Advising 

Academic Advising is integral to the teaching mission of the University and engages students in a collaborative process to explore academic and co-curricular opportunities as part of a plan to realize academic, career, and life goals.

General Advising Resources

Outside of the Sociology Department, BU has general advisors for undeclared students or anyone that needs guidance with general academic questions. Advising can help you identify what you want to study or pursue outside of the classroom. Here you can find more information on advising, declaring your major, the BU Hub and planning future courses. 

Create a HandShake profile to make appointments with people from the many helpful resources at BU, including the Center for Career Development, the Financial Assistance Office, Academic Advising, Educational Resource Center, and more. For more information on each of these departments, visit our General Resources page. 

To get started:

  1. CAS General Advising is helpful for students who need general guidance within the College of Arts and Sciences.
  • To meet with an advisor, create an account on Handshake, and sign in as a BU student. Handshake will automatically connect you with access to meet with CAS Advising, the Center for Career Development, and more.
    • Once logged into Handshake, select Career Center and then appointments to meet with an advisor.
  • For more information on different types of advising, check out this page with Advising Information.

Sociology Advising Resources

Marcus Shaw will be on a leave of absence until November 30, 2024.  During this time CAS Advising will provide advising, support, and anything else you might need to develop, change, or maintain your academic plan.  Listed below are three ways to access advising.

1) Drop-in advising is available in CAS Advising on weekdays from 1:00pm-4:00pm. You do not need an appointment to visit drop-in advising.  Drop-in advising is available:

  • Mondays: virtual via Zoom from 1-4pm
  • Tuesdays: virtual via Zoom from 1-4pm
  • Wednesdays: in person at 100 Bay State Rd., Room 401
  • Thursdays: in person at 100 Bay State Rd., Room 401
  • Fridays: in person at 100 Bay State Rd., Room 401

2.) Juniors and Seniors who have questions about graduation advising should reach out to casadv@bu.edu until they are assigned a graduation advisor.

3.) For specific questions about the sociology program please contact socugrad@bu.edu.

Students who are interested in speaking with faculty can reach out to them directly via email or during faculty office hours.