Early Decision Checklist

September may seem far away, but there’s still a lot to do after being admitted. Below are important next steps for you to take before then.

Winter

Spring

  • Create your BU Google Email Account. This is an important step to creating your student record with the University and should be done as soon as possible after submitting your enrollment deposit. (You should have received an email after you submitted your enrollment deposit from ithelp@bu.edu with these steps)
  • Submit your New Student Housing Application (watch for an email in April with instructions)
  • Create your BU email account (watch for an email in April with instructions)
  • Register for a University Orientation session after May 1
  • Submit your BU Alert contact information
  • Sign up for the optional First-Year Student Outreach Project (FYSOP)
  • Ask your school to send a final transcript showing proof of your graduation
  • Submit your International Baccalaureate scores (if applicable)
  • Submit your Advanced Placement scores (if applicable)
  • Review BU’s Community Health & Safety protocol and submit your Immunization & Health History forms (watch for an email from Student Health Services with instructions).
  • Schedule a visa appointment at the US Embassy (international students only)
  • Take advantage of the value packages through Barnes & Noble @ BU to order your extra-long sheets and other dorm essentials (you can do this up until mid-August)

      Summer

      • Create your BU Google Email Account. This is an important step to creating your student record with the University and should be done as soon as possible after submitting your enrollment deposit. (You should have received an email after you submitted your enrollment deposit from ithelp@bu.edu with these steps)
      • Attend a University Orientation session in June
      • Contact your future roommate
      • Submit payment for first-semester charges
      • Watch for an email and complete the AlcoholEdu for College® and Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Prevention online courses
      • Attend FYSOP (if applicable)
      • Move into your dorm room
      • Attend the mandatory International Student Program orientation session during the last week of August (international students only)

        Fall

        • Create your BU Google Email Account. This is an important step to creating your student record with the University and should be done as soon as possible after submitting your enrollment deposit. (You should have received an email after you submitted your enrollment deposit from ithelp@bu.edu with these steps)
        • Attend the Matriculation Ceremony in September
        • Start classes on Tuesday, September 3, 2024

        You’re in! Now, make it official.

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