First-Year Experience Timeline

Class of 2029

Information and dates in this calendar are subject to change.

May 2025

Spring Term in Boston Preparation
  • Accept Financial Assistance Awards and submit tax documents needed to finalize awards (if applicable)
  • Set up your BU email account
  • Provide BU Alert emergency notification system contact info.
Summer Term in London or New England Preparation
  • Review the London Semester FAQs for information on housing, group flights, and more [/collapsible]

June 2025

Spring Term in Boston Preparation
  • Request proof of graduation (final transcript) from your high school
  • Submit your Advanced Placement and/or International Baccalaureate scores, if applicable
  • Connect with your CGS academic advisor to discuss fall plans[/collapsible]

July 2025

Spring Term in Boston Preparation

If not yet complete:

  • Speak with your CGS academic advisor about your fall plans
Summer Term in London or New England Preparation
  • Apply for or renew your passport

August 2025

Spring Term in Boston Preparation

If not yet complete:

  • Speak with your CGS academic advisor about your fall plans

September 2025

Spring Term in Boston Preparation

October 2025

Spring Term in Boston Preparation
  • Schedule an appointment with your CGS academic advisor to discuss spring courses and registration process
  • Visit Student Accounting for details on the Tuition Payment Plan, including details about ShareLink and Disclosure options
  • Submit health forms and Certificate of Immunization to Student Health Services

November 2025

Spring Term in Boston Preparation
  • Register for spring term classes
  • Enroll in or waive BU medical insurance
  • Complete the New Student Housing Application
  • Receive details for Spring Orientation
  • If not yet complete, submit health forms and Certificate of Immunization online
Summer Term in London or New England Preparation
  • Summer term dates confirmed

December 2025

Spring Term in Boston Preparation
  • Student Activities Office announces Week of Welcome events
  • Complete Part 1 of AlcoholEdu and Sexual Assault Prevention requirements
  • Review BU community standards
  • Visit MyBU Student Portal to review the New Student Checklist

January 2026

Spring Term in Boston Preparation
  • Attend Spring Orientation: Jan 15-17
  • Housing assignments announced
  • Deadline to complete Part 1 of AlcoholEdu and Sexual Assault Prevention requirements
  • Move-in date: January 15 (More information here)
  • Check your compliance status in the MyBU Student Portal
  • Attend the student activities fair and find activities to join through the Student Activities Office
  • Attend CGS welcome events
  • Classes begin: January 20, 2026
Summer Term in London or New England Preparation
  • Financial Assistance information reminder, if applicable
  • Deadlines announced for: Program Refunds, if applicable; Withdrawals/Leaves of Absence, if applicable

February 2026

Spring Term in Boston Preparation
  • Complete Part 2 of AlcoholEdu and Sexual Assault Prevention requirements
Summer Term in London or New England Preparation
  • Review the London pre-departure page from Study Abroad and collect London pre-departure documents
  • Summer payment plan information becomes available
  • Group flight details become available
  • Deadline for obtaining or renewing passport
  • Deadline to book group flight (Summer 1)

March 2026

Summer Term in London or New England Preparation
  • London pre-departure documents due March 15
  • Deadline to book group flight (Summer 2)
  • Deadline to submit London housing preferences

April 2026

Summer Term in London or New England Preparation
  • Deadline to submit arrival information and upload passport to the London personal page
  • Deadline to complete independent flight form, if applicable
  • London room assignments announced
  • Review the Study Abroad pre-departure page for details on program travel, orientation, housing, living in London, social events, health and emergency information
  • Attend mandatory pre-departure meetings to review London arrival, housing, academic logistics
  • Abroad health insurance information becomes available

May 2026

Summer Term in London or New England Preparation
  • Summer 1 students: Arrive in London May 17*
  • Summer 1 students: Mandatory London Orientation May 18
  • Summer 1 classes begin: May 19

*Note: You will receive information about flights from Study Abroad in spring 2026. Please refrain from purchasing flights until you receive further information.

June 2026

Summer Term in London or New England Preparation
  • Summer 1 students: Last day of semester June 26 (Students are required to attend each class section. Departing early is not permitted.)
  • Summer 1 students: Depart London June 27
  • Summer 2 students: Arrive in London June 28*
  • Summer 2 students: Mandatory London Orientation June 29
  • Summer 2 classes begin: June 30

*Note: You will receive information about flights from Study Abroad in spring 2026. Please refrain from purchasing flights until you receive further information.

August 2026

Summer Term in London
  • Summer 2 students: Last day of semester August 7 (Students are required to attend each class section. Departing early is not permitted.)
  • Summer 2 students: Depart London August 8