353-3569. During the summer, intersession, and spring break, the office is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in all departments. It is closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day along with the rest of the University.

A crisis intervention counselor is on call to help students with problems related to accidents, assaults, or other crimes. The crisis intervention counselor may be reached by calling the numbers listed above under Behavioral Medicine Clinic.

An updated list of services is available at our website, www.bu.edu/shs.

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University Service Center

When students, families, or other members of the University community have questions or problems that don’t seem to “fit” into any of the areas addressed by the more specialized administrative offices at the University, the University Service Center is the place to call. The USC assists with concerns which are of a more complex or unique nature, or which may require the cooperation of several administrative offices to resolve. The center works closely with the Registrar’s Office, Student Accounting Services, Financial Assistance, and other administrative and academic offices. The USC also handles leaves of absence and withdrawals for undergraduate degree students.

The USC is an excellent starting point for anyone unsure of where to turn for help. Visit the USC online at www.bu.edu/usc, or contact the center at 881 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215; Phone: 617-358-1818; Fax: 617-358-1819. The center is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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16 October 2009
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