{"id":950,"date":"2025-09-26T10:22:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T14:22:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/celop\/?page_id=950"},"modified":"2025-09-26T10:52:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T14:52:07","slug":"bridge-to-bu","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/celop\/custom-programs\/bridge-to-bu\/","title":{"rendered":"CELOP Bridge to BU Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\ndocument.cookie='BU_NDG_QuickAdmit=UGRD, EOP, NDCLU, N10229;domain=bu.edu;path=\/';\r\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>We are excited to welcome you to CELOP at Boston University!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After a careful review of your application, the Board of Admissions has offered you conditional admission to Boston University for the January 2026 semester. The Board of Admissions recognizes your strong academic performance but feels that you would benefit from further study of the English language at the university\u2019s Center for English Language and Orientation Programs (CELOP). The CELOP Bridge to BU program is only available to those students who have received an official conditional admission offer by the Board of Admissions at Boston University.<\/p>\n<p>CELOP helps you succeed in your degree program through instruction and advising provided in the CELOP Bridge to BU program.<\/p>\n<p>This program is 16 weeks long and is divided into the following required components:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4 Week Pre-Arrival Online Orientation Course: August 11 \u2013 September 5, 2025<\/li>\n<li>12 Week on-campus program: September 22 \u2013 December 12, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We will be hosting an informational webinar about this program. We will post the dates and registration links to the webinar on this page, once available.<\/p>\n<p><!--\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/bostonu.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_d3V0K4ZJQprrlga\">Apply to Fall 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button button-disabled\" disabled><strong>Application Closed<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<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<h2>Program Overview<\/h2>\n<p>The program takes place during Boston University\u2019s Fall 2025 semester.<\/p>\n<p>During the mandatory 4-Week Pre-Arrival Online Orientation Course, you will be led through a series of modules to orient you to the American classroom and academic culture. Language activities within the modules will assist CELOP faculty to identify and assess what additional support you will need during the 12 Week on-campus program. The modules will also familiarize you with BU\u2019s expectations for academic integrity and what it means to join a learning community. The expected time commitment for the course is approximately three hours per week, and participation will be evaluated on a satisfactory\/unsatisfactory scale. Those who receive an unsatisfactory evaluation will be required to complete additional work during the 12-week on-campus program.<\/p>\n<p>During the 12 Week on-campus program, you will take twenty-five hours of face-to-face instruction per week. Courses will be focused on English for Academic Purposes and successful integration into Boston University.<\/p>\n<div style=\"max-width:608px\">\n<div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:66.118421052632%\"><iframe id=\"kaltura_player\" src='https:\/\/cdnapisec.kaltura.com\/p\/2159741\/embedPlaykitJs\/uiconf_id\/54272102?iframeembed=true&amp;entry_id=1_v8odof83&amp;config%5Bprovider%5D=%7B%22widgetId%22%3A%221_c1944mor%22%7D&amp;config%5Bplayback%5D=%7B%22startTime%22%3A0%7D'  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozAllowFullScreen allow=\"autoplay *; fullscreen *; encrypted-media *\" sandbox=\"allow-downloads allow-forms allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-pointer-lock allow-popups allow-modals allow-orientation-lock allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-presentation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" title=\"Bridge to BU Interview\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Program Objectives<\/h2>\n<p>The CELOP Bridge to BU program will prepare you for admission to Boston University and success in your field of study. The program will achieve this objective through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improvement of overall English communication skills.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarization with academic English.<\/li>\n<li>Orientation to American culture and the norms and expectations of U.S. higher education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Timeline<\/h2>\n<p>The following are important dates for the CELOP Bridge to BU program:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>June 30: Bridge to BU Application Deadline<\/li>\n<li>July 25: Payment Deadline<\/li>\n<li>August 11 \u2013 September 5: 4-week Pre-arrival Online Orientation Course<\/li>\n<li>September 22 \u2013 December 12: 12-week On-Campus Program<\/li>\n<li>January 20, 2026: Bridge to BU program graduates begin Spring 2026 classes at Boston University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Program Completion Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>Students who complete the following requirements will receive full admission and progress to their Boston University undergraduate degree program in January 2026.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Final grade of 75% or higher in two English Core classes (Reading &amp; Writing, Listening &amp; Speaking) in the <em>English for Academic Purposes<\/em> core English course.<\/li>\n<li>A Satisfactory final evaluation in all additional English courses.<\/li>\n<li>Students are expected to attend 100% of classes. Occasionally a student may not be able to attend because of illness, religious observance, or another serious reason. If a student misses more than 15% of classes for any reason, the student will not meet the CELOP attendance requirement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If a student does not meet these requirements in the Fall 2025 semester, a CELOP Academic Advisor will discuss alternative options with the student.<\/p>\n<h2>Course Curriculum<\/h2>\n<h3>Core English Course<\/h3>\n<p>Students will be placed into standard core English courses which integrate reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. A strong focus is placed on reading comprehension, writing for academic purposes, grammar and vocabulary development, critical thinking and basic research skills.<\/p>\n<h3>Additional English Courses<\/h3>\n<p>Students will also take two additional English courses \u2013 Introduction to the Academic Community and Critical Readings in the Natural Sciences or Critical Readings in the Humanities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Introduction to the Academic Community: <\/em>a specialized course designed to further familiarize students with the academic expectations and practices of Boston University. (full semester)<\/li>\n<li><em>Critical Readings in the Natural Sciences: <\/em>a reading and discussion-based course that helps students to succeed in university-level classes in the natural sciences, including texts from fields such as neuroscience, climate change, biology, astronomy, geology, and others, with a focus on improving your reading and speaking skills. (half semester)<\/li>\n<li><em>Critical Readings in the Humanities: <\/em>a reading and discussion-based course that prepares students for success in university-level classes in the social sciences (e.g., anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, international relations, gender studies and economics), with a focus on improving your reading and speaking skills. (half semester)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>University Success Topics<\/h3>\n<p>Instruction in the program will also highlight the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Importance of original work and the consequences of plagiarism.<\/li>\n<li>Importance of active participation in all classes.<\/li>\n<li>Development of successful time management and study habits.<\/li>\n<li>Importance of communication with professors, both for enrichment and enhancement of what is being taught, as well as for help with academic difficulties.<\/li>\n<li>Value and use of university resources, such as the libraries, academic help centers, and Student Health Services.<\/li>\n<li>Importance of study groups and how to create them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some activities may include listening to guest speakers from BU, visiting resource centers on campus, writing a variety of essays, giving presentations, reading academic articles,\u00a0and working with classmates to do research and gather information for a final project.<\/p>\n<h2>Student Life<\/h2>\n<p>When you arrive on-campus, you will receive a Terrier ID (student ID card) and have access to the BU community. All BU facilities are available at no extra cost, including: libraries, computer labs, recreation rooms, the student union, health services, and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/fitrec\/\">FitRec<\/a> with swimming pools, exercise rooms, basketball\/volleyball courts and a climbing wall.<\/p>\n<p>Students will have the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities, such as visits to local museums and historic sites, attend CELOP-sponsored cultural events, and join BU student organizations.<\/p>\n<p>During the Bridge to BU program, you will be required to live in on-campus BU dormitory housing. CELOP will send you instructions on how to apply for on-campus housing. Please wait to receive your housing application instructions from CELOP before you apply for housing.<\/p>\n<h2>CELOP Program Fees*<\/h2>\n<table width=\"50%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"351\">Tuition<\/td>\n<td width=\"93\">$9,680<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"351\">Application Fee<\/td>\n<td width=\"93\">$120<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"351\">University Fees<\/td>\n<td width=\"93\">$135<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"351\">Housing\/Meal Plan**<\/td>\n<td width=\"93\">$9,985<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"351\">Health Insurance***<\/td>\n<td width=\"93\">$3,401<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"351\"><strong>Total Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"93\"><strong>$25,193****<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>*All program fees subject to final approval by Boston University.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>**The Housing\/Meal Plan fee is based on costs for a shared room (two or more students) in a dormitory-style residence. Students may be assigned to other accommodations which may cost more. All students living in Boston University housing are required to have a meal plan. Several plans are offered; the amount quoted is based on unlimited meals each week. Other dining plans are available and students will have the opportunity to choose a different plan when they enroll, if desired.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>***The Health Insurance fee provides insurance coverage for the academic year: fall, spring, and summer semesters. All students are required to have health insurance. The fee listed is an estimate based on the 2024-2025 rate plus a percentage increase. The final fee will be confirmed by Summer 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>****In order to receive an I-20, students must show evidence of funds to cover tuition and fees for the entire academic year and personal expenses during the program, which can include books, supplies, and miscellaneous expenses. Personal expenses for Fall Semester at CELOP are estimated at $1,872.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Refund Policy<\/h2>\n<p>If you enroll in the CELOP Bridge to BU policy and withdraw from the program, you must email us in writing at <a href=\"mailto:celop@bu.edu\">celop@bu.edu<\/a>. Students that withdraw from the program before it begins will receive a 100% refund, except for the application fee of $120 which is <strong>non-refundable.<\/strong> Students that withdraw after the online program begins will receive a partial refund; application fee and university fees are <strong>non-refundable<\/strong> after start of the online program. Refer to the chart below for the refund schedule:<\/p>\n<table class=\"table-striped\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Withdraw before August 11<\/td>\n<td>Withdraw between August 11 \u2013 August 17<\/td>\n<td>Withdraw between August 17 \u2013 August 24<\/td>\n<td>Withdraw between August 25 \u2013 September 1<\/td>\n<td>Withdraw between September 1 \u2013 September 7<\/td>\n<td>Withdraw after September 7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>100% refund of tuition and university fees<\/td>\n<td>80% of tuition refunded<br \/>\nAll fees non-refundable<\/td>\n<td>60% of tuition refunded<br \/>\nAll fees non-refundable<\/td>\n<td>40% of tuition refunded<br \/>\nAll fees non-refundable<\/td>\n<td>20% of tuition refunded<br \/>\nAll fees non-refundable<\/td>\n<td>No refund<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!--\n\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button button-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/bostonu.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_d3V0K4ZJQprrlga\">Apply to Fall 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button button-disabled\" disabled><strong>Application Closed<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<section class=\"q-and-a\"><div class=\"question\"><span class=\"question-label\">Question:<\/span> WHY WAS I SELECTED FOR THE CELOP BRIDGE TO BU PROGRAM?<\/div><br \/><div class=\"answer\"><span class=\"answer-label\">Answer:<\/span>Undergraduate admission to Boston University is highly selective, and we are unable to offer admission to many accomplished students. We regret that we were not able to accommodate your enrollment for September 2025. You have been offered a place in the CELOP Bridge to BU program in order to improve your overall English language proficiency. You are one of a select group of students who have been offered admission to this program.<\/div><\/p><div class=\"question\"><span class=\"question-label\">Question:<\/span> WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS OF THE CELOP BRIDGE TO BU PROGRAM?<\/div><br \/><div class=\"answer\"><span class=\"answer-label\">Answer:<\/span>Students must enroll in and successfully complete the entire CELOP Bridge to BU program and receive satisfactory instructor evaluations for classroom participation, progress, and attendance. Students who successfully meet these conditions will be able to begin their BU undergraduate degree program in the January 2026 semester.<\/div><\/p><div class=\"question\"><span class=\"question-label\">Question:<\/span> WILL I BE REQUIRED TO TAKE AN ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY EXAM FOR ADMISSION?<\/div><br \/><div class=\"answer\"><span class=\"answer-label\">Answer:<\/span>No, this is not a requirement of this program.<\/div><\/p><div class=\"question\"><span class=\"question-label\">Question:<\/span> HOW DO I ACCEPT THIS CELOP OFFER?<\/div><br \/><div class=\"answer\"><span class=\"answer-label\">Answer:<\/span>To accept this offer, enroll in the CELOP Bridge to BU program at bu.edu\/celop\/bridge-to-bu. Please complete the online application and submit all required documents to CELOP. Please remember to indicate on your application to CELOP that you have previously applied to Boston University. If you have any questions regarding CELOP, please email <a href=\"mailto:celop@bu.edu\">celop@bu.edu.<\/a><\/div><\/p><div class=\"question\"><span class=\"question-label\">Question:<\/span> WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY IMMIGRATION FORM I-20?<\/div><br \/><div class=\"answer\"><span class=\"answer-label\">Answer:<\/span>Once a student has applied and been accepted to the CELOP program, they will receive an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility from CELOP. For more information on the immigration and visa process, please visit bu.edu\/celop\/admissions\/immigration-visas or email at <a href=\"mailto:celop@bu.edu\">celop@bu.edu.<\/a><\/div><\/p><div class=\"question\"><span class=\"question-label\">Question:<\/span> CAN I ATTEND A SUMMER CELOP PROGRAM INSTEAD OF THE FALL CELOP BRIDGE TO BU PROGRAM?<\/div><br \/><div class=\"answer\"><span class=\"answer-label\">Answer:<\/span>While you may attend a summer CELOP program to further strengthen your English proficiency skills, you will be required to attend the CELOP Bridge to BU program during the fall semester. Please note, however, that as part of the Bridge to BU program, you will be required to attend a 4-week online pre-arrival program orientation, which will begin immediately following the end of the Summer Term.<\/div><\/p><div class=\"question\"><span class=\"question-label\">Question:<\/span> WILL I BE ADMITTED TO AN ACADEMIC DEGREE PROGRAM?<\/div><br \/><div class=\"answer\"><span class=\"answer-label\">Answer:<\/span>Yes. Students who successfully complete all of the necessary conditions of the CELOP Bridge to BU program and meet the established standards of the Board of Admissions will receive an offer of admission to the program to which they previously applied. Students will be notified via the MyBU Applicant Portal by mid- December.<\/div><\/p><div class=\"question\"><span class=\"question-label\">Question:<\/span> WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY NEW BU UNDERGRADUATE IMMIGRATION FORM I-20?<\/div><br \/><div class=\"answer\"><span class=\"answer-label\">Answer:<\/span>Upon receiving an offer of admission from the Board of Admissions by mid-December and submitting an enrollment deposit, we will assist in providing a seamless transition from your CELOP I-20 to your bachelor&rsquo;s degree I-20.<\/div><\/p><div class=\"question\"><span class=\"question-label\">Question:<\/span> CAN I TAKE BU ACADEMIC CLASSES AT THE SAME TIME?<\/div><\/p><li>The CELOP Bridge to BU program is a full-time English Language and Orientation program. There will not be an opportunity for students to take additional BU academic classes.[\/a]<div class=\"question\"><span class=\"question-label\">Question:<\/span> WHAT IF I DO NOT COMPLETE THE CELOP BRIDGE TO BU PROGRAM?<\/div><br \/><div class=\"answer\"><span class=\"answer-label\">Answer:<\/span>Admission to your previously designated degree program is dependent upon satisfactory completion of the CELOP program in its entirety. The Board of Admissions will review attendance and performance evaluations at the end of the program to ensure satisfactory completion.<\/div><\/p><div class=\"question\"><span class=\"question-label\">Question:<\/span> IS HOUSING PROVIDED?<\/div><br \/><div class=\"answer\"><span class=\"answer-label\">Answer:<\/span>Yes. The CELOP Bridge to BU program requires on-campus housing from the time you begin the CELOP program on-campus in September to the time you begin your undergraduate studies in January. If admitted to an undergraduate degree program beginning in January, students are also required to live in on-campus housing for the spring semester. Please note that students must request housing and complete housing registration forms well in advance of the conclusion of the CELOP program. On-campus housing can be guaranteed for the following years through participation in the annual room selection process.<\/div><\/p><div class=\"question\"><span class=\"question-label\">Question:<\/span> CAN I PICK MY HOUSING AND MY ROOMMATE?<\/div><br \/><div class=\"answer\"><span class=\"answer-label\">Answer:<\/span>You may request a roommate using his or her BU ID, but assignments are not guaranteed and are based on availability. While you cannot request a specific dorm, you may request specific housing types, such as a shared bedroom in a dorm or a single bedroom in an apartment. You may do this when completing your online housing application. BU Housing will email you several days before your move-in day with your assignment. You will be able to access your room assignment through your online Housing Portal. For information about CELOP Bridge to BU Housing in the Fall, please email <a href=\"mailto:celop@bu.edu\">celop@bu.edu.<\/a><\/div><\/p><div class=\"question\"><span class=\"question-label\">Question:<\/span> HOW CAN I PAY MY CELOP FEES AND TUITION DEPOSIT?<\/div><br \/><div class=\"answer\"><span class=\"answer-label\">Answer:<\/span>After you have completed your CELOP online application form for Bridge to BU and created your BU login, you can view your account on MyBU Student. Follow these steps to view your account and make a payment:<\/p><ul><li>Login to the MyBU Student<\/li><li>Click on the &ldquo;My Bill and Aid&rdquo;<\/li><li>On that page, you can view all charges on your account, check your account balance, and make payments.<\/li><li>Click on &ldquo;Make a Payment.&rdquo;<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"question\"><span class=\"question-label\">Question:<\/span> WHOM MAY I CONTACT WITH FURTHER QUESTIONS ABOUT MY DECISION?<\/div><br \/><div class=\"answer\"><span class=\"answer-label\">Answer:<\/span>You may contact an Assistant Director of Admissions &amp; Immigration at intadvis@bu.edu or 617-353-4492.<\/div><br \/><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are excited to welcome you to CELOP at Boston University! After a careful review of your application, the Board of Admissions has offered you conditional admission to Boston University for the January 2026 semester. 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