Change Class Standing
Petition to Change Class Standing – Graduation Date
Class year is determined by the number of Boston University and/or external credits that you have applied towards your degree and does not include courses for which you are currently enrolled. Class year standings are as follows:
Freshman (U1) – 0-31 credits
Sophomore (U2) – 32-63 credits
Junior (U3) – 64-95 credits
Senior (U4)– 96+ credits
Students must complete the following steps in order to request a change of class standing/graduation date.
- Discuss your courses and your plans with your Faculty Advisor.
- Submit a Petition to Change Class Standing/Graduation Date
- Submit an Academic Plan of Completion along with your Petition to Change Class Standing/Graduation Date, detailing semester by semester how & when your remaining requirements will be satisfied.
Please note the following:
- Class standing/graduation date must coincide, if your request is approved, the petition is irrevocable.
- Requests will be reviewed and processed at the conclusion of the Spring Semester, effective the following fall.
- Any outstanding or pending petitions or transfer credit requests must be resolved before your petition will be reviewed
- Changing class standing and graduation date may affect future financial aid; we strongly recommend that you consult with the Office of the Financial Assistance at 881 Commonwealth Avenue, (617) 353-2965 to verify any impact for you before requesting a change in class year.
- International students should consult with the ISSO at 888 Commonwealth Avenue, (617) 353-3565 prior to requesting a change in class year, as this could impact your visa status.