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Boston UniversityFacilities Facts & Statistics

Location
Boston, MA
Undergrads
16,722
Tuition
$39,864
Admission Difficulty
Average
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Facts & Statistics

Service & Maintenance Staff
777
Campus Size
133 acres
Student Centers
The George Sherman Union (GSU)
Campus Library?
Yes
Main Libraries
23
Popular Places to Chill
  • The BU Beach
  • The Charles River Esplanade
  • Espresso Royale Café
  • The GSU
  • Marsh Chapel Plaza
  • The West Campus area/Nickerson Field
Bar on Campus
The notorious BU Pub is the only bar on campus that is officially affiliated with the University.
Bowling on Campus
None, but there is a Lucky Strike near Fenway Park close to campus, while others, such as Boston Bowl in Dorchester, require a ride on the T.
Coffeehouse on Campus
  • Espresso Royale Café, or lovingly known as the ERC
  • Starbucks are located in a variety of the buildings on campus
Movie Theater on Campus
None, but there is a Regal theater within walking distance near South Campus.
School Slang
  • BUCOP: BU Collaborative Degree Program
  • Cam-Co: Campus Convenience
  • CAS: College of Arts and Sciences
  • CFA: College of Fine Arts
  • CGS: College of General Studies
  • COM: College of Communications
  • ENG: College of Engineering
  • EOP: Center for English Language and Orientation Program (CELOP)
  • GMS: Graduate Medical Sciences
  • GRS: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
  • GSM: Graduate School of Management
  • GSU: George Sherman Union
  • IT: Office of Information Technology
  • LAW: School of Law
  • MED: School of Medicine
  • MET: Metropolitan College
  • PDP: Physical Department Program
  • SAR: Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation
  • SDM: Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
  • SED: School of Education
  • SHA: School of Hospitality Administration
  • SMG: School of Management
  • SPH: School of Public Health
  • SSW: School of Social Work
  • STH: School of Theology
  • SUM: Summer Term Program
  • UNI: University Professors
  • XRG: Cross Registration
Traditions
  • The Beanpot Hockey Event: It occurs in the fall between Boston University and Boston College each year, and is always a party. It's an event that is attended not only by BU students and faculty, but also by the city at large.
  • The Free Concert: It is "partially funded by your undergraduate student fee," (a phrase often joked about by anyone paying full tuition to attend BU), usually gets a lot of attention by students. One past act was Bob Dylan concert. Tickets were available on a first-come, first-served basis. It was incredible.
  • Midnight Madness: This occurs in the hockey rink at Case Athletic Center to celebrate the beginning of the season. Everyone gathers to be introduced to each player on the BU varsity team, often in a drunken frenzy.
  • Senior Week: This happens each year during the final days between final exams and graduation. It is basically comprised of a bunch of events to which seniors and their guests may purchase discounted tickets to participate in. These include: trips to Six Flags New England, trips to the Cape, "booze-cruises" at the pier, clambakes, Boston Pops, Red Sox games, formal dances at popular Boston venues, and other events.
Urban Legends
  • It is said that if you walk across the seal on Marsh Chapel Plaza, you won't graduate.
  • The third floor of the Mugar Library at BU has supposedly been rated number two in the country by Playboy magazine for places to pick up good-looking college girls.
  • The top floor of the Photonics Building at BU (which is not accessible to students, as it requires a code for entry) is rumored to be guarded by armed security. It is said to be a federally-protected area that engages in the production of "military technology."
Favorite Things To Do
The great thing about BU is that because it is so big, with nearly 500 student organizations on campus, it would be hard for a student to say s/he has nothing to do. If a student does not want to get involved in learning ballroom or playing an intramural sport like the ever-popular Broomball, they can always relax at BU Central in the basement of the GSU. This place has couches for napping between classes, pool tables, board games, and a large-screen TV equipped with video game systems so you can perfect your Guitar Hero skills. There is so much to do on campus that your best bet for up-to-date events and information is to check the BU Student Union Web site at http://www.bu.edu/union.
Clubs and Organizations on Campus
There are more than 400 student organizations on campus. The following is a partial list.
Student Activities Offered
  • Campus ministries
  • Choral groups
  • Concert band
  • Dance
  • Drama/theater
  • International student organization
  • Jazz band
  • Literary magazine
  • Marching band
  • Model UN
  • Music ensembles
  • Musical theater
  • Opera
  • Radio station
  • Student government
  • Student newspaper
  • Student-run film society
  • Symphony orchestra
  • Yearbook
ROTC
Air Force ROTC: Yes
Navy ROTC: Yes
Army ROTC: Yes
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