{"id":59,"date":"2025-04-01T13:37:41","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T17:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/?page_id=59"},"modified":"2026-05-27T13:18:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T17:18:45","slug":"for-accepted-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/planning-resources\/for-accepted-students\/","title":{"rendered":"For Accepted Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<nav class=\"toc-wrapper\" id=\"toc\" aria-label=\"Page Section Navigation\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"toc-heading toc-nav-toggle\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Toggle Page Contents Navigation\" aria-expanded=\"true\">Page Contents<\/span><\/nav>\n<p>Here\u2019s where your journey really starts to get going.<\/p>\n<p>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\u202fcity prior to arrival.<\/p>\n<p>We also encourage all accepted BU and (if possible) Visiting students to attend a pre-departure meeting.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/studentsabroad.state.gov\/\">US State Department Study Abroad website<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n<h2>Before You Leave*<\/h2>\n<p>Find important information about paying your program deposit, financial aid for your term abroad, course registration for your program and important logistic information to support a successful time abroad .<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/abroad\/planning-resources\/for-accepted-students\/before-you-leave\/\" class=\"button-primary\">Before You Leave<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>*All Boston University students <\/strong>who have been accepted or provisionally accepted to a study abroad or off-campus program offered through BU Study Abroad <strong>are required<\/strong> to read the Before You Leave pages.\u202fThey contain important information about program deposits, financial aid, registration, and housing.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Before You Return<\/h2>\n<p>Find more information about financial aid, registration and housing for your return to campus.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/abroad\/planning-resources\/for-accepted-students\/before-you-return\/\" class=\"button-primary\">Before You Return<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We know your thoughts are focused on the journey ahead, but we also don&#8217;t want you to loose sight of the things you will need to do Before You Return to campus after your abroad experience.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">I've already been admitted but don't know what to do next<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\">\n<p>Go to your online application to complete the post-decision components and keep an eye on your email for follow-up information from your Program Manager. If you have questions, please contact us at 617-353-9888 or <a href=\"mailto:abroad@bu.edu\">abroad@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Will units from a Boston University study abroad program transfer to my college\/university?<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>In many cases, yes. Non-BU students will receive an official Boston University transcript on completion of your program which you can submit to your own college or university. It is your responsibility, though, to consult with your advisor beforehand, to determine whether the units can be applied to your degree program.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s where your journey really starts to get going. 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