With our open enrollment policy, you don't have to apply for admission to Boston University in order to take summer classes. Simply register for the courses that interest you. Keep in mind that some courses may have prerequisites. It is your responsibility to make sure you have fulfilled the necessary pre-requisties before starting a summer course.

Students can take up to two courses for a total of 8-10 credits during each six-week summer session. Visiting students wanting to take an overload (more than two courses in a session) need permission from the director of Summer Term. BU students should get approval from their advisor. If approved, the overload class must be added using a Summer Add/Drop Form.

Financial aid for summer enrollment is limited to certain federal student loans, certain federal and private credit-based loans, and Federal Work Study. Students must meet eligibility requirements to qualify. Scholarships for the Summer Term are not available except for BU students enrolled in the Accelerated Medical and Physical Therapy programs. Learn more about financial aid options.

Students who are given approval to audit a course are charged the same tuition as students taking the course for credit. It is not always possible to audit a course. The College of Arts & Sciences (CAS), for example, does not permit students to audit courses in their program. The Summer Term office can advise you if an audit is allowed for a course you are interested in taking. All students attending and participating in a summer course must be officially registered. Students are not allowed to "sit-in" on summer courses.

Payments are due by the first day of each summer session. Late fees will apply after this date. Charges will appear on your student account as soon as you register.

Yes. Tuition remission is available for eligible Boston University employees during the Summer Term, as long as you remain an employee from May through the end of August. See bu.edu/hr for additional information.

Students can drop courses on the Student Link or by completing a Summer Add/Drop Form until the drop deadlines noted on the Summer Term calendar. After the drop deadline, there is no credit for tuition or fees. Students can withdraw from courses with a "W" grade until the deadlines noted in the calendar. Please note that lack of attendance is not equivalent to dropping or withdrawing from a course. Students who do not officially drop a course are held responsible for full tuition and fees.

Please contact the Summer Term office with any questions you might have.

Students may request an official transcript from the Boston University Office of the Registrar, 881 Commonwealth Ave. 2nd. Floor, Boston, MA 02215 or by calling 617-353-3612. Students may request their transcript online by going to the Registrar's website at the cost of $4. The cost is $6 per copy if made in person.

Boston University students can register using WebReg on the Student Link. An advisor signature is not required to register for summer classes, although it is recommended that you consult with your advisor on all course selection issues.

Students can take up to two courses (8-10 credits) during each summer session. Students wanting to take an overload of more than two courses in a session need permission from their school or college. The overload course can not be added on the Student Link, but must be added using a Summer Add/Drop Form.

Students can change their courses on the Student Link up until the add/drop deadline for each session.

Financial aid for summer enrollment is limited to certain federal student loans, certain federal and private credit-based loans, and Federal Work Study. Students must meet eligibility requirements to qualify. Scholarships for the Summer Term are not available except for BU students enrolled in the Accelerated Medical and Physical Therapy programs. Learn more about financial aid options.

The Tuition, Fees & Payment section of the Summer Term website lists the per credit cost of summer courses by school and college. Tuition amounts are also listed beneath each course description in the Courses section.

Checks or money orders in US dollars should be made payable to Boston University and sent to Student Accounting Services, 881 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215. You can also pay online through the Student Link (see Money Matters).

Payments are due by the first day of each summer session. Late fees are applied after this date. Charges will appear on your student account as soon as you register.

Yes. Tuition remission is available for eligible Boston University employees during the Summer Term, as long as you remain an employee from May through the end of August. See bu.edu/hr for additional information.

Students can drop courses on the Student Link or by completing a Summer Add/Drop Form until the drop deadlines noted on the Summer Term calendar. After the drop deadline, there is no credit for tuition or fees. Students can withdraw from courses with a ‘W’ grade until the deadlines noted in the Calendar. Please note that lack of attendance will not drop or withdraw you from a course. Students who do not officially drop a course are held responsible for full tuition and fees.

Please contact the Summer Term Office with any questions that you might have.

A Visiting Student is anyone coming to take BU graduate or undergraduate summer classes who is not currently matriculated in a BU degree program. Visiting students include students from other schools and colleges; professionals coming back to refresh a skill area; members of the community looking to take a course for enrichment; graduate students needing to take pre-requisite courses for their future studies; BU employees looking to take courses prior to applying to a degree program; and others.

Since international students are not U.S. citizens, they need to go through the immigration process in order to attend BU Summer Term. Visiting students who are not international can simply register for and attend BU Summer Term without any special paperwork.

With our open enrollment policy, you don't have to apply for admission to Boston University in order to take summer classes. Simply register for the courses that interest you. Keep in mind that some courses may have prerequisites. It is your responsibility to make sure you have fulfilled the necessary pre-requisties before starting a summer course.

Students can take up to two courses (8-10 credits) during each summer session. Visiting students wanting to take an overload of more than two classes in a session need permission from the director of Summer Term (call 617-353-5124). If approved, the overload class must be added using a Summer Add/Drop Form.

To register online, you must first create a BU login account. See the Registration Section for full information on this process. You may also register using a paper registration form that can be mailed, faxed, or delivered to the Summer Term office.

Financial aid for summer enrollment is limited to certain federal student loans, certain federal and private credit-based loans, and Federal Work Study. Students must meet eligibility requirements to qualify. There are no summer grants or scholarships available from Boston University. Visiting students should apply for their loans through their home institution.

The Tuition, Fees & Payment section of the Summer Term website lists the per credit cost of summer courses. Tuition amounts are also listed beneath each course description in the Courses section.

Payments are due by the first day of each summer session. Late fees are applied after this date. Charges will appear on your student account as soon as you register.

Students can drop courses on the Student Link or by completing a Summer Add/Drop Form until the drop deadlines noted on the Summer Term calendar. After the drop deadline, there is no credit for tuition or fees. Students can withdraw from courses with a ‘W’ grade until the deadlines noted in the Calendar. Please note that lack of attendance will not drop or withdraw you from a course. Students who do not officially drop a course are held responsible for full tuition and fees.

Students can call or email the Summer Term office and we will try to help you obtain a copy of a course syllabus.

Yes, we offer several online summer courses. See Distance Education/Online Courses for further information.

Most colleges and universities accept Boston University transfer credits, but you should consult your home institution to confirm that this is the case.  You should send an official Boston University transcript to your home institution once you have completed the Summer Term.  See Transcripts for more information.

You can obtain a photo Boston University Terrier ID card at the Terrier Card office in the lower level of 775 Commonwealth Ave.  Valid identification, including a driver’s license, state identification card, or passport, must be presented in order to receive an ID card.  Cards are valid for on-campus identification only. 

Textbooks are available at Barnes & Noble in Kenmore Square.

Please contact the Summer Term Office for any questions you might have.

You do not have to be accepted into a degree program to take summer courses at Boston University. For students who want a short-term American educational experience, a Summer Term session is ideal.

Taking the TOEFL is not necessary for course registration in the summer. However, English is the language of instruction at Boston University and most academic programs require a 550 paper-based score or 84 Internet-based score.

Students can take up to two summer courses or eight credits during each six-week summer session.

United States immigration regulations require all international students in F-1 immigration status on a BU Summer I-20 to maintain full-time registration throughout the duration of their summer programs. Full time enrollment is defined as two courses (or eight credits) for one six-week session, or three courses (12 credits) if you enroll for the whole summer.

Students who may already be in the US on a visitor visa for other purposes may only enroll in one course (4 credits) each summer session.

International enrollment forms are available on the How to Register page.

Students can call or email the Summer Term office and we will try to help you obtain a copy of a course syllabus.

Any international student who is coming to the United States for the purpose of taking classes at Boston University must apply for an I-20 from Boston University and a student visa from their home country. For Boston University to issue an I-20, full-time study by the student is required. Full-time study is enrolling in eight credits if coming for only one summer session, or 12 credits if studying for the entire summer. For further information on summer visas, click here.

Once you have filled out all of your forms and provided us with all necessary documentation, it should take us approximately 15 business days to process your I-20. It will then be mailed to you by courier (FedEx or DHL) international express (2-3 day delivery schedule). We will begin mailing I-20's in early March. Once you receive your I-20, you will then need to pay the SEVIS fee and schedule an interview with your local United States Consulate to obtain approval of your visa (instructions provided with I-20).

Students who are attending a degree program at a college/university full time on a valid I-20 and plan to return to that school in the fall can attend Boston University Summer Term on a part-time or full-time basis. All international students must complete the International Student Online Enrollment form, submit copies of their immigration paperwork, and check-in with ISSO upon arrival. Health forms showing up to date immunizations are also required.

There are no scholarships or financial aid available during the summer for visiting students (either domestic or international). All international students must provide their own funding for their summer study.

Housing and meal services are available to students registered for the Summer Term. Dormitory-style and apartment-style residences are available on a space-available basis. Some students also choose to live in apartments or with family members. Boston is a wonderful city to experience during the summer regardless of which housing option you choose. Further housing information can be found at BU Summer Housing.

After you have been registered by the international coordinator for your courses, you will be assigned a BU ID number which will be sent to you with your registration confirmation. After you arrive on campus, you can obtain a Boston University Terrier card at the Terrier Card office located in the lower level of 775 Commonwealth Ave. Your passport and your BU ID number must be presented in order to receive an ID card. Cards are valid for on-campus identification only.

It is always convenient to have your own computer and all University residences are equipped with Internet-ready connections, but do not feel that a computer is a necessity. Students at Boston University have access to a wide variety of computing resources for communication, course-work, instruction and research. Visit Information Technology to learn more.

All students enrolled at Boston University during the summer must have valid health insurance. To purchase University health insurance, call Student Accounting Services at 617-353-2870 or go to their website at bu.edu/studentaccountingservices/resources/medical-insurance.

Your bill will be sent to the address indicated on your registration form. Note, however, that you must pay your charges by the dates indicated in the Summer Term calendar, even if you have not yet received a bill in the mail. Payments are due by the first day of each summer session. If you have not paid your bill already, please visit Student Accounting Services in person or click here for more information on payment options. Student Accounting Services is located in the basement at 881 Commonwealth Ave. Their phone number is 617-353-2264.

US Immigration regulations require that you report to the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) immediately upon your arrival. Please bring your Certificate of Eligibility (I-20), passport, I-94 card, and all previous immigration documents to the ISSO office at 888 Commonwealth Avenue, Second Floor, Boston, MA 02215. It is critical that you report to the ISSO immediately upon your arrival at Boston University, as the ISSO is required to notify the Department of Homeland Security about your arrival and full-time registration. Failure to report to the ISSO or to register and study full-time may jeopardize your lawful student status in the United States.

If you attend BU during the school year and you will continue at BU in the fall in the same academic program, you can simply enroll in summer courses using the Student Link. No additional paperwork is needed unless you complete a program in the spring and will begin a new program in the fall.

Students may request an official transcript from the Boston University Office of the Registrar, 881 Commonwealth Ave. 2nd. Floor, Boston, MA 02215 or by calling 617-353-3612. Students may request their transcript online by going to the Registrar's website at the cost of $4. The cost is $6 per copy if made in person.