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INTELLECTUAL PURSUITS
CAMPUS LIFE
If you read only one thing, read this section.
Stimulating your brain from Boston to Beijing.
What it’s like to live, work, and eat here.
Facts, figures, and everything else you need to know.
BU in 30 seconds
Professors and the daring work they’re doing
Programs of distinction
Kilachand Honors College
Smart redefined
Undergraduate research/internship
opportunities
Global opportunities
Accomplished alumni
Classroom to career
A day in the life
Out and about
Campus: housing
Campus: experiences
Athletics
Boston and beyond
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Applying
BU by the numbers
Programs of study
Scholarships/Financial Assistance
The value of a BU degree
Visiting BU
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OVERVIEW
APPLYING
CONTENTSGO.BU.EDU/EXPERIENCE
We dare you
p. 4
a macarthur Genius.
to challenge
p. 16
bacterial pathogens.
to develop vaccines to fight
p. 16
to intern for
Microsoft—in istanbul.
p. 8
to work with the dead.
p. 32
To perform an improvised piece at
the Annual Poetry Slam.
p. 19
To spend a summer in
Ayacucho brushing up on
Peruvian politics.
p. 29
to scale a 35-FT wall.
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OVERVIEW
A buckle-up, hold-on-to-your-seat,
express-lane ride to what makes BU such
a smart choice. Ready? Let’s go.
You’ll love it here. It’s that simple.
If the idea of being challenged, pushed, pulled,
confounded, and inspired by Pulitzer Prize winners,
Fulbright Scholars, and MacArthur Fellows excites
you, then you will thrive here. If, though, the thought
of attending a university that is part of the prestigious
Association of American Universities, is ranked
42 in the country,* and has over 2,000 research
laboratories leaves you a bit weak in the knees, that’s
great, too. After all, why wouldn’t you be a little
nervous when you’re about to embark on an odyssey
that could change your life forever?
OK, that’s it. Our 30 seconds are up. But if you want
to learn even more about what makes BU tick, read
on. We dare you.
BU IN
30 SECONDS.
*See U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges 2015
When you’re
in Professor
Judy Braha’s
acting class,
you’ve got just
30 seconds to
turn laughter
to tears, day to
night, loss to
gain, and life to
death. But no
pressure.
We
dare
you
The average
person can run
the length of
Nickerson Field
in 30 seconds.
We dare you
to do it in 25!
According to
Professor Ari
Trachtenberg
in the College
of Engineering,
it takes a
password-
cracker 30
seconds to
try roughly
4 million
passwords.
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Think you’re
smarter than
this macarthur
genius? She
sure hopes so.
THE DARING DOZEN
You’ll notice it almost immediately. The professors you encounter
at BU aren’t just teachers. They’re doers—and brilliant ones at that.
In fact, 85 percent of our full-time faculty have a PhD or equivalent.
Two are Nobel Prize winners. There are two Pulitzer Prize winners,
a former US Poet Laureate, 45 Guggenheim Fellows, and 12
Sloan Research Fellows. We’ve even got a two-time Emmy Award
winner. Find out more fast facts at bu.edu/admissions, but for now,
understand this: The following professors aren’t just faces in a
viewbook. They’re here teaching classes every day. And chances are
when you’re a student here, they’ll be teaching one of yours.
They’re brilliant, challenging, and controversial.
Best of all, they keep regular office hours.
Looking to
brush up on
your Urdu
and classical
Persian lit?
Professor
Sunil Sharma
is the leading
expert in the
field. And he’s
ready to talk.
What’s a
former CIA
operative
doing teaching
undergrads
at BU?
If we told you
we’d have to
kill you.
Professor
Kopell is
investigating
why patients
wake up
during surgery.
Go ahead, solve it.
A question from
Professor DeSilva:
When did upright
walking begin?
Answer below.
BonesfromAfrica
indicatethatour
ancestorswere
walkingontwolegs
by4millionyearsago,
perhapsevenasfar
backas6million.
We
dare
you
MARY JANE DOHERTY
COM, Film
When it comes to documentary filmmaking,
Professor Doherty is rewriting the book.
Or should we say, retelling the story? Her
latest film about children growing up in
Cuba’s world-class national ballet program
is an example of what she calls a “narrative
documentary.” She avoids interacting
with her subjects through interviewing
or other methods familiar to traditional
documentaries. The “fourth wall” remains
in place, although the narrative unfolding
behind it is entirely real. Doherty is the
director of the Film Production Program and
teaches a variety of film production courses.
LAURENCE KOTLIKOFF
CAS, Economics
When your professor has made international
headlines by saying he would love to “upend
the US banking system,” you know you’re not
in your high school economics class anymore.
Widely considered an authority on today’s
most pressing fiscal issues, Professor Kotlikoff
has served as a consultant to the International
Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the Harvard
Institute for International Development, and
the US Department of Labor.
ANDRÉ de QUADROS
CFA, Music and Music Education
What’s a BU professor doing in a prison
in Thailand? The same thing he’s doing in
prisons just outside of Boston: changing
lives through music. Recently, de Quadros
and one of his students led a music class as
part of BU’s Prison Education Program. De
Quadros was moved to see “these tough guys
sing children’s songs like ‘Miss Mary Mack,’
and do it in an unaffected way.” When he’s
not working with prisoners or conducting
workshops with Palestinian and Israeli
choirs, de Quadros is busy at BU teaching his
students, who are always happy to sing his
praises whenever they can.
SCOTT SEIDER
SED, English Education
Whatever you do, don’t call Professor Seider’s
work kid stuff—his research on the civic
development of adolescents and emerging
adults is some of the most respected in
the country. He’s currently on the editorial
board of the Journal of Adolescent Research
and a contributing editor for the Journal of
College and Character. His book Shelter: Where
Harvard Meets the Homeless explains how
college students can provide the homeless
with support that older professionals cannot.
We dare you to take him up on that.
NANCY KOPELL
CAS, Mathematics
You don’t have to be a MacArthur “genius”
to investigate the connection between
mathematics and the brain—but it sure helps.
Professor Kopell uses her expertise in numbers
to track the correlation between symptoms
of neurological disorders, like Parkinson’s
and schizophrenia, and changes in rhythms
in the brain. The codirector of BU’s Center
for Computational Neuroscience & Neural
Technology, Kopell is also investigating why
some patients who have undergone general
anesthesia wake up during surgery. No wonder
the London Mathematical Society elected her
as an honorary member (did we mention Albert
Einstein is an honorary member too?). There’s
no shortage of accomplished women in the
STEM community here, which is why we have
a dedicated living and learning community for
women in science & engineering (WISE).
JEREMY DeSILVA
CAS, Anthropology
Tracing evolution can be a slippery slope. But
Professor DeSilva isn’t afraid to shake a few
trees (or climb them) in order to answer the
questions some people are afraid to ask. Like,
did early humans walk upright or were they
tree-climbers? He has some controversial
thoughts on this ongoing debate. You can hear
them all in his freshman anthropology class.
go.bu.edu/experience
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Professor Kopell is using mathematics
to investigate rhythms in the brain.
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Nancy Kopell
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THOMAS WHALEN
CGS, Social Science
They say all politics is local. But for
Professor Thomas Whalen, it’s a national
pastime. Considered a leading expert in
American politics, Whalen isn’t shy about
telling it the way he sees it. In fact, he’s an
active commentator for media outlets such
as the New York Times, Politico, CNN, and
The Economist.
CARYL RIVERS
COM, Journalism
Journalism Professor Caryl Rivers didn’t
receive the Helen Thomas Lifetime
Achievement Award from the Society of
Professional Journalists by waiting for
the stories to come to her. A nationally
recognized journalist with over 40 years of
experience, Professor Rivers blogs regularly
on media and politics for the Huffington
Post and is a frequent commentator for the
award-winning website Women’s eNews.
Her op-eds have appeared in national
publications, including the New York Times,
Los Angeles Times, and Washington Post, and
she has authored 14 books.
STEPHEN PROTHERO
CAS, Religion
How does a professor of religion become
one of TV’s hottest commodities,
appearing on The Colbert Report, The Daily
Show with Jon Stewart, The O’Reilly Factor,
The Oprah Winfrey Show, and The Today
Show? When he suggests there are eight
major religions that rule the world, not
just two or three. If you can’t catch him
on TV, the CNN Belief Blog, or Twitter
(@sprothero), you can always catch him
teaching one of his undergrad courses.
MICHELLE BARTON
SMG, Organizational Behavior
The best way to make any decision is to
take your time and think it through, right?
Well, what about when you don’t have
time? Say, when you’re fighting a wildfire,
or involved in the fast-paced world of
high-tech entrepreneurship? These are
just two examples that Professor Barton
uses in her classes to show how people
manage uncertainty in real time. A
leading figure in the field of organizational
behavior, Professor Barton is currently the
Representative-at-Large for the Managerial
and Organizational Cognition Division of
the Academy of Management.
JOAN SALGE BLAKE
SAR, Nutrition
Professor Salge Blake has a tough job:
get people to eat better. Fortunately for all
of us, she excels at it. One of the nation’s
leading nutrition experts, she has appeared
on numerous news programs, writes the
Nutrition & You column for the Boston Globe,
and hosts Joan’s Healthy Habits, an online
chat. If you’re not a healthy eater now,
you will be after spending a few weeks
in Professor Salge Blake’s Introduction to
Nutrition class. Check out her expertise
yourself on Twitter: @joansalgeblake.
SHELDON GLASHOW
CAS, Physics
A Nobel Prize for Physics. Founder of
Quantum Magazine. Recipient of the
Oppenheimer Medal and Erice Science for
Peace Prize. And a creator of the standard
model for particle physics used in the field
today. Professor Glashow is, without a
doubt, one of the preeminent minds
in all of physics. And a favorite among
our undergrads.
“The test of whether it’s
poetry is: does it sound
beautiful when you say
the words over, in your
mind or your voice.”
Professor Robert Pinsky,
former US Poet Laureate
In 1875, BU Professor
Alexander Graham Bell
received a year’s
salary in advance to
pursue his research.
The following year, he
invented the telephone.
Want to do well in
Professor Barbara
Gottfried’s course,
Women in Comedy?
Forget studying, and start
laughing—students
watch and interpret
comediennes of stage,
screen, and TV, such as
Lucille Ball and, yes, the
cast of Bridesmaids.
Is Professor Jeremy DeSilva walking a slippery slope as he
talks about his research on the evolution of upright walking?
Go ahead, solve it.
A question from Professor Salge Blake:
You have just completed a
long workout, running on the
treadmill and lifting weights.
To refuel your body, you should:
a) eat a large banana
b) drink low-fat chocolate milk
c) eat a hefty serving of pasta
d) drink a sports drink, such as Gatorade,
that is fortified with electrolytes
Answer below.
b)GotMilk?Thebestpost-exercise
recoverysnackormealshould
containbothcarbohydratesand
proteins—low-fatchocolatemilk
isagoodsourceofboth.
We
dare
you
Professor Prothero doesn’t mind talking about the shared
beliefs unifying all great religions—before he dismisses that
reasoning as dangerous.
Stephen Prothero
Sheldon Glashow Joan Salge Blake
Michelle Barton
Caryl Rivers
Jeremy DeSilva

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PROGRAMS OF DISTINCTION
What’ll it be? A classic liberal education, something in the
professional realm, or how about both? Like everything around
here, the choice is yours. Of course, because this is BU, you’ve
got a lot of choices. We have more than 250 programs of study
spread out over our 10 undergraduate schools and colleges (see
page 44 for the complete list). So where do you begin? How about
at the top? Here are eight top-rated programs of study—some are
majors; some minors. All of them underscore why BU is one of the
elite private universities in the world. And why BU graduates were
recently ranked 15th among US schools for employability.
We love them all, and these eight make us especially proud.
COSMIC CONTROVERSIES THE
PROFANE HUMAN INFECTIOUS
DISEASES DEAF LITERATURE AND
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
FOLKLORE FOREIGN REPORTING
WEB DESIGN HINDI-URDU HUMAN
BRAIN MAPPING LASERS
FORENSIC ACCOUNTING
PRIVATE CLUB MANAGEMENT
Ready for something
different? Have we got
some classes for you.
THE LAW OF THE INTERNET
SERIOUS COMIX: GRAPHIC
NARRATIVES AND HISTORY
GAME THEORY GUERRILLA
WARFARE AND TERRORISM
CINEMA PHYSICA FRENCH
NEW WAVE DETECTIVE FICTION
ARMED COMBAT BLACK RADICAL
THOUGHT DYNAMICS OF SPACE
VEHICLES HISTORY OF WESTERN
ETHICS THE ECONOMICS OF
POVERTY AND DISCRIMINATION
IN THE US ENVIRONMENTALLY
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
CREATION AND EVOLUTION
ANCIENT TECHNOLOGY
NEGOTIATIONS EXTRAGALACTIC
ASTROPHYSICS AND COSMOLOGY
SYMBOL, MYTH, AND RITE
TROPICAL RAINFOREST ECOLOGY
CORPORATE IDENTITY DEATH AND
IMMORTALITY ELECTRONIC
COMMERCE INTRODUCTION
TO FINE WINES TECHNOLOGY,
ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIETY
CHILD LABOR, CHILDREN’S RIGHTS,
AND EDUCATION INVESTIGATIVE
AND PROJECT REPORTING
REFUGEES, EDUCATION, AND
HUMAN RIGHTS NEUROPLASTICITY:
ENABLING THE BRAIN TO HEAL ITSELF
Not sure what
you want to be?
Relax. You don’t
need to choose
a major for two
years. In fact, as
you can see in
our video, not
knowing is half
the fun.
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING:
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Our Biomedical Engineering program is
currently ranked #14 in the country by U.S.
News World Report. From understanding the
human genome to pioneering surgical tools,
Boston University biomedical engineers are
committed to advancing research and education
in biotechnology, biomolecular engineering,
sensory systems, cardiopulmonary engineering,
neuroscience, micro- and nanosystems,
synthetic biology, systems biology,
biomechanics, and biomaterials.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY:
COLLEGE OF HEALTH REHABILITATION
SCIENCES: SARGENT COLLEGE
It’s easy to see why U.S. News World Report
consistently ranks our Occupational Therapy
program at the top: a strong foundation in
anatomy, physiology, psychology, health,
and health care, some of the nation’s top
professors and practitioners, and a range
of clinical experience through full-time
clinical placements. If you’re interested in
this outstanding graduate program, you
can get a head start with Sargent College’s
Behavior Health undergraduate
degree, which combines psychology with
applied sciences.
DEAF STUDIES: SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
The BU Deaf Studies program is one of the
oldest and most renowned programs existing
in Deaf education. It is the only program in
the United States dedicated to theoretical and
applied research in deafness with a particular
We
dare
you
Work with the
dead. In the
Gross Human
Anatomy class
at BU’s Sargent
College, students
get to work with
real cadavers as
they learn the
musculoskeletal,
peripheral
nervous, and
circulatory
systems of the
human body.
Year: Junior
Major: Health Sciences
Hometown: Liverpool, NY
WHO WILL YOU BE
SITTING NEXT TO?
Jeremy Meltzer
“I’m working as a research
assistant at the Boston University
Medical Campus in an ion
channel laboratory that studies
calcium influx and regulation in
a number of cell types. I truly
believe that my experience
studying abroad in BU’s Grenoble
Science Program was the main
reason I was
qualified
for the
position.”
go.bu.edu/
experience
Feeling extra-
ambitious?
The BU Dual
Degree program
lets you earn
two bachelor’s
degrees from
two under–
graduate
schools or
colleges
simultaneously.
?
Long before the curtain rises, the real magic takes place
behind the scenes.
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OVERVIEW
focus on a bilingual/bicultural approach to
communication for the Deaf and for teachers
of the Deaf. The undergraduate program in
Deaf Studies offers both a major and a minor
and includes invaluable field placements
where students work with either hearing-
impaired children or adults.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS:
COLLEGE OF ARTS SCIENCES, FREDERICK
S. PARDEE SCHOOL OF GLOBAL STUDIES
International Relations is the most popular
undergraduate major in the Pardee School,
housed within CAS. And for good reason.
The department attracts many students
who complete double majors or minors in IR
and related areas such as political science,
economics, or foreign languages. The faculty
includes both policy-oriented scholars and
international relations professionals. Many are
deeply involved in current issues of international
relations through writing, consulting, and
ongoing work with governments, international
organizations, and think tanks.
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(MIS): SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
Taking management into the future, MIS
studies how technology intersects with—and
changes—business and business practices.
Like all SMG programs, it helps prepare
students for what comes after college, giving
them the background and skills necessary
to be future leaders of industry. Looks like
it’s working, too. In a survey of SMG’s recent
graduates, 97% had jobs within 6 months
of graduation.
JOURNALISM:
COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION
Don’t believe the hype: Journalism is not dead.
In fact, it’s thriving. And our award-winning
Journalism Department is leading the way. Take
the Boston University State House Program,
for example. It offers real-world experience
producing content for Massachusetts daily
newspapers, websites, and radio stations and
typically produces some 200 byline pieces
a semester along with blogs, radio reports,
and video packages. We also offer journalism
students a “study abroad” experience in
Washington, DC, where they get to work
as professional reporters in one of the most
important and vibrant capitals in the world.
THEATRE: COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS
If theatre is in your blood, you’re going to
want to be in the School of Theatre. From our
10 performance venues to our educational
and artistic collaboration with the Huntington
Theatre Company, the professional theatre-
in-residence at Boston University, to our
“guaranteed casting” policy (all eligible
College of Arts Sciences
Professor Robert Pinsky, a
three-time US Poet Laureate,
leads a poetry workshop in
Room 222—where, legend has
it, poet Robert Lowell taught
Anne Sexton, Sylvia Plath,
and George Starbuck in what
is considered poetry’s most
famous class.
“I love any class that
Professor John Thornton
(African American Studies)
teaches. He taught me to
challenge what I learned
in high school.”
Kesenia Lanin, Senior,
International Relations
Confident you want to be a
doctor? Try our Seven-Year
Accelerated Program in
Liberal Arts Medicine.
performance majors will be cast in a
production every quarter), ours has been
one of the country’s leading institutions
for the study of acting, stage management,
design, production, and all aspects of the
theatrical profession for over 50 years.
ARCHAEOLOGY:
COLLEGE OF ARTS SCIENCES
Welcome to the only dedicated
undergraduate department of archaeology in
the United States. Our students earn degrees
in a highly interdisciplinary program while
working closely with faculty who conduct
field projects at sites throughout the world,
including Mexico, Guatemala, Greece, Egypt,
and Ethiopia. Faculty specializations include
classical, Mesoamerican, Asian, and historical
archaeology, as well as paleoethnobotany,
geoarchaeology, and heritage management.
In 2012, an assistant professor excavated
what’s believed to be one of the oldest
Maya calendars.
When he’s not teaching poetry,
Professor Pinsky is performing
it—with the BU Jazz Combo.
Robert Pinsky
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N. Venkatraman,
MIS Professor
“Coming into college I would never
have guessed that I would minor in
African American Studies, but after
taking classes in political science,
I found myself really interested in
civil rights and wanted to learn more
through the African American
Studies Program.
Plus, there are so
many interesting
internship
opportunities in
Boston that fuse
my two interests,
it makes me
realize that
coming to
BU was one
of the best
decisions
I’ve ever
made.”
Year: Junior
Major: Political Science
Minor: African American Studies
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Kiera Vinson
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ARVIND AND CHANDAN NANDLAL
KILACHAND HONORS COLLEGE
Every generation has inspirational thinkers. You know who they are.
They’re the ones who see things differently. Who view the world
from new perspectives. Who know every story has more than two
sides and that each facet reveals something extraordinary. They
unlock possibilities where none were thought to exist. They make
a difference. Whether it’s the businessman who sees through
the eyes of an artist, a musician with the probing curiosity of a
scientist, or an educator who brings an engineer’s problem-solving
acumen to the classroom, your generation will have inspirational
thinkers, too. Any takers?
Don’t just study, create what will be studied next.
HIGHLIGHTS
A new approach to liberal education.
What happens when the two dimensions of
education—instruction and research—meet?
You get the Kilachand Honors College—
a four-year program where you and your
professors will forge a new approach to
liberal education, a combination of the arts
and sciences and the professions.
The best of both worlds.
While your work in the Kilachand Honors
College satisfies most of your general
education requirements, you’ll still pursue
a major in one of our undergraduate schools
and colleges. This means you’ll have the best
of two worlds: the small classes and close
interaction with the faculty of a small liberal
arts college together with the easy access
to the intellectual range and resources of
a major urban research university.
Freshman seminars.
Get ready to hit the ground running. From
day one you’ll immerse yourself in some
of the most challenging, most stimulating
courses you’ve ever taken, such as The
Camera as an Agent for Social Change;
American Bioethics; The Secret Lives of
Corporations; Humans Among Animals;
and Emotion, Cognition, and the Brain.
Kilachand
Honors College
is filled with
courses that
are in a class
by themselves.
Like The Pluto
Saga: How Do
You Become a
Planet and Stay
a Planet?
“The thing
about the
Hadron Collider
is it can be totally
puzzling and
wonderfully
infuriating.”
AndrewCohen,
Professor
ofPhysics
Just when
you thought you
had a handle
on Shakespeare,
along comes
Professor Litvin.
“I’m taking a six-person Kilachand
Honors College seminar, Climate
Change in Massachusetts, where
we delve into my professor’s
research. The seminar feels like a
family, whether we are discussing
phenotypic plasticity in the
classroom or the changing culture
of Boston while having lunch at
a local Malaysian restaurant.
The supportive, friendly, and
encouraging environment of the
honors community has greatly
enhanced my experience at BU.”
Year: Freshman
Major: Biology with concentration in
Conservation Biology
Hometown: Yorktown Heights, NY
WHO WILL YOU BE
SITTING NEXT TO?
Go ahead, solve it.
A question from
Professor Litvin:
Antoine Galland
obtained some of
the stories in his
Mille et Une Nuits
from 14th-century
manuscripts. Where
did he get the rest?
Answer below.
FromaSyrianChristian
monknamedHannaDiab,
whotoldthemtohimfrom
memoryoveratwo-month
periodinParis.
We
dare
you
Evan Kuras
Margaret Litvin

As a freshman,
you’ll live with
other Kilachand
Honors College
students in
Kilachand Hall
on beautiful Bay
State Road.

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INTELLECTUALPURSUITSGO.BU.EDU/EXPERIENCE
Being a student isn’t what it used to be.
(And that’s a good thing.)
Teacher speaks. Student listens. That was then, this
is BU. Here, when your professor speaks, you’re
expected to speak back. To challenge and question
what you’ve heard. And to wonder out loud. You’re
also expected to push yourself away from your
desk and get out there and practice what you’ve
learned—in labs, in theaters, in hospitals, in the city,
in another state, even in another country. After all,
the best way to learn anything is to live it. It’s also a
lot more fun.
SMART
REDEFINED.
Got plans for
the summer?
Students in
our Under-
graduate
Research
Opportunities
Program
perform
research 40
hours per week
for a 10-week
period during
the summer.
Once you’re
accepted
to a BU
International
Internship
Program, we’ll
find you an
internship that
matches your
interests and
experience.
We
dare
you
Think Boston
can get cold
in the winter?
Try spending
a few weeks
researching the
origin of the
East Antarctic
Ice Sheet.
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UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
One thing you’ll learn about BU is that we love acronyms. One
of the most popular is UROP, our Undergraduate Research
Opportunities Program. UROP is where BU faculty members
with research projects in the humanities, social sciences,
natural sciences, medicine, education, and the arts connect with
students who want to work with them. Maybe you’ll be helping
Professor Simon Rabinovitch chronicle Russian Jewish history.
(Full disclosure: Must be fluent in Russian.) Or maybe you’ll be
working with Professor Malay Mazumder to devise a scalable
manufacturing method for inexpensive fabrication of self-cleaning
solar panels. With funding for UROP doubling to more than
$1 million, there are hundreds of different research opportunities
(bu.edu/urop) waiting for you. All you have to do is ask.
The fact that an elite university like BU offers internships is
nothing to get excited about. It’s the types of internships, though,
that really set us apart. Because we’re right in Boston, you have
a wealth of opportunities to consider in lab sciences, medicine,
advertising and public relations, the hospitality field, art history,
government, physical therapy, and finance. But why stop at
Boston? We also send students around the world for internships
(Shanghai, anyone?). If you’re ready for some real-world
experience, we’re ready to help make it happen.
Want to work in a lab? How about a cave? Got a thing for
films of the Mexican Revolution? You’re going to love this.
Nothing beats on-the-job training. Especially when the job
is an internship in Istanbul.
Enterohemorrhagic
Escherichia coli.
Never mind
pronouncing it.
Try fighting it.
Is it possible to
halt HIV/AIDS
and reverse its
spread? Senior
Tara Vaughn
thinks so.
That’s why she
interned at the
World Health
Organization
in Geneva.
1. Are you a night owl?
Seeking students to
conduct research on
circadian rhythms and
sleep. A real dream job.
We
dare
you
2. Dig it. Collect plant,
soil, water, and air
samples to determine
the impact pollution and
climate change have on
forest ecosystems.
3. Like to shake
things up? Study
the temperature
and chemistry of
the rocks inside the
Earth with data from
earthquakes.
RESEARCHERS WANTED.
The place
to advance
knowledge: BU
has joined the
Association
of American
Universities
(AAU)—an
invitation-only
association of 62
leading research
universities in
the USA and
Canada.
?
?
Got a craving to intern for a national food
program? Juniors Josh Brown and Héloïse Borden
did. And now they’re hungry for even more.
The only thing common about our London
Internship is the lower house as you
work alongside Labour and Conservative
members of Parliament.
Some people go to extremes when they
participate in the Auckland Internship
Program. Just ask senior Julia Kester, who
navigated the largest commercially rafted
waterfall in the Southern Hemisphere.
Can You Raed
Tihs Qiuclky?
Junior Laura
Sancho wants to
know. That’s why
she was awarded
a stipend to
research the way
the eye and brain
work together
to help form
sentences.
We
dare
you
Count and track
thousands of
bats in the
caves of Texas.
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GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES
As much as we like having you around, we strongly encourage all
of our students to get away every now and then. To study religion
in Singapore. Hone your travel-writing skills in Australia. Develop
agriculture in Zambia. Or brush up on organic chemistry in Madrid.
But don’t stay away too long; there are plenty of ways to discover the
world right here on campus, too.
The world is your campus. Take a look around.
International students at BU
might consider a “reverse”
study abroad experience by
spending one semester in
either Washington, DC,
or Los Angeles.
Step outside your comfort zone and take a turn on
Ecuador’s “swing at the end of the world” during BU
Abroad’s Quito program. Photographer: Marine science
major Sean Hacker Teper.
DO A WORLD OF GOOD.
BU has a rich tradition of volunteering; here are
just a few ways students give back:
• BU Global Medical Brigades provides health
care in developing countries.
• Global Days of Service. Last year, more than
4,000 volunteers performed 22,915 hours
of service in 15 countries.
•Engineers Without Borders works on
sustainable, equitable, and economical
projects in developing communities.
FIND YOURSELF ABROAD.
Ours is the study abroad program in the country,
with nearly half of BU students challenging
themselves to:
• Brush up on Arabic while serving
organizations such as Amnesty International
in Rabat, Morocco.
• Explore “The City of Light” while studying
political science at the Institut d’Études
Politiques de Paris.
• Build on an engineering education in Dresden,
Germany, at one of the world’s oldest and
most prestigious technical universities.
• Choose from more than 90 opportunities in
over 25 countries (bu.edu/abroad).
MEET THE WORLD RIGHT HERE.
At Boston University, you’ll get worldwide
perspectives just by roaming our campus.
• Study at the new Frederick S. Pardee School
of Global Studies within the College of Arts
Sciences. The School’s mission is to improve
the human condition around the globe through
interdisciplinary research and education.
• Choose from more than 640 courses that
address global and international themes.
• Study or research with international faculty
from more than 90 countries.
• Meet students from countries ranging from
Albania to Zimbabwe.
Chelsea Higgins
WHO WILL YOU BE
SITTING NEXT TO?
Year: Sophomore
Major: Anthropology, Pre-medicine
“Volunteering with BU’s chapter
of the Global Medical Brigades
in Honduras gave me a more
humanitarian perspective
on medicine. Now I see that
understanding the culture of
the people you’re serving is as
important as understanding
medicine. That’s why I changed
my major from neuroscience
to anthropology.”
ALBANIA ALGERIA ANGOLA
ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA
AUSTRIA AZERBAIJAN BAHRAIN
BANGLADESH BARBADOS
BELGIUM BERMUDA BOLIVIA
BOSNIA HERCEGOVINA
BRAZIL BULGARIA CAMEROON
CANADA CHILE PEOPLE’S
REPUBLIC OF CHINA COLOMBIA
CZECH REPUBLIC
WHERE OUR STUDENTS
COME FROM DENMARK
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
ECUADOR EGYPT ESTONIA
ETHIOPIA FINLAND FRANCE
GAMBIA REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA
GERMANY GHANA GREECE
GUATEMALA GUINEA HONG
KONG HUNGARY ICELAND
INDIA INDONESIA IRELAND
ISRAEL ITALY JAPAN JORDAN
KAZAKHSTAN KENYA REPUBLIC
OF KOREA KOSOVO KUWAIT
KYRGYZSTAN LEBANON
LUXEMBOURG MACAO
MALAYSIA MAURITIUS
MEXICO MOLDOVA MONGOLIA
MOROCCO MYANMAR NEPAL
NETHERLANDS NEW ZEALAND
NIGERIA NORWAY PAKISTAN
PANAMA PHILIPPINES POLAND
PORTUGAL QATAR ROMANIA
RUSSIA SAUDI ARABIA
SENEGAL SERBIA REPUBLIC
OF SINGAPORE SOUTH AFRICA
SPAIN SRI LANKA SWEDEN
SWITZERLAND TAIWAN (ROC)
TANZANIA THAILAND
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
TURKEY UKRAINE UNITED ARAB
EMIRATES UNITED KINGDOM
UNITED STATES VENEZUELA
VIETNAM ZIMBABWE
Ever laughed ‘til it hurts while teaching Chinese
students? Sometimes going somewhere very
different is the best way to discover what makes
us all the same. Photographer: International
relations major Lee Veitch.
While studying engineering abroad
in Dresden, take a day trip to study
history—and human resilience—in Berlin.
Photographer: Engineering major Tru Hoang.
A BU education is all over the map.
Return a warm Icelandic smile. Share childhood memories with
a Tanzanian. Eavesdrop on a conversation in Farsi. Discuss Sri
Lankan politics with a Sri Lankan. Hang out with a Honduran.
A lot of BU students study abroad. But a lot of abroad studies
here. In fact, BU is the world in microcosm with students from
nearly 100 countries and all 50 states. At any given time on
campus, you just might run into someone from:
For international relations major Bruna Maia, spending
the summer in Peru meant more than seeing the sights.
It meant seeing firsthand the struggles of the Peruvian
people. go.bu.edu/experience

How we see the world. Several of these photos
were taken by student finalists for our Global
Programs photography contest, chosen for the
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ACCOMPLISHED ALUMNI
Every college has its share of famous alumni—Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. is one of ours. But ordinary people doing extraordinary work
make us equally proud. People like Vikas Pisipati (SMG’10), who
has traveled to 22 countries teaching HIV awareness. Or acclaimed
soprano Lauren Flanigan (CFA’81), who has dedicated much of her life
to helping the homeless of New York City. So what will you do with a
degree from BU? Time will tell. But with our alumni Career Advisory
Network connecting you with alumni living in 189 of the world’s 196
countries, you’ll have no shortage of help doing it.
What kind of alum will you be? Hard to say. But one thing’s
for sure, you’ve got some amazing role models.
1. Funding, and fundamentally changing,
the world.
Named one of the “Top 99 Under 33 Foreign
Policy Leaders,” Jenni Cardamone (COM’07)
is a power player in DC. Her work as manager
of Partnerships Communications at Devex
helps empower the international community
to deliver foreign assistance around the
world. She also worked at the US Global
Leadership Coalition and Modernizing
Foreign Assistance Network.
2. Who’s more powerful than Oprah?
The Hollywood Reporter ranked three BU
alumnae in the top 10 of its Women in
Entertainment Power 100 list. At the top
of the list is Bonnie Hammer (COM’71,
SED’75), chairman of NBCUniversal
Cable Entertainment, named the most
powerful woman in Hollywood. Nancy
Dubuc (COM’91), president and CEO,
A+E Networks, is third. And Nina Tassler
(CFA’79), CBS Entertainment president, is
sixth. Tassler is also honorary dean of our
heavily connected BU in L.A. internship
program. Oprah? Eighth.
3. A voice for the voiceless.
Nick Dougherty (ENG’12), Gregory Zoeller
(ENG’12), and Eric Hsiao (ENG’12) turned
their BU senior engineering project into
careers. Their company, Verbal Care, created
an iPad app that bridges the communication
gap between nonverbal patients in the US
and their caregivers by using large icons that
communicate a desire for food, medicine,
pain relief, and more.
4. Lights! Camera! Brothers!
It didn’t take long for Josh (COM’07) and
Ben (COM’08) Safdie to catch the attention
of the movie world. Less than a year after
they graduated, their film The Pleasure of
Being Robbed was the only American-made
feature shown at the Cannes Film Festival
Director’s Fortnight and was screened at
South by Southwest. And their film We’re
Going to the Zoo took top honors at BU’s
Redstone Film Festival.
5. Strokes of genius.
Using a technique similar to impasto,
Sedrick Huckaby (CFA’97) strives to
canonize the African American family
through his paintings. His work can be
found in the permanent collections of the
Museum of Fine Arts Boston, the Whitney
Museum of American Art, and the African
American Museum in Dallas, Texas.
6. Go ahead, Google him.
What do you do after you graduate from
BU and win a Rhodes Scholarship? If you’re
Rick Malins (CAS’04) you go to work for
Google as head of its Brand and Consumer
Insights group. Rick takes his love of
neuroscience—particularly the brain’s
mechanisms for learning and memory—
to Google’s unorthodox workspace and
applies his knowledge to online advertising
and the changing media landscape.
7. It’s all about teamwork.
Less than three years after joining PwC,
Emily Pallotta (SMG’10) was promoted
twice to consulting manager for her work
on complex problems for Fortune 500
companies. “SMG sets me apart from
my peers,” she says. “The business
education and teamwork focus of
the SMG curriculum prepared me
well for the team environment of
nearly every management consulting
project I work on.”
You can find his paintings depicting the
African American family in museums across
the country. Or you can see them in this
slideshow: go.bu.edu/experience.
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“We never did
write a script—
we just had a
40-page story
with dialogue.”
Josh Safdie
(COM’07)
talking about
the brothers’
film, Yeah, Get
on My Shoulders
BU alums make
a difference.
A few make
history.
A young Dr.
Martin Luther
King, Jr. (GRS’55,
Hon.’59)
came to BU to
study under
Dr. Howard
Thurman, the
first black Dean
of Chapel at a
majority-white
US university. Dr.
Thurman, in turn,
had developed
his message
of “unity for
all people”
while studying
with Mahatma
Gandhi. Today,
that message
of unity brings
students
of diverse
backgrounds
together at
our Howard
Thurman Center
for Common
Ground.
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Alumna: CAS’12
Double Major: Economics
and Mathematics
Current Job: Senior Analyst,
Global Atlantic
Mai Wong
The Yawkey Center for Student Services at 100 Bay State Road is home
to the CCD, ERC, and Marciano Commons dining hall.
FROM CLASSROOM TO CAREER,
WE’RE HERE FOR YOU
Don’t go it alone. BU provides you with resources to help
before, during, and after college.
Whether you arrive on campus with a clear vision of your
future or find a new interest along the way, Boston University
offers a wealth of resources to help you with academic
advising and charting a career path, supporting your success
at BU and beyond. The Center for Career Development (see
next page) and the Educational Resource Center are among
the student services found in the Yawkey Center for Student
Services. Their staffs work collaboratively to help you
achieve academic success, explore educational and career
options, and prepare to reach your post-graduation goals.
The minute you walk in,
you’re one step closer
to landing your first job.
CENTER FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT (CCD)
We know, we know, you’re not even here yet and already we’re talking
about your career. But the fact is, in today’s job environment, making
sure you have every competitive advantage coming out of school is
more important than ever.
The Boston University Center for Career Development takes a four-step
approach to helping you shape your future—self-discovery, exploring
careers, building skills, and making it happen—that begins as soon as
you arrive on campus. You can get started with Career Directions, a
small-group session where you’ll learn how to advance from one step
to the next as you create a plan of action. Trained career counselors
support you as you explore academic concentrations, internships,
career paths, and graduate school options—and land that first post-
university job.
Get ready with skill-development workshops, drop-in hours, individual
appointments, alumni speakers, and much more. Then, take advantage
of the CCD’s on-campus recruiting program—from large career expos
to small sessions—to connect with employers seeking BU talent for
internship and job opportunities.
Find more information about the Center for Career Development,
school- and industry-specific resources, and other student services
at bu.edu/careers.
MAKE SMART ACADEMIC CHOICES.
BU’s undergraduate schools and colleges offer
faculty advisors and academic counselors to
help you plan your degree programs, select
majors, and register for courses, as well as
career resources that include discipline-
specific job and internship listings, interview
and résumé workshops, on-campus recruiting,
and networking with alumni.
ACE MORE TESTS.
Develop the academic skills you’ll need for
BU’s rigorous programs at the Educational
Resource Center (ERC). The center focuses
on promoting a disciplined approach to study
and offers peer tutoring, language group
discussions, and other time-management,
writing, and test-prep workshops. The ERC
professional staff is available to meet with you
individually to develop your personalized plan.
Visit bu.edu/erc.
PLOT YOUR PROFESSIONAL COURSE.
Interested in pursuing a career in law,
medicine, dentistry, or veterinary medicine?
The Pre-Professional Advising office in the
new student center can help. You’ll find
advice about curriculum, professional school
admission requirements, and the application
process. The office also organizes health- and
law-related career meetings and workshops.

#
10Where BU graduates rank in the US among
recruiters and CEOs for ambition, according to
Inc. magazine.
BU alumni
work in 189
countries for
companies as
varied as CBS
Entertainment,
Motorola,
Apple Inc.,
Lockheed
Martin
Corporation,
and Procter
Gamble.
189

90%
of Class of 2013 graduates found employment or
placement in graduate programs, military service,
and fellowships shortly after graduation.
 of students
graduating
from BU
do it in
four years.
Employed
graduates who
used BU’s CCD
resources earn
10more at their
first job (nearly
$4,000).
BU offers
internships
on every
continent.
Except
Antarctica.
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“The Center for Career
Development’s career fair
and private employer sessions
connected me to an internship
with Global Atlantic, where
I received a job offer the fall
before I even graduated. Plus,
my experiences alongside BU
peers and faculty from around
the world prepared
me to work in an
international
company where
my colleagues
are as varied
as the
acquisition
projects I
work on.”

94%
BU graduates
reported
starting
salaries that
were 4%
higher than
the national
average.

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A DAY IN THE LIFE
When you come to BU, come prepared to work. A lot. In fact,
at first, you’ll be surprised at just how heavy the workload can
be. But fear not—you’ll adjust. And before long, you’ll realize that
despite all the lectures you’re attending, all the workshops you’re
participating in, and all the papers you’re writing, there’s still time
to take in a game at Agganis Arena, go for a run along the Charles,
or attend the annual Great Debate.
Lectures, laundry, and lab work—what it’s really like to
be a student around here.
Back in the
early 1900s,
BU students
would beat the
heat by taking
a dip in the
Charles River.
(Today, though,
we have three
pools on
campus for
that.)
We
dare
you
Working on
Muay Thai
combinations
with his training
partner.
8:02 p.m.
Enjoying a late
dinner with a couple
of close friends.
No class tomorrow
means he can relax
a bit before hitting
the lab later in the
day on Friday.
10:27 p.m.
Year: Freshman
Major: Mathematics
Minor: Astronomy or Physics
Favorite class:
“Multivariable Calculus. I love
math and it is really exciting
learning the new concepts.
I love that there is always a
way to figure out the answer;
we know everything that
we would need to get the
answer, we just need to
figure out how to use
what we know. My
teacher is very funny and
entertaining. I actually
look forward to doing
the homework because
I’m excited to see
if I can figure out
the problems.”
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Year: Senior
Dual Degree: Health Science
and Neuroscience
Hometown: Sturbridge, MA
Jeffrey Wessell
Why I chose BU:
“BU offers more than a well-
respected education. It places
me within a mile of some of
the best medical centers in the
country. The University doubles
as a link that can connect you
to a community that does many
things and does them well. BU
gives me the opportunity
to really push it. The
rest is on me.”

Molly Pratt
7:44 a.m.
Leaving the dorm,
Jeff checks his email
as part of his RA
assignment to see
if anything came up
overnight that may
change his day.
1 3
4
WHO WILL YOU BE
SITTING NEXT TO?
Loading a syringe with
a solvent to make
acetylcholine agonist for
use in an experiment.
9:54 a.m.
2
He’s an RA, president of
a martial arts Club,
a lab technician in a
local hospital, and,
oh, he’s earning dual
degrees. Life is good
for the BU undergrad.
Everyone loves
Spring Break,
but how about
taking an
Alternative
Spring Break
and donating
your time to
repair homes in
Appalachia?
WHO WILL YOU BE
SITTING NEXT TO?
What are other students up to?
Check out more schedules here.
go.bu.edu/
experience

Want to break
away from the
daily routine
for a bit?
Don’t miss the
annual Fringe
Festival at the
College of
Fine Arts.
?
After that?
A full day of classes:
• Introductory
Microeconomic
Analysis
• Experimental Design
in Psychology
• Health Care
Information Systems
7:30 AM Eat breakfast
8 AM First-Semester Span...
9 AM Multivariable Calculus
11 AM Principles of Astron...
Noon Kilachand Honors...
1:30 PM Eat lunch
4 PM Run with a friend

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Where does campus end and the city begin?
You must be new around here.
Some say BU is a city within a city. With nearly
16,000 undergrads, that’s understandable. Others
say BU is simply an extension of the city itself. With
the nation’s oldest transit system running straight
through our 1.3-mile campus, that’s not much of a
stretch, either. To be honest, it really doesn’t matter.
What does matter is the fact that BU’s campus is
alive. It feeds off the energy of its students and
faculty, as well as the excitement of being in one of
the most dynamic and diverse cities in the world.
OUT AND
ABOUT.
The Boston
University
Bridge is one of
the few spots in
the US where,
simultaneously,
a plane can fly
over a car that
is driving over
a train that is
traveling over
a boat.
We
dare
you
Scaling a
35-foot rock
wall is one
thing, but how
about trying a
little Shotokan
karate or any
of our 30+
club sports?
BU is on the
B Line, which
is part of the
Green Line,
which is part
of the —
did you get
all that?
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CAMPUS: HOUSING
We guarantee housing for all four years, which means you’ll always
have a place to call home—whether it’s with other freshmen in
Warren Towers or, later, with upperclass students in residences
like our ultra-modern, 26-story apartment-style residence, StuVi2,
or our historic brownstones on Bay State Road. Plus, 80% of
undergraduates live on campus all four years—so campus will
truly feel like a residential community, particularly with faculty-in-
residence like Sargent College Professor Karen Jacobs, who hosts
students at her StuVi home weekly to cook healthy recipes.
Where you’ll sleep, pick up your mail, do laundry, and relax.
(After you’re done studying, interning, and conducting
research, of course.)
Take a look at some of the places you might live
in your first year.
Warren Towers
Fast fact: Our largest dorm-style freshman residence
can hold you and 1,800 of your new best friends.
Room types: Singles, Doubles, Quads
Features: Music practice room, study lounge and
multipurpose room, laundry room, mail room, cinema
room, TV lounge, game room, dining hall with Late
Nite Café
Specialty floors: College of Communication, Common
Ground, Core Curriculum, College of Engineering,
School of Management, Pre-Medical/Accelerated
Medical, Women in Science
The Towers
Fast fact: Each floor is single-sex, and residents
share a common bathroom.
Room type: Doubles 
Features: Music practice room, study lounge
and multipurpose room, laundry room, mail
room, TV lounge
Specialty floors: College of Engineering, 
Sargent College
West Campus
Fast fact: The three buildings that make up West
Campus carry the names of the three founders
of Boston University: Claflin, Sleeper, and Rich.
Room types: Singles, Doubles, Triples, Quads 
Features: Study rooms, laundry room, game room,
TV lounge, mail room, music practice room with piano,
The Fresh Food Co. residence dining hall with Late Nite
Café—all accessible from the first floor of Claflin
and Sleeper Halls
Specialty floors: Claflin Hall: College of
Communication, College of Fine Arts. Sleeper Hall:
College of Engineering
StuVi2’s
LEED
certification
is one of the
reasons The
Princeton
Review named
BU one of
its “green
colleges.”
The
dormitory-
style Myles
Standish
Hall/Myles
Annex began
its life as
Babe Ruth’s
favorite hotel.
In Earth House,
a specialty
residence,
students
participate in
sustainability
initiatives such
as Earth Hour,
Recyclemania,
film screenings,
and dinner
discussions.
We
dare
you
Got a thing for
ghosts? Try
spending the night
in Kilachand Hall—
Eugene O’Neill’s
ghost is said
to reside on the
fourth floor.
Check out our housing
videos at go.bu.edu/
experience.
You're
guaranteed
four years of
housing. and
four years of
being in the
center of it all.
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As we say in Boston, sometimes you want
to go where everybody knows your name.
Or your culture. Or how to whip up a
wicked good grilled cheese. Or even where
everybody else is somewhere else. On a
campus this big, there are plenty of places
to meet up with friends or get away. Here
are a few of them:
Dining. Hungry? You’ve come to the right
place(s). The variety alone is impressive:
22 restaurants and cafés, three residential
dining halls, three Late Nite Cafés, kosher
dining, our own Farmers Market, and
two floors of inventive cuisine at our new
Marciano Commons dining hall. Whenever
possible, we use locally grown fruits and
vegetables, and our healthy Sargent Choice
options will have you coming back for
more. Makes our Unlimited Dining Plan—
one of six we offer—pretty tempting
(bu.edu/housing/dining/plans).
The Law Library (one of BU’s 24 libraries).
Not many people know about it, so chances
are you’ll have the place pretty much to
yourself. Be sure to size up the comfy
couches near the check-out desk.
The “Fireplace Room.” Located in Marciano
Commons, this is the perfect spot to study,
hang out with friends, or warm up during
winter. It’s like your own cozy living room in
the middle of campus.
BU Beach. Located directly behind Marsh
Chapel and overlooking the Charles
River, it’s not really a beach, but it is the
perfect place to spend a beautiful spring
day playing a little Ultimate, reading a
good book, or just getting in some serious
people-watching.
BU Central. Okay, so the peace-and-quiet
thing isn’t for you. Maybe you want to hear
up-and-coming bands, participate in a
poetry slam, or just hang out and shoot a
little pool. This is where you want to be.
Interested in trying
something new? You’ve got
450+ student organizations
to choose from—go crazy.
Engineers Without Borders
Alianza Latina
International Law Society
Mock Trial Organization
Animé Club
Global Medical Brigades
Beekeepers
Curling Club
Zen Community
On Broadway
Diner’s Club
X-ception Step Team
Sweethearts (a cappella)
Crafts for Charity
Pre-Medical Society
Vegetarian Society
AdClub
Running Club
Video Game Society
Debate Society
BU Habitat for Humanity
Rocket Propulsion Group
World Affairs Forum
Photography Club
Inner Strength Gospel Choir
Democracy Matters
Literary Society
We
dare
you
For a complete list and more
information on student
organizations, visit bu.edu/
studentactivities.
Express yourself. The Howard Thurman Center is a place
where everyone not only accepts but celebrates all the
differences that make people who they are and our world
such a fascinating place.
bu.edu/thurman
Clubs bring color, vibrancy, activity, and the opportunity
to pursue your special interests, whether they include
beekeeping or celebrating Vietnamese New Year with a
ribbon dance. For a full listing of student organizations,
visit bu.edu/studentactivities.
Don’t just eat greens, eat green. There are only 21 Four-
Star Certified Green Restaurants® in the country and
we’ve got 3 of ‘em: Fresh Food Company, Rize, and Late
Night Kitchen. But hold on to your taste buds, that’s
just a nibble of the food choices you have in store.
bu.edu/dining
CAMPUS: EXPERIENCES
The Howard Thurman Center
for Common Ground
Whether you’re at our Charles
River main campus or outposts
in other parts of the world, BU
is built on common ground. And
its cultural hub is the Howard
Thurman Center. Named for the
first black dean at a majority-
white American university
and mentor to Martin Luther
King, Jr., the center embraces
Dr. Thurman’s philosophy of
inclusion and shared, meaningful
creative experiences.
It is a place where expression
in all its forms—cultural, ethnic,
religious, sexual orientation, and
more—is embraced. Programs
range from free Rosetta Stone
language software, cultural
councils and art exhibits, to book
clubs and LGBT services. You’ll
find the center on the lower level
of the student union. Once there,
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ATHLETICS
World-class athletics, modern facilities, and a little
something called the Dog Pound. Time to get your game on!
Work hard, play hard. That’s sort of our unofficial motto around here.
So don’t be afraid to put those books down once in a while and hit the
gym. Or track. Or court. Or pool. Or rink. Or whatever you’re interested
in. If you’re cut out for the high athletic and academic standards of the
Patriot League, then participate in one of 24 NCAA Division I varsity
sports. Or maybe you’d rather join one of our more than 40 intramural
and club sports, like volleyball, Ultimate, flag football, and our very own
ice broomball. With so many choices, and so many great facilities—like
our new New Balance Field and picturesque BU Boathouse—there’s no
better place to get out and play.
VARSITY SPORTS
Men’s and Women’s Basketball
Men’s Crew
Men’s and Women’s Cross Country
Women’s Field Hockey
Women’s Golf
Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey
Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse
Women’s Lightweight Rowing
Women’s Rowing
Men’s and Women’s Soccer
Women’s Softball
Men’s and Women’s Swimming Diving
Men’s and Women’s Tennis
Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track
Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track
INTRAMURAL SPORTS
(partial list)
Dodgeball
Flag Football
Ice Broomball
Ice Hockey
Indoor Soccer
Volleyball
Wiffleball
CLUB SPORTS
(partial list)
Badminton
Cycling
Fencing
Figure Skating
Inline Hockey
Jiu Jitsu
Kung Fu
Rugby
Ski Racing
Snowboarding
Squash
Triathlon
Ultimate
Water Polo
BU undergrads
Jim Craig, Mike
Eruzione, Dave
Silk, and Jack
O’Callahan
all played on
the Miracle
on Ice hockey
team that
won the Gold
Medal in the
1980 Winter
Olympics.
Ever try a back
one-and-a-half
somersault
with one-and-
a-half twists?
Every school
has its share
of superfans,
but we dare
you to find
fans like
Jesus and
the Hot Dog.
go.bu.edu/
experience

Think you’ve got a signature slap shot? Show it
off on new New Balance Field—home to varsity
Women’s Field Hockey and other intramural sports.
Agganis Arena
is named for
Harry Agganis
(SED’54), a star
BU quarterback
and Red Sox
first baseman
who hit a home-
run at Fenway
Park, then raced
up Comm. Ave.
to receive
his diploma.

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BOSTON AND BEYOND
Some schools you’re going to look at actually downplay the city
they’re in. Not us. We’re proud of Boston. And why not? This city
has it all. You want history? Start with the Freedom Trail and work
your way out to Thoreau’s Walden Pond. Want the arts? Our theater
district is second only to Broadway, and the Museum of Fine Arts is
considered one of the top museums in the world. Sports? How about
the Red Sox, Celtics, Patriots, Bruins, and Revolution? If you’re not
a Boston fan when you arrive, you will be by the time you leave.
This is a city that has it all—from history to hip-hop, culture
to cannoli. Go ahead, explore it.
1. Visit a Chinatown
restaurant and
order off the menu
(did we mention
it’s in Chinese?)
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1. The makes exploring
Boston easy.
2. Copley Square is home to
some of the most upscale
shopping in Boston. Not to
mention the finish line for the
Boston Marathon.
3. Regina in the North End.
Some say it’s the oven, others
say it’s the sauce. We say it’s
the best pie in Boston.
4. The Boston Public Library
has over 20 million items.
The breathtaking murals and
artwork are worth checking
out, too.
5. Nothing compares to taking
a leisurely walk through the
Public Garden. Want to see
more of the city? Hop on a
Duck Tour.
6. History is around every
corner. Here, students look at
used books outside of the Old
South Meeting House—where
a group of colonists met on
December 16, 1773, to launch
the Boston Tea Party.
We
dare
you
THREE THINGS WE DARE YOU TO DO IN BOSTON
2. Climb all 294
steps to the top
of the Bunker Hill
Monument
3. Check out the Isabella
Stewart Gardner
Museum—home to the
famous $500-million
art heist of 1990
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How to apply, request financial aid, and impress
your friends with cool facts about BU.
So for the past 37 pages you’ve learned a lot about
what it’s like to be a student here. Pretty amazing,
isn’t it? But now it’s time for the nitty-gritty stuff.
The vital information that will help you get in here,
excel here, and succeed long after you leave here.
ETC.
So, did you get
in or not?
When you
apply, you will
set up a BU
Web Account
to monitor the
status of your
application
and view your
admission
decision.
Good luck!
We
dare
you
Like variety?
We have over
250 programs
of study, from
accounting to
theatre arts
to physics.
Think you
have what it
takes to be
a Terrier?
Well, what are
you waiting
for then—go
to go.bu.
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By now you’ve got a good sense of what makes BU BU. Now it’s
our turn. We want to know what makes you you. We want to learn
about your achievements as a student, an athlete, a performer, or a
member of your community.
In making admission decisions, members of the Board of Admissions conduct
a rigorous review of each candidate. Sounds pretty serious, doesn’t it? It is. We
want to make sure you’ll fit in here and enhance a competitive and enriching way
of life at BU. That’s why we review and evaluate every application thoroughly,
keeping in mind the following factors:
High School Transcript: Demonstration of strong performance
in academic courses
Academic Strength of Curriculum: The rigor of your chosen curriculum, relative
to the difficulty of the coursework available to you. For most BU programs, the
recommended high school/secondary school curriculum includes:
• four years of English
• three to four years of mathematics (precalculus/calculus recommended)
• three to four years of laboratory science
• three to four years of history and/or social science
• two to four years of a foreign language
Rank in Class (if available): Your academic standing relative to your peers
Standardized Test Scores: Your performance as measured on a national scale
• SAT or ACT (Plus Writing)
• TOEFL or IELTS for non-native English speakers
Recommendations from Teachers and Counselors: Independent assessments
of your abilities, potential, and character
Essays: Your ability to think and write clearly and effectively
Extracurricular Activities: How you have challenged yourself beyond the
classroom
Special Requirements: Certain programs require evaluative materials such as
portfolios, auditions, interviews, supplemental essays, or additional standardized
tests. Please visit go.bu.edu/apply for more details.
FRESHMAN APPLICATION DEADLINES
• Deadline for Early Decision Applicants: November 1
• Deadline for Accelerated Medical and Accelerated Dental Programs: November 15
• Application deadline for the Presidential and Trustee Scholarships: December 1
• Deadline for Regular Decision Applicants: January 1
Boston University requires the Common Application.
Top three tips on making
your application stand out
(straight from the people who
read all 54,000+ of them!)
1. The essay is truly the #1
way to separate yourself
from the pack. We read
every essay we receive and
the ones that stand out are
the ones that really tell us
something about YOU.
2. Proofread, proofread,
proofread. Flawless
grammar may not get our
attention, but an application
full of errors will—for all
the wrong reasons.
3. Make your extracurriculars
come to life. Don’t just
send us a laundry list of
activities—put them in
context for us by explaining
what they are and what
you do in them.
go.bu.edu/apply
Information about applying—including important dates, requirements, and
necessary forms—is available through the link below. For general admission
questions, please contact us at 617-353-2300 or admissions@bu.edu.
We
dare
you
Already know
BU is your
first choice?
Apply Early
Decision.
Check out
go.bu.edu/ed
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Our average student-faculty ratio.
Don’t be surprised if your professor knows your
name before you even start your first class.
  BU Beanpot men’s ice hockey championships.
And counting.
2,615
27
Research laboratories on campus.
2,003
10
Number of miles from BU East
to West Campus.
 
Total aid given to incoming students is
$55 million.
Instructional faculty.
That’s a lot of brain power.
Number of undergraduate schools
and colleges.
1.3
15,906
BU by the
numbers.

897Our average class size.
Sometimes thinking small is the way to go.
International students in
BU’s freshman class.
Of course, we’re more than just
numbers. Check out these videos
that capture BU in all its glory.
Undergrads waiting to talk to you.
There’s never a shortage of ideas, thoughts,
and points of view.
 
Number of pounds of cooking oil per year
we recycle to supplement the fuels used for
heating campus buildings.
40,000

STUDENT BODY*
Asian American 16.3%
Black/African American 5.3%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.3%
Hispanic American 9.7%
International 22.9%
Native American/Alaskan Native 0.5%
White 42.2%
Other/Unknown 2.9%
*Class of 2018
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Hours of community service pledged.
Over five years, BU students will donate
their time as part of our “Choose to Be
Great” capital campaign.
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COLLEGE OF ARTS SCIENCES
bu.edu/cas
The College of Arts Sciences (CAS)
is a vibrant, diverse teaching and learn-
ing community where students study
with world-class research faculty.
Together, they build a broad platform
of knowledge, intellectual and social
skills, and ways of engaging with
complex problems of the past, present,
and future. The College includes the
Frederick S. Pardee School of Global
Studies, plus four divisions (Humani-
ties, Computational Sciences, Natural
Sciences, and Social Sciences), 23
academic departments, and more
than 70 programs of study.
American Studies
Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek Latin
Anthropology
Anthropology Religion
Archaeology
Architectural Studies
Astronomy
Astronomy Physics
Biochemistry Molecular Biology
Biology
Biology with specialization in
Behavioral Biology
Biology with specialization in Cell
Biology, Molecular Biology
Genetics
Biology with specialization in Ecology
Conservation Biology
Neurobiology
Quantitative Biology
CFA/CAS Double Degree Program*
Chemistry
Chemistry: Biochemistry
Chemistry: Teaching
Chinese Language Literature
Cinema Media Studies (also
offered in COM)
Classical Civilization
Classics Philosophy
Classics Religion
Comparative Literature
Computer Science
Earth Sciences
Economics
Economics Mathematics
English
Environmental Analysis Policy
Environmental Science
French Linguistics
French Studies
Geography with specialization in
Human Geography
Geography with specialization in
Physical Geography
Geophysics Planetary Sciences
German Language Literature
Hispanic Language Literatures
History
History of Art Architecture
Italian Linguistics
Italian Studies
Japanese Linguistics
Japanese Language Literature
Latin
Linguistics
Linguistics Philosophy
Marine Science
Mathematics (includes Statistics)
Mathematics Computer Science
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Mathematics Philosophy
Music (nonperformance)
Neuroscience
Philosophy
Philosophy Physics
Philosophy Political Science
Philosophy Psychology
Philosophy Religion
Physics
Political Science
Pre-dentistry
Pre-law
Pre-medicine
Pre-veterinary Medicine
Psychology
Religion
Russian Language Literature
SED/CAS Double Degree Program
Sociology
Spanish Linguistics
Undeclared
CAS Accelerated Programs
The College of Arts Sciences offers
two accelerated programs.
Accelerated Program in Liberal Arts
Dentistry
Accelerated Program in Liberal Arts
Medicine
FREDERICK S. PARDEE SCHOOL
OF GLOBAL STUDIES
bu.edu/pardeeschool
The Pardee School is dedicated to
advancing human progress and
improving the human condition. Our
education, research, and initiatives
aim to produce globally competent
citizens and leaders in international
affairs. Housed within the College of
Arts Sciences, the Pardee School
consists of two divisions: International
Studies and Regional Studies.
Asian Studies
European Studies
International Relations
Latin American Studies
Middle East North Africa Studies
COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION
bu.edu/com
The College of Communication
(COM) emphasizes a core liberal arts
foundation combined with a profes-
sional communication education to
teach you how to convey the ideas of
others—and your own—to the world.
The College’s curriculum encour-
ages critical thinking, writing and
research skills, and the mastery of
new technology in areas ranging from
journalism to advertising to film.
Cinema Media Studies (also
offered in CAS)
Communication (includes advertising,
public relations, and communication)
Film Television (includes production,
writing, and management)
Journalism (includes news-editorial,
broadcast, magazine, online, and
photojournalism)
Undeclared
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
bu.edu/eng
The College of Engineering (ENG)
educates the engineers of tomorrow
and advances the frontiers of science
and technology through research and
discovery. For the first two years, you
will follow a core curriculum that pro-
vides solid grounding in science, math,
and engineering fundamentals. The
College offers many special programs
including study abroad programs in
Dresden, Grenoble, and Madrid.
Biomedical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
(aerospace concentration)
(manufacturing concentration)
Undeclared
COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS
bu.edu/cfa
The College of Fine Arts (CFA) is
a small, conservatory-style school
encompassing the School of Music,
the School of Theatre, and the School
of Visual Arts. All three Schools share
a common goal: to provide the best
professional training in the arts while
offering a liberal arts curriculum to
shape well-rounded artists, musicians,
actors, and designers. An audition,
portfolio, or both is required.
CFA/CAS Double Degree Program*
School of Theatre
Performance Core
Acting
Theatre Arts/Performance
Design/Production Core
Design (Scenery—Costumes—
Lighting—Sound)
Production (Technical Production—
Costume Production)
Stage Management
Theatre Arts/Design Production
School of Visual Arts
Art Education
Graphic Design
Painting
Printmaking
Sculpture
Undeclared
School of Music
Composition Theory
Music—Nonperformance (see
College of Arts Sciences)
Music Education
Musicology
Performance
COLLEGE OF GENERAL STUDIES
bu.edu/cgs
The College of General Studies (CGS)
offers a demanding, two-year program
in the liberal arts and sciences through
an integrated core curriculum. The
College stresses an interdisciplinary
approach to teaching and utilizes a
team system, an approach pioneered
at Boston University, so students reap
the benefits of a small liberal arts
learning environment within a large
research university. Upon completion
of the program, CGS students continue
working toward a bachelor’s degree
as juniors in one of BU’s four-year
undergraduate schools and colleges.
COLLEGE OF HEALTH
REHABILITATION SCIENCES:
SARGENT COLLEGE
bu.edu/sargent
One of the oldest, top-ranked
schools in the United States dedi-
cated to the health and rehabilitation
sciences, BU Sargent College (SAR)
combines an outstanding faculty,
modern curriculum, and state-of-
the-art facilities to provide you with
a rigorous education and clinical
training. The College affiliates
with more than 1,400 hospitals,
rehabilitation centers, schools,
community health agencies, and
research laboratories in the Boston
area and worldwide.
Athletic Training
Athletic Training/Physical Therapy†
Behavior Health
Health Science
Human Physiology
Nutrition
Physical Therapy§
Speech, Language Hearing Sciences
Undeclared
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
bu.edu/sed
At the School of Education (SED)
there are multiple pathways to
becoming leaders and teachers
within public, charter, international,
or private schools. You will master a
specialized subject area, develop a
sophisticated understanding of what
it means to be a teacher through the
professional course sequence, and
receive substantive clinical training
alongside an experienced teacher.
The most common pathway to be-
coming a teacher is through SED with
a concentration or major at CAS. Stu-
dents may also major at CAS while
taking the professional and clinical
course sequences in SED.
Art Education (see School of Visual
Arts [CFA])
Deaf Studies
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
English Education
Mathematics Education
Modern Foreign Languages Education
Music Education (see School of
Music [CFA])
Science Education
SED/CAS Double Degree Program
Social Studies Education
Special Education
SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY
ADMINISTRATION
bu.edu/hospitality
Combining a modern curriculum
with the enduring ethic of customer
service, the School of Hospitality
Administration (SHA) gives you
the management skills necessary to
succeed in the hotel and restaurant,
travel, and tourism industries. Aided
by the School’s small size within the
larger University and its location in a
city that caters to the sophisticated
traveler and fine diner, SHA offers an
excellent management education in a
world-class location.
Hospitality Administration
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
management.bu.edu
The School of Management (SMG)
will prepare you for the global
marketplace and put your intellectual,
interpersonal, and decision-making
skills to the test. The multidisciplinary
CORE curriculum gives you integrated
exposure to all the major business
disciplines, emerging areas in the
world economy, social responsibility,
and ethics. You’ll work on teams with
a diverse group of students, learn
about the complex nature of business
decisions, and participate in a
comprehensive program that requires
you to research, develop, and launch
a new product or service.
Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Finance
General Management
International Management
Law
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Operations Technology
Management
Organizational Behavior
SMG Honors Program
The most academically talented SMG
students can apply as sophomores
for the School of Management Honors
Program, which offers a unique
opportunity to collaborate with
leading faculty through specialized
colloquia and seminars. Students also
gain additional skills in management
research, analytical reasoning, and
written communication through
seminars such as Careers in the 21st
Century and Sustainable Energy—
Data and Debates.
KILACHAND HONORS COLLEGE
bu.edu/khc
Kilachand Honors College is an
honors program designed for the
highest achieving, most creative,
and most intellectually curious
students. Students in the program
must also be enrolled in one of the BU
undergraduate schools and colleges.
While simultaneously pursuing your
chosen major in your school or college,
you will experience the best of two
worlds: the small classes, close inter-
action with faculty, and communal
atmosphere of a small liberal arts
college, together with easy access to
the intellectual range and resources of
a major urban research university.
* Five-year BFA/BA or BMus/BA program
† Six-year BS in Athletic Training/DPT program
§ Six-year BS/DPT program
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Academic scholarships are renewable for up to three
additional years of study (a total of eight semesters) if the
following criteria are met:
• You must satisfactorily complete 12 credits each
semester and maintain the required annual grade point
average specified in your award notification.
• You must maintain good disciplinary standing at
Boston University.
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SCHOLARSHIPS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Boston University believes that scholars should
be encouraged and recognized for their efforts
and abilities. That’s why we award scholarships
to entering freshmen for outstanding achievement
in areas from academics to the arts to athletics. BU
selects recipients based on their superior academic
records and personal qualities such as leadership,
special skills or talents, and commitment to
community service.
Trustee Scholarship
The Trustee Scholarship is Boston University’s most
prestigious merit-based award, recognizing students
who show extraordinary academic and leadership
abilities. Trustee Scholars typically rank in the top
5–10 percent of their high school class and have
exceptional records of service and activity in their
schools and communities. The scholarship covers full
undergraduate tuition plus orientation and mandatory
undergraduate student fees. Students from the United
States and around the world are nominated by high
school principals and headmasters for this award.
Students are required to submit an additional essay.
The application deadline is December 1.
Presidential Scholarship
The Board of Admissions awards the Presidential
Scholarship to incoming freshmen from around
the globe who demonstrate exceptional academic
achievement. In addition to being among our most
academically talented students, Presidential Scholars
demonstrate excellence beyond the classroom and
are leaders in their schools and communities. This
$20,000 tuition scholarship is renewable for up to
three additional years of undergraduate study at
BU. The deadline for the Presidential Scholarship
is December 1; no additional application
materials are required.
We understand that for many students, financial
aid can make or break the decision to attend a
particular school. Last year, Boston University
awarded more than $55 million in aid to incoming
students. Federal and state grant and loan
programs are also available to eligible students.
The University participates in the TuitionPay
monthly payment plan. Credit-based loans are
also available. The process of applying for financial
aid may seem complicated, but BU Financial
Assistance is available to answer all your questions
about merit awards, need-based programs, student
employment, and lending programs.
If you are applying for financial aid at Boston
University, you must complete the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the College
Scholarship Service (CSS)/Financial Aid PROFILE.
These forms are available at bu.edu/finaid. Both
forms must be submitted to the appropriate
processors between January 1 and February 15.
Please make sure to request that a copy of the
reports be sent to Boston University (CSS Code
3087 and FAFSA Code 002130).
Key Dates for September Freshman Applicants
• Application and CSS PROFILE Deadline for Early
Decision: November 1
• Financial Aid Deadline (FAFSA and Regular
Decision CSS PROFILE): February 15
• Notification of Admission Decisions and Financial
Aid Decisions: late March to early April
More information on scholarships can be
found online. For more information, please visit the link below.
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We
dare
you
Interested
in how the
environment
affects
economics?
Study both!
Dual degrees
are more
valuable than
ever, and we
offer plenty.
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experience
Come up with
a research
project smart
enough to
garner UROP
funding.
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Top ten reasons
BU is worth its
weight in gold.
We’re an AAU member. BU has been named
to the Association of American Universities
(AAU), a prestigious group of 62 top
research universities in North America.
Our alumni network is strong and active.
Over 300,000 strong in 189 countries,
the alumni Career Advisory Network
keeps grads connected for optimal
professional success.
Opportunities to maximize your education.
Students can participate in a number of Dual
Degree or combined BA/MA programs.
We teach waaaay beyond the basics.
Combining theoretical and practical
education makes for a more employable
student who grasps the basic principles but
is also ready for the unpredictable.
A BU degree opens doors. CEOs and
recruiters have ranked BU grads #15 in the
US and #43 worldwide for employability.
You’ll learn with the crème de la crème.
Undergraduates study and live with
classmates who ranked in the top 9%
of their high school classes and had an
A- average.
Research opportunities abound. Our
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Program (UROP) offers hundreds of
options, funding student research under
a faculty mentor.
Nearly half of BU undergrads study
abroad. We have more than 90 study
abroad programs and 4,000 internship
opportunities throughout the world.
BU invests in your future. Preparing you for
graduate school and a career is a priority.
The Center for Career Development (CCD)
begins advising students freshman year. And
we have extensive networks to help you
find internships.
We are the world. We prepare the next
generation of global leaders by teaching
students from more than 100 countries to
adopt a global perspective. And our ranking
as the #37 Best Global University by U.S.
News World Report is testament to our
worldwide connections.
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Viewbooks like this are great, but they really only give you a quick snapshot of what
campus is like. The best way to get a feel for BU is to experience it in person. Walk
the 1.3-mile campus. Poke your head into a class. Catch a game at Agganis Arena.
Or hop on the and explore the rest of Boston.
There are a variety of ways to experience
Boston University’s vibrant campus. To
schedule your visit online, please see
go.bu.edu/visit. Your visit can consist of
one, or several, of the options listed below,
as determined by the time of year you join
us on campus.
Information Session Campus Tour (2 hours)
Your visit will begin with a multimedia
presentation where you will learn about BU’s
dynamic academic and social community.
You will also learn what makes an application
competitive for admission and have an
opportunity for all your questions to be
answered. You will then proceed on a walking
tour of campus* where you’ll see everything
from the student union to the BU “Beach.” Be
sure to wear comfortable walking shoes. In
addition, visitors may schedule the following:
• Visit your school or college of interest
(as available)
• Take a student-led laboratory tour (offered
select Fridays only)
• Attend a class (most weekdays during
the academic calendar year)
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*As our tours are given by current students, they
will not be available during certain times of the
year—Spring Break in March, May, early September,
and during Winter Break. Please check the online
registration calendar to determine if a tour will be
offered on the day of your visit.
Disability Information
Any prospective student or family member who
would like an American Sign Language (ASL)
interpreter or other accommodation while visiting
should contact BU Admissions at least two weeks
in advance at 617-353-2318 or visit@bu.edu.
Everything you need to know about
visiting campus can be found at
Three things we dare you
to do when you visit BU.
1. Introduce yourself to a
professor or two—they
won’t bite, we promise.
2. Challenge Kenn
Elmore, our dean of
students, to a game of
one-on-one. (Make him
go left!)
3. Participate in a poetry
slam at BU Central.
We
dare
you
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Boston University is an equal opportunity,
affirmative action institution.
The “Will
I Like It
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85–100 Points: You’re a Terrier
through and through!
65–80 Points: It’s going to take you some time to
adjust—all of two days! You’re going to fit right in.
55–60 Points: Hmm, we sense you’re a bit on
the fence. We definitely recommend coming by
for a visit.
(Yes, we’re giving you a quiz before you even enroll here.
If that’s a problem, deduct 5 points.)
Do you know what you want to
major in yet?
Yes. Give yourself 20 points.
No. Give yourself 20 points.
Don’t worry about it. Explore your
options—all 250 of them. You’ve got
up to two years to decide.
Do you want a professor with
a PhD to help you earn an A so
you can get your BA or BS?
Over 85 percent of our full-time
faculty have PhDs and they’re
always ready to help when you
need it.
No. Give yourself 10 points
because we know you really do!
Do you like bright lights
and big cities?
We’re right in one of the world’s
great cities. What’s not to love?
No. Give yourself 0 points. Hey,
city living isn’t for everyone.
Are you already thinking about
what happens after college?
Yes. Give yourself 20 points. We offer our
students lots of opportunities to prepare for
the “real world,” including doing research
as an undergrad and taking advantage of
internship and networking opportunities.
No. Give yourself 20 points. What’s
the rush, right? You’ve got plenty of
time to figure all that out.
Do you want to go to a school whose
sweatshirt is recognized all over the world?
No. Give yourself 10 points. OK, so maybe
you’re not a sweatshirt kind of person.
But we bet you can find something in our
bookstore you’d like to wear.
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How’d
You Do?
go.bu.edu/visit
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We call it a beach,
you might call it
grass. Everyone
goes there to
catch some rays
and catch up
with friends.
The 808 Gallery
showcases student
work, contemporary
artists, and,
each spring, the
undergraduate
painting exhibition.
Not far from
Fenway Park are
the South Campus
dorms, including
our new Earth
House—all nestled
in a beautiful
neighborhood.
BU is right on
the Green Line—
making getting
around campus
and the city a
breeze.
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The Agganis Arena
is home to Men’s
Hockey—winners
of more NCAA
Division I national
titles than any
eastern school.
FitRec has an
18,000-square-
foot weight room,
7 courts, 2 pools,
an elevated indoor
track . . . OK, we
need a breather!
More famous than
Plymouth Rock,
around here at least,
the Greek Rock
gets painted by
students multiple
times every week.
We dare you to
sit on top of the
Green Monster,
Fenway Park’s 37-
foot wall, during
Red Sox batting
practice.
The DeWolfe
Boathouse is the
perfect spot for
cheering on BU
Crew in the annual
Head of the
Charles Regatta.
Former home
to the Boston
Braves baseball
team, Nickerson
Field is now used
for varsity Men’s
and Women’s
Soccer and
Lacrosse—and
the Scarlet Fever
BU spirit festival
and concert to
celebrate
Terrier pride.
Enjoy the best
views of Boston
from the top
floor of our
most modern
residence,
StuVi2.
Bike lanes along
Comm. Ave. and
Boston’s Hubway
bike-share system
have made cycling
more popular
than ever.
Claflin Hall to the College
of Arts Sciences.
19-minute walk
Agganis Arena to FitRec.
37 steps
BU Bookstore to George
Sherman Union.
6 minutes on the
(outbound!)
School of Education to
Charles River Esplanade.
2.5 minutes by skateboard
Warren Towers to Track
Tennis Center.
8.5-minute jog
School of Management to
StuVi2.
7 minutes by BU Shuttle
Copley Square to
Kilachand Hall.
20-minute walk. Unless you
stop to eat at some of the
great restaurants along the
way. In which case, it could
take hours.
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The best way to experience BU is to visit us in person, but
until then here’s a quick tour of campus to whet your appetite.
Year: Junior
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Hometown: Grayson, GA
“I would definitely visit the
Howard Thurman Center.
You can play games, do
homework, hang out, listen
to music, eat, or even take
a nap. All the staff are
extremely cool and always
willing to talk. It’s so comfy
and warm . . . one of my
favorite places on campus.”
WHO WILL YOU BE
SITTING NEXT TO?
Eniola (Eni) Adedokun
West Campus: Home to three large-style residences and, more importantly,
our famous West Burger. Find the secret recipe at bu.edu/buniverse.
Agganis Arena: This 8,000-seat venue is where you can catch Terrier
hockey and basketball, and national music acts.
FitRec: Weight rooms; basketball, volleyball, and racquetball courts;
swimming pools; dance studios; a climbing wall; and an indoor track make
this one of the premier fitness centers in the country—and it’s all yours.
School of Hospitality Administration (SHA)
College of General Studies (CGS)
College of Fine Arts (CFA)
StudentActivitiesOffice:Feel like trying something new? Head over here to
find out about any of 2,000 events held on campus every year or any of the
450+ student groups you can join.
George Sherman Union: The center of student life on campus, the GSU
has it all: an amazing food court, the Dean of Students office, the Howard
Thurman Center, and, in the basement, BU Central—the place to see live
bands, stand-up comedy, and movies.
Mugar Library: More than 2 million volumes and 4 million microform items
are housed here. Plus over 100,000 volumes of rare books and historical
documents, including early editions of Dante and the papers of Abraham
Lincoln, Robert Frost, Theodore Roosevelt, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Engineering Product Innovation Center (EPIC)
BU Admissions at the Leventhal Center
College of Arts Sciences (CAS)
Bay State Road: You’ll find historic brownstones (each one housing
between 14 and 51 students) all along tree-lined Bay State Road. Many of
our specialty community residences are located here as well, including
Chinese House, French House, Italian House, German House, Music House,
and Kilachand Hall.
Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies
College of Health Rehabilitation Sciences:
Sargent College (SAR)
School of Education (SED)
Kilachand Honors College and Kilachand Hall
School of Management (SMG)
Yawkey Center for Student Services: This new, six-story, LEED-registered
facility is where students can get advice on choosing a major, find tutoring help
and writing assistance, receive career counseling, and meet potential employers
during job fairs. It also houses Marciano Commons, a two-story dining hall.
College of Communication (COM)
College of Engineering (ENG)
Want to
see even
more
of our
campus?
Have we
got some
links
for you.
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Check out over 40 videos that capture the true
spirit of what it’s like to be a part of Terrier Nation.
Like “Cinema Physica”—where you’ll find out what
really happens, from a physics standpoint, when
an out-of-control cruise ship slams into a busy
pier, like in the film Speed 2: Cruise Control. All that
destruction getting you hungry? Watch “Taster’s
Choice,” a mouthwatering look at our super
healthy and popular Sargent Choice Bean Burrito.
And don’t miss “Who’s Your Dorm?,” a look at
which student residence might be right for you.
Two more great ways to see BU.
Want to fly over campus? Maybe zoom in on a
particular building? (May we suggest StuVi2?)
Google Earth is ready when you are. Of course,
nothing compares to actually walking our
campus, meeting a professor or two, eating
our amazing food, and soaking up some rays
at BU Beach. Everything you need to know—
about arranging a tour or visiting a particular
school or college—can be found right here.
Like what you’ve seen so far?
Great, now it’s time to apply. This is where
you’ll find all the links and information you
need to make the application process go
as smoothly as possible.
go.bu.edu/visit
go.bu.edu/apply
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Academic advice?
Career counseling?
Some killer chicken
tandoori? You’ll find
it all, and then some,
at the Yawkey Center
for Student Services.
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