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Resources and Services at Boston University Boston University provides a variety of residence settings and social opportunities to contribute to students’ educational and personal development. Listed below are some of the many campus facilities and resources designed to help students academically, socially, and medically; many of the important academic and administrative areas of the University are also listed. There are many important University publications available. Boston University’s Lifebook provides information about the details of daily life, from University regulations concerning bicycles, drugs, and fire safety to student organizations and ideas of what to do in the city. Copies of this guide are available from the Office of the Dean of Students in the George Sherman Union. The Code of Student Responsibilities, which affects all students, is also available from the dean’s office. Students are expected to be familiar with and abide by University regulations set forth in the Lifebook, in the Code of Student Responsibilities, and in any other official University publication or notice. Individual Schools, Colleges, and residence halls may have specific information and regulations that apply to their students, and these are usually available from their administrative offices. Libraries The staff of the Boston University libraries provides extensive service to the entire University community. The libraries contain a collection of 5.7 million volumes in paper and microform, thousands of current subscriptions, and hundreds of bibliographic, numeric, and full-text databases. There
are several specialized libraries with professional staff at the
University: Mugar Memorial Library Mugar Memorial Library, at 771 Commonwealth Avenue, is the main research library on the Charles River Campus. In addition to traditional reference services, the library offers over sixteen thousand electronic journals and searchable databases over the campus network. Descriptions of library services, departments, collections, and access to electronic texts and services may be found at the library website: www.bu.edu/library. An online catalog at: http://library.bu.edu, provides access to the library holdings as well as a link to the major libraries at the University. Mugar’s several unusual holdings and services include a strong African documents collection and a music section with listening stations for more than 200 people. The Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center contains rare books and historical manuscripts, the University’s unique Twentieth-Century Archives, and other important resources. Exhibits from this fine special collection are regularly displayed throughout the library. As a founding member of the Boston Library Consortium, the Boston University libraries provide access to the holdings of many other research collections in the area, more than 20 million volumes in paper and as many in microform. Mugar
Memorial Library is open 8 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Thursday; Stone Science Library In 1987/1988, the academic departments and centers that moved to the renovated Stone Science Building consolidated their collections. These now form a noncirculating research library that includes 8,500 books and bound journals, 105 current journal titles, 7,000 maps, 4,335 microfiche, 750 slides, 80 atlases, 500 publishers catalogs, and 200 transparencies, as well as the Will Myers Aerial Photograph archives and the map collections from Bradford Washburn (includes maps, pictures, posters, and various archival documents). Reference, course reserves, and photocopy services are provided. The library has professional staff and nine student staff. The library maintains an online catalog and some of the books are accessible through the University network. Stone Science Library is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, Noon to 8 p.m. For more information contact Nasim Momen, Stone Science Library, 675 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 440; 617-353-5679; Fax: 617-353-5358; E-mail: momen@bu.edu.
Students at Boston University have access to a wide variety of computing resources for communication, coursework, instruction, and research. The Office of Information Technology (www.bu.edu/it) provides general-access facilities for the entire University community, including:
OIT’s Office of Telecommunications operates a 20,000-line telecommunications system, providing local, long distance, and voice messaging services to students, faculty, and staff. More information is available at www.bu.edu/telecom/student. The Boston University Campus Network provides high-speed access to the Internet, e-mail, and the Web. Tens of thousands of ports, supporting communications rates up to 100 million bits per second, are interconnected via optical fiber and high-speed routers and switches. Direct access to the network is available at many locations throughout campus, including faculty and staff offices, PC labs, study areas, in the Colleges and departments, residence halls and rooms, and in a number of classrooms. In addition, over a thousand telephone lines and modems provide remote access to the Campus Network and the Internet at the highest speeds available via the public telephone network. For more information about the Campus Network and the Network Systems Group, see www.bu.edu/nsg. Boston
University offers wireless network access in several buildings on
campus. As wireless technology matures, we expect to provide
more
pervasive coverage throughout the Charles River Campus. All wireless
transmissions are secured and encrypted through use of a Virtual
Private Network (VPN), which requires installation of a special client
and
authentication with a BU login name and Kerberos password. See
www.bu.edu/pcsc/wireless for more information on the wireless network
and the VPN. Information Technology’s Consulting Services department provides consulting support in all areas of computing. Consulting Services maintains a help desk at the central PC lab located in the basement of 111 Cummington Street. Each semester, OIT staff present a comprehensive series of free computer tutorials. Topics range from general getting-started sessions for the computing novice to in-depth sessions on specific application software packages. The tutorial schedule is available at www.bu.edu/computing/tutorials. Two of Information Technology’s departments, the Personal Computing Support Center (PCSC) and University Computers, provide a variety of services for students who own personal computers. The PCSC is dedicated to helping all Boston University faculty, students, and academic staff use Windows and Macintosh computers effectively. They provide consulting, hands-on, and self-paced training for many popular applications, technical support, file recovery, and file translation. In addition, optical scanners and software are available for scanning and processing photos, graphics, and text. The PCSC’s walk-in support facility is located in Room B19, in the basement of 111 Cummington Street. For more information, see the PCSC’s website at www.bu.edu/pcsc, or contact them at pcsc@bu.edu or 617-353-7272 (353-PCSC). University Computers (UC), a department of the Office of Information Technology, offers computer systems, accessories, and software at special, educational prices. Coordinating product research with the specific requirements of Boston University’s Schools and Colleges, UC strives to provide products and services that match the needs of students, faculty, and staff at the best possible prices. University Computers also performs manufacturer-authorized warranty service and out-of-warranty repairs for all major brands. For more information, see www.bu.edu/univcomp, call 617-353-1800, or visit the store at 533 Commonwealth Avenue, in Kenmore Square next to the Barnes & Noble BU Bookstore. The Student Link (www.bu.edu/studentlink) offers Web-based class registration and provides students access to their personal, academic, and financial information. A BU login name and Kerberos password are required to access the Link. The Link is developed and managed by UIS Application Services. For more information or technical support, contact the Link Support Line at 617-353-5465 (353-LINK), or send e-mail to thelink@bu.edu. ACS
and the Campus Network are available 24 hours a day; schedules of
other facilities are shown below.
Summer,
Intersession,
and holiday hours may vary. Direct any questions
regarding computing
services to
the Office of Information Technology: ACS Help Desk Personal
Computing Support Center University
Computers Student Health Services General Information Quality
health care is available to all full-time students at Student
Health Services, located at 881 Commonwealth Avenue, West Entrance.
Student Health Services consists of the Medical Walk-in Clinic,
the Mental Health Clinic, which includes a Crisis Counselor, and
the
Infirmary. In general, there is no charge to full-time students
for services provided at Student Health Services by staff physicians,
psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurse practitioners/nurses,
or
for staying at the Infirmary. The nurse practitioners provide
routine women’s health care also at no charge. However, students must
pay for certain tests and medications provided at either the Medical
Clinic or the Infirmary. The cost of services obtained outside of
Student Health such as doctors’ bills, X-rays, lab tests, ambulance
services, hospitalization, and surgery, is the student’s responsibility. Medical Walk-in Clinic Medical consultation is available for diagnosis and treatment on a walk-in basis with staff clinicians. At its discretion, the clinic may administer allergy shots for an annual fee to students who supply their vaccine with clear, typed instructions by their physicians. Hours: the clinic is open year-round, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is closed on University holidays and during Intersession. For further information, call 617-353-3575. Infirmary The Infirmary admits students who are too ill to care for themselves adequately in their dormitories or apartments, but who are not ill enough to be hospitalized. Hours: the infirmary is open 24 hours a day during the academic year, and provides emergency treatment by nurses during non-clinic hours. Visiting hours are from 1 to 8 p.m. Please call 617-353-3578 for further information. Mental Health Clinic Consultation with either a psychologist or a psychiatrist is by appointment and confidential. Hours: the Mental Health Clinic is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and is closed on University holidays and during Intersession. Emergency mental health care is available 24 hours a day during the academic year by calling 617-353-3569 or the University Police at 617-353-2121 (during Intersession or nights/weekends in the summer). Crisis Intervention A crisis intervention counselor is on call to help students with problems related to accidents, assaults, or other crimes. The crisis intervention counselor may be reached by calling the numbers listed above under Mental Health Clinic. Sargent College Clinical Centers The
Clinical Centers provide Physical Therapy/Sports Medicine, Fitness
Consulting, and Speech-Language
services, with
locations on campus
and downtown. Staffed by licensed clinicians
who are leaders in their field of specialization, SCCC
has
developed a
reputation throughout
the Greater Boston area as the provider of
choice. They are preferred providers for most insurances
(HMO Blue/Blue
Cross,
Tufts, Aetna/US
Health Care, Bostonia Advantage, Harvard
Pilgrim, Medicare, as well as many others). For more
information, please
call 617-414-6820. Alcohol, Drugs, and Narcotics Massachusetts
law provides, in general, that no alcoholic beverages can be sold,
delivered, or given in any
way to a person under 21 years of age. State law neither permits
nor condones
the possession,
use, transfer, distribution, dealing, or sale of illegal
drugs and narcotics.
The University supports these laws without
exception. Dedicated to the values and memory of alumnus Martin Luther King Jr. (1929 – 68), the King Center addresses the personal, educational, and career development needs of students at Boston University. Dr. King understood that a complete life required personal development, which would lead to the outward concern for others, and for the aspirations of the spirit. The departments that compose the King Center — the Counseling and Wellness Center, the Office of Career Services, the Office of Disability Services, and the Office of Multicultural Affairs—all seek to foster that development through comprehensive professional services and programs for undergraduate and graduate students seeking counseling, educational, or career-related assistance. Initially created in 1968 to serve minority students, the King Center now brings Dr. King’s lessons of diversity, tolerance, and respect for individual human worth to all students through its programs. Visit our offices at 19 Deerfield Street (in Kenmore Square) on the second and third floors; for telephone numbers and websites, see King Center departments listed below. Office of Career Services The office is a resource center designed to help students obtain career and internship information, clarify short- and long-term goals, and develop and implement their career plans. The office can assist students in finding learning and working opportunities that will help them gain career-related experience. On-Campus Recruiting offers assistance in the job search when a student has selected a probable career path and is within an academic year of graduation. Annual Career Fairs bring employers on campus to meet students. The Credentials Service lets the student establish a file for potential employers that contains letters of recommendation and unofficial copies of transcripts. The Career Resource Library maintains current job listings and a collection of books and literature on a wide variety of careers and employers. For further information, please call 617-353-3590, or visit our website: www.bu.edu/careers. The Counseling and Wellness Center The Counseling and Wellness Center focuses on improving and enhancing students’ well being in the broadest sense of the definition. We approach our work through the recognition that good health is an ongoing, lifelong process, and that it is best experienced when individuals are able to make meaningful connections between the realms of mind, body, spirit, and community. The Center is staffed by licensed psychologists and a health education specialist, and together we provide personal counseling, career counseling, education on health and mental health topics, various substance-free events, and referrals to additional resources. Counseling services focus on adjustment and developmental concerns commonly experienced by college students. Such examples include test anxiety, grief and loss of a grandparent or parent, parental divorce, questioning one’s sexual orientation, and career indecision. Testing Services, which provide information about personality styles and interests, are offered in conjunction with career counseling. All services are short-term based and confidential. For more information, please visit our website at www.bu.edu/cwc or call 617-353-3540. Disability Services Boston
University is committed to maximizing academic, social, and cultural
integration of individuals with disabilities.
This means that students with physical, learning, and psychological
disabilities can expect to use the same campus facilities and University
programs (in some cases with accommodations) as students who are not
disabled. Consultations with the Disability Services staff are available
to individuals or groups requesting assistance or having questions
or concerns about programmatic, architectural, or communication accessibility.
Auxiliary aids such as sign-language interpreters or readers are available
for all of the University’s educational programs. Other accommodations
such as course materials in alternative formats or extended time on
examinations may be available. The Office of Multicultural Affairs Boston University’s diverse community includes African American, Hispanic/Latino American, Asian/Hawaiian, Pacific Islander American, and Native American/Alaska Native American (AHANA) students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. They are the primary beneficiaries of Multicultural Affairs’ services and programs, although the office serves the entire campus community on issues of diversity, inclusion, and multiculturalism. The purposes of Multicultural Affairs are to enhance the quality of life on campus, promote students’ development, encourage academic achievement, and monitor students’ success. These purposes are realized through effective planning and coordination with other University offices, Schools and Colleges, and graduate and undergraduate student organizations. They are realized via Multicultural Affairs welcome programs, a peer mentoring program, and through educational, cultural, and social programs. Separate multicultural welcome programs are offered to acquaint undergraduates and graduate students with Boston University, the city of Boston, and the richness of its diversity. For undergraduates, the welcome programs begin during the opening fall weekend. Upon the request of freshmen, undergraduate peer advisors are assigned to freshmen. Peer advisors assist freshmen from September to May. For graduate students, the welcome runs for a few weeks at the beginning of the fall semester. Presentations that address student life issues and highlight campus resources are offered for freshmen and for graduate students. Also, separate social activities that foster community spirit are offered for new undergraduates and graduate students. Various student clubs are invited to meet with new students who have similar ethnic or cultural backgrounds or interest. The office sponsors the annual tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. during the national holiday, and it houses a collection of materials related to the AHANA experience. The Office of Multicultural Affairs is open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. It is located at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center, 19 Deerfield Street, Second Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, and it can be reached at 617-353-3791 or through e-mail at cultural@bu.edu.
Office of the Vice President and Dean of Students Among the offices most concerned with students’ success at the University is the Office of the Dean of Students, located in the East Tower, 3rd floor, of the George Sherman Union. This office coordinates the programs of the Office of Residence Life, the George Sherman Union, the Student Activities Office, the Community Service Center, Orientation and Off-Campus Services, the Educational Resource Center, the Office of Judicial Affairs and Student Safety Programs, the Howard Thurman Center, and the offices of the Martin Luther King Jr. Center: Career Services, the Counseling and Wellness Center, Disability Services, and Multicultural Affairs. The dean and his staff work to establish goals and operational standards for these student-oriented departments. This office also provides the Lifebook, mentioned earlier. Individual students and parents are encouraged to contact the office for assistance or information on any aspect of student or University life. The office is located at 775 Commonwealth Avenue; 617-353-4126; Fax: 617-353-4225. Office of the University Registrar This office, located at 881 Commonwealth Avenue, maintains student records; issues transcripts, verifications of enrollment and graduation, and diplomas; produces the class schedule; supervises registration and veterans affairs; and records grades and withdrawals. Student Accounting Services This office addresses inquiries regarding billing and payment and/or settlement of tuition, fees, residence, and other applicable charges. If a student’s account reflects a valid credit balance not resulting from financial aid, he or she may apply for refunds here. Student Accounting Services is located at 881 Commonwealth Avenue, and can be reached at 617-353-2264; Fax: 617-353-3313. You can contact us at www.bu.edu/comp/saweb. The Educational Resource Center (ERC) The Educational Resource Center (ERC) provides comprehensive support services and resources students need to ensure academic success at a large urban university. The ERC’s progressive, nonremedial approach focuses on serving all Boston University students who are looking for strategies to assist in meeting their academic challenges. The ERC’s dynamic programs and services are free to all current University students who present a valid Terrier Card upon entering the Center. Hours of operation during the academic year are Monday through Thursday 9 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–7 p.m., and Sunday Noon–10 p.m. Peer
Tutoring in most undergraduate courses is available to complement
the student’s classroom experience, as well as to provide insight
into becoming a more successful and organized learner. Interested students
should complete a Peer Tutor Request Form in person at the ERC. The
quality tutors, recruited from Boston University Schools and Colleges,
are recommended by their faculty, and are paid as student employees. Freshman Resource Advisors (FRAs) provide peer support to College of Arts and Sciences students throughout their first year at the University. Their goal is to enhance first-year students’ integration into the University community by maintaining periodic contact and making students aware of valuable academic information, deadlines, resources, and services. “Reg Prep” events, held in the fall and spring, are designed to help students choose their majors and extracurricular programs with on-site consultation from faculty, advising staff, FRAs, and ERC staff. In addition, FRAs also organize monthly group dinners and outings to events on campus and in the Boston area, providing opportunities for new students to become better acquainted with the University, the city, and each other. Academic Support and Achievement Programs (ASAP) workshops provide tips and strategies which help students develop a variety of academic success and study skills, including better time management, improved note-taking methods, and test preparation strategies. Students seeking more personalized assistance are encouraged to meet individually with a member of the ERC’s professional staff. The Computer Lab provides computing resources such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Aldus PageMaker, and Internet capability, all of which students can access for free. Typewriters and photocopiers are also available for student use. The ERC collaborates with several other Student Affairs offices in planning and facilitating University-wide events that promote a spirit of community while fostering dialogue among students, faculty, and staff. The ERC also promotes and sponsors events such as Winter Welcome, held early in the second semester, to promote awareness of ERC and University programs and services, and to foster a proactive approach to peer tutoring, writing sessions, and interactive workshops. All ERC programs, services, and workshops are geared toward working with students, faculty, and staff to achieve academic goals and successful integration into the University community. The Office of Parking Services Commuting students may purchase day or evening parking permits. The Office of Parking Services also sells Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Semester Passes. Students can apply for a Semester Pass online via the Student Link at www.bu.edu/studentlink or in person at the Office of Parking Services. For information about parking, vehicle registration, or MBTA passes, please visit the Office of Parking Services online at www.bu.edu/parking or call 617-353-2160. Orientation and Off-Campus Services The Orientation and Off-Campus Services office has two components. Orientation conducts Academic Orientation for new students and orchestrates Parents Weekend. Off-Campus Services provides services and programs for commuting and off-campus students. This includes an online listing service at www.bu.edu/orientation. To contact Orientation call 617-353-3555. To contact Off-Campus Services call 617-353-3523. Admissions Reception Center The Undergraduate Admissions Reception Center coordinates a variety of programs for prospective students. Services include campus tours, “Meet Boston University” information sessions, classroom visits, overnight visits, and lunch with currently enrolled undergraduate students. For appointments, reservations, or more information, visit us online at www.bu.edu/admissions/explore, contact the center at 121 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215, call 617-353-2318, or e-mail us at visit@bu.edu. Office of Public Information Public Information is the direct connection between students and the University. The office knows which office or person to contact for the answers to questions and solutions to problems. The office publishes the University directory and campus map as well as the calendar of University events, which appears in each issue of the B.U. Bridge. For more information about the office, call 617-353-2752. Boston University Information Center The Information Center provides accurate information on such topics as events, University services, resources, office locations, personnel, procedures, deadlines, and hours of operation. The center has the Master Calendar of University Events, a computerized listing of events sponsored by the University on and off campus, as well as events taking place in University facilities. The calendar is updated daily. Hours during the academic terms are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays. Summer hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 617-358-INFO. Their e-mail address is AskUs@bu.edu. TelInfo Information
is available to you 24 hours a day through TelInfo. To find out about
University services, offices, events, and deadlines, call 353-4000 and
follow the instructions. For a brochure with listings of topics available,
visit the University Information Center at 771 Commonwealth Avenue. Barnes & Noble at Boston University Barnes & Noble at Boston University, the University’s
official bookstore, offers an extensive selection of text, reference,
and general reading books, insignia merchandise, and supplies. The
third floor carries a wide variety of household furnishings and appliances,
as well as greeting cards, school supplies, and electronics. Garber
Travel is housed on the fifth floor; and the Café on the first
floor serves Starbucks coffee as The bookstore also hosts a year-round Author Series, featuring a wide variety of well-known authors. Call 617-267-8484 for a monthly schedule of author events or 617-236-7448 to be added to the mailing list. Barnes & Noble at Boston University is located at 660 Beacon Street in Kenmore Square, hours are Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday, Noon–6 p.m.; and Summer hours, 9 a.m.–8 p.m. Rush hours at the beginning of each semester supplement the regular opening and closing times. Call 617-267-8484 or visit our website at http://bu.bkstore.com for more information. Boston University Medical Center Bookstore Located
in the Center for Advanced Biomedical Research at 700 Albany Street,
the Boston University Medical Center Bookstore
offers a
wide array of books on health and dental topics as well as
course and
reference materials for the medical, dental, and public health
programs. The
store also provides medical instruments, study aids, emblematic
sportswear, and school and office supplies. Any medical book,
still in print,
can be special ordered. Store hours are Monday through Friday,
8:30 a.m.–6
p.m.; Saturday, Noon–5 p.m. Phone 617-638-5496; Fax 617-638-5497; Campus Convenience Campus Convenience offers a large selection of groceries, snacks, beverages, candy, ice cream, health care and beauty supplies, newspapers, magazines, school and office supplies, and much more. Convenience points accepted Campus
Convenience-Union Court Campus
Convenience-Warren Towers Campus
Convenience-Kenmore Square Campus
Convenience-Sleeper Hall Campus
Convenience-Medical Center The International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) The International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) advises students and staff on regulations concerning U.S. immigration, employment, and taxes. The office provides a variety of services to more than 4,500 international students and 500 international faculty members and scholars. Special orientation programs are conducted every September and January to assist new students in adjusting to the University, the city of Boston, and life in the United States. Other services include an International Hospitality Program, a Spouse Program, intercultural programs, and a World Fair each spring. The ISSO serves as a source of information for the entire international population at Boston University. It coordinates an emergency loan fund and sponsors numerous activities to promote intercultural awareness. The office is located on the second floor of 19 Deerfield Street. Telephone: 617-353-3565; Fax: 617- 358-1170; E-mail: ISSO@bu.edu. Center for English Language and Orientation Programs (CELOP) CELOP—the Boston University Center for English Language and Orientation Programs—has been providing English language and US cultural instruction to international professionals and adult students for over 25 years. The Center offers a variety of full- and part-time program options featuring small classes and several levels of English ability—an environment that provides students with maximum learning potential and a high degree of personalized attention. What’s more, all CELOP instructors are Boston University faculty, all have graduate degrees, and all have many years of experience teaching English to international students. In fact, many of CELOP’s teachers are internationally recognized textbook authors and conference speakers. All CELOP students—full- and part-time—are considered members of the Boston University community, and have all the rights and privileges of regular Boston University students. Benefits include career counseling services, the opportunity to purchase student health insurance, access to University libraries, computer labs and the Geddes Language Center, and many other BU services and events. Additionally, all students enrolled in CELOP’s full-time programs are guaranteed University housing if they want to live on campus. During
the academic year, CELOP offers 12-week full-time programs in a variety
of concentrations, allowing students to select the
specific type of English they want to study—Foundations in English Language & Culture,
English Language & Culture, English for Academic Purposes, International
Business English, or English for Science & Technology. (Please
note: A student’s eligibility to study within a particular concentration
will be determined once they arrive at CELOP and take an assessment
test to determine their level of English. All students who test below
the high-intermediate level will be placed in the Foundations in English
Language & Culture concentration.) Three program choices—Super-Intensive,
Intensive, and Directed Study—allow students to select the
structure and intensity at which they want to study. An additional
option exists
in the spring semester, the 6-week Mini-Intensive Program. For those who prefer to study part time at CELOP, the Center offers part-time courses during the day and in the evenings in a variety of subjects ranging from Pronunciation and Speaking to Academic and Professional Writing. Please note: students applying for part-time programs at CELOP are not eligible for an F-1 Student Visa and will not be issued the Form I-20. Students may take up to two classes at CELOP and still be considered a part-time student. Students who wish to enroll in any of CELOP’s full- or part-time programs should apply directly to the Center. Students accepted into a full-time program will be provided with the Form I-20 Certificate of Eligibility, the document required to obtain the F-1 Student Visa. For additional information and application forms, visit the website at www.bu.edu/celop or contact:
Fellowships and Scholarships The Boston University Office of the Provost coordinates
student and faculty fellowship and scholarship applications requiring
University nomination or endorsement. Faculty opportunities are announced
through the Office of Sponsored Programs, and student competitions
are publicized in the Daily Free Press and on the Web
at www.bu.edu/bufellow. Undergraduates Freshmen and Sophomores: Gates Millennium Scholars Program for outstanding minority students (fall); Irish American Scholars Program (fall); National Security Education Program Undergraduate Scholarships for study abroad (fall) Sophomores and Juniors: Goldwater Scholarship in sciences, engineering, and mathematics (fall); Morris K. Udall Scholarships in environmental public policy (fall) Juniors: National Security Education Program Undergraduate Scholarships for study abroad (fall); Truman Scholarship for public service careers (fall); Harold E. Case and Dean Elsbeth Melville Scholarships in all fields (spring) Seniors:
Rhodes
and Marshall Scholarships for study in the United Kingdom (fall);
George J. Mitchell Scholarships for study in Ireland and Northern
Ireland (fall); Fulbright Grants for Research/Study Abroad (fall);
Luce Scholars Program for study in Asia (fall); Elie Wiesel Prize
in
Ethics Essay Contest (fall); St. Andrew’s Society Scholarships
for students of Scottish ancestry to study in Scotland (fall);
Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans (fall); Carnegie
Endowment
for International Peace Junior Fellowships (fall); National Science
Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships (fall); National Security
Education Program Graduate International Fellowships (fall); James
Madison Fellowships for graduate study that focuses on the Constitution
(spring) Fulbright Grants for Research Abroad (fall of year prior
to departure); The Boston University Gerontology Center offers several programs for those who wish to document a focus in gerontology. The Center awards the Louis Lowy Certificate in Gerontological Studies to students in any Boston University degree program who have completed a specified number of approved courses (24 credits for bachelor’s degree students, 16 credits for graduate degree candidates). For non-degree students and working professionals, a 20-credit Certificate of Recognition for the Study of Aging is available. The annual Summer Institute in Gerontology presents a variety of academic courses, continuing education workshops attended by faculty, staff, students, and community service providers, as well as a Certificate of Continuing Education in Gerontology. The Center offers a limited number of pre- and post-doctoral traineeships in sociobehavioral research in aging. The University’s commitments to research, education, and service in the field of aging are coordinated by the Center, and the Gerontology Center Library, with over 3,000 books, current journals, government publications, and bibliographies, is open to the public for research needs. Contact the Gerontology Center at 53 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215; 617-353-5045. Website: http://www.bu.edu/gerontology. International Study Opportunities The Division of International Programs coordinates overseas and U.S. study, work, and scholarship programs for students in all the University’s Schools and Colleges. Students may study overseas or in the U.S. through a Boston University program, in one of the many programs sponsored by other American institutions, or by enrolling directly in a foreign institution. Programs sponsored by Boston University allow students to study language, liberal arts, and the social sciences in Belize, Ecuador, England, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, New Zealand, Niger, and Spain; intern in Australia, China, England, France, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, and the U.S.; travel on multi-site comparative interdisciplinary programs (International Honors Program, www.ihp.edu), or enroll in a professional study abroad program in Australia, China, England, France, Ireland, Spain, and the U.S. Students in most disciplines—from the humanities to the natural sciences, communications, and business—should be able to study abroad with adequate planning. Students who wish to study in one of these programs should consult with their advisors and contact the Division of International Programs, 232 Bay State Road, Boston, MA 02215; 617-353-9888; Fax: 617-353-5402; E-mail: abroad@bu.edu; Web: www.bu.edu/abroad. |
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