In-Person Graduate Student Welcome Weekend

Welcome to the College of Communication at Boston University!

You’re invited to attend an in-person welcome weekend in Boston to meet faculty, staff, and fellow students and explore BU’s campus and the surrounding city.

Travel support available: Eligible attendees may receive up to $200 travel reimbursement.

Scroll to the bottom of the page to register.

Friday, April 3rd| 2:45–4:30 PM

📍 College of Communication (COM), Room 209 – 640 Commonwealth Avenue

COM Welcome & Tour 🏛️

Start your visit by connecting with current graduate students and the Graduate Affairs team as we answer your questions about BU’s campus and life in Boston.

Then, join a walking tour of COM’s top-notch facilities, including:
✅ Television studios 🎥
✅ Radio station 📻
✅ Modern classroom spaces 📚
✅ Zimmerman Social Media Lab 📱

Meet with current graduate students and the Graduate Affairs team before the tour begins. We will address commonly asked questions regarding BU’s campus and the Greater Boston area.

College of Communication students will host a walking tour of the COM building facilities, including our television studios, radio station, classroom spaces, and the Zimmerman Social Media Lab. The tour will end at the Center for Data Science, so you can easily join the reception.

Friday, April 3rd | 4:30–7:00 PM

📍 Center for Computing & Data Sciences, Room 1750 – 665 Commonwealth Avenue

Welcome Reception 🍷

Join us on the 17th floor with amazing city views of Boston for a casual and welcoming reception. This is your chance to mingle with admitted students, professors, and admissions staff over beer, wine, and delicious appetizers. Each student may bring one guest!

Friday, April 3rd| 7:00 PM

📍 Tsai Performance Center – 685 Commonwealth Avenue

Redstone Film Festival 🎬

Experience BU’s student film festival, featuring the best work from our Department of Film & Television. Many past finalists have gone on to win major film festivals, work in Hollywood, and even receive Academy Award nominations!

Saturday, April 4th– Explore Boston! 🚍

Hop-On, Hop-Off Old Town Trolley Tour 🏙️

Explore Boston at your own pace with a free trolley tour, covering iconic neighborhoods like:
🌟 Downtown
🌟 Beacon Hill
🌟 Back Bay
🌟 Theater District
🌟 Waterfront District