{"id":22,"date":"2025-06-05T11:38:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T15:38:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/celop\/?page_id=22"},"modified":"2026-05-14T13:47:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T17:47:33","slug":"apply","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/celop\/apply\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At CELOP you will build strong English skills for university, career, and everyday life. Learn from experienced instructors, connect with a global community, and prepare for success. Apply now to take the next step in your journey. Apply to CELOP programs online by following these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click the \u201cApply Now\u201d button on your program of interest\u2019s page.<\/li>\n<li>Complete the Contact Information Form and click \u201cSubmit.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Claim your Boston University account by creating a user name and password.<\/li>\n<li>Log in to the MyBU Student Portal to pay your application fee.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the above steps, CELOP will review your application, and request additional documents (if needed). Students admitted to full-time programs will receive a Form I-20 to apply for a student visa. More information on visas is available <a href=\"\/celop\/apply\/immigration-visas\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\" bu-callout aligncenter\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"><strong>If you have a technical or other problem applying to CELOP, please contact us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:celop@bu.edu\">celop@bu.edu<\/a>\u00a0or call 617\u2011353\u20114870.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Application Deadlines<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>The application deadline for all Summer 2026 programs is <strong>Friday, May 29<sup>th<\/sup><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to review<span> <\/span><a href=\"\/celop\/apply\/dates-fees\/\">program start dates<\/a>, and understand<span> <\/span><a href=\"\/celop\/apply\/immigration-visas\/\">visa requirements<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>CELOP recommends applying as soon as possible in order to avoid immigration-related delays. You can view the <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/visa-information-resources\/wait-times.html\">visa processing<\/a> times at your local embassy or consulate<span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions?<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:celop@bu.edu\">Contact CELOP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h3 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">General Admissions Requirements<\/h3><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Make sure you meet the specific admissions requirements for your <a href=\"\/celop\/programs\/\">program<\/a>. In addition:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You must be at least 17 years old at the start of your program and be in your final year of high school or have completed high school.<span>\u00a0<\/span>High school program<span>\u00a0<\/span>students are 15\u201317 years old*.<\/li>\n<li>You must be able to speak, understand, write, and read simple English sentences.<\/li>\n<li>You must have available funds to pay all <a href=\"\/celop\/apply\/dates-fees\/\">program fees<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>(If you only meet one of the above requirements, please email us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:celop@bu.edu\">celop@bu.edu<\/a> for special approval.)<\/p>\n<p>*If you are under 18 years old at the start of any CELOP program, you must submit a signed and dated\u00a0<a href=\"\/celop\/files\/2025\/07\/Boston-University-Parental-Acknowldgement-Consent-and-Release-from-Liability.pdf\"><em>Boston University Parental Acknowledgement, Consent and Release from Liability Form<\/em><em>.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At CELOP you will build strong English skills for university, career, and everyday life. 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