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BU Student Health Services has a team of first-rate medical and behavioral health providers. We offer numerous programs and services on a variety of health and wellness topics. Please visit our website at bu.edu/shs for additional service information! Contact Information:
*In case of emergency please dial 911 or BU Police Department at 617-353-2121*

Primary Care or Medical Concern: 617-353-3575 then press 3

Mental Health: 617-353-3569

Sexual Assault & Crises: 617-353-7277

Wellness & Prevention Services: 617-358-0485

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09/04/2025

Today is World Sexual Health Day! Swipe to learn how to access s*xual health resources on campus, including STI testing, birth control, and emergency contraception.

📍 Join us today on the Med Campus from 2–4 PM!�Stop by to pack your own order of safer s*x supplies at the Condom Fairy Pop-Up, learn about s*xual health resources at BUMC, and take action to get involved!

🔗 Learn more at bu.edu/shs/s*xualhealth (link in bio)

09/02/2025

Happy first day of classes, Terriers!

Student Health Services (SHS) is your first stop on campus for your physical and mental health. We provide high-quality services that are inclusive and culturally sensitive to the identities, needs, and experiences of all BU students. You can learn all about our services and departments at bu.edu/shs (link in profile). When you need to make an appointment, refill a prescription, ask for medical advice, or request other services, Patient Connect will be your online portal for those tasks and others. If you have an urgent health concern, please call us at 617-353-3575 so we can assist you as quickly as possible.

08/29/2025

On International Overdose Awareness Day we remember those we've lost to overdose. Substance use effects every community, including BU. You can be a part of the solution. Join an upcoming Overdose Prevention Training for the BU Community. Learn how to: recognize an overdose, respond when someone needs help, and administer naloxone (Narcan). Register here: bu.edu/shs/odpt (link in bio)

08/26/2025

Happy Orientation Week, Terriers! 🐾 Stop by the SHS Open House to meet our 5 departments, take part in wellness activities, and enter for a chance to win a wellness package!

We’ve got more programming all week long and can’t wait to meet everyone! Check out what’s happening at bu.edu/shs/calendar (link in bio).

08/21/2025

Be sure you're up-to-date with your immunizations to avoid compliance issues. Students can get required immunizations right on campus at our clinics on 9/3, 9/4, 9/5, 9/11, & 9/12, 9am - 3pm each day. Open to all BU students. Required MMR, TDAP, Meningitis (ACWY), Hepatitis B, Varicella, and optional HPV vaccines available. An appointment is recommended, but walk-ins are accepted. Book your appointment at https://patientconnect.bu.edu (link in profile). Free for students with SHIP. Non-SHIP students will be charged for the cost of the vaccine(s) received and receive a copy of their receipt through Patient Connect to submit to their insurance company for reimbursement.

07/21/2025

📣 Are you interested in supporting health & wellness on campus? Do you enjoy making social media or written form content? We are looking for a BU student to support the Marketing & Communication team as a program assistant!

As a program assistant, you'll create plain language health communications, support SHS social media accounts, and create engaging content to promote health & wellness resources and events.

Interested? Applicants will be asked to submit a portfolio with any applicable design, social media, or written work. Work study preferred but not required. Priority application deadline: August 4th. Learn more and apply here (link in bio): https://www.bu.edu/shs/about-us/get-involved/health-promotion-program-assistants/marketing-communications-program-assistant/

07/16/2025

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Boston area for Tuesday, July 15 through Friday, July 18, 2025. Temperatures will be in the 90s with high humidity making it feel even warmer. Stay safe in the heat by drinking plenty of water, keeping cool indoors with fans and/or air conditioning, and avoiding being outside when temperatures are at their hottest. ☀️

If you need relief from the heat, BU has multiple cooling center locations open! Know the signs of heat-related illness and call for help if needed! If you are on campus, call BU Police at 617-353-2121, or if you are off campus, call 911. Stay cool, Terriers!

07/11/2025

July is BIPOC Mental Health Month! Honor and support this month with these tips and resources both on and off-campus. At Student Health Services, we provide mental health support, and providers who are experienced helping students with diverse needs and identities.

06/23/2025

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Boston area for Sunday, June 22 - Tuesday, June 24, 2024. Temperatures will be in the 90s with high humidity making it feel even warmer. Stay safe in the heat by drinking plenty of water, keeping cool indoors with fans and/or air conditioning, and avoiding being outside when temperatures are at their hottest. ☀️

If you need relief from the heat, BU has multiple cooling center locations open! Know the signs of heat-related illness and call for help if needed! If you are on campus, call BU Police at 617-353-2121, or if you are off campus, call 911. Stay cool, Terriers!

06/19/2025

Happy Juneteenth! Today we celebrate Juneteenth, a day of freedom, resilience, and celebration of Black communities in the U.S. As we reflect on this historic day, we reaffirm our commitment to providing care that is inclusive and culturally sensitive to the identities, needs, and experiences of all BU students. We wish you a meaningful day of celebration, reflection, and community.

06/09/2025

Happy Pride from BU Student Health Services! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ This Pride Month, we're highlighting LGBTQIA+ health resources at SHS! We are committed to create an inclusive environment for health and wellness, where students of all genders and s*xualities feel represented and supported. BU students also have access to many other resources on campus, such as and many LGBTQIA+ student groups, which you can find at the website: https://terriercentral.bu.edu (link in bio).

06/03/2025

📣 Are you a BU graduate student interested in mental health, s*xual health, peer education, interpersonal violence prevention, and overall health & wellness?

We are hiring for multiple graduate positions at Health Promotion & Prevention and SARP! These roles require approximately 15 hours per week beginning in August 2025 and ending in May 2026, with the potential to extend to the following academic year. The pay rate is $17.50 per hour. Play a key role in supporting the health and wellness of your fellow BU students! Apply by our priority deadline, 6/15! Learn more and apply here (link in bio): https://www.bu.edu/shs/wellness/get-involved/student-jobs/programassistant-job-application/

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881 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA
02215

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http://bu.edu/shs

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