Withdrawal Deadlines
Absence from class does not constitute an official withdrawal or dropped course. If your plans change and you are unable to attend a course for which you have registered, you must officially drop/withdraw from the class. Failure to do so within the schedule of dates for that course will result in your being held responsible for all tuition and fees associated with the course(s) in question.
Students can drop/withdraw from summer classes on the Student Link until the add/drop deadline that applies to their courses. You can also complete a Summer Add/Drop Form and mail, email, fax, or deliver the form to:
Boston University Summer Term
755 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 105
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-353-5124
Fax: 617-353-5532
Email: summer@bu.edu
Please Note: If you are a visiting international student attending Summer Term on a Boston University F-1 student visa, you must remain enrolled in all of your courses throughout the summer session in order to maintain your F-1 visa status.
Deadlines for Standard Summer Courses
Course Adjustment |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
12-week courses |
|---|---|---|---|
Add a course |
Tuesday, May 29 |
Monday, July 9 | Tuesday, June 5 |
Drop without a W |
Tuesday, May 29 |
Monday, July 9 | Tuesday, June 5 |
Drop with a W |
Thursday, June 14 |
Thursday, July 26 | Thursday, July 12 |
Deadlines for all summer courses can be found by clicking on the Add/Drop link next to each course description.
Tuition Credit Schedule, 2012
Session 1 (6-week courses) |
|
|---|---|
Before May 22 |
100% credit on tuition and registration and laboratory fees |
From May 22 to May 29 |
100% credit on tuition only |
As of May 30 |
No credit on tuition and fees |
Session 2 (6-week courses) |
|
|---|---|
Before July 3 |
100% credit on tuition and registration and laboratory fees |
From July 3 to July 9 |
100% credit on tuition only |
As of July 10 |
No credit on tuition and fees |
12-week Courses |
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|---|---|
Before May 22 |
100% credit on tuition and registration and laboratory fees |
From May 22 to June 5 |
100% credit on tuition only |
As of June 6 |
No credit on tuition and fees |
Credit Balance
A credit balance on your account resulting from withdrawal, overpayment, or adjustment may be refunded if you make a request in writing by email to studenta@bu.edu or by sending a letter to:
Boston University
Student Accounting Services
881 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215-1390
Students with access to the Student Link can also make electronic refund requests for transfer to a US checking or savings account by clicking "Request a Refund" from Student Account inquiry.