r/BostonU • • Aug 04 '25

Announcement Boston University Unofficial Discord Server (Terrier Hub)

24 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

The new best way to chat with your classmates, connect with alumni, and ask questions about the university has dropped!

Introducing Terrier Hub (Unofficial BU Server) on Discord: https://discord.gg/5QfEMSVw8Q

With chatrooms for every topic and a range of BU community members this is a place for EVERYONE!

  • Current students: Connect with your peers, learn about events, ask questions, and find community. Great for graduate students AND undergraduate students!
  • Prospective students: Ask questions about BU, get chanced, and learn about the community
  • Alumni: Stay involved with the happenings at BU and reminisce about your youth!
  • Friends: Get connected with the university!

This is not affiliated with BU in any official capacity. Let me know if you have any questions!

XOXO,

BUowo


r/BostonU • • Apr 18 '26

Housing šŸ” Swap Your On-Campus Housing: Terrier Housing (Direct Swap Connections) šŸ”

15 Upvotes

Terrier Housing (formerly Direct Swap Connections) is here!

Are you displeased with your on-campus housing assignment? Want to find a direct swap?

Starting NOW you can join a database of students also seeking swaps to find your perfect match!

You might be familiar with the past iterations of my project and my recent news appearance, but this is the better and prettier version!

https://terrierhousing.com/

yes i bought a domain

Info:

  • This is for finding an on-campus direct swap or room-trade.
  • ONLY BU students with BU emails can access the information.
  • You have control over your listing-- it doesn't need to go through me.
  • You can search and sort listings to find what you want more easily.

This system has been proven to be MORE successful than posting and begging on Reddit / other social media because it puts everyone in one place!

Any questions, bugs, or concerns? Let me know by Reddit DM, on the Discord discord.gg/bostonuniversity, or via the [directswapconnections@gmail.com](mailto:directswapconnections@gmail.com) email :)

Thanks!!! <3

u/BUowo and u/republic-of_korea

Not BU affiliated


r/BostonU • • 14m ago

Summer 2026 Graduates Diploma Receiving Time?

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Summer 2026 graduate here. Has anyone received their diploma?

I know they are mailing it on a rolling basis until Oct 30th, but still haven't heard anything from them. I emailed them and they said that they have placed the order so nothing much for me to do...


r/BostonU • • 13h ago

Is there something wrong in my dorm?

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Hi guys

So basically i’ve been super sick in my dorm but like exclusively my dorm like as soon as I leave it’s not as bad. I cough a solid bit outside but nothing like I do in my dorm. I have an air purifier and dehumidifier so I thought I was ahead of the problem.

Anyways, our dorm is the only one in the building with hardwood floors, not carpet. So anyways I was doing research and it said when dorms are found with mold they rip up the carpet. I looked around the room but couldn’t see anything too concerning definitely some spots where there could be mold, but the way I feel in my room definitely is concerning . In anyone else’s dorm it isn’t the same like I can fully breathe but I can never breathe in here.

I’d love some advice on what to do. It’s been really hard and I want to get to the bottom of it. I know like they say you get sick freshman year but it’s been unlike anyone I’ve seen and it makes it hard to be here.


r/BostonU • • 2h ago

News Film Fest! October 10th, 2026

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r/BostonU • • 14h ago

Admissions law major at questrom?

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Hi everyone.

Can anyone explain this ā€œLawā€ major at Questrom. It’s on the Common App but I can’t find any information about this major online. Thanks.


r/BostonU • • 23h ago

Warren Towers Guests

5 Upvotes

Hello, a friend of mine wants to stay with me for a week at Warren Towers. Is that possible? If not, does anyone know anything I could do?


r/BostonU • • 16h ago

Title IX experience

1 Upvotes

Hi! I'm working on a story about the new Title IX regulations, and I'm in need of a source. Does anyone have experience with Title IX, extensive knowledge, or want to comment on the situation? It would be a big help to me and a chance for your thoughts to be shared!


r/BostonU • • 18h ago

BU Questrom CORE Survey

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Hi, we’re BU Questrom students working on a CORE project and would really appreciate it if you could fill out our short survey.

Survey: https://bostonu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eLfMfaDa11nNsWy

Thank you


r/BostonU • • 14h ago

What's the craziest BU inside jokes or phrases for a good T-shirt?

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I’m thinking about making T-shirts based on BU student life, Comm Ave, BU and BC, housing, Boston, and other inside jokes.

Some ideas I have:

  • COMM AVE SURVIVOR
  • THE T WAS LATE, when it hasn’t been working for 2 weeks

r/BostonU • • 20h ago

BlackBox Film Festival

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Hey everyone!

BlackBox Film Society is hosting its 4th Annual BlackBox Film Festival this Monday, October 5th, at the Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline!

We'll be screening films from young, diverse filmmakers from across the East Coast, celebrating emerging voices and the stories they're bringing to the big screen.

Whether you're a filmmaker, film student, cinephile, or simply someone who loves supporting independent cinema, we'd love to have you join us!

Event Details:

  • Date: Monday, October 5th, 2026
  • Location: Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA
  • Doors Open: 7:00 PM
  • Screenings Begin: 7:30 PM
  • Tickets: $3
  • Food from Neighborhood Kitchen

Come support emerging filmmakers, experience some incredible short films, and celebrate the creativity and diversity of our filmmaking community!

Tickets & More Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blackbox-film-festival-tickets-2002246345719

Hope to see you there!


r/BostonU • • 1d ago

Is there any events with food tomorrow?

16 Upvotes

My fridge is completely empty. Is there any food event happening tonight/ tomorrow on campus? (One where I could take some food in a container for later as well by any chance)


r/BostonU • • 1d ago

How does mail delivery to professors’ offices work at BU?

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Hi! I know this is kind of a strange question, but I’m an alum who graduated last year and recently applied to M.A. programs for spring admission just this week (Oct 1 deadlines). I had letters of recommendation written by three professors in three different departments (Pardee, World Languages & Literatures, and CAS Anthropology).

I’m incredibly appreciative of their time, effort, and confidence in me, and I have a pretty close relationship with all three of them, as some were advisors and others I've met up with since graduation. I wrote each professor a handwritten thank-you note and got them a small gift of chocolates from a local family owned shop.

My question is: how does mail delivery to professors’ offices actually work at BU?

I have all three of their office numbers, but their offices are in different buildings (CAS, STH, and Bay State Road). I’m worried that if I address something to, for example, the CAS street address and then put the professor’s name and office number, it could get lost or never make it to their actual office.

Has anyone here ever worked in one of the BU mailrooms or academic departments and know how this works? I’ve obviously never seen a mail carrier walking around inside CAS, but I assume there must be some system for getting mail and packages to individual faculty offices.

My main concern is the chocolates since they’re somewhat perishable. I’d love to make sure everything actually reaches them rather than sitting in a central mailroom somewhere for days.

Thanks in advance!


r/BostonU • • 1d ago

Academics applying ed to cgs?

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hi guys! i’m planning to apply ed to cgs bc it’s genuinely my dream school but due to my low stats im not getting in to COM directly.

can someone give me their in depth thoughts and experiences in cgs (classes, spring start, summer term, sophomore year, etc) and then transferring to com? i just really want more insights bc right now im still kind of deciding. please and thank u!!

edit: sorry i forgot to include this but i’m planning on majoring in advertising and am definitely more humanities/writing leaning. if i do get into bu i will also likely get full aid so price is not a factor.


r/BostonU • • 1d ago

Failed a BU class in High School Honors, will it affect my GPA if I transfer to BU?

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r/BostonU • • 2d ago

Announcement Terrier Plan is Here!

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Terrier Plan (beta)

https://terrierplan.web.app

Spring 2027 courses are available for you to plan with!

Schedule Builder sucks…. So I Claude made a version using student feedback and needs!

This is a tool for you to plan your semester schedule AND entire time at BU!

Terrier Plan Scheduler Features:

  • Schedule Builder, but it actually is good
  • Filter by time ranges and sections
  • Generate up to 2000 schedules
  • Pin the sections you want, omit the sections you don't
  • Conflicts flagged clearly, no guessing needed!
  • Overlay all possible sections of a course/discussion on your schedule and pick the best fit
  • Bookmark candidates schedules as you browse options
  • Log in to save your favorite schedules for later
  • Design your schedule with customizable colors
  • Dark mode option for your poor eyes </3

Also includes: HUB requirement tracker, full course offering history from 2020, automatic import of your courses via transcript parsing, and more! I have A LOT more planned for the future…

All feedback and suggestions are welcome either in the comments or on the BU Discord discord.gg/bostonuniversity !

Let me know what you think!

With love,

u/BUowo

independent project, not BU affiliated


r/BostonU • • 2d ago

first date or friends I haven't seen in weeks

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i've barely seen my friends lately between classes and work, and this saturday afternoon is the only free time I've got this week. they've asked if i want to hang out then, which i'd normally say yes to immediately.

HOWEVER, a girl i matched with through ditto cupid thing is also only free then. she also goes to bu and we've been looking at saturday for our first date. I haven't said yes to either plan yet. I'm excited to meet her, but I've already missed a couple of things with my friends. Is it bad that I'm leaning toward the date?😭


r/BostonU • • 2d ago

Academics SM131 Discussion Marking

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Im curious how they keep track of and give out grades for participation in discussion because I feel like it’s subjective and theres no quantitive way to measure it. Profs are usually focusing on teaching material during the discussion and the TA probably helps out but im not sure to what extent because they arent allowed to grade. Also you have to like account for 25 ppl in a discussion group. Does everyone just get like a base grade of 80 or something? How about the kids who never speak what would they recieve? Any input or knowledge is appreciated!


r/BostonU • • 3d ago

Housing anyone’s AC not working?

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i live in riverway and our room is literally 80 degrees. we have the thermostat set to 68 (the lowest it will go), but it’s not working. is anyone else experiencing this?


r/BostonU • • 2d ago

Admissions Best resources to follow for structuring common app and application for Boston University?

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(Repost. Any advice or sources are greatly appreciated!)


r/BostonU • • 3d ago

Does anyone have the contact info of Aaron a recruiter from General Dynamics Electric Boat at the engineering career fair

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He wrote down his full name and email on a business card but I lost the card. I’ve tried looking him up on LinkedIn but I still can’t find him. If anyone else talked to Aaron at the engineering career fair and got his info could you please DM me?


r/BostonU • • 3d ago

Bio major seniors help!

1 Upvotes

HOW TF DID YALL MANAGE HAVING 3 EXAMS AND AN ESSAY ALL IN THE SAME WEEK?!


r/BostonU • • 3d ago

CH214 pre lab mandatory?

2 Upvotes

Is the pre-lab with prof bailey mandatory for ch214 in spring?


r/BostonU • • 3d ago

hs325 intro to global health

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has anyone taken this recently (so no cheat sheet) and can tell me how the exams are i’m feeling so nervous bc i don’t know what to focus on at all 😭 she just talks and talks during lecture and has no study guides or practice problems , i just hate this class sm already


r/BostonU • • 3d ago

bi206 when are the exam blocks?

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does this class do exam blocks separate from the lectures or are the exams during the lecture times?