Support Programmes for Underrepresented Groups

Boğaziçi University offers a variety of mentoring, advising and peer support programmes to support students, staff and faculty from underrepresented groups. These programmes aim to help individuals succeed in their academic and social lives and promote inclusivity in the campus environment.

BÜREM (Boğaziçi University Guidance and Psychological Counselling Centre)

BÜREM provides various guidance and counselling services to support the individual, social and academic development of Boğaziçi University students. BÜREM informs students about the university and surrounding resources and cooperates with other units in providing the necessary university environment to support their well-rounded development.

• BÜREM Services

CİTÖK (Commission for the Prevention of Sexual Harassment)

CİTÖK was established to prevent and raise awareness about sexual harassment at Boğaziçi University. The Commission offers mentoring, counselling and training programmes to address and prevent cases of sexual harassment. These programmes also provide support for underrepresented groups.

• About CİTÖK
• CITÖK Recommendation Guide

BÜKAK (Boğaziçi University Women's Research Club)

BÜKAK is a student club dedicated to women's issues and solidarity. The club organises various events and programmes to provide support for the needs of female students and other underrepresented groups. These programmes aim to guide students in both their academic and personal development.

• BÜKAK Instagram Page

Social Policy Forum

The Social Policy Forum is a research centre working to develop and implement policies that tackle social inequalities, poverty and different forms of discrimination. The Forum offers awareness raising and support programmes for underrepresented groups at the university.

• About Social Policy Forum

These initiatives are part of Boğaziçi University's commitment to promote diversity, equity and inclusion on campus. The University aims to provide the necessary support for underrepresented groups to succeed in their academic and social lives.

Boğaziçi University was the top choice for first-place students in three score categories in the 2024 YKS

According to the 2024 Higher Education Institutions Examination (YKS) placement results, Boğaziçi University was the top choice for first-place students in Turkey in the numerical, equal weighting, and verbal score categories.

The top-ranked student in the numerical category, Arda Taşdemir, chose Computer Engineering; the top-ranked student in the equal weight category, Berra Kuruş, chose Economics; and the top-ranked student in the verbal category, Fatih Emre Düzcan, chose Economics. Additionally, 8 out of the top 10 and 69 out of the top 100 students were admitted to Boğaziçi University.

Students who ranked second and third in the equal weight and verbal score categories also chose Boğaziçi's Business Administration and History departments. The Law Faculty, which was established in 2022, also attracted attention this year with its high minimum ranking and ranked second among public universities.

Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Naci İnci noted that Boğaziçi University continues to attract more high-achieving students each year and maintains its appeal despite increasing global competition. He emphasized that the university will continue to support students through scholarships and dormitory facilities.

https://haberler.bogazici.edu.tr/tr/news/kampus/2/uc-puan-turunde-birinciler-bogazici-universit/2854

Boğaziçi University Orientation Programme Summary – 2024-2025 Academic Year

Boğaziçi University kicked off the 2024-2025 academic year with University Discovery Days held at the South Campus from 23 to 25 September. During the event:

• 44 student clubs and more than 25 communities supported new students in their adaptation process to the university.
• Sports activities, music performances, competitions and stage events provided students with enjoyable moments.
• The events were held at important venues on campus, such as Albert Long Hall, Demir Demirgil Hall and Kriton Curi Hall.
• Introductory lectures titled ‘BU101’ were given by academics and experts to provide information about the university.
• Basic information was shared on topics such as ‘Preparation for Career Start’ and ‘Dating Violence.’

The overall aim of the programme was to support students in adapting to academic and social life quickly and consciously.

https://haberler.bogazici.edu.tr/tr/news/kampus/2/bogazici-universitesinde-oryantasyon-heyecani/2860

2024 Sustainability Report SDG-10 (Related Section)

Support Programmes for Underrepresented Groups

Boğaziçi University offers various mentoring, counselling and peer support programmes to support students, staff and faculty from underrepresented groups. These programmes aim to help individuals achieve success in their academic and social lives and to strengthen inclusiveness in the campus environment.

Academic Counselling

Boğaziçi University assigns an academic counsellor to each student in the department in which he/she is enrolled in order to support students' adaptation to university life and their academic success. During the academic counselling process, students are supported as follows:

Academic and Personal Guidance:

• Counsellors provide guidance to students on academic issues, as well as support on adaptation to university life, career planning and general orientation.

Monitoring Academic Performance:

• Counsellors monitor the academic performance of the student and carry out the guidance process effectively through regular communication.
• Counselling office hours are determined and shared with students to encourage face-to-face meetings.

Guidance in Non-Academic Problems:

• Counsellors direct students to the relevant support units at the university for non- academic requests and problems.

Support for Special Cases:

• In cases such as serious illness, mental health problems and disabilities, counsellors provide holistic support in cooperation with the units that will meet the needs of the student and the instructors they take courses with.
• This process provides a supportive environment at every stage of their educational life, enabling students to organise their university life with informed choices, overcome the challenges they face and receive the guidance they need.

Click here to visit the academic counselling page:

https://advising.bogazici.edu.tr/tr

Boğaziçi University Student Guidance and Psychological Counselling Centre (BÜREM)

BÜREM provides various guidance and counselling services to support the individual, social and academic development of Boğaziçi University students. BÜREM informs students about the resources they can benefit from in and around the university and cooperates with other units in providing the university environment necessary for their well-rounded development. Individual counselling, group work and training services are provided for the needs of students. BÜREM services are based on the ethical principles of confidentiality and competence.

Individual counselling: It consists of one-to-one interviews.

Group Work: It is a psychological counselling service that aims to increase awareness and personal development under the leadership of an expert. It is carried out for an average of 4-10 weeks, one session per week. Each session is planned for approximately 1.5 hours.

Training: In line with the needs of the students, seminars are organised on certain topics. These seminars are announced to all students via e-mail.

Click here to go to BÜREM web page:

https://burem.bogazici.edu.tr/

Boğaziçi University Sarıtepe Student Support Unit (BÜSÖD)

BÜSÖD provides services to students living at Sarıtepe Campus and aims to support their individual, social and academic development throughout their university life. In this context, it provides students with guidance and psychological counselling services to help them adapt to university life. BÜSÖD opened in February 2014 and employs two part-time specialists.

Click here to go to BÜSÖD web page:

http://saritepe.test.boun.edu.tr/?q=content/busod

Sexual Harassment Prevention, Training and Support Coordination Office (CİTÖK Office)

The CITÖK Office is responsible for informing members of the university community about incidents of sexual harassment, assault and violence and providing appropriate counselling. Support is provided to individuals within the university who have been subjected to sexual harassment or violence via e-mail or one-to-one meetings:

a) In cases within the university: Directs victims to relevant units such as BÜREM, MEDİKO or Dean of Students Office and informs them about disciplinary investigations.

b) In non-university cases: Provides information about legal and psychological support mechanisms and refers to relevant institutions.

The CİTÖK Office acts as a referral unit; it does not have the authority to make decisions, impose penalties or take action on behalf of the applicant. Its main task is to provide accurate information and guidance in cases of sexual harassment and assault.

For more information about CITÖK Office please click here:

https://citok.bogazici.edu.tr/sites/citok.boun.edu.tr/files/citok_ofis_0.pdf

Click here to visit CITÖK web page:

https://citok.bogazici.edu.tr/tr

Sexual Harassment Prevention, Training and Support Coordination Office (CİTÖK Office)

The CİTÖK Office is responsible for informing members of the university community about incidents of sexual harassment, assault and violence and providing appropriate counselling. Support is provided to individuals within the university who have been subjected to sexual harassment or violence via e-mail or one-to-one meetings:

a) In cases within the university: Directs victims to relevant units such as BÜREM, MEDİKO or Dean of Students Office and informs them about disciplinary investigations.

b) In non-university cases: Provides information about legal and psychological support mechanisms and refers to relevant institutions.

The CİTÖK Office acts as a referral unit; it does not have the authority to make decisions, impose penalties or take action on behalf of the applicant. Its main task is to provide accurate information and guidance in cases of sexual harassment and assault.

For more information about CITÖK Office please click here:

https://citok.bogazici.edu.tr/sites/citok.boun.edu.tr/files/citok_ofis_0.pdf

Click here to visit CITÖK web page:

https://citok.bogazici.edu.tr/tr

Boğaziçi University Women's Studies Club (BÜKAK)

BÜKAK is a student club focusing on women's issues and solidarity. The club organises various activities and programmes to support the needs of female students and other underrepresented groups. These programmes aim to guide students in both academic and personal development processes.

Click here to visit BÜKAK's Instagram page:

https://www.instagram.com/bukak.boun/

Boğaziçi University Social Work Club (BUSOS)

BUSOS is a student community that touches the lives of disadvantaged groups by working one-to-one with them in its projects without any financial or political concerns. The club aims to produce permanent solutions to social problems with its rights-oriented work. In this context, it organises activities such as information meetings, training programmes and non-governmental organisation (NGO) festivals.

Click here to visit BUSOS web page:

https://ogrencifaaliyetleri.bogazici.edu.tr/kulup-etkinlikleri/sosyal-hizmet-kulubu

Disabled Students Counselling and Coordination Unit

It is a unit that aims to reduce the difficulties faced by students with disabilities in university life and to provide them with a supportive, resource-rich environment. It strives to create a safe and accessible academic environment for all disabled students. In this context, it makes the necessary arrangements to identify the obstacles that disabled students registered at our university may encounter during their education, to determine the measures to be taken against these obstacles and to offer solutions to eliminate them.

Click here to go to the web page of the Disabled Students Counselling and Coordination Unit:

https://engelliler.bogazici.edu.tr/

Career Centre

Boğaziçi University Career Centre serves to support students to get to know the business world before graduation and to adapt to professional life more easily. The Career Centre offers the following opportunities to students:

Online Career Portal:

• Students can create a CV (Curriculum Vitae), apply for internships and job vacancies and explore career opportunities through the Career Centre's web page.

Events and Trainings:

• Alternative career fairs are organised to provide students with information about different sectors and career paths.
• Professional skills trainings such as competency-based interview techniques are offered.

Individual Counselling:

• Students can receive individual career counselling services and receive guidance and support in accordance with their goals.

Seminars and Networking Opportunities:

• Seminars are organised with the participation of human resources managers, representatives of various institutions and Boğaziçi alumni.
• Students are given the opportunity to expand their professional networks and get to know different sectors.