From: Student Affairs Date: October 31, 2025 Subject: On the Docket - 10/31/25
Dear students,
As we know, many students in our community rely on SNAP benefits to make ends meet. We want to highlight a few resources that may be helpful to those experiencing food insecurity:
BU Food Pantry. Order online, pick up on the edge of campus near the Babcock St. B-line station.
Terrier Meal Share is also accessible to all students who are experiencing episodic food insecurity. This is not a dining plan but will provide several meals that students can use to supplement other food resources.
BU Law Financial Aid. If you are struggling financially, please contact our Financial Aid team. Finances are deeply personal, and there may be personalized ways to support you.
BU Law “Leave One, Take One,” box. Located in the Law Student Social Lounge (Room 405), this is a place where you can grab a few non-perishable food items and, if you have the capacity, leave a few items for others.
Other emergency needs. If you have other unmet financial needs, we encourage you to reach out to Student Affairs to see if there are other ways we can help.
We also send our thoughts to those with loved ones in Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, the Bahamas, the Dominican Republic, and other people in the Caribbean recovering from the latest hurricane.
While we hope you're finding more treats than tricks today, we recognize that we’re in a particularly difficult moment for many people for many, many reasons. No matter the issue, please reach out to someone for help – big or small – if you need it.
With care, The Student Affairs Team
🎃Announcements/Deadlines🎃
ALL: Fall 2025 Exam Schedules. The updated JD exam schedules with times are now available. Students who qualify for exam relief or require religious accommodation may submit the Exam Relief form to reschedule. Preliminary exam schedules for Spring 2026 will be posted next week. For exam information, click here.
3Ls: AccessLex Scholarship Databank. Looking for ways to cover the cost of your bar application and bar review course? Check out the AccessLex Scholarship Databank ! Filter scholarship type to "Bar Study" to see over fifty scholarships that can be used for bar related expenses. Please reach out to Dean Muir at gmmuir@bu.edu for more information and questions.
1Ls & 2Ls: Study Abroad Information Meeting. Are you planning to study abroad for either a semester or full year? Do you want to learn more about the incredible opportunities available to BU Law students to live and study at a foreign law school? If so, please join us in Room 211 on November 3 from 1-2pm for a Study Abroad Information Session to find out more! Forquestions, please reach out to John LaPlante at johnlap@bu.edu.
ALL: October Lost & Found Round Up. Did you lose an item in October? Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter to see what we have in our October round-up! Pick up in the Student Affairs Office in Suite 401. As a reminder, lost & found can be found in the Student Affairs Office and the 2nd floor Library. All items that are left by Friday, November 7 will be discarded or donated.
ALL: Thank You! Sending a big thank you to faculty and staff who responded to fill the "Leave One, Take One" box. Excess donations will go to the BU Food Pantry.
ALL: Your Wellbeing: Spiritual & Social Wellbeing. Below is the continuation of the weekly series from the Student Affairs team on resources to support you across multiple dimensions of your wellbeing, including: core needs, emotional wellbeing, physical wellbeing, intellectual/occupational wellbeing, spiritual wellbeing, and social wellbeing. This week we will focus on spiritual and social resources. This is the last week in our series, but look out for next week’s kickoff of the Month of Gratitude!
Spiritual Wellbeing encourages you to develop a sense of meaningfullness and purpose. Here are some tools and opportunities to support that.
Download the Headspace app. Headspace offers guided meditation, sleepcasts, mindful movement, etc., all on your phone. The app is free to all BU students!
Looking for spiritual connections at BU? From worship services and fellowship to yoga and Tai Chi, Marsh Chapel, aka BU Religious Life, is a great resource! You can call at 617-358-3394, visit their Instagram at bumarshchapel, or walk in; they can help connect you with a variety of spiritual resources!
Hillel for Graduate students. GradHillel offers community gatherings, Shabbat dinners, 1x1 meetings, the Jewish Learning Fellowship, and more! You can contact Hillel by phone at 617-353-7200 or email at hillel@bu.edu.
For students seeking other resources for faith practice, you may find additional resources through Religious Life.
There are a lot of events and activities happening in and around Boston during the month of November. Below are just a few highlighted events, but click here to see the full calendar!
Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair. The Boston Book Fair is the annual fall gathering for book lovers and collectors, featuring the top selection of items available on the international literary market. The Fair will be taking place from November 7-9 at the Hynes Convention Center.
Boston Veterans Day Parade. Boston will be honoring the service and sacrifices of all who have served and those who continue to serve. The parade starts at 12 - 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
Holiday Market at Snowport. The Holiday Market at Snowport Presented by Constant Contact, features 120+ makers, more food than ever before, custom cocktail bars, festive decor, live music, and more. Check out their website to see what vendors will be present. Insider tip: If you are pressed for time and have a few extra dollars, you can pay to reserve a timed ticket to access Snowport by via the Seaport Insider app.
