Current Student Resources
To help navigate your search through resources, we’ve gathered everything from university-wide offered resources to SHA specific information right here on this page for current students.
Health Resources
Any full-time BU student may use the resources at Student Health Services. SHS is located at 881 Commonwealth Ave. Some of the services provided at student health are listed below:
Primary Care
This office functions as an urgent care facility. Any medical concern can be brought to the clinicians in this office.
Behavioral Medicine
The Behavior Medicine office offers a range of mental health services to students. This includes a 24/7 on-call service for mental health emergencies and phone consultations. (617-353-3569)
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Disability and Access Services
The Disability and Access Services office arranges academic accommodations for students with both physical and learning disabilities. If you received accommodations in high school or believe you could be eligible, please connect with the Disability and Access Services office for more information. (617-353-3658)
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Wellness & Prevention
The Wellness & Prevention office .aims to keep students on campus healthy. Their programs including alcohol and cannabis education, peer health education and support for students in recovery.
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Sexual Assault Response & Prevention Center
The SARP office provides Crisis Intervention Counselors to help students who have been involved in or have a classmate who has been sexually assaulted. A 24/7 call team can be reached at (617-353-7277). SARP also provides confidential individual and group counseling to any BU student who wishes to attend.
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The Center for Gender, Sexuality & Activism
CGSA at Boston University is a safe space for students of all genders and sexualities. It is a resource center that strives to give voice to institutionally marginalized groups through an intersectional approach to activism and education. 775 Commonwealth Ave, Lower Level
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Nutrition Access
On-Campus Resources
Terrier Meal Share
The Terrier Meal Share program gives students the opportunity to donate meal points, and allows students in need to access these points. Boston University students in need because of an immediate, short-term lack of access or lack of financial resources to access food can complete a short form. Staff from the Dean of Students Office, University Service Center, or the Office of Financial Assistance will contact the students to discuss support, eligibility, and the process of obtaining meal assistance. If you’re going home early and/or anticipate you’ll have unused meal swipes, please consider donating them to Terrier Meal Share. BU Auxiliary Services provides a meal for every student swipe donated.
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Sargent Choice Nutrition Center
Sargent Choice Nutrition Center offers expert consultations for meal planning that can help people with food intolerances or restrictions, athletes in training, and people who are looking to create healthier eating habits. Students qualify for a limited number of free consultations, but insurance may cover the cost of others.
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Off-Campus Resources
The City of Boston and surrounding communities have many organizations fighting food insecurity. These include:
- Boston and Community Food Banks and Resources
- Locations with cheap groceries and food items
- Brandless online grocery store
- The Daily Table grocery store (Dorchester and Roxbury)
- Fair Foods, which provides $2 bags of groceries
- Fenway Cares Food Boxes: Fill out this form or email fenwaycares@fenwaycommunitycenter.org to pick up boxes on the designated dates – Nov. 25, Dec. 9, or Dec .23. 2020
If you have any questions or clarifications, you can email Clare (crffitz@bu.edu) or Mike (mdennehy@bu.edu). BU Students in need of additional financial support can reach out to the Office of Financial Assistance at 617-353-2965 or finaid@bu.edu, the Dean of Students Office at 617-353-4126 or dos@bu.edu, or the University Service Center at 617-358-1818 or usc@bu.edu.
Academic Resources
Educational Resource Center
The ERC provides academic support for all students at BU with peer tutoring, writing assistance, second language practice and academic skills advising. Appointments can be made through the ERC website.
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Office Hours
All BU professors are required to host office hours each week of the semester. Most professors will post these times in their syllabus and are available to answer any questions you have about their class. This can be a very valuable resource as the professor is the person who is creating your exams, evaluating your presentations and grading your coursework.
Career Resources
Center for Career Development
The Center for Career Development supports students who are exploring career options through workshops, individual career counseling, and more. They are located at the Yawkey Center for Student Services at 100 Bay State Road, Sixth Floor.
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Handshake
Handshake is a platform that allows students to view internship and job opportunities, schedule an appointment with their respective school, and RSVP to career related events across campus. It is made available to all students and can be accessed using their BU email log-in.
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Student Life Resources
Student Activities
The BU Student Activities office provides support for the 450+ student organizations at BU and welcomes new group registrants.
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The Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground
This is BU’s center for cultural learning and collaboration with the goal of building community by eliminating barriers of segregation. HTC is located at 808 Commonwealth Ave.
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Communication
BU Today
BU Today features breaking news, research stories, coverage of students, faculty, staff, alumni, campus events and programs.
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BU IT
BU IT
The IT Help Center provides technology support for software, hardware, and account services to the Boston University community via phone, email, and walk-in locations.
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SHA
Undergraduate Academic Advising
Academic Advising
Whether if you are looking to declare a SHA concentration or request transfer credit approval with your advisor, find guidance related to undergraduate academic advising here.
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Non-Academic Forms
Student Life
Jobs, Internships, & Scholarships
Resources for Job & Internship Search
Tips to help guide your search for your next job or internship.
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On Campus Jobs
Learn about the job opportunities available on campus at Boston University & SHA.
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Scholarships
In search of a scholarship? Find opportunities to apply for here.
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