Upcoming Events
MasterClass Mondays
Back by popular demand, the BUA MasterClass Monday Series! Unchanged: BUA teachers are the heart and soul of our school, and we want applicants (and their parents!) to experience the dynamism of our academic program for themselves. Join us on zoom for interactive sessions with our amazing teachers to learn more about our academic community.
Monday, October 21, 2024: Music MasterClass with Dr. Abigana
Monday, December 9, 2024: Classics MasterClass with Dr. Alonge | Science MasterClass with Dr. Krivacek
Monday, January 13, 2024: English MasterClass with Ms. Kelly | Math MasterClass with Mr. Dent
Prospective families will receive a registration link via email.
Commuting Webinar
Curious about how BUA students get to school each day? Join our live Commuting Webinar on Thursday, November 7 at 7:00 p.m. to hear first-hand from our students about how they manage their daily commutes. Over 85% of our community takes advantage of public transportation options to commute to school from close to 50 different cities and towns around Massachusetts. We welcome applicants and their parents to join and there will be ample opportunity for Q&A!
Thursday, November 7, 2024 — 7:00-7:45 p.m.
Register for the Commuting Webinar
Affordability Night
BUA offers more than $3 million in need-based financial aid to almost 1/3 of our students each year. This financial commitment ensures that BUA remains a community of thoughtful, talented, kind, and curious students from a broad range of backgrounds and geographic locations. Join us virtually to hear from our Financial Aid team to learn about our financial aid program and tips and tricks on how to apply. There will be opportunity for families to submit questions prior and during the event.
Wednesday, November 13 – 7:30 p.m.
Register for BUA Affordability Night
Open House
Join us via Zoom to hear from our Director of Enrollment Management, Head of School, teachers, students, and current parents about our distinctive program of studies and warm, tight-knit community. Following the welcome program and student panel, there will be sessions to learn more about specific subject areas, financial aid, our parent network, and clubs and activities offered at BUA. Once you register, we will follow-up with more details and an agenda prior to the event.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 — 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Boston Independent School Collaborative (BISC)
Join us to hear from a panel of Admissions Directors from 19 Boston-area Independent Schools talk about mission-driven education, high academic standards, individualized student experiences, educating the whole child, and other topics relevant to the applicant’s journey towards enrollment. The program will begin with a panel, followed by zoom meeting rooms to allow families to connect with individual schools and learn more about their specific programs and admission processes.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Registration link for this event will be available in early spring 2025.
Past Events
Open House
Join us via Zoom to hear from our Director of Enrollment Management, Head of School, teachers, students, and current parents about our distinctive program of studies and warm, tight-knit community. Following the welcome program and student panel, there will be sessions to learn more about specific subject areas, financial aid, our parent network, and clubs and activities offered at BUA. Once you register, we will follow-up with more details and an agenda prior to the event.
Sunday, September 29, 2024 — 12:30-2:30 p.m.
BUA/Commonwealth Joint Information Session
We welcomed your family to join Directors of Admission from Boston University Academy and Commonwealth School for a virtual event to learn more about our academic programs and unique communities. We shared information about our respective schools and outlined our plans for our engaging and exciting admission processes this year. There was also an opportunity for Q&A.
Thursday, September 5, 2024 — 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Milk & Cookies
Hear from a panel of Boston University Academy’s most recent graduates about their experiences at BUA and what they will miss most about our community when they head off to college.
Watch the recording here.
jAlumni Panel for Prospective Families
Hear from a panel of BUA Alumni about their experiences at BUA, what they are up to now, and how they stay connected to their alma mater.
Watch the recording here.