Here’s where your journey really starts to get going.
There are many cultural and educational opportunities awaiting you on your chosen program, and we encourage you to learn as much as possible about your city prior to arrival.
We also encourage all accepted BU and (if possible) Visiting students to attend a pre-departure meeting.
The US State Department Study Abroad website provides useful information for students and parents regarding country conditions, required documents, pre-trip preparations, health and safety, US missions abroad, emergencies, and emergency contact information.
Before You Leave*
Find important information about paying your program deposit, financial aid for your term abroad, and course registration for your program.
*All Boston University students who have been accepted or provisionally accepted to a study abroad or off-campus program offered through BU Study Abroad are required to read the Before You Leave pages. They contain important information about program deposits, financial aid, registration, and housing.
Before You Return
Find more information about financial aid, registration and housing for your return to campus.
We know your thoughts are focused on the journey ahead, but we also don’t want you to loose sight of the things you will need to do Before You Return to campus after your abroad experience.