Returning from a Leave of Absence
Returning from a Leave of Absence
The information below addresses some of the most common concerns of students returning from a leave of absence. Feel free to call the USC for help with any other questions relating to your return to your studies.
Compliance
Make sure to visit the Student Link (under the Personal tab, select “Compliance”) to update your BU Alert contact information and verify that you are “in compliance” with all relevant University requirements. You will not be permitted to register until this information is updated.
Registration
Contact your faculty advisor or the academic advising office at your School or College early in the semester prior to your return for registration advising and to obtain your Academic Advising Code.
If you have any questions about the registration process, contact your academic advising office.
Housing/Dining
If you are interested in obtaining on-campus housing for the semester of your return, you must contact BU Housing to inquire about availability and request an application. Housing applications are reviewed on an individual basis and responded to in writing.
Financial Assistance/Loans
If you wish to be considered for financial assistance for the semester of your planned return, you must submit all required application materials by the applicable deadline. For more information about the financial aid application process and important dates, please review the information on the BU Financial Assistance web site or call the office directly at 617-353-2965.
ShareLink and Consent / University Procedures for releasing information to parents and guardians
As the University expects students to share relevant information about their academic pursuits with their families, we have devised ways to facilitate this process, including ShareLink and Consent (under the Personal tab, select “Sharelink Access” or “Consent-to-Disclosure”).
International Students
Please contact your ISSO advisor a minimum of 90 days before you intend to resume your studies at Boston University. It is likely that the ISSO will need to issue you a new Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status (Form DS-2019), whether you are in the United States or abroad during your leave of absence. For complete information on how to request a new document, please refer to the ISSO website or contact ISSO at 617-353-3565.
Updating Medical Records
Students are responsible for making sure that their medical records are up to date at Boston University. Students who have taken a leave of absence for medical reasons may need to be medically cleared by Student Health Services (SHS) in advance of their return. The relevant instructions and forms are available here. Please work with SHS as part of your return and keep SHS up-to-date on your health circumstances.
