{"id":1451,"date":"2022-07-12T14:09:13","date_gmt":"2022-07-12T18:09:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/id-andrea.cms-devl.bu.edu\/cfa\/?page_id=1451"},"modified":"2023-06-22T21:43:13","modified_gmt":"2023-06-23T01:43:13","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/id-andrea.cms-devl.bu.edu\/cfa\/about\/alumni\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Alum FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Got questions? We’ve got answers.<\/h2>\n

Updates & Staying in Touch<\/h3>\n
How can I update my contact information?<\/h5>
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We love to keep you in the loop about BU\/CFA news and events. You can update your contact and business information here<\/a> so we can stay in touch.<\/p>\n

Update your info<\/a><\/p>\n

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How can I connect with the CFA and BU Community?<\/h5>
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Join BU Connects<\/a>, a platform exclusively for Boston University alums, students, faculty, and staff, that brings Terriers together for personal and professional networking on a global scale.<\/p>\n

Reach out to the College of Fine Arts (facebook.com\/BUArts<\/a> and @buarts on Instagram<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>) and Boston University Alumni Association (facebook.com\/BUalumni<\/a> and @bualumni on Instagram<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>) on social media.<\/p>\n

Let us know what you’re up to by emailing a class note to cfaalum@bu.edu<\/a>! We want to hear what’s new with you, share your story with fellow CFA alums, and celebrate your accomplishments as a BU graduate.<\/p>\n

Learn about more ways to connect<\/a> with your peers and get involved with the BU community.<\/p>\n

Learn more & Connect<\/a><\/p>\n

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What is BU Connects and how can I join?<\/h5>
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BU Connects<\/a> is a platform exclusively for Boston University alums, students, faculty, and staff that brings Terriers together for personal and professional networking on a global scale. Members have access to a suite of tools and resources including a networking directory, industry and affinity groups, mentoring opportunities, and a job board.<\/p>\n

All alums are eligible to join BU Connects. Find additional information and instructions to register here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Join<\/a><\/p>\n

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How can I contact a classmate?<\/h5>
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The <\/span>BU Alumni Directory is a great place to find your classmates\u2019 contact information and to share yours with the alum community. To access the directory, you will need to sign into your account with your BU user name and password. If you don\u2019t have one or can\u2019t remember your password, some helpful information can be found <\/span>here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How can I share updates about myself or others?<\/h5>
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We want to hear what\u2019s new with you, share your story with fellow CFA alums, and celebrate your accomplishments as a BU graduate! For inclusion in CFA<\/em> magazine: email a class note to cfaalum@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Submit your class note for inclusion in Bostonia<\/em>, the magazine for all BU schools\/colleges, by using this form<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Bostonia <\/em>also includes a listing of deceased alumni, in each issue. To submit a name, include the alum\u2019s school(s) and year(s) of graduation, a complete address, and a link to a published obituary in an email to bostonia@bu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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Where can I view class notes?<\/h5>
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Class notes can be found in the online versions of CFA <\/em>magazine and Bostonia<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n

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Can I view CFA <\/em>magazine digitally?<\/h5>
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Yes! CFA <\/em>magazine, the publication for alumni and friends of BU College of Fine Arts, is published both in print and online.<\/p>\n

Read CFA Magazine<\/a><\/p>\n

[updated link to come]<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is CFA Snapshot and how can I receive it?<\/h5>
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CFA Snapshot is a monthly digest sharing news about CFA and our talented students, alums, and faculty. If you are an alum of CFA and have not received Snapshot, please update your email address here<\/a>. If you are not an alum and are interested in receiving, please join our mailing list<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Subscribe<\/a><\/p>\n

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Resources<\/h3>\n
Where can I find career resources?<\/h5>
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At every stage in your career, BU is committed to helping you define and achieve your professional goals. Uncover all the ways we can help you prepare yourself for your next step, build a powerful BU network, find a career you love, and pay it forward to current and future alums.<\/p>\n

Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n

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What are benefits and resources I receive as an alum?<\/h5>
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As an alum, you have access to a number of perks! Audit classes. Power up your career. Cheer at BU games. These and other benefits are your inside track for continued learning, professional networking, entertainment, and personal growth for the rest of your life.<\/p>\n

Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n

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Are there any special benefits or opportunities for young alums?<\/h5>
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Young alums are an important part of our ever-growing BU alumni family and we\u2019re so excited to help you connect, reconnect, and stay engaged!<\/p>\n

Young alums have access to a number of perks and career development opportunities.<\/p>\n

Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n

A dedicated group of young alum leaders represent, engage, and connect with recent grads and comprise the Boston University Young Alumni Council<\/a>. If you are interested in getting involved, find more information and a nomination form here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Get Involved<\/a><\/p>\n

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What's the BU Alumni Association & am I a member?<\/h5>
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If you graduated with a degree from BU, you are automatically a member of the Boston University Alumni Association. The Association exists to keep alums connected to one another and to BU for the rest of your life.<\/p>\n

Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n

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Events<\/h3>\n
Where can I find CFA and alum event listings?<\/h5>
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Check out a full listing of CFA student performances and exhibitions on our CFA event calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Boston University Alumni Association offers events both globally and online. Check out our event offerings<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Supporting BU<\/h3>\n
How can I contribute to BU?<\/h5>
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Support of CFA drives important capital initiatives, scholarships, educational outreach, performances and exhibitions, all of which directly benefit the talented young artists of Boston University.<\/p>\n

You can make an online contribution<\/a>, find more information about other ways to make a gift<\/a>, and learn more about why supporting CFA is so important.<\/a><\/p>\n

Support<\/a><\/p>\n

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Requesting Documents<\/h3>\n
How can I request a transcript?<\/h5>
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Learn more and order a transcript at bu.edu\/reg\/academics\/transcripts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Request a Transcript<\/a><\/p>\n

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How can I replace a lost diploma?<\/h5>
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Find more information and the form to request a replacement diploma at bu.edu\/reg\/graduation\/diploma-replacement-2<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n

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What is an alumni card and how can I receive one?<\/h5>
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Your alumni card gives you access to discounts at select Boston-area hotels, the BU Bookstore, some on-campus parking, FitRec, and many other perks. Alumni cards are now available digitally!<\/p>\n

Get Your Card<\/a><\/p>\n

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If you have other questions or need some more information, please email us at cfaalum@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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