Graduate Student Handbook & Important Information
Resources for Graduate Students
GRS Information for new PhD & MFA Students
The Graduate Education website has a great page with links to a variety of resources.
The Department of Anthropology offers a wide range of resources for students as well. Please click on the side table for more.
GRS Satisfactory Academic Progress: It Isn’t Just About Good Grades
Fellowships will continue for the duration of the five-year commitment if the student is making satisfactory academic progress each year, confirmed by the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.
The GRS minimum standard for Satisfactory Academic Progress is:
- Maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher
- Have no more than 2 failing grades (lower than B- or an incomplete grade older than 12 months) and/or W grades
- Pass all milestones of degree, such as comprehensive exams, qualifying exams and dissertation prospectus, on the schedule specified by the program
- Pass all milestones on the degree with sufficient quality of work as specified by the program
- Satisfactorily fulfill their service fellowship obligations as specified by the program
In addition to the links listed at the side, the Director of Graduate Studies and the department Administrative Team are always available and happy to answer questions.
Useful Contacts & Websites
| AN Department Office | bu.edu/anthrop/about/contact-us |
| 232 Bay State Road Main Office | 617-353-2195 |
| Department Administrator | Veronica Little vclittle@bu.edu 617-353-8707 |
| Graduate Program Administrator | Derek Healey dhealey2@bu.edu 617-353-2199 |
| Director of Graduate Studies | Kimberly Arkin karkin@bu.edu (617) 353-5016 |
| Department Chair | Nancy Smith-Hefner smhefner@bu.edu (617) 353-2198 |
Connect With Us on Social Media
In addition to our Community page(s), you can keep up with Department News & Events by following and tagging, and sharing pertinent information, events, grants, and happy moments via the following. We also encourage you to reach out and support the works & lives of your many cohorts, peers, and professors!
| https://www.instagram.com/buanthropology/ | |
| Facebook Group | https://www.facebook.com/groups/14667060987/ |
| https://twitter.com/BUAnthropology | |
| Youtube Channel | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvO5PoVQSoDAhsXthH1Xb6A |
| Linktree | https://linktr.ee/buanthropology |
Emergency Numbers:
| Sexual Assault Response & Prevention | 617-353-7277 sarp@bu.edu prevent@bu.edu |
| On-Campus police, fire and medical emergencies | 617-353-2121 |
| Off-Campus police, fire and medical emergency | 9-1-1 |
| Boston University Police, non-emergency | 617-353-2110 |
| Environmental Health and Safety emergencies | 617-353-7233 |
| Environmental Health and Safety non-emergency | 617-353-4094 |
| Facilities Management and Planning Control Desk | 617-353-2105 |
| Student Health Services (24 hours)
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617-353-3575 @bu_sarp @bustudenthealth @bumentalhealth @burecoverySupport Groups & Workshops |
| For information about how to help a student in distress, contact the department or visit /helpinfo/helping/index.shtml. |