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How many courses can I take during
Summer Term?
Students can take up to two courses during each summer session.
Students wanting to take an overload of more than two classes
in a session need permission from the director of Summer Term
(email your request to summer@bu.edu).
If approved, the overload class must be added using a Summer
Term Class Adjustment Form.
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How can I register for a summer
course as a visiting student?
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.
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What is the difference between
a visiting student and an international student?
International students are not U.S. citizens, and therefore
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.
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Is there financial aid available
during the Summer Term?
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. See www.bu.edu/finaid
for further information.
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What does it cost to attend
Summer Term courses?
The Tuition
and Fees 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.
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When is the due date for tuition
and fees?
Payments are due by the first day of each summer session.
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How do I withdraw from a course?
Students can drop courses on the Student Link or by
completing a Summer
Term Class Adjustment 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.
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How can I apply to the Summer
Study Internship Program?
See the Summer
Study Internship Program for full information about the
program and how to apply.
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Do I get paid for my internship
in the Summer Study Internship Program?
Students do not generally get paid for the internship
in this program.
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If I want to find out more
about a BU Summer Term course, is it possible to get the syllabus?
Students can call or e-mail the Summer
Term Office and we will try to help you obtain a copy of
a course syllabus.
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Do you offer online summer
courses?
Yes, we offer several online summer courses.
See Distance
Education/Online Courses for further information.
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Are the credits I earn at
BU transferable to my college or university?
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.
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How does a summer visiting
student obtain a BU ID for Summer Term?
After you have registered for courses, you will be
assigned a BU ID number. You can obtain a 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.
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Where can I get my books?
Textbooks are available at Barnes
& Noble in Kenmore Square.
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Who can I contact at Boston
University if I have more questions?
Please contact the Summer
Term Office for any questions you might have.
