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A Million Things to Do

If you love to spark discussions, explore ideas and push boundaries, ßÙßÇÂþ»­ just might be the place for you.

All Are Welcome

ßÙßÇÂþ»­ strives to become a genuinely inclusive community where those with differing backgrounds and allegiances feel valued and can learn from one another.

Multicultural Resource Center

Inclusiveness through workshops, programs and services to represent underrepresented groups.

Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives that create a welcoming campus climate.

LGBTQ Center

Provides an array of resources, educational opportunities and social justice initiatives.

Services for Students with Disabilities

Ensuring equal access to all academic and extracurricular programming.

Residential Life

    On Campus

At ßÙßÇÂþ»­, residential life fosters a sense of community and pride. ßÙßÇÂþ»­ offers six unique living communities, each with its own culture, traditions, student government, dining hall, quad and recreational facilities, so you'll never have to go far to grab a bite to eat, play volleyball with friends or find a faculty or staff member to answer your questions.

    Off Campus

The affordability and availability of off-campus housing, coupled with free bus service, make it easy to find housing in the surrounding area. Our Off Campus College (OCC) maintains a list of housing options, facilitates connections with potential housemates and runs a legal clinic that can assist with lease reviews. The OCC also hosts a variety of community events and educational programs that help students integrate into the greater ßÙßÇÂþ»­ community.

Health and Wellness

Health and wellness have been top priorities for years at ßÙßÇÂþ»­, so it's no surprise that ßÙßÇÂþ»­ was named one of the healthiest colleges in the country. B-Healthy (our healthy campus initiative) supports anyone and everyone pursuing a healthy lifestyle.

University Counseling Center

Don't neglect your mental well-being — it's important for both academic and personal success. Our Counseling Center offers free mental health services to all students.

Nature Preserve

The Nature Preserve boasts 190 acres of protected forests, wetlands and a six-acre pond. With over 11 miles of hiking and running trails, it's a great place to keep fit.

Wellness Suite

Our Wellness Suite offers massage therapy, energy treatments and nutrition advising (hot stone massage, anyone?).

BU Acres Farm

The BU Acres Farm, located close to campus, promotes sustainability through locally grown produce.

Tobacco-free Campus

Breathe easy! ßÙßÇÂþ»­ is a tobacco-free campus.

City of ßÙßÇÂþ»­

A short drive from main campus, downtown ßÙßÇÂþ»­ is a hub of activity. The city offers residents endless entertainment, dining and recreational options.

Sports and Recreation

Fitness Center

FitSpace, ßÙßÇÂþ»­'s 10,000-square-foot campus fitness center, offers a wide range of exercise options.

Athletics

ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Bearcats excel on the playing field, in the classroom and as members of the campus/local community.

Club Sports

Join the more than 2,000 students who participate in 42 recreational and competitive clubs.

Intramurals

Intramurals offer a variety of individual and team sports that over 3,000 students take advantage of each year.

Outdoor Pursuits

ßÙßÇÂþ»­ offers classes as well as rental equipment for activities such as hiking and paddling on local rivers.

Aquatics

Classes include individual sessions, fun instructional classes like FloatFit and Aqua Aerobics as well as Triathlon training.

Get Involved

Clubs / Organizations

There are hundreds of ways to get involved at ßÙßÇÂþ»­.

Check out the Environmental Awareness Club, Animation Club, Ultimate Frisbee, Society of Women Engineers, Water Polo, Black Dance Repertoire, or the more than 300 other student organizations.

Prepare for your future

There are a lot of ways to become career-ready, no matter your goals.

The Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development can assist you with every aspect of career preparation, including gaining experience, exploring careers, and making meaningful connections to get on the path to career success.

Explore Career Services

Volunteer Opportunities

You are also part of the greater ßÙßÇÂþ»­ community.

The Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) works with communities to provide various rewarding and meaningful service opportunities to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members.

Explore our Volunteer Opportunities

Arts and Culture

Daily programming ranging from world-renowned symphonies to undergraduate showcases, pop and rock concerts to dance troupes, opera and ballet to international theatre, and everything in between. Explore our Anderson Center for the Performing Arts, Art Museum, Music and Theatre sites to learn more.

Calendar of Events

ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Aerial Tour

Take a sky-high tour of ßÙßÇÂþ»­ — from the tranquil Nature Preserve to the cutting-edge Innovative Technologies Complex to our inviting residential communities — see where all of our amazing classes, research, athletics and more take place!