Have you ever thought to yourself:
I highly recommend finding a friend or two in this class and studying/working on homework together! In a socially distanced manner, of course. It makes doing homework more enjoyable (or less miserable?), and helps you learn difficult material. Even if you think you know everything, explaining concepts to someone else will help you master the material.
That said, the homework you turn in must be your own. Don't just copy someone else's work -- be it someone else in the class or someone online. If you get a significant idea or assistance from a tutor or a classmate, BE SURE to reference them ("Thank you to So A. So for suggesting I integrate by parts on problem 3.").
All Boston University students are expected to maintain high standards of academic honesty and
integrity. It is your responsibility to be familiar with the Academic Conduct Code, which describes the
ethical standards to which BU students are expected to adhere and students' rights and responsibilities
as members of BU's learning community. All instances of cheating, plagiarism, and other forms of
academic misconduct will be addressed in accordance with this policy. Penalties for academic
misconduct can range from failing an assignment or course to suspension or expulsion from the
university.
For more information, see https://bu.edu/academics/policies/academic-conduct-code/
If you must miss class due to religious observance, you will not be penalized for that absence and you
will receive a reasonable opportunity to make up any work or examinations that you may miss. Please
notify the instructor of absences for religious observance as soon as possible, ideally before the
absence.
View the religious observance policy: https://bu.edu/academics/policies/absence-for-religious-reasons/
In the event of the death of an immediate family member, you should notify your advisor, who will help
you coordinate your leave. You will be automatically granted five weekdays of leave, and if necessary,
your advisor will help you to petition the Dean for additional leave time. You may also request a leave of
absence due to bereavement. Please contact your advisor, who will help you with the process.
View the
bereavement policy:
www.bu.edu/academics/policies/student-bereavement/
Boston University seeks to welcome and include all students. If you are a student who needs accommodations as outlined in an accommodations letter, please talk with me and present your letter of accommodation as soon as you can -- ideally within the first week or two of the semester. I want to support you!
Students with documented disabilities, including learning disabilities, may be entitled to accommodations intended to ensure that they have integrated and equal access to the academic, social, cultural, and recreational programs the university offers. Accommodations may include, but are not limited to, additional time on tests, staggered homework assignments, note-taking assistance. If you believe you should receive accommodations, please contact the Office of Disability & Access Services todiscuss your situation. This office can give you a letter that you can share with instructors of your classes outlining the accommodations you should receive. The letter will not contain any information about the reason for the accommodations.
In order to provide test accommodations, I need the letter more than 48 hours in advance. I want to provide your accommodations, but cannot do so retroactively. If you have questions about documenting a disability or requesting accommodations, please contact Disability & Access Services at
Disability & Access ServicesThe Educational Resource Center offers tutorial assistance to all undergraduate students in a range of subjects. You are encouraged to explore the resources this office can provide.
Educational Resource Center
Yawkey Center for Student Services
100 Bay State Rd, 5th floor
617-353-7077
bu.edu/erc
Offers an array of health services to students, including wellness education and mental health services (behavioral medicine).
If you must take a leave of absence for medical reasons and are seeking to re-enroll, documentation
must be provided to Student Health Services (SHS) so that, so that you may re-enroll. To take a medical
leave, please talk with SHS and your advisor, so that they may assist you in taking the best course of
action for a successful return.
View the policy: bu.edu/academics/policies/withdrawal-leave-of-
absence-and-reinstatement/
ISSO The International Students & Scholars Office ( bu.edu/isso/) is committed to helping international students integrate into the Boston University community, as well as answering and questions and facilitating any inquiries about documentation and visas.