Getting ready for BU
Who to call: a quick reference guide to phone numbers, e-mail for questions, problems
Life at BU: tips to settling into a great community
Information packet goes digital: assorted information of possible interest to you
Safety, crime prevention: steps you should take to protect your property and yourself
Banks, shopping, town: a quick rundown of resources near the campus
Cars and parking: what you need to know if you're bringing a car
The campus: an insider's guide to what's where
Meal plans: all the details about campus dining and options
Tuition, fees: expect your bill in late summer; meantime, here's the details
What to bring: a handy downloadable checklist of essentials to stuff in the car
A little extra help: a quick guide to academic and student services available to you.
Orientation announcements
Parents: stay informed
Parents of BU students can register for free e-mail updates from the president of Bloomsburg University. Learn about upcoming events, news and student and faculty achievement-all through the convenience of e-mail. Sign up for this free service.
E-mail 101
When you were accepted and paid your deposit, you were given an e-mail account and password and access to your new student records account and password. All these are sent to you by regular mail and you should not share the passwords with anyone. You received your email address in the letter acknowledging your advance deposit. Questions about your email account can answered by going to the Technology websites links below or can be directed to Technology Support Services via telephone at 570-389-4357.
All university messages to you will be sent to that email address - so now it's important that you start checking it regularly. You can log-in directly here. If you have problems, have lost the password, or have other concerns, go here for help.
Spring 2009 students
If you will be a new student to BU for the spring 2009 semester, you will be required to attend an orientation session. Orientation is a great way to meet other students, learn about the University and gain an understanding of the University policies and procedures. We wish you the best of luck as you work towards attending BU, and we will be sending information to you throughout the fall semester. It is important that you check your BU email address (see Email 101 on the side bar) every week before your arrival.
New freshmen and transfer students - you will be attending orientation from January 10-11; an orientation schedule of events will be posted by early November. If you are going to be living on campus, information about move in times will be sent to you at a later time. Classes begin on January 12.
Non-Traditional students - If you are 24 years of age or older; you are enrolled in the ACE program (high school students taking classes on campus); you are a part-time or full-time non-degree student, we encourage you to attend the specially designed orientation program on January 10 from 9am-noon.
*You will have an opportunity to take a tour of campus, have a Q&A session with faculty and an advisor from the Academic Advisement Office, register your vehicle, get your BU ID Card and buy your books.