Find Campus Resources

We are committed to fostering the open campus environment for which Boston University is known.

We have provided a number of official BU policies and community resources that help guide us, and you, in creating a campus where each individual is treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. Based on feedback from the working groups, the Events & Demonstrations Policy has been revised on an interim basis and the Code of Student Responsibilities is also undergoing revisions during the 2024–25 academic year; please check back as changes are announced.  

We also encourage you to seek help and report concerning incidents as well as immediate safety concerns. We know the decision to report is not easy, and we’re committed to ensuring that everyone understands the options available to them, including confidential resources, and the ways the University can address harm while offering support and care. Resources exist across the University for all members of the community, and we encourage you to use them when needed.  

Official BU Policies Related to Discrimination & Harassment

• BU Notice of Nondiscrimination
• Interim Equal Opportunity and Title IX Policy
• Complaint Procedures in Cases of Alleged Unlawful Discrimination or Harassment
• Code of Student Responsibilities
• Events & Demonstrations Policy
• Statement on 言论自由 & Expression
• Acceptable Use of Computing Services Policy
• BU Diversity Statement
• Faculty Handbook (section on Academic Freedom)  
• Hazing Prevention & Reporting

Community Help & Advocacy Resources

• Behavioral Medicine
• Behavioral Medicine Support Groups
  • A variety of student groups to support your mental health and well-being.
• BU Lifebook
  • A complete guide to the community standards, expectations, and policies that govern student life.
• BU Police Department (BUPD)
• Compliance Services
• Dean of Students
  • Find student support services, review student-related University policies, or schedule a meeting with one of our staff.
• DEI-Related Presidential Executive Orders—Frequently Asked Questions
• Disability & Access Services  
• Doxxing Information
  • If you are a student being harassed and suspect doxxing, contact the Dean of Students office.
  • If you are a faculty or staff member, speak with your supervisor, Human Resources, or BUPD.
  • If you fear for your physical safety, contact BUPD (617-353-2121) immediately.
  • The Code of Student Responsibilities, which applies to all BU students, is undergoing revision now. The updated Code will include additional clarity on violations and sanctions and will be modernized to reflect concerns regarding doxxing and online harassment.
• Equal Opportunity Office
• Equal Opportunity Reporting Form
• Ethics & Compliance Hotline
  • An anonymous hotline, independently administered by third-party provider EthicsPoint, to allow for anonymous and confidential reporting of activities that may involve improper conduct or violations of law or Boston University policies.
• Faculty & Staff Assistance Office 
  • A resource where BU faculty and staff can find help for a range of personal, work-related, and family concerns, including free and confidential short-term counseling offered by our licensed professionals.
• Faculty & Staff Community Networks
  • Identity-based organizations led by BU faculty and staff with the goals of building connections and fostering a sense of belonging among their respective community members and allies.
• Human Resources
• Office of the Ombuds
  • A confidential, independent, and impartial resource where any member of the BU community may seek assistance addressing concerns related to life, work, or study.
• Office of the Provost
• Scarlet Safe Walk
  • Providing walking escorts to students and employees seven nights a week, from 9 pm to midnight, on the Charles River Campus.
• Sexual Assault Response & Prevention Center (SARP)
  • Free-of-charge counseling and advocacy to students who have experienced a traumatic event. We respond to traumas such as sexual assault, dating violence, and other types of interpersonal violence. Discussions with SARP counselors are confidential and do not trigger a complaint to the University.
• University Chaplains
  • Representing diverse religious backgrounds and ready to help you practice your faith and/or traditions.