Orientation Packet
Important information for new students at BU
The traditional thick packet of paper handouts you had to lug around at orientation is gone. Now you can browse important information for new students with just a mouseclick!
Your privacy
With whom can the university share information about your financial records (such as parents)? Download and complete this form.
With whom can the university share information about your academic records (such as parents)? Download and complete this form.
Note: if you want no information released about you - which would include student directory, dean's list and graduation information - you can complete a "no information release" form in the Registrar's office.
Academic Programs
From Exceptionality Programs: a link to the Special Education program website
From Student Support Services: a link to the department website outlining services available to students
Religious organizations
A number of community churches welcome students and offer transportation to services; watch the calendar on Today for announcements. Campus groups:
DiscipleMakers Christian Fellowship - flyer, pdf
Campus Crusade for Christ - flyer, pdf
Services and programs
On campus daycare information from the Child Care Center
Resources available from the Information Center at Kehr Union
Regular mail - your campus address, how mail is delivered, about the University Mailroom Services (pdf).
Parking - registering your vehicle, where you'll park, university rules.
Bookstore - a welcome from the University Store (415k pdf) or visit the store's website. The store is owned and operated by BU students
Student Health Center - The place to turn to for minor injuries and illnesses, including a self-serve medicine cabinet for sniffles and coughs, scratches and bumps.
Fraternities, sororities - learn about BU's social fraternities and sororities through Greek Life.
ROTC programs - learn about Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC programs at BU
Sociology - Learn about opportunities as a major in Sociology
Forensics - BU has an active forensics team that travels for competitions all over North America.
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association - An active student organization for audiology and speech pathology majors. Comprehensive brochure (pdf) and website
The community - Learn about local businesses and the region in general from the Columbia/Montour Chamber of Commerce.
Check out the shopping at Columbia Mall
Learn about things to do in the region from the Columbia/Montour Visitor's Bureau.