Student Life

Academics consume a lot of time and attention at BUA, but studying is far from all that our students do.
Research has shown that student involvement in out-of-classroom activities correlates with increased happiness and greater academic success. At Boston University Academy, we encourage meaningful student participation in arts, athletics, clubs, school leadership, community service, and school-wide events as a means to pursue non-academic interests, stay healthy, enjoy creative outlets, reduce stress, and build community.
What does student life at BUA look like?
- 41 student clubs and activities
- 15 interscholastic and recreational sports
- 12+ dances, school trips, festivals, and more
View the full list of student clubs and activities here
- A Capella (3 groups)
- Admission Ambassadors
- Anime Club
- Art Club
- BUAMUN
- Chess Team
- Chinese Culture Club
- Community Service Club
- Debate Club
- Drama
- Film Club
- Flag Football
- Futsal Club
- Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)
- Guitarlele Club
- Jazz Band
- Jewish Student Association
- Kindness Club
- Knitting Club
- LitMag
- Math Teak
- Mental Health Awareness Club
- Model United Nations
- Nerdly Games and Hobbies
- Peer Advisors
- Peer Tutors
- Performance Arts Outing Club
- Philosophy Club
- Photography Club
- Protect Our Breasts
- Robotics
- Scarlet Letter (online newspaper)
- Science Team
- Senior-Directed Play
- Social Justice Alliance (SJA)
- Stock Market Club
- Student Council
- Student Life Improvement Club (SLIC)
- Student Council
- Women’s Empowerment Group
- Yearbook
Interscholastic Athletics and Club Sports
Fall Sports
- Soccer, Varsity (Co-ed)
- Soccer, JV (Co-ed)
- Cross Country, Varsity (Co-ed)
- Volleyball (Club)
Winter Sports
- Basketball, Varsity (Boys)
- Basketball, Varsity (Girls)
- Basketball, JV (Boys)
- Fencing, Varsity (Boys)
- Fencing, Varsity (Girls)
- Volleyball (Club)
Spring Sports
- Crew (Co-ed)
- Tennis (Co-ed)
- Ultimate Frisbee (Co-ed)
- Sailing (Club)