First-Year Student Outreach Project (FYSOP) 2024

The First-Year Student Outreach Project and the Boston University Community Service Center welcomes and empowers new students to Boston University. Student participants will have the opportunity to connect with peers, local organizations, and the city of Boston. FYSOP is unique to the First-Year experience, setting a strong foundation for students prior to the start of their first academic year at Boston University.

FYSOP aims to establish an environment for students to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become active members of the BU and Boston community. Participants will engage in educational programs focused on civic engagement and social justice, service experiences with community partner organizations throughout Greater Boston, and critical reflection exercises.

Dates for FYSOP: Wednesday, August 28 – Friday, August 30, 2024

PLEASE READ these important Details for the Registration Process, as well as this complete list of FAQs.

1) You will need your CREDIT CARD INFORMATION to complete your FYSOP registration.

• The "Ticket Buyer" name should be the name on the credit card used for payment.
• The "Ticket 1- FYSOP 2024" name should be the student participating.

2) Applying for a scholarship:

• In the ticket box above (desktop) or on the ticket page (mobile), select "Enter promotional code," enter Scholarship, and select "APPLY."
• Scholarship applicants are required to pay a $150 deposit at registration.
• Scholarships of up to $450 are available to students who demonstrate financial need through completion of a FAFSA and application for BU financial assistance.
• Scholarship decisions and information on paying remaining balances will be sent to students on a rolling basis.
• Please email us directly if you have questions or concerns about scholarships or paying our program deposit.
• Bottom line, if you want to participate in FYSOP, we do not want one's finances to be a barrier!

3) FYSOP registrations will be accepted on a rolling basis, and interested students do not need to wait for their Orientation session to register.

4) Each student will receive a welcome email within 2-3 weeks of registring for the program. Additionally, we will call students starting mid-June to share more information about the program and confirm the information provided during registration.

5) If your 18th birthday is on or after August 28, 2024, you will be required to download and complete the wavier by clicking here for the waiver for students under the age of 18. Both you and a parent/guardian must sign and return the completed waiver to the CSC via email (fysop@bu.edu).

7) Payments for FYSOP are non-refundable after August 28.

8) FYSOP is a drug and alcohol-free program for all staff and participants.

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