What Happens When You Join BUSP? During your freshman and sophomore years, you contract to participate in the extensive BUSP activities described below. A BUSP Honors Research program extends into the junior and senior years. Academic Program As freshmen, all biological sciences students take mathematics and chemistry. As a BUSP student, you also enroll in a special pre-chemistry course and supplemental classes in chemistry and calculus. The classes you take through BUSP emphasize working in small groups and help you develop strong problem-solving and study skills. The result is excellent performance by BUSP students in their coursework. You also enroll in English, in general education classes and a special biology course on important topics in modern biology and health sciences. During your sophomore year, you enroll in a special pre-organic chemistry course and the introductory biology series, aided by BUSP study groups and review sessions. As a sophomore BUSP student, you also take seminar courses in professional skills development, such as résumé writing and career exploration. Advising Service You meet regularly with program advisers throughout your freshman and sophomore years. These advisers include professional and student-peer advisers in the College of Biological Sciences, professors, and graduate students.