Boston University Astronomy Department Admissions
Here you will find links to all of the information you need to join us at Boston University. Start at Boston University's admissions page -- here you will find contact information for undergraduate, international, and graduate admissions to Boston University.
Undergraduate Admissions
Students wishing to pursue undergraduate study in astronomy must apply for admission to the Boston University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). Students are welcome to contact the department before, or after, applying to BU, but it is not necessary. You should address any questions regarding our undergraduate program to the Director of Undergradate Studies:
- Professor Jeffrey Hughes
- telephone: 617/353-2471
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Graduate Admissions
See the Graduate School Bulletin for information on admissions procedures, as well as a list of our departmental requirements for both PhD and MA degrees. Visit the Graduate School's website to apply online. All application materials (including test scores, letters of recommendation, and so on) should be sent directly to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Feel free to download a .pdf of our Graduate Admissions Brochure for details about our department. Students interested in applying to our graduate program should contact the chairman of our Graduate Admissions Committee:
- Professor Nathan Schwadron
- telephone: 617/358-4365
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If you have any questions about the status of your application, or just need some help getting pointed in the right direction, contact our Graduate Admissions Assistant:
- Jennifer Brown
- telephone: 617/353-2625