Welcome to the Dean of Students Office

Located within the George Sherman Union, the Dean of Students office is at the heartbeat of student life. Our dedicated team is wholeheartedly committed to supporting you throughout your journey at Boston University. We serve as mentors and counselors, fostering an environment that not only promotes scholarly exchange but also encourages your individual expression.

We offer guidance on navigating university life and maintaining high standards of student conduct. Our mission is centered on providing a conducive space for you to actively engage in academic pursuits, intellectual exploration, community service, and a host of enriching activities during your time here.

Learn more about how we can help you, our staff, and how to contact us. We hope you’ll come get to know us.

Strategic Priorities

Emphasize Self-efficacy

We enrich the student experience by nurturing a strong belief in every student’s ability to overcome challenges, responsibly advocate for themselves, and engage confidently and curiously in our global community.

Commit to Student Prosperity

We commit to sustaining an environment where every student can thrive. We intentionally cultivate supportive communities, serve as positive influences, and prioritize student learning, development and education throughout the co-curricular experience. The result is a more affirming and equitable student community where everyone is valued and served.

Create a Culture of Care

At the heart of our division is empathy, driving us to build meaningful relationships with students, providing personalized support to scaffold their experience, and connecting them with resources they need to thrive personally and academically. 

Empowering Talent

Our division is dedicated to recruiting, onboarding, continuously developing, and retaining a workforce that is essential to delivering a top-tier experience for our students. 

Innovating

Student Affairs strives to be an agile division, proactively evolving within a culture of continuous improvement

Storytelling that Resonates

We share our unique story with various audiences, across a variety of mediums. Through detailed assessment outcomes, individual student stories, and staff achievements, we will craft a compelling Student Affairs narrative that articulates our brand and impact.