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Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts

By mswen
updated about 1 month ago

Located in America's number one college town, Boston University is a large, private university located along the Charles River in the outskirts of Boston, Massachusetts. BU offers a top-notch education, the culture of a large city and a diverse student body, and an exciting, active campus life.

By air

Fly into Boston’s Logan Airport (BOS) and you’ve got just a short drive to Boston University:

Take Route 1-A through the Sumner Tunnel.
Bear right onto the ramp to Storrow Drive.
Continue on Storrow Drive to the Kenmore exit.
At the first set of traffic lights, turn right onto Beacon Street.
At this point, the road forks. The right fork is Bay State Road.
Take Bay State Road for the Office of Admissions, the Towers Residence Hall, and Upper and Lower Bay State Road Area Residence Halls.
The left fork takes you into Kenmore Square (the large building on the right is the Myles Standish Residence Hall).
Bear right at the far end of Kenmore Square onto Commonwealth Avenue.
The Warren Towers Residence Hall, the main campus, and the South and West Campus areas and Residence Halls are located on or near Commonwealth Avenue.

Hotel Commonwealth

500 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215

A little bit of luxury in Kenmore Square, this hotel is worth every penny. Its professional, friendly staff and beautiful rooms are a treat to come “home” to.

Agganis Arena At Boston University

925 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215

Located within the new John Hancock Student Village, Agganis Arena is a 290,000 square foot venue with capacity for 7,200. The arena hosts sporting events and big-name concerts.

The pride of BU: Men's ice hockey

While some schools pride themselves on their football teams, BU is unique because its shining star is the men’s ice hockey team. And with alumni like Shawn McEachern, Jay Pandolfo, Keith Tkachuk, and Chris Drury who have all gone onto successful NHL careers, it’s no wonder that watching just a season of hockey at BU is like getting a sneak peek at the NHL superstars of tomorrow. And, giving you quite a show while you’re at it.

Year after year, BU hockey wows students with their exciting, adrenaline-packed games, and are always a competitor in the very tough Hockey East league.

George Sherman Union

775 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215

The GSU is Boston University’s Student Union, located in the center of campus and bustling with students in the food court, convenience store, post office and study rooms. Various administrative offices also reside in this building, including the Office of the Dean of Students.

Barnes & Noble At Boston University

660 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02215

This Barnes & Noble is more than just a bookstore: it’s BU’s official campus bookstore, so here is where students come to stock up on their textbooks. But, with over five floors, you’re getting much more than books—there’s dorm/home furnishings, school supplies, Boston University apparel and gifts, and an ultra-popular Starbucks.