Graduate Student Welcome Weekend

Welcome to the College of Communication at Boston University!

We’re excited to invite you to in-person events in Boston, where you’ll meet faculty, staff, and fellow students while exploring BU’s campus and the city. Plus, we’re offering a $200 travel reimbursement to help make your visit easier!

Friday, April 4th | 3:00–4:30 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. If the weather cooperates, we’ll also tour BU’s east campus where the College of Communication is located. The tour will end at the Center for Data Science so you can easily join the reception.

Friday, April 4th | 4:30–6:30 PM

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

Welcome Reception 🍷

Join us on the 17th floor with amazing city views 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 4th | 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 5th – 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