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Boston University has two relevant property paths: BU Housing for student residences, and BU Real Estate for apartments for current faculty and staff. Graduate students can also use BU-managed graduate housing, and BU notes one special residence for medical students.
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- Check the BU Housing page if you are a student.
- Check BU Real Estate if you are a current BU faculty or staff member.
- Use the Medical Student Residence page if you are a medical student.
- If you want the exact next step, tell me whether you’re a student, faculty, or staff member.
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BU Housing offers undergraduate and graduate housing. First-year students are required to live in University residences, while most other students choose campus housing because it keeps them close to classes, dining, study spaces, and campus life. BU says undergraduates have guaranteed housing for all four years.
- Best fit for students who want to stay on campus and near daily campus life.
- BU describes residences ranging from brownstones to high-rises, with study spaces and nearby dining.
- For move-in, move-out, and room selection details, use BU Housing’s current student housing pages.
Faculty and staff housing at BU
BU Real Estate is the BU office for apartments for current BU faculty and staff. The office says it manages faculty and staff housing and is located at 846 Commonwealth Avenue on the Charles River Campus.
- Best fit for current BU faculty and staff looking for BU-managed apartments.
- BU Real Estate’s site links to neighborhood options and eligibility information.
- If you need housing help from that office, use the official Real Estate pages for current contact and eligibility details.
Graduate and medical student housing
BU manages housing stock for graduate students, faculty, and staff, mostly on the Charles River Campus. BU also highlights the Medical Student Residence at 815 Albany Street, and says graduate resident assistant positions are sometimes available, with applications usually opening in February.
- Best fit for graduate and professional students who want BU-owned options.
- The Medical Student Residence is specifically identified for medical students.
- Graduate resident assistant positions include employment responsibilities, so they are not just housing access.
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