Grades and Transcripts

Grades

For Boston University students, grades earned on their off-campus program will appear on their Boston University transcript and will be averaged into their grade point average as they normally would.

Those who are not Boston University students should check with their home campus to determine whether or not the grades they earn will appear on their home institution’s transcript, or if the coursework will be transferred as pass/fail grades. Regardless of whether the actual grades they earn will appear on their home institution’s transcript, students should keep in mind that they will have a permanent record at Boston University. Should they apply to graduate school at a later date, they most likely will be required to submit an official transcript from each institution they have attended.

Transcripts

Each student receives an official Boston University transcript upon successful completion of the program. Transcripts are released for fall semester programs starting in January, and for spring semester programs after Boston University’s Commencement date (late May). Transcripts are sent to non-Boston University students at their permanent addresses. Non-Boston University students will receive an unofficial transcript for personal use and a sealed, stamped official transcript that should be sent or delivered to the appropriate individual at the home institution so credits may be transferred. Transcripts are mailed only to students whose accounts are paid in full. Arrangements can be made to send the official transcript directly to the student’s home institution.