The GSU is the center of student life on the BU campus. Ground Floor

• Union Court
• Campus Convenience
• Escort Security Service
• Bank of America
• Century Bank
• BU Academy Room
• Back Court

Basement

• BU Central
• Terrier Card Office at Boston University
• Office of Orientation at Boston University
• Howard Thurman Center
• Catering on the Charles
• Students Off Campus Lounge
• GSU Alley

Second Floor

• Information Desk
• GSU Operations
• University Reservations
• Ziskind Lounge
• Islamic Society Prayer Room
• Parking Services
• Metcalf Hall
• Large Ballroom
• Small Ballroom
• East Balcony

Third Floor

• Office of the Dean of Students
• Study Lounge
• Class and conference rooms

Fourth Floor

• Community Service Center
• Educational Resource Center

Fifth Floor

• Faculty Dining Room

BU offers free events every Thursday, Friday and Saturday of the semester at BU Central, located in the basement of the GSU. BU Central hosts everyone from local bands to up-and-coming traveling muscians and comedians. It also runs events throughout the semester, from the Adult Spelling Bee (can you spell *****?) to The Roommate Game (like Newlyweds). Students with BU IDs may bring guests most nights, but should ask in advance - popular events may be restricted to BU only. A sampling of acts - Spring 2008

Located in the basement of BU's George Sherman Union, this post office is used mostly by students but is open to anyone.

The CSC is one of the most active student organizations on the BU campus. Whether a student can commit one day or a whole year or semester, there's a program for everyone. The office is located on the fourth floor of the GSU. CSC Programs

• Afterschool - Volunteers tutor and spend time with children in local schools
• Alternative Spring Breaks - Students use their week off to participate in service activities around the country
• Children's Theater - Volunteers visit area schools, hospitals, and shelters to entertain and educate children with fun routines and songs
• Day of Service - Thousands of students spend a day in the spring serving the city
• FYSOP - First Year Student Outreach Project - Incoming freshmen get the opportunity to meet others and get involved with service activities across the city
• Joining Hands - Volunteers work with elders and people with disabilities
• Making Music - Talented musicians teach kids around the city without access to music education programs.
• MAPP - Multicultural Advancement Partnership Program - Volunteers help immigrants, refugees and international students learn English and have a positive experience in the US.
• Project Hope - Students work towards AIDS awareness and education.
• Siblings - Volunteers pair up with elementary schoolers in one-on-one mentoring relationships.
• SFR - Student Food Rescue - Students collect food from local restuarants and supermarkets and transport it to food pantries and shelters across town.
• Student Studio - Students give hands-on art lessons to students lacking formal programs at school.
• Voices from the Middle - Volunteers help middle-schoolers write and perform a play.
• Wizards - Students teach fun lessons to help children love science.

Located on the first floor of the GSU, this is where most students eat meals if they decide not to use the dining halls. It contains a food court and tons of seating. Students can plug their laptops into the many outlets along the walls.

• Aesop's Bagels
• Amalfi Oven - pizza
• Caprito Burrito
• Charles River Bread Co - a sandwich shop
• Copper Kettle - soups
• Cranberry Farms - Boston Market-like country food
• Drink machines
• Jamba Juice
• Loose Leafs - salad
• Panda Express - Chinese
• Rhett's - diner, first opened in Fall 2008 and named after the BU mascot, Rhett the Terrier
• Starbucks
• Sushi bar

FedEx Drop Box

The office plans and executes the freshman and transfer orientation programs for parents and students, held each summer before school begins. Under the guidance of student advisers, incoming BU students choose courses and learn about university programs and services. Student program assistants and professional staff also organize information and discussion sessions for parents and fun activities for young siblings.

Located in the GSU, this is where students go when they lose their all-important Terrier ID Cards. If a card is lost or looks like it has been purposely snapped in half (why would students do this? - to retake horrible photos), there is a hefty replacement charge. If the bar code malfunctions, the fee may be waived. Terrier cards are used for the following:

• Photo ID
• Proof of enrollment for BU-only events
• Acccess to dorms (if you live on campus)
• Access to dining halls
• Meal plans
• Dining points (can be used after-hours, a la carte in the dining halls OR at Starbucks, Dominos, and campus food stores and restuarants)
• Convenience points (can be used like cash at the bookstore, Campus Convience stores, all above)
• Library card

Terrier Card-friendly locations on campus

While Greyhound once offered a service to New York for BU students and other locals who met at the student union, this line no longer exists.