{"id":1474,"date":"2011-12-09T16:40:39","date_gmt":"2011-12-09T21:40:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/?page_id=1474"},"modified":"2026-06-24T10:32:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T14:32:35","slug":"admitted-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/admissions\/ma-ms\/admitted-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Information for Newly Admitted Master&#8217;s Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"responsiveVideo responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dr. Gilliam Admitted Student Welcome\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7bWxnMThN78?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3><script>\r\nwindow.unibuddySettings = {\r\nuniversityId: \"6255f8a0de00f56593ccfdff\",\r\n};\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script defer src=\"https:\/\/prospect-guidance-ui.unibuddy.co\/embed.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\" >\r\n<\/script><strong>Congratulations, and Welcome!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We look forward to meeting you at one of our Welcome Events for Admitted Students in the early summer. Stay tuned to your email for more information, and make sure to sign up! We can&#8217;t wait to welcome you to our community! If you have questions in the meantime, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact us at grsmams@bu.edu.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Accept Your Offer<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you haven&#8217;t already, we encourage you to accept your offer today to join our wonderful community!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/admissions\/ma-ms\/admitted-students\/accept-your-offer-masters-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Accept Your Offer Here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Connect with Graduate School of Arts &amp; Sciences on Social Media<\/h4>\n<style>img.socal_icon { height: 32px; width:32px;}<\/style>\n<div style=\"text-decoration: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-around; flex-direction: row; margin: 1em;\"><a style=\"border: 0px !important;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bu_grs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cas\/files\/2020\/10\/IG-Icon.png\" alt=\"GRS Instagram\" class=\"socal_icon aligncenter\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><\/a> <a style=\"border: 0px !important;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BostonUniversityGRS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cas\/files\/2020\/10\/FB-Icon.png\" alt=\"GRS Facebook\" class=\"socal_icon aligncenter\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" \/><\/a> <a style=\"border: 0px !important;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/school\/boston-university-grs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cas\/files\/2020\/10\/Linkedin-Icon.png\" class=\"socal_icon aligncenter\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LEZHCIvhYOQ\">Experience BU&#8217;s Urban Campus<\/a><script async=\"\" defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic-drivers.unibuddy.co\/chat-bubble\/embed.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"responsiveVideo responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Boston University Grad Facts 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0lHz55f8_po?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3>Admitted Student Info Sessions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span>All admitted student session<\/span><\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"responsiveVideo responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Welcome to BU GRS | Admitted Student Information Session\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ey1-3s8jGcw?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span>Housing session<\/span><\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"responsiveVideo responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Housing Admitted Master Student Presentation\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9aMLg1da1tg?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span>International student session<\/span><\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"responsiveVideo responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ISSO Admitted Master Student Presentation\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J4i71eaMhxs?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span>Financial Aid session<\/span><\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"responsiveVideo responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Financing Your Graduate Education at BU GRS | Info Session + Q&amp;A\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TRanzRzM_uw?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3>Program-specific Admitted Student Info Sessions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">MA in English<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"responsiveVideo responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MA in English Info Session | Boston University Graduate School of Arts &amp; Sciences\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nGmF0ykpLtg?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">MS in Biology<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"responsiveVideo responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MS in Biology Admitted Student Info Session - Boston University Graduate School of Arts &amp; Sciences\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kYmMNmXsPMc?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">MS in Computer Science &amp; AI<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"responsiveVideo responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Masters in CS and AI - Courses and Registration Information Session\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/T4sebQNm7ZQ?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Economics Virtual Visit Day<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"responsiveVideo responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Economics Master\u2019s Virtual Visit Day | Boston University\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/P5entROBfYo?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">MS in Applied Economics &amp; Data Science<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"responsiveVideo responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MS in Applied Economics and Data Science Information Session - Boston University\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vid27IkntNY?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">MS in Quantum Science &amp; Engineering<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"responsiveVideo responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MS in Quantum Science &amp; Engineering Admitted Student Session\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gr5iJVtC1D8?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>International Student Resources<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span>Required documents for visa purposes<\/span><\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/files\/2014\/08\/Fillable-ISDF-version-12-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Student Data Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span>Copy of your current passport<\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span>Copy of your current visa (if you have studied\/are studying in the U.S.)<\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span>Your most recent <a href=\"https:\/\/i94.cbp.dhs.gov\/I94\/#\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">I-94<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>(if you have studied\/are studying in the U.S.)<\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span>Any previous I-20s (if you have studied\/are studying in the U.S.)<\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span>Financial documentation showing at least the minimum <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/getting-started\/documents-procedures\/requiredfinancialdocumentation\/expenses-crc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">estimate\u00a0of expenses<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>Acceptable financial documents: We accept checking or savings bank account statements, bank loan statements, scholarship award letters (not based on admission to a degree program), or support letters from the government or independent organization. The financial documents must be in English and clearly state your name or, if applicable, your sponsor\u2019s name. The currency on the documentation can be submitted in the home currency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span> <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/files\/pdf\/Sponsor-Cert-Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sponsorship certification letter<\/a>\u00a0<span><\/span>(if your funds are coming from a family member or friend)\n<ul>\n<li>If you are being sponsored, then a bank statement must be accompanied by a legalized letter of sponsorship.\u00a0 The International Students &amp; Scholars Office has detailed information regarding financial support documentation on their<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/getting-started\/documents-procedures\/requiredfinancialdocumentation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please find helpful information about the visa application process here on our website: https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/travel-visas\/apply-for-a-visa\/<\/p>\n<p><strong>Once we have received all of your required documentation, please allow 15 &#8211; 20 business days for GRS to review your documents and the\u00a0International Students &amp; Scholars Office (ISSO) to create your\u00a0I-20. You will receive your I-20 electronically via your BU email. In some cases, the ISSO will ship your I-20 via mail. You will then receive an email notification including a FedEx tracking number once your I-20 is shipped.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Initial Check-in with ISSO <\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span>New international students and scholars<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>must<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/getting-started\/checking-in-with-isso\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">check in with the ISSO<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><span>to ensure all relevant documents and procedures have been processed or have been\u00a0completed. Check-in provides the ISSO the opportunity to review your immigration documents, help you get settled on campus, and provide answers to your questions as you begin your activities at BU.<\/span> For information about new student orientation offered by the ISSO, please visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/getting-started\/\">ISSO website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Should you have any problems or questions about your visa status, please contact the International Students &amp;\u00a0Scholars Office at <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.bu.edu\/?id=647#!m\/288006\">888 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02215<\/a> (Tel: 617-353-3565 or email: <a href=\"mailto:issogac@bu.edu\">issogac@bu.edu<\/a>). \u00a0You will not be allowed to register for courses unless you have been cleared for admission to the United States by the International Students &amp; Scholars Office.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container bu_collapsible_open\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\">\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\">\n<p><strong>To avoid jeopardizing your immigration status in the US, complete your initial check-in at ISSO.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">International Students &amp; Scholars Office (ISSO)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p><span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/\">ISSO<\/a> advocates for international exchange, and provides professional expertise on immigration and employment, helping ensure student, scholar, and institutional compliance with federal regulations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Popular topics you may be interested in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/employment-internships\/on-campus-student-employment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">On-campus student employment<\/a>:\u00a0<span>As an international student in F-1 and J-1 immigration status, you are authorized to work on campus during your program of study.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>F-1 student<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/employment-internships\/student-off-campus-work-and-training\/curricular-practical-training-cpt-f-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Curricular Practical Training (CPT)<\/a>: for an internship or placement that is a necessary part of your academic program<\/li>\n<li>F-1 student<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/employment-internships\/student-off-campus-work-and-training\/optional\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Optional Practical Training (OPT)<\/a>: to gain practical experience in your major field of study, not required by your academic program<\/li>\n<li>F-1 student<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/employment-internships\/student-off-campus-work-and-training\/24-month-stem-opt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">STEM Extension of OPT<\/a>: an extension of Optional Practical Training, available only if your major field is on a designated list of specialized majors in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and if you are training at a qualified employer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BU First Class<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Global Programs has launched an online, non-credit, pre-arrival course designed to prepare incoming international students for the transition to BU and the American classroom. BU First Class is self-paced, delivered on the edX platform Edge, and is comprised of short videos, polls, and self-checks designed to be completed from anywhere on any device. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incoming international students will be contacted with First Class registration information in July.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/globalprograms\/engage\/first-class\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Center for English Language &amp; Orientation Programs (CELOP)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/celop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CELOP<\/a> programs are primarily designed for individuals who need English to succeed in their academic or professional careers.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Bank Accounts<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a BU incoming student, you may want to open a U.S. bank account to help manage your finances more easily while studying in the U.S. A local account can make it simpler to pay for everyday expenses, receive direct deposits, and avoid international transaction fees. It\u2019s a convenient way to ensure your money is secure and accessible throughout your time at GRS.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To open an account, you will need to provide the following forms of identification:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A passport and visa documents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of attendance at Boston University<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Social Security Number (SSN) or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) if you have one \u2013 If not, you will need to work with the bank to open an account without one<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Common Account Types<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Checking Accounts<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These allow for easy access to your money to pay bills and make purchases. Most banks charge a monthly fee, so be sure to compare bank rates and fees. Also inquire about the locations of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) for your convenience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Savings Accounts<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These accounts allow you to save your money and earn interest. Again, compare interest rates, fees, and rules regarding minimum balances among different banks. Many banks offer linked savings and checking accounts as a package.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several well-known banks in the Boston area with locations across the city. They are likely to offer special services for students, and a few, including Bank of America, Citizens Bank, and Citibank, have branches on BU\u2019s campus. Boston University is not affiliated with nor does it endorse any banks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">US Phone Number<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a BU incoming student, you may want to get a U.S. phone number to stay connected and make communication easier while you&#8217;re in the U.S. Having a local number can help you avoid international roaming charges, make it easier to contact friends, campus services, and local businesses, and is often required for things like setting up a bank account or verifying online accounts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International students can obtain a US phone number by purchasing a pre-paid SIM card; however, you may need to provide identification, copies of your passport and visa, and potentially proof of residence. You can also sign up for a US number while in your home country through partnerships like campusSIMS with Mint Mobile. Major carriers are AT&amp;T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Mint Mobile. Please note that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boston University is not affiliated with nor does it endorse any provider.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steps to get a phone number as a BU international student:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Acquire a SIM Card:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchase a pre-paid SIM card from a US service provider. Be prepared to provide identification, including copies of your passport and visa, and potentially proof of residence.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pre-paid Options:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-paid SIM cards typically allow you to pay in increments (e.g., $5 or $10) for voice and data, with the amount of service increasing with the cost. Be aware that unused minutes may expire.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Partnerships for Early Setup:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider using services like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campussims.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">campusSIMS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which partners with Mint Mobile to allow international students to sign up for a US phone number before arriving in the US.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Updating BU Records:<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have a US phone number, you can update your contact information within BU&#8217;s system through the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/mybu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MyBU Student Portal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Financial Aid<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Student Account - Tuition Payments<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Once registered, you can view your student account on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/mybu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MyBU Student Portal<\/span><\/a>. Please refer to this <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/sis-training\/student-account\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Account Resource page<\/a> for detailed instructions.<\/p>\n<p>All Graduate School of Arts &amp; Sciences students are required to settle\/pay their tuition and fees each semester by the payment deadline. The payment deadline for <span>new graduate students who start in <strong>Fall 2026<\/strong> is <strong>September 16, 2026<\/strong>.<\/span> Please submit payments to Student Financials by the deadlines and in accordance with the payment options below.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentaccountingservices\/your-bill\/payment-deadlines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Payment Deadlines<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentfinancials\/your-bill\/payment-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Payment Options<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For information regarding fellowships, loans, work study, external funding sources, and more, please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/current-students\/ma-and-ms-students\/financial-aid\/\">Financial Aid page<\/a>.\u00a0 Questions concerning aid should be directed to the Graduate School Financial Aid Office, <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.bu.edu\/?id=647#!m\/287900\">705 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 112<\/a>, Boston, MA 02215 (Tel: 617-353-2696 or email: <a href=\"mailto:grsaid@bu.edu\">grsaid@bu.edu<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Tuition<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Tuition and fees for the 2026-2027 academic year are as follows:<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">FULL-TIME STUDENTS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span>Tuition (12 &#8211; 18 credit hours)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span>$36,512\/semester<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>Student Services Fee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span>$229\/semester<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>Health &amp; Wellness Fee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span>$295\/semester<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>Basic Medical Insurance<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span>3538<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">PART-TIME STUDENTS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span>Tuition (2 &#8211; 11.5 credit hours)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span>$2,282\/credit hour<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span>Student Services Fee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span>$75\/semester<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>*Medical insurance coverage extends from August 15, 2026, through August 14, 2027, for those admitted in the Fall Semester. \u00a0Coverage extends from January 1, 2026, through August 14, 2026, for those admitted for the Spring Semester. Please note that coverage takes effect once registration has been processed.<\/p>\n<p>Information on\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">withdrawals and tuition refunds for Fall 2026\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">is available on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentfinancials\/resources\/withdrawal-and-tuition-refund-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Financials website<\/a><\/span>. This information is important if you find that you are unable to attend classes but have registered. A complete listing of the University&#8217;s tuition and fees, as well as explanations of certain fees, is also available from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentfinancials\/your-bill\/tuition-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Financials<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Sports Pass will automatically be charged to your Student Account if you are a full-time graduate student at Boston University. The Sports Pass will allow you admission to all home events for ice hockey, basketball, lacrosse, and soccer \u2013 over 70 games and a value of over $600. For individualized information about your sports pass or to cancel it, visit the<span> <a href=\"https:\/\/student.bu.edu\/MyBU\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MyBU Student Portal<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Total Program Cost<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuition, fees, and total program costs are determined by enrollment status (full-time vs. part-time). If you enroll in 3-4 courses (12-16 credits) in a semester, you are charged the full-time semester rate. If you enroll in 1-2 courses (4-8 credits) in a semester, you are charged the part-time per-credit rate. The majority of our programs require the completion of\u00a0 8 courses (32 credits). Here are a few scenarios and the breakdown of the total program costs:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Scenario 1: Complete program in a year full-time (two semesters)<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Semester 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Semester 2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courses per semester<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 courses (16 credits)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 courses (16 credits)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enrollment status<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full-Time<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full-Time<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuition per semester<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$35,512<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$35,512<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fee per semester<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$524<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$524<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total cost per semester<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$37,036<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$37,036<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total degree cost<\/span><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$74,072<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Scenario 2: Complete program in a year and a half (three semesters)<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Semester 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Semester 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Semester 3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courses per semester<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 courses (12 credits)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 courses (12 credits)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 courses (8 credits)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enrollment status<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full-Time<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full-Time<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part-Time*<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuition per semester<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$35,512<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$35,512<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$18,256 ($2,282 per credit)**<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fee per semester<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$501<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$501<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$75**<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total cost per semester<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$37,036<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$37,036<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$18,331<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total degree cost<\/span><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"3\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$92,403<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*<\/span><b>International students<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can study part-time in their last semester to complete their degree, reducing the cost of attendance for that semester.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">** Based on current tuition rates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Scenario 3: Complete program in two years part-time* (four semesters)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Semester 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Semester 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Semester 3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Semester 4<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Courses per semester<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 courses (8 credits)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 courses (8 credits)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 courses (8 credits)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 courses (8 credits)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enrollment status<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part-Time<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part-Time<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part-Time<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part-Time<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuition per semester<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$18,256 ($2,282 per credit)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$18,256 ($2,282 per credit)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$18,256** ($2,282 per credit)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$18,256** ($2,282 per credit)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fee per semester<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$75<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$75<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$75**<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$75**<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total cost per semester<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$18,331<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$18,331<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$18,331<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$18,331<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total degree cost<\/span><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$73,324<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*<\/span><b>International students<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can only study part-time in their last semester and are therefore ineligible to pursue part-time studies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">** Based on current tuition rates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Medical Insurance<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>For more details about the <strong>Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)<\/strong>, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/insurance\/eligibility-coverage-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Health Services website<\/a>. This site provides important information about the BU Medical Insurance Plan, comparable insurance requirements, and waiver of the BU Medical Insurance Plan. Part-time students and dependents of full-time students may choose to enroll in the medical insurance plan offered through Boston University.<\/p>\n<p>Medical insurance coverage extends from August 15, 2026, through August 14, 2027, for those admitted in the Fall Semester. <strong>Please note that coverage takes effect once registration has been processed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can waive BU medical insurance if you already have another provider. To waive the medical insurance, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/getting-started\/student-health-insurance-plan\/\">Student Health Services<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you are an international student, healthcare in the U.S. may be quite different from that of your home country. Medical treatment in the Boston area is very good, but American healthcare can be expensive\u2014there is no socialized or national healthcare system in the U.S. Health insurance is required and necessary to help defray those high costs.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, federal and state regulations have insurance mandates that you will need to be aware of and comply with during your stay in the U.S., including requirements specific to students in Massachusetts, residents of Massachusetts, and J-1 exchange visitors.<\/p>\n<p>For more information regarding health insurance and medical care, visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/getting-started\/medical\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Medical Care, Immunization &amp; Health Insurance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Teaching\/Research Assistantships<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Teaching Assistants and Research Assistants will receive weekly\u00a0stipend payments each Friday beginning the 2nd week of classes. \u00a0Payments will be available at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/maps\/?id=362\">Student Employment Office<\/a>.\u00a0 After receiving the first payment, students are strongly encouraged to set up direct deposit via the <a href=\"https:\/\/student.bu.edu\/MyBU\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MyBU Student Portal<\/a>.\u00a0 By federal law, all employers must verify the employment eligibility of their new employees, including student employees. \u00a0All entering graduate students who have been awarded a Teaching or Research Assistantship\u00a0are required to provide documentation for payroll purposes. \u00a0You will need to present the appropriate documents to the administrative assistant in your academic department. \u00a0Documents must be verified within the first three working days of employment.\u00a0 You will be asked to complete an Employment Eligibility Form (Form I-9). \u00a0If you are not a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident, please present the documentation, in person, to the University&#8217;s International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO).<\/p>\n<p>Questions concerning your fellowship should be directed to the Graduate School Financial Aid Office, <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.bu.edu\/?id=647#!m\/287900\">705 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 112<\/a>, Boston, MA 02215 (Tel: 617-353-2696 or email: <a href=\"mailto:grsaid@bu.edu\">grsaid@bu.edu<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Student Loans<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Various forms of financial aid are available to support your studies in a master\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">program<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at GRS. Financial Aid may not exceed your total <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/admissions\/ma-ms\/financial-aid\/cost-of-attendance\/\"><b>Cost of Attendance<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When estimating the total cost of attendance at GRS, you should consider BU medical insurance and living expenses, such as housing and transportation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Students who wish to apply for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/admissions\/ma-ms\/financial-aid\/federal-unsubsidized-loans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans <\/strong><\/a>must complete the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/\">FAFSA<\/a>. Boston University&#8217;s Federal School Code is 002130.\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">In addition to the FAFSA, you will need to complete a Federal Direct Loan Request Form, which can be found on our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/admissions\/ma-ms\/financial-aid\/federal-unsubsidized-loans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0Federal loan decisions are usually made in mid-July for graduate students beginning study in September and in mid-December for those beginning in January.<\/p>\n<p>You can find information and a list of some credit-based lenders <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/finaid\/types-of-aid\/loans\/credit-based-loans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International students may also borrow credit-based loans. Information about credit-based loans available to international students is available on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/finaid\/types-of-aid\/loans\/credit-based-loans\/international\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BU Financial Assistance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Loan Deferments<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are currently paying student loans from a prior undergraduate or graduate degree program, you may be eligible to defer payment for the duration of your master\u2019s degree program at BU. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you have a student loan deferment form that needs to be completed, please contact the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/reg\/\">Registrar\u2019s Office<\/a> here at BU.<\/p>\n<p>You can bring the form to their office, fax it to (617-353-1869), email a scanned copy to registrar@bu.edu, or mail the form to the address below:<\/p>\n<p>Office of the University Registrar<br \/>\nBoston University<br \/>\n881 Commonwealth Ave<br \/>\nBoston, MA 02215<\/p>\n<p>Please allow 1-2 business days for processing.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that you must be registered for courses in order for the form to be processed.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Records and Registration<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Final Transcripts<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Please submit your final, official transcripts showing all previous degrees conferred, in a sealed envelope from your institution, to the Graduate School of Arts &amp; Sciences <strong>by the start of classes in September. <\/strong>If you have\u00a0<strong>not<\/strong> submitted your final transcript(s) in sealed envelopes from your institution as requested, please bring the transcript(s) to the GRS Office as soon as possible so that we may update your record. <strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also have your transcripts emailed to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:grs@bu.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grs@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> directly from your institution\u2019s e-transcript service.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Transcripts should be sent to:<\/p>\n<p>Boston University<br \/>\nGraduate School of Arts &amp; Sciences<br \/>\n705 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 112<br \/>\nBoston, MA 02215<\/p>\n<p>Please note that if you received your degree from a Chinese institution and you are unable to request that your institution send your degree certificate(s) in a sealed envelope, you will need to send the degree certificates through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdgdc.edu.cn\/\">China Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center (CDGDC)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All transcripts submitted to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences need to be in English. If your school does not provide English copies, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/files\/2016\/10\/UPDATED-Notary-and-Translation-Guide.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">certified translation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be required.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Student ID Cards (Terrier Cards)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incoming Students should upload their Terrier Card photos<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/housing\/terrier-card-photo-upload\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, following the instructions\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on the Terrier Card website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Terrier Card Office recommends that students submit their photos by<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><strong>Friday, August 14,<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span> so the cards can be printed and ready for pickup<\/span>\u00a0before the start of classes. You can pick up your Terrier Card at orientation on Monday, August 31, or afterward at the GRS office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are living on campus, please follow the instructions sent by the BU Housing Office via email, or contact them directly at housing@bu.edu for Terrier Card pickup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Registration<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span>Your GRS department will contact incoming students over the summer to provide advising and registration times prior to August 1. Please contact your program or department with any questions about registration procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Please refer to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/academics\/ma-ms-academics\/registration\/\">Registration<\/a> page\u00a0for specific instructions.<\/p>\n<p>Please be aware that once you are registered for classes, you will be subject to Boston University\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentfinancials\/resources\/withdrawal-and-tuition-refund-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">withdrawal and refund schedule<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A complete academic calendar can be viewed on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/reg\/calendars\/\">Registrar&#8217;s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Compliance<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Once you are admitted to the Graduate School of Arts &amp; Sciences, you are responsible for becoming familiar with the general regulations of GRS as stated in the \u201cPolicies\u201d section of the <i>Graduate School of Arts &amp; Sciences Bulletin. <\/i>You should also familiarize yourself with the more specific requirements stated in the individual section on your department, division, or program, which may go beyond or supplement the Graduate School standards.<\/p>\n<p>Please contact Student Affairs for clarification of any rule or regulation in the academic bulletin.<\/p>\n<p>Boston University does not permit a student to enroll simultaneously in more than one graduate program either within Boston University or at another institution unless those programs have been previously approved by the Trustees of Boston University as a combined degree program.<\/p>\n<p>Please refer to the Registrar&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/reg\/registration\/requirements\/\">website<\/a> for compliance requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/student.bu.edu\/MyBU\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MyBU Student Portal<\/a> to ensure you have met these requirements.\u00a0<em>Students not in compliance will be unable to register for future semesters.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Personal Data - Address Update<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Students are reminded that, in accordance with the <em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dos\/policies\/student-responsibilities\/\">Code of Student Responsibilities<\/a><\/em> (Appendix 15), current addresses <strong>must<\/strong> be on file with the University. <em>We ask that you provide this information via the<a href=\"https:\/\/student.bu.edu\/MyBU\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MyBU Student Portal<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The home address currently on file for you may be the permanent address provided on your application for admission. Local addresses should be updated once you have located housing in the Boston area. After you matriculate, you will need to update\/confirm your local address twice a year in accordance with University <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/reg\/registration\/requirements\/\">compliance requirements<\/a>. If your name or Social Security number has changed or is incorrect, these can be updated at the Office of the University Registrar at <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.bu.edu\/?id=647#!m\/339968\">881 Commonwealth Avenue, Second Floor<\/a>.\u00a0 This information cannot be changed using the <a href=\"https:\/\/student.bu.edu\/MyBU\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MyBU Student Portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Withdrawal\/Leave of Absence<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>A student who is registered for a semester and decides not to attend must officially take a leave of absence or withdraw. Mere absence from classes does not constitute a withdrawal. A leave of absence should be taken when the student intends to return in a future semester; a withdrawal indicates a decision to permanently leave the University. Charges are canceled in accordance with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentfinancials\/resources\/withdrawal-and-tuition-refund-schedule\/\">published refund schedule<\/a>, based on the effective date of the withdrawal or leave of absence.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/reg\/registration\/withdrawals\/\">More Information<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Student\u00a0Resources<\/h3>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Immunization and Medical History Information<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>As you prepare to begin your studies at Boston University, all incoming students must complete health requirements before classes begin. To help make the process as smooth as possible, please follow this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/health-requirements-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\">Health Requirements Guide<\/a><\/strong> for detailed instructions on what information you need to gather and how to submit your documents.<\/p>\n<p>Most incoming graduate students are required to complete the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/health-requirements\/immunization-compliance\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\">Immunization compliance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/health-requirements\/health-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\">Health History Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/health-requirements\/health-insurance-requirement-eligibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\">Health Insurance requirement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/eoo\/education-trainings\/students\/trainings-materials-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\">Sexual misconduct prevention training<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We encourage you to upload the required forms\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/patientconnect.bu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patient Connect,<\/a> as<\/span>\u00a0it will update your compliance status much faster than standard mail. However, if you cannot complete the steps above because of technological restrictions, please send all completed paper forms to:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Boston University<\/strong><br \/>\nStudent Health Services<br \/>\nATTN: Medical Records<br \/>\n881 Commonwealth Ave\u2014West<br \/>\nBoston, MA 02215<\/p>\n<p><strong>We cannot accept health information received via email.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions regarding immunizations or if you are unable to download the form, please contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/about-us\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Health Services Office<\/a> at (617) 353-3575.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Boston University Email Account<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>BU IS&amp;T will be sending an email with instructions on setting up your BU email. Once completed, incoming students will have early access to some online services.\u00a0 If you have submitted all required documents and do not receive the email for setting up access after two weeks, please contact GRS Admissions at <a href=\"mailto:grsmams@bu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">grsmams@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Living in Boston<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>BU provides our students with reliable resources to ensure you find housing in Boston&#8217;s competitive housing market. On-campus housing can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/housing\/graduate-housing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Graduate Housing website<\/a>. Housing listings in Boston and the Greater Boston area can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/offcampus.bu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Off-Campus Services website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Other helpful resources include:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/indd.adobe.com\/view\/8c7c1d50-0040-4e5e-910d-cdaa5dffd9e9\">Boston University E-brochure<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/indd.adobe.com\/view\/365cd089-e7f9-4f16-9223-3bf5717bdc26\">Restaurant Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/grad\/off-campus-housing-faqs-for-graduate-and-professional-students\/\">Off-Campus Housing FAQs for Graduate and Professional Students<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boston.gov\/\">City of Boston<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/today\/nearby-neighborhoods\/\">Get to Know Your Neighborhood<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/finding-housing-in-boston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Finding housing blog post with a step-by-step guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/indd.adobe.com\/view\/93aeb8ba-b973-4d3a-86ae-2356649fff16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Housing Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Information Services &amp; Technology<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BU\u2019s Information Services &amp; Technology (IS&amp;T) department can help you with all of your technology needs. <\/span>Links to on-campus computing resources and information on obtaining support for your personal computer can be found <span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/about\/help-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IT Help Center<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Rapid Transit<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>We can just about guarantee you\u2019ll make extensive use of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mbta.com\/schedules_and_maps\/\">Boston\u2019s rapid transit system<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>(the MBTA, or simply, \u201cthe T\u201d) while you are a student at BU.<\/p>\n<p>Boston University is located at several stops along the Boston College branch (B Line) of the Green Line.<\/p>\n<p>The MBTA\u2019s<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/parking\/permits-passes\/student-permits\/mbta-student-semester-pass\/\">Student Semester Pass<\/a>\u00a0allows students to pre-pay for their monthly &#8220;T&#8221; passes and thereby save approximately 11% off the regular monthly &#8220;T&#8221; pass price.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button-primary\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mbta.com\/schedules_and_maps\/subway\">Schedules and Fares<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Sports Pass<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>The Sports Pass will automatically be charged to your Student Account if you are a full-time graduate student at Boston University. The Sports Pass will allow you admission to all home events for ice hockey, basketball, lacrosse and soccer \u2013 over 70 games and a value of over $600.<\/p>\n<p>For individualized information regarding your sports pass, or to cancel your sports pass, visit the<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/student.bu.edu\/MyBU\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MyBU Student Portal<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>and go to the Money Matters tab.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Student Health Services<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>All incoming Boston University students must complete pre-matriculation health requirements prior to your first term at Boston University. Please visit<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/\">Student Health Services<\/a> for important information regarding required medical forms and immunizations. Student Health Service also offers a number of health-related services, including counseling to the University community.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Student Employment<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting a job on campus is a great way to earn money and experience while completing your graduate degree at BU. You can search for student jobs by visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/seo\/off-campus-employers\/jobx-student-job-board\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JobX Student Job Board<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/seo\/\">Student Employment Office<\/a> is the comprehensive resource for all matters related to student employment at Boston University, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">including information on getting paid, policies for student employees, taxes, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Graduate Assistantships<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fitrec\/about\/graduate-assistantships\/\">Department of Physical Education, Recreation &amp; Dance<\/a> offers various graduate assistantships to students enrolled in a graduate degree program at Boston University. These positions are highly coveted and allow graduate students to take advantage of discounted graduate-level classes at BU and earn a stipend while working in a fun, challenging, and rewarding environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many academic departments also offer <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching and Research Assistantship positions for graduate students. These positions vary for each department and program. You should contact your department for information about these opportunities and how to apply. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Educational Resource Center (ERC)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><span>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/erc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Educational Resource Center<\/a> helps Boston University students develop the range and depth of academic skills required by the University\u2019s rigorous programs. International students may be interested in their ESL tutoring and practice groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Graduate Student Groups<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span>There are many ways for students in the Graduate School of Arts &amp; Sciences to get involved with the BU and Boston communities! With a range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/student-life\/graduate-student-life\/graduate-student-groups\/\">graduate student groups<\/a> and associations in GRS and across BU, you are sure to find a way to connect with your peers.\u00a0<\/span><span>Seek growth and connection in your professional life, find people who share your interests, impact your community, or just have some fun!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gso\/\">Graduate Student Organization (GSO)<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>is a student-run advocacy group for Graduate School of Arts and Sciences students.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gwise\/\">Graduate Women in Science and Engineering (GWISE)<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>at Boston University is a student-run group open to all, which strives to create a community to support and promote women in science.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Center for Career Development (CCD)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/careers\/\">Center for Career Development<\/a> offers students several professional and career-focused resources such as career fairs, assistance with interviews and resumes, and a Professional Clothing Closet. They also host several events throughout the school year.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BU Newbury Center<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/newbury-center\/graduate-students-professionals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BU Newbury Center<\/a> supports and celebrates first-generation graduate students. Specific initiatives include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support for navigating the financial aid system and developing financial literacy.<\/li>\n<li>Programs and systems to help students know where to turn for academic support<br \/>\nand how to make the best use of the many available resources that ensure academic<br \/>\nsuccess, such as writing programs and course selection advice.<\/li>\n<li>Support for taking full advantage of internships and study abroad opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>Cohort and mentoring programs to foster a sense of belonging.<\/li>\n<li>Outreach to families to build understanding and shared commitment to academic<br \/>\nsuccess and co-curricular engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check out Newbury Center&#8217;s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gps\/2026\/06\/01\/pathway-to-grad-student-success-summer-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Summer Series<\/a><\/strong> for graduate students to attend sessions covering a variety of topics, including academic support, student well-being, and career and professional development.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BUild Lab<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/innovate\/exciting-update-welcome-to-the-idg-capital-student-innovation-center\/\">BUild Lab Student Innovation Center<\/a> is Boston University&#8217;s innovation center open to <b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">students looking to launch ideas, learn new skills and join a community of innovators. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BUild Lab offers extracurricular programs, coaching, funding, and co-working space that help them develop startups and community impact projects, as well as build entrepreneurial skills and mindset.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BU Spark!<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/spark\/\">BU Spark!<\/a> is a technology incubator and experiential learning lab for student-led computational and data-driven projects at Boston University. Spark <span>aims to help students realize their potential by providing access to resources, knowledge, and expert networks to support their innovation journeys.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Weather In Boston<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>The weather in New England can be unpredictable and change quickly, but we have four seasons with distinct weather conditions.<\/p>\n<table class=\"responsive\">\n<colgroup>\n<col \/>\n<col span=\"4\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Fall<\/td>\n<td>Winter<\/td>\n<td>Spring<\/td>\n<td>Summer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>About<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Also known as autumn, fall in New England is famous for the landscape of bright reds, oranges, and yellows as the leaves change color.<\/td>\n<td>Often very cold and windy, with snow and ice.<\/td>\n<td>Milder around April; days become longer and flowers bloom. Frequent rainfall and strong winds are common.<\/td>\n<td>Can be very hot and humid, especially in the middle of the season.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Apparel<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Light jackets, scarves, sweaters; switching to hats and heavier jackets later in the season<\/td>\n<td>Heavy coats, all-weather boots, scarves, gloves, and hats<\/td>\n<td>Coats, sweaters, hats, and scarves early in the season; lighter apparel and rain gear as temperatures warm up<\/td>\n<td>Lightweight clothing and sun protection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Months<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Mid-September\u2013late November<\/td>\n<td>December\u2013late March<\/td>\n<td>late March\u2013mid June<\/td>\n<td>Mid-June\u2013mid-September<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Average Temp.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>46\u201360\u00b0F (8\u201315\u00b0C)<\/td>\n<td>0\u201337\u00b0F (-17\u20133\u00b0C)<\/td>\n<td>38\u201360\u00b0F (3\u201315\u00b0C)<\/td>\n<td>60\u201395\u00b0F (15\u201335\u00b0C)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Helpful Links<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.bu.edu\/\">Campus map<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Information regarding campus safety can be found at the<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/police\/\">BU Police Department&#8217;s website<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fitrec\/\">Dept. of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (PERD)<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>offers programs and facilities for numerous forms of physical activity.<\/li>\n<li>If you plan on driving a car to classes, you should take a look at the<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/parking\/\">Office of Parking Services&#8217; website.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Boston University houses a number of<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/library\/\">libraries<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>on campus, and you&#8217;ll make use of at least one of them during your time here.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/tech\/\">Information Services &amp; Technology<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>provides general-access computing and communications facilities for the entire University community<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/thurman\/\">Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground<\/a> is BU&#8217;s cultural hub that provides an array of culturally based programs, lectures, discussions, films, events, and resources for students.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>The<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/geddes\/\">Geddes Language Center<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>provides a wide range of instructional media services for students.<\/li>\n<li>Check out more resources on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas\/student-life\/graduate-student-life\/graduate-student-housing-and-resources\/\">Graduate Student Housing and Resources<\/a> page!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations, and Welcome! 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