Cross-Registration

University Policy

College of Arts & Sciences Policy

Cross-Registration Within the University

College of Arts & Sciences students may cross-register in any of the undergraduate schools and colleges of Boston University and receive degree credit for elective courses. Enrollment in courses offered in a school outside CAS is always based on that school’s prerequisites and on the availability of space. Cross-registration into Metropolitan College is ordinarily limited to the junior and senior years and to one course per semester or to certain specific courses offered only in Metropolitan College. No more than four MET courses may be counted toward the degree in CAS.

Students with approved independent majors may credit toward the College of Arts & Sciences degree as many courses outside the College as their programs may require.

See the Special Courses and Programs section of this site for dual degree programs.

Cross-Registration With Other Universities

Formal cooperative arrangements for cross-registration have been made between the College of Arts & Sciences and nearby institutions. During the fall and spring semesters, matriculated students may not enroll concurrently in any course or institution other than those that are a part of the consortium agreement.

A consortium agreement among the College of Arts & Sciences of Boston University, Boston College, Brandeis University, Hebrew College, and Tufts University permits College of Arts & Sciences students to cross-register for one course per semester at any of the other institutions after completing their freshman year.

Credit for any course carried in another college or university under any cooperative arrangement with Boston University requires specific approval before students can register for the course. Except with such approval, registered CAS students are not granted credit for courses taken outside the University. All courses must be taken for a letter grade. There are no pass/fail courses in the College of Arts & Sciences, and CAS students may not receive credit for academic courses taken pass/fail at another school or college of Boston University or at another institution.

For information concerning cross-registration at other universities and an application, see the cross-registration advisor at the Office of the University Registrar.