Online MPH Student Success
Happy Spring 2024 Semester! We are so delighted to have you here. The Student Success Team has an exciting semester planned ahead so be sure to check your BU email for our monthly newsletter.
 
This curated newsletter is the primary way we relay important events, announcements, deadlines, and opportunities! You can also stay up to date on the OL MPH Student Success Resources website. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at [email protected].
 
Please remember that the Student Success Team is here to support you, and we would love to get to know you! You can schedule an individual appointment during office hours using the link below. 
Academic Information

Spring 2024 Semester
January 18 - May 8

Spring 2024 Semester begins on January 18 and ends May 8. The course content and course syllabus will be available via Blackboard Ultra at 8:00am ET on January 18th. Be sure to access your Module and review your course syllabus on the first day. If you have any questions regarding the course, you may reach out to your Learning Facilitator at [email protected].


Office of Disability and Access Services:
If you had academic accommodations during your undergraduate career or you have a new physical or mental health diagnosis that would make accommodations important for your academic career with us, please start the application process with the Office of Disability and Access Services! Complete the intake form and email Student Success if you have any questions about the process. 

Textbooks & Reading Materials:
Your OL MPH textbooks and course material details will be available in your course syllabus in Blackboard Ultra when classes begin on January 18th at 8:00am ET. Our OL MPH course materials and textbooks are not available on the Barnes & Noble website. Textbooks and materials are generally all electronic so there is no need to purchase them in advance of the course.


Other Helpful Links:


Online MPH Student Success Website:


Student Success Email:


MYBU Student Portal:
(View bills, Registration & Final Grades)


Student Financial Services Webpage:
Meeting your Module 1 Teaching Team!
Weekly Live Zoom Sessions
Interact with your Faculty Instructors for Module 1 at live sessions!

Faculty Live
Sessions:

Tuesdays:
10:00am - 11:00am ET
or
6:00pm - 7:00pm ET


 Attendance is strongly encouraged. 
 

First live session will be held on Tuesday, January 23. 
Join your Module 1 Learning Facilitator at weekly group office hours!

Learning Facilitator
Live Sessions:

Wednesdays:
10:00am - 11:00am ET
or
6:00pm - 7:00pm ET


Attendance is strongly encouraged.


First office hour will be held on Wednesday, January 24.

In addition, the Learning Facilitator will have 1:1 meetings available by appointment only ([email protected]). One day advance notice needed.
Meeting links will be available in your course folder on Blackboard Ultra.
All Zoom meetings are recorded and available on Blackboard Ultra.
Upcoming Opportunities and Events

Please join us on Thursday, January 18th at 12pm ET or
6pm ET for our Online MPH Spring 2024 Welcome Social!

This is a casual meet-and-greet with the Student Success Specialist Team lead by Paris Mansoor. We'll be networking, making connections discussing best practices for staying engaged over games! We hope you can join us!
Welcome from Dean Galea
Dean Galea will not be able to join us for the Online MPH Spring 2024 Welcome Social but he wanted to extend his warm welcome to all students.
Academic Workshop
Public Health Library and Citation Resources
Join us on February 1, 6:00pm-7:00pm ET to learn about the Public Health Writing Resource Center, Public Health Writing guide and using Zotero to manage your sources. This workshop will be led by Kristen Sheridan, Education & Information Services Librarian.
Public Health Conversations
Join the conversation at the following SPH online events. This is a great way to connect and engage with faculty and students. Please find the zoom registration links below. Feel free to view other future conversations on their website.
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
1:00pm-2:30pm ET
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
1:00pm-2:30pm ET