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Undergraduate AdmissionsAdmission to Arts & Sciences is managed through BU’s main Admissions Office.
Graduate AdmissionsLearn more about qualifications and the admissions process.
Intra-University TransferTransferring from another BU school or college to the College of Arts & Sciences
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Application Checklist
Use this checklist to make sure your application includes all the necessary documents.
Depending on how you choose to apply, the required forms are available here.
Domestic Students
- Application (either paper form or online)
- Application fee
- Two letters of recommendation.
Note most departments ask for three letters; check your department’s requirements at
Application Requirements and Deadlines - Official Transcripts. Photocopies and other facsimiles, such as scanned/emailed or faxed documents will not be considered official.
- Official GRE General scores. Note some departments may also require the Subject Test; contact your department for details.
- Resume or CV
- Personal Statement
International Students
- Application (either paper form or online)
- Application Fee
- Two letters of recommendation.
Note most departments ask for three letters; check your department’s requirements at
Application Requirements and Deadlines - Official Transcripts. These must be in English (a certified translation if necessary). Photocopies and other facsimiles, such as scanned/emailed or faxed documents will not be considered official.
- Official GRE General scores, sent by ETS to institution code 3087.
Note some departments may also require the Subject Test; contact your department for details. - Official TOEFL scores sent by ETS to institution code 3087.
- International Student Data Form
- Resume or CV
- Personal Statement