Summer Courses:

  • Please visit the Biology webpage for transfer course policies and instructions.
  • Note: Chemistry course paperwork should be submitted to the Chemistry Undergraduate Program Coordinator (590 Comm. Ave., Room 299 or chemeval@bu.edu).

Study Abroad Credits:

For BU Study Abroad Programs:

  • Biology courses: To request study abroad courses be counted toward your major, use the Department Petition on the Biology Forms webpage. You must submit a full syllabus for each course (lecture and lab topics/schedule, textbook info., etc.).
  • Chemistry courses: check with the Chemistry Undergraduate Program Coordinator.

For Outside Study Abroad Programs:

Note: You will want to receive approval for study abroad courses before going abroad to confirm that your courses will count toward your major.

Transfer Credit Appeal

If you feel there has been a mistake in the evaluation of your transfer course, fill out the Transfer Credit Appeal Form. Submit the form and the course syllabus to the appropriate BU department.

Please note: Transfer course evaluations are carefully considered. Your appeal may be denied if the original evaluation is found to be accurate in regards to the course’s topics and level.