r/BostonUniversity is a subreddit with 9k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses bu, housing, roommate, transfer, and student.
A Reddit community for all terriers or interested applicants to discuss everything BU!
Popular Themes in r/BostonUniversity
#1
Advice Requests
: "Am I screwed for housing as a transfer?"
22 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Looking to sublet in Brookline"
7 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "CS advising at BU is a mess"
3 posts
#4
Self-Promotion
: "Built a sublet app just for students – no fees, .edu only"
2 posts
#5
Money Talk
: "Selling RTX 3070Ti Ryzen 5 gaming PC"
1 post
#6
Opportunities
: "Exploring HCI Collaborations PhD students/researchers"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/BostonUniversity
#1
Bu
: "Your Bu username is also your email!!!!"
98 posts
#2
Housing
: "Am I screwed for Housing as a transfer?"
67 posts
#3
Roommate
: "Anyone looking for a Roommate next sem?"
26 posts
#4
Transfer
: "New BU Transfer Sophomore Seeking Housing Tips Near Mugar Library!"
24 posts
#5
Student
: "First year Student dorm"
15 posts
#6
Sublet
: "Sublet Allston"
13 posts
#7
Summer
: "Has anyone here extended CPT from Summer into fall for a co-op? (BU, College of Engineering)"
10 posts
#8
Boston
: "Chance me to BU as a Political Science Major"
10 posts
#9
Acceptance
: "BU MET – Acceptance phone call before portal update? Normal?"
9 posts
#10
Apartment
8 posts
Flair Used in r/BostonUniversity
#1
Question
: "Scholarships"
70 posts
#2
Admissions
: "I GOT IN!!!"
56 posts
#3
Housing
: "Move-in at Warren Towers: A marathon, but the new updates are a lifesaver"
30 posts
#4
Discussion
: "Your BU username is also your email!!!!"
18 posts
#5
Misc
: "BU College Republicans president says he called ICE to ‘detain these criminals’ at Allston Car Wash"
15 posts
#6
Announcement
: "
Boston University to offer free tuition for families making less than $200k"
8 posts
#7
Event
: "Free Japanese Class!"
3 posts
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Yearly
+1k members(18.8%)
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Last updated: September 9, 2026