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  • About CGS
    • Message from the Dean
    • Prospective Students
    • Parents and Friends
    • Frequently Asked Questions About CGS
    • CGS Calendar
  • Academics
    • The Team Method of Instruction
    • The General Education Core Curriculum
    • Division of Humanities
    • Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
    • Division of Rhetoric
    • Division of Social Science
    • Undergraduate Research Opportunities
    • CGS Study Abroad
  • Students
    • Fact Sheets and Pathways
    • Centers for Study
    • Student Life
    • Student Awards
  • Faculty & Staff
    • Humanities Faculty Profiles
    • Natural Sciences and Mathematics Faculty Profiles
    • Rhetoric Faculty Profiles
    • Social Sciences Faculty Profiles
    • Teaching Awards
    • Faculty Request for AV Equipment
  • Alumni
    • Collegian Fall 2009
    • Collegian Spring 2009
    • Collegian: Fall 2008
    • Collegian: Spring 2008
  • Contact
  • The Poetry Reading Series at BU
    • Simon Armitage, 9/21
    • Kieron Winn & Saskia Hamilton, 10/5
    • David Ferry, 10/29
    • Tomaz Salamun, 11/5

Fact Sheets and Pathways

CGS fact sheets are our virtual student handbook. They supplement the policies and procedures published in the University Bulletin. We try to cover any questions you might have, but always talk with your academic advisor for clarification.

General Information

  • Academic Advising
  • Academic Calendar for CGS 2009 – 2010
  • Academic Conduct Code
  • Academic Policies
  • Capstone [PDF]
  • Career Planning
  • Computers
  • Continuation from CGS to other BU schools and colleges
  • Directed study
  • Dropping a course
  • Examinations
  • External Credits
  • Financial Assistance
  • Frequently asked Questions about CGS [PDF]
  • Grading
  • JSA lectures
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Leave of Absence or Withdrawal from Boston University
  • PreLaw
  • PreMed
  • Student Lifebook
  • Team Alignment, 2009 – 2010
  • Writing at the College of General Studies

Continuation from CGS to other BU schools and colleges

  • CAS College of Arts & Science
  • COM College of Communication
  • SMG School of Management
  • SED School of Education
  • ENG Engineering and SEP
  • SAR Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation
    Sciences
  • SHA School of Hospitality Administration
  • MET Metropolitan College

Sample Pathways to Your Major

  • COM – Film/TV
  • COM – MassComm – Adv/PR/CS
  • CAS – Art History
  • CAS – Biology
  • CAS – Chemistry
  • CAS – Computer Science
  • CAS – Economics
  • CAS – English
  • CAS – History
  • CAS – International Relations
  • CAS – Political Science
  • CAS – Psychology
  • CAS – Sociology

Students

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  • Centers for Study
  • Student Life
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Upcoming Events: click here for the CGS Month-at-a-Glance Calendar ยป

  • 24NovMindful Relaxation
  • 25NovFall Recess, Classes Suspended.
  • 26NovFall Recess, Classes Suspended.
  • 27NovFall Recess, Classes Suspended.
  • 30NovDeadline to submit your art & ideas to CGS Art Show/Coffee House
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