Welcome to the Boston University College of Fine Arts! We look forward to having you join us!<\/p>\n
Enrolled as a first year undergrad? Be sure to prepare for the start of the academic year by getting familiar with the following resources.
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Follow instructions through BU TechWeb to establish a BU email prior to attending Orientation.<\/span><\/p>\n BU TechWeb<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n Time to make Boston your home! BU Housing offers resources and details for various housing options. <\/span><\/p>\n Undergraduate BU Housing<\/a><\/p>\n Graduate BU Housing<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n The BU Student Link is your personal and secure online tool to access a variety of important information. During your time at BU, you\u2019ll use the Student Link for a variety of essential tasks: to view and change your personal information, view your student financial account, check your grades, confirm classroom locations, and register for classes. Bookmark the Student Link and use it often!<\/p>\n Student Link<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n BU hosts this online noncredit pre-arrival course designed to prepare incoming international students for the transition to BU and the American classroom. First launched by Global Programs in 2016, BU First Class is delivered on the edX platform Edge and is comprised of short videos, polls, and self-checks designed to be completed from anywhere on any device.<\/p>\n BU First Class<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n CFA Requirements and Policies<\/b> CFA Bulletin<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n BU Academic and Non-academic Policies<\/b> BU Academic Policies<\/a><\/p>\n BU Lifebook<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n BU Academic Conduct Code BU Academic Conduct Code<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n BU College of Fine Arts Housing<\/b><\/a> Financial Aid<\/strong><\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Student Accounting Services<\/a><\/strong> Student Health Services<\/a><\/strong> Disability & Access Services<\/a><\/strong> International Admissions<\/a><\/strong> Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground<\/a><\/strong> The Newbury Center <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n The University\u2019s COVID-19 General Population Vaccination Policy strongly recommends that everyone remain up to date with all\u00a0<\/span>CDC COVID-19 vaccination recommendations.<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>Please review the\u00a0<\/span>Student Health Services website<\/a>\u00a0for the most up-to-date information regarding University standards.<\/span><\/p>\n Boston University expects all new students to attend an Orientation, in its entirety, prior to their first class. CFA is holding multiple sessions this summer:<\/p>\n Orientation Info<\/a><\/p>\n From wind ensemble rehearsal to kinetic sculptures to the light & sound lab at Booth Theatre, there is always something amazing happening within the walls of CFA. Take a peek behind-the-scenes of some of our favorite spaces and check out a typical day at the College of Fine Arts!<\/p>\n Explore campus online by using our interactive Virtual Tour<\/a>.<\/p>\nBU Housing<\/b><\/h5>
BU Student Link<\/b><\/h5>
BU First Class for International Students<\/b><\/h5>
Academic Expectations and Misconduct<\/b><\/h5>
\n<\/span>The Boston University College of Fine Arts (CFA) unites the <\/span>School of Music<\/span><\/a>, the <\/span>School of Theatre<\/span><\/a>, and the <\/span>School of Visual Arts<\/span><\/a> into an intense, dynamic arts community where students combine professional, individualized training in their field with collaborative work that increasingly crosses departments and schools. Please visit the CFA Academic Bulletin to seek out specific program requirements and <\/span>policies<\/span><\/a> related to your degree program and the College at large.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Get to know Boston University a little better. For everything from registration and full-time enrollment to academic conduct, intra-University transfer, and more, review BU Academic Policies. For non-academic policies related to student life and campus regulations, explore the Dean of Students\u2019 Lifebook<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Boston University\u2019s Academic Conduct Code is designed to assist in the development of a supportive and productive learning environment. It is both a description of the University\u2019s ethical expectations of students as well as a guarantee of students\u2019 rights and responsibilities as members of a learning community. The Code provides clarity related to policy and procedure regarding academic conduct. Please review this code prior to classes starting.<\/span><\/p>\nEssential Campus Resources<\/b><\/h5>
\n<\/strong>For questions about CFA enrollment, add\/drop, and student support.
\nUndergraduates –\u00a0brendan2@bu.edu<\/a> | Graduate arts@bu.edu<\/a><\/span>
\n617-353-3350
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\nFor questions about where to live\/move-in\/assignment process.
\n<\/span>housing@bu.edu<\/span><\/a>
\n617-353-3511<\/span><\/p>\n
\nFor general and personal questions regarding your aid package and bill.
\n<\/span>finaid@bu.edu<\/a> and studenta@bu.edu<\/a>
\n<\/span>FA: 617-353-2965\u00a0 SA: 617-353-2264<\/span><\/p>\n
\nFor general and personal questions regarding your physical and mental health, insurance, and immunization requirements.
\n<\/span>Incoming Health Requirements<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
\nFor academic and housing accommodations, services, and support.
\n<\/span>access@bu.edu<\/a>
\n<\/span>25 Buick Street, Suite 300
\n<\/span>617-353-3658<\/span><\/p>\n
\nFor questions about Visas\/I20s\/processing of foreign standardized test credit\/other foreign documents.
\n<\/span>intadmis@bu.edu<\/a>
\n<\/span>617-353-4492<\/span><\/p>\n
\nFor creating community through conversation and shared experiences.
\n<\/span>thurman@bu.edu<\/a>
\n<\/span>617-353-4745<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong><\/a>For support\u00a0<\/span>and academic accomplishment of first-generation students.
\nnewburycenter@bu.edu<\/a>
\n617-353-3400<\/span><\/p>\nCOVID-19 Protocols<\/h3>\n
Orientation<\/h3>\n
Take a Virtual Tour of CFA<\/h3>\n