Non-Coursework Exception Form

This form is for SOM graduate students only. Students should not assume courses will automatically be approved without a confirmation approval from the CFA Registrars office.

All petitions are received and recorded by the CFA Registrar, Mary Ducharme in Room 230. The office will forward the completed and submitted form to your advisor and school Director for approval on your behalf.

You will receive a confirmation email of your decision once it is processed and updated in your student record. Please be mindful and allow advisors and directors time to approve this form. Questions can be directed to the CFA Registrars Office at cfastu@bu.edu or 617-353-3350.

Non-Coursework Exception Form

  • Personal Information

    Please note, you may only submit two requests on this form.
  • No spaces or hyphens.

  • Non-Coursework Exception

  • Agreement

  • By checking the box below, I acknowledge that I have read the Non-Coursework Exception policy as outlined above by the College of Fine Arts and understand how it may affect my housing, financial aid, visa (if applicable) and rate of degree/program completion. The information provided in this form is true and accurate.