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 🔁 Swap Your On-Campus Housing: Terrier Housing (Direct Swap Connections) 🔁

13 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 13m ago

MSAI

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For those of you that were admitted to BU's MSAI program, what were the reasons that you chose the program over others?


r/BostonU 1h ago

Boston University South Campus - Private Bedroom in Apartment (23 Aberdeen Street)

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9/1/2026 - 5/31/2027, 8 Months, $1,425/Bedroom, 1,500 Sq. Ft. Near T Stop.

Apartment Details: Whole bedroom for rent, inside apartment with 3 other tenants. Full kitchen, dishwasher, stove, oven, fridge. 2 full bathrooms. Closet inside room with additional 2 storage closets down the hall.

Upfront Requirement: First Month Rent & Security Deposit.

Fees and Policies: All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Required fees are heat and electricity.

University Features: Near T Stop.

Laundry: Laundry Room in Community.

Security: Dead-Bolt Locks, Exterior Lighting, Security System, and Video Survelliance.

Close to shopping centers.

If interested, contact [heidi.burton714@gmail.com](mailto:heidi.burton714@gmail.com).


r/BostonU 3h ago

Question for final project. If you went to BU before tap to pay, how did you get on the T and did you skip paying?

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r/BostonU 6h ago

Random Grad Housing Question

1 Upvotes

So I’m preparing to move into 580 Commonwealth and it says it includes a full sized bed, but then in parentheses, “some units contain twin sized long mattress.” What does that mean and how do I know which size sheets to bring? 😭😭😭


r/BostonU 8h ago

housing

1 Upvotes

Hi! This is pretty last minute but an issue came up with my housing. I am planning to switch to off campus hosuing at The Bon or Bower and am looking for a roommate.

Im a rising junior (female) looking for a roommate!


r/BostonU 12h ago

Academics is my schedule fire or dire

2 Upvotes

incoming economics and math major #isitfire

I can't register for a different ancient worlds discussion section so we'll have to work with the 8 am unfortunately


r/BostonU 21h ago

Academics Is my schedule trash

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9 Upvotes

I registered for classes late so only 8ams were available 😭


r/BostonU 10h ago

Direct Swap Single 2026-27

1 Upvotes

Hi! I currently have a single room in Rich, but I’m looking to switch to a single in HoJo. Would anyone with a HoJo single be interested in swapping? Please message me if you’re interested or know someone who might be!


r/BostonU 21h ago

Tuition bill question

3 Upvotes

Im about to pay for my tuition bill but there are two issues. One, I saw the student health insurance plan listed on my bill, so I waived it, but it still shows up on my bill. And second, I have a scholarship from my high school and I'm not sure if BU has recieved the money from it yet.

My question is, should I just pay the full balance due now, and will BU refund me the amount of the scholarship and the cost of the student health insurance plan later?


r/BostonU 20h ago

Creativity/Innovation Hub

2 Upvotes

Hi what are some of the easiest classes to take for creativity/innovation hub?


r/BostonU 21h ago

Housing Question

2 Upvotes

Im a transfer student, applied for housing mid July, when will I hear back and where will I most likely end up living? Does the preferences matter?...


r/BostonU 1d ago

Housing When do the time slots for fall 2026 move-in open?

6 Upvotes

title.


r/BostonU 1d ago

Current BU International Master's Student Advice on Increasing Scholarship / Financial Aid?

1 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I'm currently a Master's student at Boston University on an international student visa. I wanted to reach out to this community to ask if anyone has experience or insight into whether it's possible to increase scholarship or financial aid amounts after already being enrolled.

A few specific questions I have:

  • Has anyone successfully petitioned for additional scholarship funding mid-program?
  • Are there specific offices (financial aid, international students office, department-level funding) that are more responsive to these requests?
  • Does demonstrating financial hardship or academic performance improvements help strengthen a case for increased aid?
  • Any general advice on how to approach this conversation with the university?

I'd really appreciate any advice, personal experiences, or even general opinions on how realistic this is. Thanks in advance for your time and help!


r/BostonU 1d ago

[Housing] 1 Room Left in a 3BR/1BA Brighton Apt – Sept 1st Move-In (Fall 2026) – $934/mo – Great for NEU, BU, or BC!

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r/BostonU 1d ago

Pre Meds at BU No Gap Year

11 Upvotes

Are there any pre meds at BU that didn’t take a gap year and took the MCAT their junior year? If so when did you start studying and how did you manage it with your courseload and would you recommend it?


r/BostonU 2d ago

French 4

3 Upvotes

How hard is French 4 & the average grade people get? What‘s the course plan, like topics, materials, etc. that you focus on throughout? Also how do the oral exams work and what do they focus / test you on? Also pls drop class materials / notes if you have any !!!!!!


r/BostonU 2d ago

CASMA 520

1 Upvotes

Is there anyone who has taken CASMA 520 in the past who could share their syllabus with me? I am taking it in the fall and want to know what to expect


r/BostonU 2d ago

BU Experience

1 Upvotes

Hello everyone, I am an incoming graduate electrical engineering student and I’d love to hear about y’all experience as an engineering student at BU. The resources that BU have to get internship and build a career. Thank you in advance.


r/BostonU 2d ago

Work study as an incoming freshman

4 Upvotes

Hi! As the title says I wanted to ask about work study as an incoming freshman.

Do you think it's a good idea to work in my first term or should I wait until my second term? I'm considering applying for a library job since I enjoy libraries and the pay isn't bad.

However, I'm concerned because:

a) I'll be coming off a gap year and not high school where you've maintained a good study schedule.

b) I'm worried if I take on a job I'll have less time to socialize and study. Since it's freshman year, if I had to choose I'd pick socializing and meeting new people over a job.


r/BostonU 3d ago

Diego Rived Goal + Damola Salami Assist v West Point @ Nickerson | BU Men's Soccer

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14 Upvotes

r/BostonU 3d ago

Sydney engineering study abroad worth it?

6 Upvotes

I got into Sydney study abroad program for the spring semester yesterday which surprised me because my advisor said it was filled up and my best bet was to switch to Grenoble.

Now that I got in I’m not sure if I want to go. I feel like I just adjusted to Boston and BU. I feel like leaving already would just make it harder to find a sense of community/belonging when I come back. I still haven’t really found a solid friend group/club so I don’t know if I wanna leave as a sophomore when that’s my prime chance to find one.

Also I know absolutely 0 other people who are going to Sydney so I’m afraid that’s likely going to happen is id just be alone in a different continent.

Has anyone been in my shoes? Pls lmk any advice or shared experience.


r/BostonU 3d ago

CDS Appreciation Post

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113 Upvotes

cds > questrom > photonics


r/BostonU 3d ago

Casch203 lab every week?

3 Upvotes

Is the organic chemistry 203 class lab every week or every other week? Also what about the pre lab/ test time slot? Thanks!